Removing Wall Mount Microwave

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Removing wall mount microwave.

The microwave will pull the mounting bracket off of the wall and damage it if you let it go. Open the cabinet doors above the microwave and disconnect the cable from the wall socket. You ll see one on either side of the body of the appliance at the top. Loosen each rod with a screwdriver to allow the microwave to pivot then lower the front of the microwave to disengage it from the bracket and pull it out.

Unplug the power cord for the microwave from the electrical outlet. It s as simple as that. Remove the microwave from the box. Manufacturers typically have instructions for doing this printed on the box.

Loosen and remove the screws that secure the support arms of the bracket to the bottom of the. Don t forget to remove the two bolts that are typically installed inside the cabinet down to the microwave as well. If the microwave is too heavy for you to support have a partner help you hold it. The screws are about 3 inches long and.

Over the range microwave oven. How to remove a microwave from a wall bracket. Step 2 have your assistant brace the microwave as you locate and extract the two screws inside the cabinet that hold the microwave up. Before removing the old wall mount wait until you unbox your new microwave and compare the new wall mount to the old one.

If the outlet is behind the microwave proceed with removing the microwave. Once you have extracted the screws the microwave will fall down and hang on the mounting plate on the wall behind. Remove the microwave the first step required to remove an over the range microwave is to loosen and remove the two mounting screws in the overhead cabinet. Remove the front cover of the microwave just above the door to access the holding rods.

If they re not the same or compatible then you can remove the old wall mount and install the new one.