laurice@email.com Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 We need to replace the OTR Sharp Carousel convection microwave in our 2009 Monaco Knight PKQ38. Does anyone know how to remove this? I have removed the ‘cup rack’ from above the unit and I see there is a piece of plywood that has been installed but cannot see any screws attaching the microwave to it. Perhaps it is just a spacer? But there has to be some point that secures the microwave so it does not pivot forward on the bottom mounting plate. I have removed the fan assembly on the top but still cannot find any attachment point. Has anyone replaced their microwave in a similar rig? Sure would appreciate some guidance. Thanks Laurice 2009 Monaco Knight PKQ38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr4Film Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 What model is your Sharp Microwave? I remember posting to a thread not that long ago from a person with the very same question. Have you done a search for any previous similar posts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck B 2004 Windsor Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 The microwave manual should show you how to install the unit. Go from there, Chuck B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 EVO Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Remove the two grease filters and there will be two long diagonal screws / rods that attach to the back plate. Mine also had three self tapping screws going straight down from above (under a false floor in the cabinet above) Other owners have found screws going into the side of the oven rather than the top. You may have any combination of these, but you will definitely have the long screws when you remove the grease filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurice@email.com Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Thanks all. I had done a search before I started and did not realize that the two long bolts actually were accessed behind the filters. (I know it said that, but....) I was looking for the bolts from the top... I know. Sure hope my wife doesn’t read this post! thanks all. now for the challenge of installing the new one .... without the two long bolts and without an upper cabinet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 EVO Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I've been to Fort Steele! Cool little town 😎! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurice@email.com Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 We like it too. Owners here are getting a little long in the tooth and at times challenged to keep up. But overall still a nice place to call our base. Any thoughts on visiting again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 EVO Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Yeah, if we were in the area, we would stop in for another look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitechpete Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 15 hours ago, laurice@email.com said: Thanks all. I had done a search before I started and did not realize that the two long bolts actually were accessed behind the filters. (I know it said that, but....) I was looking for the bolts from the top... I know. Sure hope my wife doesn’t read this post! thanks all. now for the challenge of installing the new one .... without the two long bolts and without an upper cabinet. We have an Insignia OTR microwave fitted into a kitchen slide. The unit is hung from a sheet of MDF that is screwed to the slide ceiling with additional support from being latched into a metal bracket at the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackch9@att.net Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 The Sharp is hung from a plate that is fastened to the back wall. Cover what ever is under the unit so it is not damaged. The unit is heavy (40 pounds plus) Unplug unit. Have someone guide the cord out of the cabinet as you remove the unit. HOLD UNTO THE Sharp as you remove the below screws! The unit will pivot down from the wall when the last screws are removed. Remove 2 screws from the above cabinet. Both screws are under the false floor of the cabinet. Use a small screw driver to pry up the false floor. Remove the two filters under the unit and you should see a screw under each that run on a angle. Unscrew. Note the LONG screws may not come out. HOLD on to the unit. The unit will then pivot down.....lift the unit up a little and it will come off the ledge and you can set it down. Again it is heavy. Jack H 2005 HR Vacationer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurice@email.com Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 Thanks. Got it out just fine. All good. No damage thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 EVO Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Any screws going in from the sides, or down from above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurice@email.com Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 None whatsoever. Only 2 long bolts from below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurice@email.com Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 3/6/2021 at 5:02 PM, 96 EVO said: Any screws going in from the sides, or down from above? None whatsoever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granvillebarker Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 I might be interested in your old sharp if you still have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96 EVO Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 I recently stripped any parts I thought I may need from the old R1874, and took the body to recycling. Replaced with same. Pretty sure it was the magnetron that went this last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurice@email.com Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Still have old unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackch9@att.net Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 My old Sharp is LONG done. JACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlgnd Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 On 3/28/2021 at 4:45 PM, laurice@email.com said: Still have old unit. i swapped my old sharp out of my 2003 Camelot with a Whirlpool micro/convection/air fryer, everything works except heating , clock /TT, just not heating up. any ideas what is out of whack, here in grand forks b.c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr4Film Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Double post creates confusion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlgnd Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 1/25/2024 at 3:49 PM, Dr4Film said: Double post creates confusion! sorry didn't know i double posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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