Before removing the old wall mount wait until you unbox your new microwave and compare the new wall mount to the old one.
Removing wall mount microwave.
Manufacturers typically have instructions for doing this printed on the box.
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.
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.
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.
You ll see one on either side of the body of the appliance at the top.
For this model open the lid and remove the accessories leaving the packaging in place.
If the microwave is too heavy for you to support have a partner help you hold it.
The microwave will pull the mounting bracket off of the wall and damage it if you let it go.
If they re not the same or compatible then you can remove the old wall mount and install the new one.
Open the cabinet doors above the microwave and disconnect the cable from the wall socket.
You simple loosen those rods then tip the microwave forward then lift up the back to detach it from the wall bracket.
Then gently rotate the box upside down so you can pull the box up and off the unit.
Over the range microwave oven.
Once you have extracted the screws the microwave will fall down and hang on the mounting plate on the wall behind.
The reader didn t realize that the rods were even there.
Don t forget to remove the two bolts that are typically installed inside the cabinet down to the microwave as well.
Unplug the power cord for the microwave from the electrical outlet.
It s as simple as that.
Remove the microwave from the box.
Remove the front cover of the microwave just above the door to access the holding rods.