onwualu
Mar 16, 2008, 06:15 PM
I bought an over the range microwave oven and I need to know how to remove the old one and install the new one.
biggsie
Mar 16, 2008, 09:12 PM
There should be installation instructions -- with your new microwave
 
But I can explain some of details to remove the old microwave 
 
There are bolts that hold front of microwave up -- cabinet above unit
 
Unplug microwave. When the bolts are removed -- the front will drop down 
 
A bracket holds back -- so you need to raise back and pull forward
 
This is not a one person job -- two people is usually best.. Remove
 
Then remove bracket that mounts on wall -- new one -- new bracket 
 
Mount the new bracket per your install instructions -- measure down & mount
 
There should be a template -- place on bottom of cabinet -- drill new holes
 
Protect your eyes when drilling overhead -- Install and bolt up new unit
 
http://www.siemens-home.com/pdf/hf36v30x_installation.pdf
 
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