Removing Wall Mount Microwave

How to remove a microwave from a wall bracket.

Removing wall mount microwave.

Before removing the old wall mount wait until you unbox your new microwave and compare the new wall mount to the old one. Open the cabinet doors above the microwave and disconnect the cable from the wall socket. If they re not the same or compatible then you can remove the old wall mount and install the new one. If the microwave is too heavy for you to support have a partner help you hold it.

It s as simple as that. Remove the front cover of the microwave just above the door to access the holding rods. The microwave will pull the mounting bracket off of the wall and damage it if you let it go. Then gently rotate the box upside down so you can pull the box up and off the unit.

Unplug the power cord for the microwave from the electrical outlet. Loosen and remove the screws that secure the support arms of the bracket to the bottom of the. The reader didn t realize that the rods were even there. For this model open the lid and remove the accessories leaving the packaging in place.

Don t forget to remove the two bolts that are typically installed inside the cabinet down to the microwave as well. The screws are about 3 inches long and. You simple loosen those rods then tip the microwave forward then lift up the back to detach it from the wall bracket. Once you have extracted the screws the microwave will fall down and hang on the mounting plate on the wall behind.

Remove the microwave from the box. You ll see one on either side of the body of the appliance at the top. Over the range microwave oven. If the outlet is behind the microwave proceed with removing the microwave.

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.