Whirlpool: Over the Stove Microwave Install
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- čas přidán 26. 11. 2022
- Installing a Whirlpool (stainless steel), 1.1 cu ft, 1000-watt, over-the-stove, low-profile microwave. Microwave replaced traditional range hood with fan and light. New microwave has pass thru venting, so it is similar to having a traditional range hood. Cost: $399.
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Thank you sooooo much for being very specific about every step. I watch other videos oof this microwave and they missed a lot of instructions, that I had to figure things out on my own, because the pictures they provide you with didn’t help me out like seeing it in video. I just happened to still look for a better explained videos just to make sure I didn’t miss anything or did anything wrong and found you video. Thank you again.🙏🏼
No problem! Glad to help out and thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thank you very much for this. The instructions are not super clear about changing the vent direction. Once I saw your video it made a lot more sense, but your video is what got me to understand it. Thanks a lot for this.
No problem. I am glad to hear that it helped you out. 👍
Great thank you. Got the info I needed on the top vents
Glad to help out. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Are you getting microwave exhaust from the top vent on the left? The one labeled C? I’m 1000% sure mine is installed correctly but that top left kicks out exhaust directly from the microwave and stinks up the whole kitchen. I have to run the fan for like a half hour after. It’s like it’s splitting it 50/50 out the top vent/roof
Not having that problem.
This low profile microwave is pretty cool. I explained the height interior which I read was 6½ or 7".. His tallest Pyrex bowl was 4½".. For me, I definitely would have to hire an electrician for the plug as I have a hood fan over my cook top . My house was built in the late 1950's, the cabinet has a big tube- like vent straight up through to the roof. Basically, I never use those cupboards above the stove or refrigerator. Now I have Tupperware containers ( empty) with their lids . The light under this unit isn't bright enough. Maybe a nite light? Thanks for the excellent tutorial💙
Diane, thanks for watching and commenting. This microwave is surprisingly big inside. It comes ready to vent out of roof when you buy it. If you vent it out of the wall, then you have to make some modifications. I don't know too many people that use the cupboards above the refrigerator or stove for anything. We use ours to store stuff we rarely use. The microwave does have a Hi & Lo setting. I guess you could use Lo as a nightlite.
25:38 Installation requires at least one lag bolt to a stud to secure the plate and unit to the wall. If the stud is in the middle, use the two toggle bolts, one far left and one far right of the stud. The instructions discuss these various options based on the given stud location.
Thanks for responding. What I was reading was not processing in my brain at the time. One lag bolt didn't process as the way to hold the plate and microwave on the wall. I was thinking two as a requirement to hold it securely.
So I have the same microwave, but im looking for a video on how to replace the complete door assembly.
I don't have a video for it and I don't have any association with this YT creator, but you can try the link to see if it works for you. czcams.com/video/7hLH1M6SH2I/video.htmlsi=gt4lEaMbVaskv7_p. The doors are typically pretty easy to remove.
Hi thank you for the video , can we change the light on it, not to bright ? I purchased one and my husband finds the light to dim. Thanks
Thanks for watching. Absolutely, it has a halogen bulb, but if you can find an LED type (produces less heat) then you can put a brighter bulb in. An LED bulb will have lower wattage output than a halogen bulb, but will be brighter (lumens).
What’s the purpose of those vents at the top of the microwave - seems to be 4 vents? Great video, looking to buy and install
The vents can be rearranged depending on your house ventilation set-up... out the top, out the back, or vent to inside (directly from stove-top and out the top in to the kitchen) of the house. The fan pulls air and directs it differently depending on which ones are closed or open.
@@RoCDIY thanks for the response. Very interesting. I saw a video of someone with now wall or roof exhaust and assumed they would break their microwave in the long run. That would explain it!
@@hrwells9698 Not sure why someone would want to vent inside the house. Blowing smoke, moisture, and cooking oil in to the house kind of defeats the purpose and can cause a lot of damage. Makes sense if it is your only choice though. Doing the venting to the outside can cost more than a microwave.
Question im curious i install mine today same like you vent outside. I put cover plate exactly like you . The vent outside open at 100% but on top if i face microwave the half cover on top left one have air trow inside do you have same?
Thanks for watching and commenting. Did you follow the steps from 17:20 on? If you followed those steps you should be good, but only if you followed the steps at 12:23 to remove the metal panels and add the damper. The vent at the top left of your microwave is supposed to pull fresh air in to the microwave and exhaust it out the damper/vent to the outside of your house. If it is blowing air, then something was done incorrectly.
@@RoCDIYconfused. Are you saying you remove the cut-outs if you exhaust out the top as well? My contractor installed a top roof vent. The back cutouts for wall venting were left intact. Both fans below suck air fine. The top vents are configured exactly as you did it. But the vent labeled C kicks out exhaust from the microwave.
Mine is vented outside from the top, however the exhaust air is still blowing out from the left uncovered rectangular vent. We checked the damper. And they weren’t blocked . Please advise
Confirm whether it is blowing air or pulling air in. There will still be air blowing out the top left vent, but it should not be the same as what is blowing out of the dampered vent going to the outside. You should be able to hear your damper close as soon as you turn your microwave fan off. Refer to 17:20 in video to ensure your vents/covers are installed properly. Refer to page 5 of installation manual, if you have it.
@@RoCDIY It's definitely blowing out, not in. We did according to your 17:20 in video. So yours still has some air blowing out the top left vent as well? Or just blowing in? Thanks again
@@Jennspage1 Mine blows air out on the left upper front side. Never been an issue. If you start having smoke or oil coming out of the vent, then you definitely have a problem. I verified with one of my neighbors and her's does the same exact thing.
@@RoCDIY thank you this helps a lot!
I’ve had this for over a year. What I don’t understand with this unit is why the panel labeled C ejects exhaust from the microwave? Why doesn’t it just go to the exhaust internally? It’s literally leaving a grease mark on my cabinets. I just went through the manual again triple checking it’s installed right and it is. Makes me wonder if the manual is wrong
It sounds like it is definitely not working the way you want it to. It is possible to exhaust out the back, the top, or in to the house. Not sure why anyone would want to vent in to the house, but some houses don't have the ability to vent out the top or back. The manual isn't wrong, but it is written to confuse. Watch 17:21 to 18:58 in the video to double check it.
Are you exhausting out the top (roof) or the back (wall)? You have to use one or the other or it will exhaust out the top front.
Verify damper is not blocked. This does happen all of the time. If the damper is blocked it will be very loud and air will blow out anywhere it can.
@@RoCDIYExhausting out the top via roof vent. Everything else is identical to your install. I’m wondering if perhaps the door got stuck somehow. The vents on the bottom still provide good suction so it’s confusing. Wondering if it’s like half open or something. Your top left vent actually sucks air in though?
@@GUNNERBASS Yes, air is pulled in from top left on mine.
What is the height of the wall bridge. 12",18"?
18"
Thanks, trying to visualize since it protrudes further.
Good job but there was a lot of unnecessary work here. You don’t have to remove the cabinet to put an outlet in, you don’t have to sand and paint the wall since it’ll be buried. Removing that whole section of sheetrook wasn’t necessary.
Thanks for watching and commenting. This particular job isn't something I do all of the time, so I agree that it was overkill. It's also my neighbor's house. Don't want any complaints now or later.
How can i drill the hole for the cord without a hole saw?
For the cupboard you can use a jigsaw or ripsaw. If you have a drill you can use a spade bit. For drywall you can use a drywall hand saw or RotoZip saw. I don't know what you have or don't have, so it is hard for me to tell you what to use.
@RoCDIY Thanks for the info! I'm new with certain DIY stuff so forgive my stupidity lol. I think I'll just order the hole saw bit for a cleaner install.
@@jason7078 It's all good. I appreciate questions being asked and don't see it as stupidity to ask questions. Good luck with the project.
Cool video.
But I don't have a wall vent 😞
Thanks. The nice thing about these nowadays is that they come set-up to be used with a wall vent or a ceiling vent. A few adjustments and it is ready for either one.
how do you mute this model?
The only thing you can silence are the button tones. You can't silence the timer/end of cycle tone.
Open door, press and hold number keypad “4” for 5 seconds to disable button tones. Repeat to turn buttons tones back on.
Did you remove the carbon filter ?
Removing the carbon filter is totally up to you. Most importantly, if you are venting in to your house you will want the charcoal filter in place for odor control. Keep in mind you aren't going to get as much pull with the carbon filter in place. Also, not having the carbon filter in place will result in more gunk in microwave and venting work. I installed this one for my neighbor. I just installed the same microwave two weeks ago in my own house. Mine is vented to the outside with carbon filters removed.
@@RoCDIY I have ot venting outside!