Frigidaire/Electrolux Over OTR Microwave Installation

How to Install a Frigidaire or Electrolux Over the Range Microwave Winter 2021

[@elizabethhall8254]

This was the best instructional video I found .It showed how to flip the blower which most the other videos didn’t go over. Also showed how to place the template. Thanks for being thorough for all the diy ladies that don’t have a clew like me😁

[@hairylarry6167]

THIS VIDEO IS A LIFE SAVER! Thanks so much for putting this on YOU TUBE! We had to buy a new Micro Wave that fit above the stove. We bought a Frigidaire. This video made it easy to remove the old and install the new one. A word of advice. Put your mind set on being Patient and Creative before you do this job. But this Video makes sense from start to finish. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!! God Bless you.

[@howardgoff2420]

Thank you so much for making this video it was very helpful my wife and I just bought a Frigidaire OTR microwave and electric stove. Your video is so much easier to understand in a written instructions. Was able to install herself after watching your video a couple times. You saved us a lot of money. Lowe's one and over $100 install it. And your videos free thank you.

[@dennett73mk]

It's also a good idea to line up the paper template to the actual product. Often the holes do not exactly line up!

[@gasmasher147]

Thanks for the video. Seeing the back bracket was exactly what I needed to be confident replacing my broken over range microwave.

[@mr.wilson4real525]

Best installation and explanation ever! Good job my friend!

[@btmcafee]

Completed install of my new microwave. Thank you for your informative video. Excellent tutorial.

[@mattjulian8153]

Great training video, and an excellent instructor 👏👏👏👏

[@mrbill660]

ERROR IN SECTION ON CHANGING TURBOFAN MODE - he accidentally replaced the turbofan unit back into the turbofan chamber with the vents pointing DOWNWARD (back in the video) which is an INVALID ORIENTATION - in that orientation, the fan output would be blocked by the metal bottom of the fan chamber and the fan would likely malfunction. He corrects this error without acknowledging it (see below): You can confirm in the video at time index = 14:52 that the turbofan unit in the original and proper RECIRCULATE position to push air forward shows the ORANGE LABEL on his unit is visible on the left side. At 14:59 after showing the other two exhaust position options, he swaps the cable back over in order to return to the RECIRCULATE position, but instead of the ORANGE LABEL showing, the fan unit it's now rotated 90 degrees with the fan pointing so the turbo-exhaust is BLOCKED by the bottom of the fan chamber (down) and ORANGE LABEL is NOT visible on camera and thus incorrect position. **HOWEVER, the camera was turned off and he corrected his mistake; when the camera comes back up at time index = 16:03, after he had replaced the cover you can see part of the ORANGE LABEL through the slit of the cover which means he turned it back 90 degrees to the correct recirculate orientation off-camera. He did not admit his mistake. Despite the error (and unadmitted correction), it was a good video. The error should not affect anyone except those who want to remove and relocate the oven from an outside circulation to a RECIRCULATE mode - the video could confuse those cases. Hopefully this remark will clear up the confusion.

[@drew8068]

Thanks! Figured out how to vent my over-the-range microwave thru the vent.

[@nicklepickle64]

Great video. Unfortunately it did not answer my burning question. The templates have a dashed line on the edges, are these cutting lines, fold lines or what? Does the edge of the paper align with the wall, bottom of cabinet or does the dashed line? The templates and directions do not clarify this.

[@ZachariahCruse]

The dashed lines are the actual width and depth of the microwave. You are meant to cut on the dashed lines. Just make sure that if your cabinets face frame hangs past the side of your cabinet by 1/4" or so that you scoot the template over that amount. Good luck!

[@mr.niazmand7894]

​@@ZachariahCruse do you have any idea where I can get these templates? They are impossible to find online!! PLMVZ169GCC model number frigidaire

[@selristo]

@@ZachariahCruse So what is the point of them requiring you as one of the very first steps to trim the dashed lines on the top and sides of the rear wall paper template? Why don't they just include the template with that trimming already done, or put the properly-sized paper template in the package? Nowhere does it say to trim the template only in certain circumstances, basically says to always trim it.

[@ZachariahCruse]

@@selristo I would guess its for the sake of accuracy. It would be more difficult to print an exactly sized template and have the printed area be perfectly placed on each and every one. If they just print it with lines where you cut, that ensures that every template is accurate and doesn't depend on the printer/cutting alignment on their end.

[@elizabethwalton2255]

Guess I'm not allowed to install it? Do the gentlemen come for free or...? (Good video, definitely going to rewatch as we hang it but yo it's 2023 😂)

[@nicklepickle64]

LOL. My thoughts exactly. Now I need to find another gentleman to assist my son in lifting into place.

[@dennett73mk]

He might have used the level BEFORE he fastened the bracket to the wall!

[@Watchman55555]

Could NOT agree more!!

[@robseton7618]

If I don't have a wall mounting bracket, how do I get one?

[@KJB0001]

What about using the template in the recessed bottom of the cab for a top mount, not rear mount?!?

[@christopheryankah651]

Excellent tutorial, this was very helpful to me.

[@myfamilyandi8392]

He explained everything he is the best

[@integritypropertieskc7837]

I have deep cabinets (14-5/8") and need a microwave to accommodate this depth and to vent inside rather than outside. Does Frigidaire have a model that can accommodate deep cabinets and can recirculate rather than vent air to outside. Is there such a thing? I've had no luck searching or looking for bump out kits.

[@Wranglerf82]

Had trouble getting one bolt it would just fall in other just went right in

[@CombatePractico]

Thank you i used this to isnstall mine

[@Corn-pop11]

Guy holding it up was like.. hurry up and put in those top screws!

[@infamist]

At 15:55 you didn’t put the fan motor the way you took it out. You put the square blower rectangles facing into the inside of the microwave lol. But still good tutorial.

[@ytekleab]

I noticed the same thing. So, for recirculating, should the vent be pointing to the front of the unit as it started, or towards the ground like it was at the end?

[@mrbill660]

​@@ytekleab CONFIRMED - he accidentally replaced the turbofan unit back into the turbofan chamber with the vents pointing DOWNWARD (back in the video) which is an INVALID ORIENTATION - in that orientation, the fan output would be blocked by the metal bottom of the fan chamber and the fan would likely malfunction. He corrects this error without acknowledging it (see below): You can confirm in the video at time index = 14:52 that the turbofan unit in the original and proper RECIRCULATE position to push air forward shows the ORANGE LABEL on his unit is visible on the left side. At 14:59 after showing the other two options, he swaps the cable back over in order to return to the RECIRCULATE position, but instead of the ORANGE LABEL showing, it's now rotated with the fan so the turbo-exhaust is BLOCKED by the bottom of the fan chamber (down) and ORANGE LABEL is NOT visible on camera and thus incorrect position. **HOWEVER, the camera was turned off and he corrected it. When the camera comes back up at time index = 16:03, after he had replaced the cover you can see part of the ORANGE LABEL through the slit of the cover which means he turned it back to the correct recirculate orientation off-camera. He did not admit his mistake. So, in answer to your question, YES the turbo ducts should be facing towards the front (down in the video) to push the air forward to the front-middle ducts for recirculate mode. Despite the error (and unadmitted correction), it was a good video. The error should not affect anyone except those who want to remove and relocate the oven from an outside circulation to a RECIRCULATE mode - the video could confuse those cases.

[@dianahenry3130]

Thank you so much!! I was so confused. I think I have to take it back down and make sure it is correct 😢. I am still confused, but hopefully, through your explanation, I can be confident I won't blow up anything. I had only gone to this video for the fan explanation. Unfortunately, I didn't see your explanation until after we finished installing it. What a bummer. I will have to take it all down and make sure. Also, do I need to slide in the flap if mine is recirculating? Or do I just not even use it since there is no outside duct? We slid it in. Should I take it off. Any advice would be a blessing I am afraid of using it until I recheck it. Also, it the new microwave supposed to have that same smell when you turn on the heater after summer?

[@mikel8367]

when can you come to my house in FL. to install my new one.? seriously😊

[@JB-rf6uu]

Great video, thank you very much

[@ian-canada]

Vely helpful video thank you

[@chuckwalla2967]

You didn't level it correctly. The door's supposed to stay open once opened. It's going to be so annoying for the customer for the life of the oven.

[@aim8309]

Thanks much

[@c.j.8215]

What if I lost the template?

[@dennett73mk]

You can make one easily by lining up a sheet of paper to the back of the unit before installing. For the top as well, or just measure the two support holes locations.

[@chuamerica]

Now what if I want to replace it and uninstall it

[@deeznuts8707]

Watch the video backwards.

[@johnwbyrd]

Oh NOW you verify it's level, after you've drilled the holes and installed the bracket permanently. Also, let's just skip past the entire part where you mount the microwave to the top cabinet.

[@This_Just_Inn]

i just cracked a rib john ...also... why so edgy fridge/ electrolux guy? 6th graders must been insubordinate earlier that day, as they are to all the substitutes.. hows the... where does the plug wire go again now. J/k very concise and thoroughal guide.. thank you..

[@vlsi54199]

360p in the year of 2021... OMG!

[@realAmericanWoman]

Or two women

[@pamelaturner8997]

Since the pros are charging an average of $400 to replace our microwave. I told my husband that I will do it. I think it will be a fun DYI project for me. This video was great!

[@sarahaustin3075]

I guess my husband and I will need to hire someone else to help since you need two men. 🤦‍♀️

[@homoerotic85]

How funny!!! As soon as he said you have to have to men I laughed and I immediately seen your comment! How funny. I guess I got lucky cause I'm gay- so my BF will help me put it up! Hahaha

[@patrickcahall1491]

😴😴😴😴😴😴😴😴😴😴

[@dennett73mk]

@@homoerotic85 If you're really gay, you could do it by yourself like I did!