"jsework" wrote in message
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The previous owner of my house installed a 1990 Kenmore over the range
microwave (model 721.8965580). Based on the model code I know that
Goldstar manufactured it.

I don't have the installation instructions but based upon web searches
and my own investigation I know it is definitely attached to a wall
mounted bracket. I am trying to remove the oven and bracket in order
to install a new microwave. There are only two bolts providing support
through the upper cabinets. I have removed those and folded the lower
tabs down on the wall bracket. Even after doing all this I can't get
the oven to break loose from the wall bracket.

In the meantime I replaced the bolts.

The oven was installed as non-vented, ductless.

Has anyone removed a similar microwave? Are there upper bracket tabs or
something else still holding onto the oven? Does anyone have other
ideas?

Thanks for any help,

The two I had experience with (a Litton and a GE) both were mounted in their
own metal cabinets which included the smoke hood blower. The cabinet was
first mounted on the wall and then the main unit was inserted into the
cabinet through its open front. Removal was the reverse. Pull the unit
from the cabinet after releasing some cleverly concealed latches or screws
and then dismount the cabinet. There may be fasteners into the wall behind
the cabinet in addition to the hanger bolts into the cabinets above. I
don't remember.

The installation instructions for a new unit will probably give some useful
clues as they all seem to be generally similar in concept.

I did this solo but it's nice to have help when you're removing or
installing the main unit. That's where most of the weight is.

SJF