Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Large appliance removal
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Drew1108
03-25-04, 12:01 PM
I have an old dinosaur of an electric range (Amana) which has the microwave unit attached to it, and I am planning to replace it with seperate units.
A) How can I disconnect and remove this unit from the wall? There are no visible bolts connecting the microwave portion of the unit to the underside of the overhead cabinet. And when I try to pull it straight out it won't even budge! (Maybe I just need to work out more).
I've contacted Amana directly to try to find out and aparently it's so old they no longer have or can't find any specs that they can send me.
B) I'll definitely need to install or extend power from a nearby outlet for the new microhood. How do I go about doing that?
The outlet is about 4 feet to the right and 3 feet down, from the underside of the overhead cabinet, where the new microhood should go.
You guys are my last hope on doing this on my own, so I hope you can pull a rabbit out of your collective hats!!!
Thanks for your efforts.
A) How can I disconnect and remove this unit from the wall? There are no visible bolts connecting the microwave portion of the unit to the underside of the overhead cabinet. And when I try to pull it straight out it won't even budge! (Maybe I just need to work out more).
I've contacted Amana directly to try to find out and aparently it's so old they no longer have or can't find any specs that they can send me.
B) I'll definitely need to install or extend power from a nearby outlet for the new microhood. How do I go about doing that?
The outlet is about 4 feet to the right and 3 feet down, from the underside of the overhead cabinet, where the new microhood should go.
You guys are my last hope on doing this on my own, so I hope you can pull a rabbit out of your collective hats!!!
Thanks for your efforts.
Sharp Advice
03-25-04, 01:06 PM
Hello: Drew1108
Older microwaves require partial disassembly to access the screws or device which holds it to the bottom of the cabinet.
Another possiblity may be the venting pipe inside the cabinet. If that applys. May not, if not venting ducting exists. If the is a venting hood, the ducting has to first be removed. Which ever applies.
If unit (your term) means only the microwave, that's one aspect. If unit means the entire range with the microwave attached to the upper cabinet and the range, microwave may not be attached to cabinet. Only the range. Several variations may exist.
If possible, look behind the range. Both up and down. Depending upon your local area, ranges and stove may have to be secured either to the wall or the flooring.
The above paragraph applies here in my state and may apply in your local, just another possibility to check. Applies even to old ranges if worked on by service persons. They must secure the appliance if they work on it. Liabilty reasons...earthquakes.
Your question includes an electrical request for help and advice. I can copy this question into the electric forum but not as it currently is titled. Has to refer to an electrical question.
So, in another post ask the electrical part of the question in a new post in the electrical forum. Ask only the electrical question and title the question to indicate it is an electrical appliance question. Doing so will provide you with the best advice possible from the lectrical pros on diy.
Use the reply button to add additional information or questions. Using this method moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
Regards & Good Luck. (Helping out in this forum topic)
Sharp Advice. TCB4U2B2B Business Management Services. Web Site Host, Forums Monitor & Multiple Topics Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Personal Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."
Older microwaves require partial disassembly to access the screws or device which holds it to the bottom of the cabinet.
Another possiblity may be the venting pipe inside the cabinet. If that applys. May not, if not venting ducting exists. If the is a venting hood, the ducting has to first be removed. Which ever applies.
If unit (your term) means only the microwave, that's one aspect. If unit means the entire range with the microwave attached to the upper cabinet and the range, microwave may not be attached to cabinet. Only the range. Several variations may exist.
If possible, look behind the range. Both up and down. Depending upon your local area, ranges and stove may have to be secured either to the wall or the flooring.
The above paragraph applies here in my state and may apply in your local, just another possibility to check. Applies even to old ranges if worked on by service persons. They must secure the appliance if they work on it. Liabilty reasons...earthquakes.
Your question includes an electrical request for help and advice. I can copy this question into the electric forum but not as it currently is titled. Has to refer to an electrical question.
So, in another post ask the electrical part of the question in a new post in the electrical forum. Ask only the electrical question and title the question to indicate it is an electrical appliance question. Doing so will provide you with the best advice possible from the lectrical pros on diy.
Use the reply button to add additional information or questions. Using this method moves the topic back up to the top of the list automatically.
Regards & Good Luck. (Helping out in this forum topic)
Sharp Advice. TCB4U2B2B Business Management Services. Web Site Host, Forums Monitor & Multiple Topics Moderator. Energy Conservation Consultant & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Personal Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."