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Samsung 908521, ME16K3000AS , 1133098, 908528, ME16K3000AS, SMH1713B/XAC Owner's manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OVER THE RANGE MICROWAVE OVEN
BEFORE YOU BEGIN (Read these instructions completely and carefully.)
IMPORTANT
Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
• Properinstallationistheresponsibilityoftheinstaller.
• ProductfailureduetoimproperinstallationisnotcoveredundertheWarranty.
READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Placement Of The Mounting Plate ..... 8
RemovingtheMountingPlate . . . . . . . . .8
FindingtheWallStuds ...............8
DeterminingWallPlateLocation . . . . . . .9
AligningtheWallPlate ...............10
Installation Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
A
. Outside Top Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
AttachMountingPlatetotheWall . . . . . .12
PreparationofTopCabinet ...........12
InstallationProcedureForExhaustAdaptor
AndProperDamperOperationCheck ...13
Mount the Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . .13
Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ...........14
Connecting Ductwork ................14
B. Recirculating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
AttachMountingPlatetoWall . . . . . . . . .15
PreparationofTopCabinet ...........15
Adapting Microwave Blower For
Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Mount the Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . .17
Install the Charcoal Filter .............18
C. Outside Back Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
PreparingRearWallfor
Outside Back Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
AttachMountingPlatetoWall . . . . . . . . .20
PreparationofTopCabinet ...........20
Adapting Microwave Blower For Outside
Back Exhaust ......................20
Mount the Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . .22
Before You Use Your Microwave ....... 23
Step-by-step installation guide
Contents
2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 3
Electrical Requirements ............. 3
Hood Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Damage - Shipment/installation ....... 6
Parts Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tools You Will Need ................. 7
Mounting Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General information
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet.
Theinstallermustperformagroundcontinuity
check on the power outlet box before beginning the
installationtoinsurethattheoutletboxisproperly
grounded.Ifnotproperlygrounded,oriftheoutlet
box does not meet electrical requirements noted
(underELECTRICALREQUIREMENTS),aqualied
electricianshouldbeemployedtocorrectany
deciencies.
)NSUREPROPER
GROUNDEXISTS
BEFOREUSE
CAUTION: For personal
safety, remove
house fuse or open
circuit breaker before
beginning installation
to avoid severe or fatal
shock injury.
CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting
surface must be capable of supporting the cabinet
load, in addition to the added weight of this 63–85
pound product, plus additional oven loads of up to
50 pounds or a total weight of 113–135 pounds.
CAUTION: For personal safety, this product cannot
be installed in cabinet arrangements such as an
island or a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH
a top cabinet AND a wall.
NOTE: For easier installation and personal safety,
it is recommended that two people install this
product.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. FOR
PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR
FATAL SHOCK.
)NSUREPROPER
GROUNDEXISTS
BEFOREUSE
The power cord of this
appliance is equipped
with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard
three-prong (grounding)
wall receptacle to
minimize the possibility
of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
You should have the wall receptacle and circuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle
is encountered, it is very important to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle, installed by a qualified electrician.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT,
DEFORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS
FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Productratingis120voltsAC,60Hertz,13.5amps
and 1.5 kilowatts. This product must be connected to
asupplycircuitofthepropervoltageandfrequency.
Wiresizemustconformtotherequirementsofthe
National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code
forthiskilowattrating.Thepowersupplycordandplug
should be brought to a separate 20 ampere branch
circuit single grounded outlet. The outlet box should
be located in the cabinet above the microwave oven.
Theoutletboxandsupplycircuitshouldbeinstalled
byaqualiedelectricianandconformtotheNational
Electrical Code or the prevailing local code.
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HOOD EXHAUST
NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the outside.
If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 11.
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
DUCT PIECES
EQUIVALENT
LENGTH
x
NUMBER
USED
=
EQUIVALENT
LENGTH
Roof Cap 24 ft. x (1) = 24 ft.
12 Ft. Straight Duct
(6”Round)
12 ft. x (1) = 12 ft.
Rectangular-to-Round
Transition Adaptor*
5 ft. x (1) = 5 ft.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on
actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting
performancewithanyventhood.
Total
Length
= 41 ft.
* IMPORTANT:Ifarectangular-to-roundtransitionadaptorisused,thebottomcornersofthedamper
willhavetobecuttot,usingthetinsnips,inordertoallowfreemovementofthedamper.
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
DUCT PIECES
EQUIVALENT
LENGTH
x
NUMBER
USED
=
EQUIVALENT
LENGTH
WallCap 40 ft. x (1) = 40 ft.
3 Ft. Straight Duct
(3¼” x 10”
Rectangular)
3 ft. x (1) = 3 ft.
90° Elbow 10 ft. x (2) = 20 ft.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on
actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting
performancewithanyventhood.
Total
Length
= 63 ft.
NOTE:Forbackexhaust,careshouldbetakentoalignexhaustwithspacebetweenstuds,orwallshouldbeprepared
atthetimeitisconstructedbyleavingenoughspacebetweenthewallstudstoaccommodateexhaust.
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NOTE:Ifyouneedtoinstallducts,notethatthetotalduct
length of 3¼” x 10” rectangular or 6” diameter round duct
should not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
OutsideventilationrequiresaHOODEXHAUSTDUCT.
Readthefollowingcarefully.
NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using the
most direct route and with as few elbows as possible.
This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent
blockages. Also, make sure dampers swing freely and
nothing is blocking the ducts.
Exhaust connection:
The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with a
standard 3¼” x 10” rectangular duct.
Ifaroundductisrequired,arectangular-to-round
transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than a
6” diameter duct.
Maximum duct length:
Forsatisfactoryairmovement,thetotalductlengthof3¼”
x 10” rectangular or 6” diameter round duct should not
exceed 140 equivalent feet.
Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps, etc.,
present additional resistance to airflow and are equivalent
to a section of straight duct which is longer than their
actualphysicalsize.Whencalculatingthetotalduct
length,addtheequivalentlengthsofalltransitionsand
adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections. The
chartbelowshowsyouhowtocalculatetotalequivalent
ductwork length using the approximate feet of equivalent
lengthofsometypicalducts.
DUCT PIECES
EQUIVALENT
LENGTH
x NUMBER USED =
EQUIVALENT
LENGTH
Rectangular-to-Round
Transition Adaptor*
5 ft. x () = ft.
WallCap 40 ft. x () = ft.
90° Elbow 10 ft. x () = ft.
45° Elbow 5 ft. x () = ft.
90° Elbow 25 ft. x () = ft.
45° Elbow 5 ft. x () = ft.
Roof Cap 24 ft. x () = ft.
Straight Duct 6” Round or
3¼” x 10” Rectangular
1 ft. x () = ft.
Total Ductwork = ft.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition
adaptorisused,thebottomcornersofthedamper
willhavetobecuttot,usingthetinsnips,in
order to allow free movement of the damper.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces
are based on actual tests and reflect
requirements for good venting performance
withanyventhood.
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• If the unit is damaged in shipment,returntheunittothestoreinwhichitwasboughtforrepairorreplacement.
• If the unit is damaged by the customer,repairorreplacementistheresponsibilityofthecustomer.
• If the unit is damaged by the installer(ifotherthanthecustomer),repairorreplacementmustbemadeby
arrangement between customer and installer.
DAMAGE - SHIPMENT/INSTALLATION
HARDWARE PACKET
PART QUANTITY
Template
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WoodScrews
(¼”x2”)
1
Template
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Toggle Bolts
(andwingnuts)
(3/16”x3”)
2
Template
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Self-aligning
Machine Screws
(¼”-28x3¼”)
2
Template
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
NylonGrommet
(formetalcabinets)
1
Youwillndtheinstallationhardwarecontainedina
packetwiththeunit.Checktomakesureyouhaveall
these parts.
NOTE: Some extra parts are included.
ADDITIONAL PARTS
PART QUANTITY
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2%!27!,,4%-0,!4%
Top Cabinet
Template
1
4/0#!").%44%-0,!4%
2%!27!,,4%-0,!4%
RearWall
Template
1
Template
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Installation
Instructions
1
Template
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Separately
PackedGrease
Filter
1
Template
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Exhaust adaptor 1
PARTS INCLUDED
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# 1 and #2
Phillipsscrewdriver
Pencil Ruler or tape measure and
straight edge
Carpentersquare(optional)
Tin snips (for cutting
damper,ifrequired)
Scissors(tocuttemplate,if
necessary)
Electric drill with
3
/16”,½”and
5
/8” drill bits
Filler blocks or scrap wood
pieces,ifneededfortop
cabinet spacing (used on
recessed bottom cabinet
installationsonly)
Gloves Saw
(saber,holeorkeyhole)
StudnderorHammer
(optional)
Safetygoggles
Level Duct and masking tape
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
16½”
30”
2”
30”min
Bottom edge of
cabinet needs
to be 30” or
more from
the cooking
surface
Backsplash
66” or More
from the Floor
to the Top of
the Microwave
NOTES:
• Thespacebetweenthecabinetsmustbe30”wide
and free of obstructions.
• Ifthespacebetweenthecabinetsisgreaterthan
30”,aFillerPanelKitmaybeusedtollinthegap
between the microwave oven and the cabinets.
Your Owner’s Manual contains the kit number for
yourmodel.
• Thismicrowaveovenisforinstallationoverranges
up to 36” wide.
• Ifyouaregoingtoventyourmicrowaveoven
totheoutside,seeHoodExhaustSectionfor
exhaust duct preparation.
• When installing the microwave oven beneath
smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the
instructions on the top cabinet template for
power cord clearance.
MOUNTING SPACE
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1. PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
A. REMOVING THE
MICROWAVE OVEN FROM
THE CARTON/REMOVING
THE MOUNTING PLATE
1. Removetheinstallationinstructions,Exhaust
adaptor,lters,glasstrayandthesmallhardware
bag.DonotremovetheStyrofoamprotectingthe
front of the oven.
2. Foldbackall4cartonapsfullyagainstcarton
sides.Thencarefullyrolltheovenandcartonover
onto the top side. The oven should be resting in the
Styrofoam.
3TYROFOAM
#ARTON
3. Pullthecartonupandofftheoven.
4. Removeandproperlydiscardplasticbags.
Screws
Screws
Mounting Plate
5. Remove the 2 screws from the mounting plate. This
plate will be used as the rear wall template and for
mounting.
NOTE: You will have to reuse two screws in original
location of outcase after removing mounting plate.
B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS
7ALL3TUDS
#ENTER
1. Findthestuds,usingoneofthefollowingmethods:
A.Studnder-amagneticdevicewhichlocates
nails.
OR
B.Useahammertotaplightlyacrossthemounting
surfacetondasolidsound.Thiswillindicatea
stud location.
2. Afterlocatingthestud(s),ndthecenterbyprobing
thewallwithasmallnailtondtheedgesofthe
stud.Thenplaceamarkhalfwaybetweenthe
edges.Thecenterofanyadjacentstudsshouldbe
16” or 24” from this mark.
3. Draw a line down the center of the studs.
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT
LEAST ONE WALL STUD.
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C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
C
L
16-1/2"
Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet
A
t
l
e
a
s
t
3
0
q
Draw a vertical line on
the wall at the center of
the 30
q wide space.
Tape the Rear Wall
Template onto the wall
matching the centerline
and touching the
bottom of the cabinet.
C
L
Plate position – beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom
30q to Cooktop
Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the
30
q space.
Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall
matching the centerline and touching the bottom
cabinet frame.
Yourcabinetsmayhavedecorativetrimthatinterferes
with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative
trimtoinstallthemicrowaveproperlyandtomakeitlevel.
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL.
Usealeveltomakesurethecabinetbottomislevel.
Ifthecabinetshaveafrontoverhangonly,withnoback
orsideframe,installthemountingplatedownthesame
distance as the front overhang depth. This will keep the
microwave level.
1
. Measure the inside depth of the front overhang.
2
. Drawa horizontal line on theback wall anequal
distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside depth
of the front overhang.
3
. Forthistypeofinstallationwithfrontoverhangonly,
alignthemountingtabswiththishorizontalline,not
touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.
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D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE
C
L
CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting
fingers on sharp edges.
Area E
Hole B
Hole A
Centerline
notches
Draw a Vertical Line
on Wall from Center
of Top Cabinet
Draw a Horizontal line on wall from
bottom of “Rear Wall Template”.
Horizontal Line
Horizontal Line
CAUTION:Wearglovestoavoidcuttingngersonsharp
edges.
1. Draw a Vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30"
wide space.
2. DrawaHorizontallineonthewallatthebottomof
“RearWallTemplate”.
3. Drill5/8"holesfortoggleboltson3locations(HoleA,
HoleB,HoleC)butifthelocationofholeissameas
thatofstud,drilla3/16"holeforwoodscrew.Inother
words,toggleboltcannotbeusedtothelocationof
stud.
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS
TIME.
NOTE:HolesA,BandCareinsideareaE.IfnoneofA,
BandCisinastud,ndastudsomewhereinareaEand
draw a forth circle to line up with the stud. It is important
to use at least one wood screw mounted firmly in a
stud to support the weight of the microwave. Set the
mounting plate aside.
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2. INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C)
This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the
followingthreetypesofventilation:
A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct)
B. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless)
C. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct)
NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside
TopExhaust(exceptfornon-ventedmodels).Select
thetypeofventilationrequiredforyourinstallationand
proceed to that section.
A. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST
(VERTICAL DUCT)
B. RECIRCULATING
(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)
!DAPTORIN0LACE
FOR/UTSIDE
4OP%XHAUST
See page 12 See page 15
C. OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
(HORIZONTAL DUCT)
See page 19
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A. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
A1. AttachMountingPlatetoWall
A2. PrepareTopCabinet
A3. Mount the Microwave Oven
A4. Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor
A5. Connecting Ductwork
A1. ATTACH THE MOUNTING
PLATE TO THE WALL
Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least
one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a
wall stud.
1. Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
2. Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the
holesdesignatedtogointodrywallandreattachthe
toggle wings to ¾” onto each bolt.
To use toggle bolts:
Wall
Toggle Wings
Toggle
Bolt
Bolt End
Spacing for Toggles More
Than Wall Thickness
Mounting
Plate
3. Placethemountingplateagainstthewallandinsert
the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount
the plate.
NOTE:Beforetighteningtoggleboltsandwoodscrew,
make sure the tabs on the mounting plate touch the
bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the
wallandthattheplateisproperlycenteredunderthe
cabinet.
CAUTION:Becarefultoavoidpinchingngers
between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.
4. Tightenallbolts.Pulltheplateawayfromthewallto
help tighten the bolts.
A2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE
FOR PREPARATION OF TOP
CABINET
Youneedtodrillholesforthetopsupportscrews,a
holelargeenoughforthepowercordtotthrough,and
a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor.
• ReadtheinstructionsontheTOPCABINET
TEMPLATE.
• Tapeitunderneaththetopcabinet.
• Drilltheholes,followingtheinstructionsontheTOP
CABINETTEMPLATE.
CAUTION:Wearsafetygoggleswhendrillingholesin
the cabinet bottom.
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A4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN
FOREASIERINSTALLATIONANDPERSONAL
SAFETY,WERECOMMENDTHATTWOPEOPLE
INSTALLTHISMICROWAVEOVEN.
IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during
installation.
NOTE:Ifyourcabinetismetal,usethenylongrommet
around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the
cord.
NOTE:Werecommendusingllerblocksifthecabinet
front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case
damage may occur from over tightening screws.
NOTE:Whenmountingthemicrowaveoven,thread
power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet. Keep
it tight throughout Steps 1-3. Do not pinch cord or lift
ovenbypullingcord.
1. Liftmicrowave,
tiltitforward,and
hook slots at back
bottom edge onto
four lower tabs of
mounting plate.
2. Rotate front of oven
up against cabinet
bottom
3. Insert a self-aligning screw through top center
cabinethole.Temporarilysecuretheovenbyturning
the screw at least two full turns after the threads
haveengaged.(Itwillbecompletelytightenedlater.)
Be sure to keep power cord tight. Be careful not
to pinch the cord, especially when mounting
flush to bottom of cabinet.
A3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
FOR EXHAUST ADAPTOR AND
PROPER DAMPER OPERATION
CHECK
1. Slide exhaust adaptor following the instructions
show in diagram.
2. Make sure tape securing damper is removed and
damperpivotseasolybeforemountingmicrowave.
CAUTION: You will need to make adjustments to
assureproperalignmentwithyourhouseexhaustduct
after the microwave is installed.
Exhaust Adaptor and Damper is
shippedassembledtotheller-upper.
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A5. ADJUST THE EXHAUST
ADAPTOR
Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to
connect to the house duct.
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A6. CONNECTING DUCTWORK
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1. Extend the house duct down to connect to the
exhaust adaptor.
2. Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.
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4. Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.
5. Insert 2 self-aligning screws through
outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full
turns on each screw.
6. Tighten center
screwcompletely.
7. Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the
microwaveoven.(Whiletighteningscrews,holdthe
microwave oven in place against the wall and the
topcabinet.)
8. Installgreaselter.SeetheOwner’sManualpacked
with the microwave.
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B2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE
FOR PREPARATION OF TOP
CABINET
You need to drill holes for the top support screws and
aholelargeenoughforthepowercordtotthrough.
• ReadtheinstructionsontheTOPCABINET
TEMPLATE.
• Tapeitunderneaththetopcabinet.
• Drilltheholes,followingtheinstructionsontheTOP
CABINETTEMPLATE.
CAUTION:Wearsafetygoggleswhendrillingholesin
the cabinet bottom.
B. RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless)
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
B1. AttachMountingPlatetoWall
B2. PrepareTopCabinet
B3. Adjust Blower
B4. Mount Microwave Oven
B5. Install Charcoal Filter
B1. ATTACH THE MOUNTING
PLATE TO THE WALL
Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least
one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a
wall stud.
1. Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
2. Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the
holesdesignatedtogointodrywallandreattachthe
toggle wings to ¾” onto each bolt.
To use toggle bolts:
Wall
Toggle Wings
Toggle
Bolt
Bolt End
Spacing for Toggles More
Than Wall Thickness
Mounting
Plate
3. Placethemountingplateagainstthewallandinsert
the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount
the plate.
NOTE:Beforetighteningtoggleboltsandwoodscrew,
make sure to coincide bottom line of the Mounting
platewithHorizontallineof“RearwallTemplate”and
thentheMountingplateisproperlycenteredunderthe
cabinet.
CAUTION:Becarefultoavoidpinchingngers
between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.
4. Tightenallbolts.Pulltheplateawayfromthewallto
help tighten the bolts.
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B3. ADAPTING MICROWAVE
BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION
Back of
Microwave
1. Remove and save screw
that holds blower plate to
microwave.
2. Lift up the
blower plate.
NOTE: The exhaust adaptor with damper is not needed
forrecirculatingmodels.Youmaywanttosavethemfor
possible future use.
3. Carefullypullouttheblowerunit.Thewireswill
extendfarenoughtoallowyoutoadjusttheblower
unit.
CAUTION: Do not touch blade of blower forpreventing
crackandbreak.Holdoutercasewhentheblowerpull
out or back into.
4. Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade openings
are facing toward the front of the microwave.
BEFORE: Fan Blade
Openings Facing UP
AFTER: Fan Blade
Openings Facing Forward
5. Placetheblowerunitbackintotheopening.
CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring.
Make sure the wires are not pinched.
6. Secure blower unit to microwave with the screw.
blower mortor screw
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B4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE
OVEN
FOREASIERINSTALLATIONANDPERSONAL
SAFETY,WERECOMMENDTHATTWOPEOPLE
INSTALLTHISMICROWAVEOVEN.
IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during
installation.
NOTE:Ifyourcabinetismetal,usethenylongrommet
around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the
cord.
NOTE:Werecommendusingllerblocksifthecabinet
front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case
damage may occur from over tightening screws.
NOTE:Whenmountingthemicrowaveoven,thread
power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet. Keep
it tight throughout Steps 1-3. Do not pinch cord or lift
ovenbypullingcord.
1. Liftmicrowave,
tiltitforward,and
hook slots at back
bottom edge onto
four lower tabs of
mounting plate.
2. Rotate front of oven
up against cabinet
bottom
3. Insert a self-aligning screw through top center
cabinethole.Temporarilysecuretheovenby
turning the screw at least two full turns after
thethreadshaveengaged.(Itwillbecompletely
tightenedlater.)Be sure to keep power cord
tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord,
especially when mounting flush to bottom of
cabinet.
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4. Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.
5. Insert 2 self-aligning screws through
outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full
turns on each screw.
6. Tighten center
screwcompletely.
7. Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the
microwaveoven.(Whiletighteningscrews,holdthe
microwave oven in place against the wall and the
topcabinet.)
8. Installgreaselter.SeetheOwner’sManual
packed with the microwave.
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B5. INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL
FILTER
1
. Removescrewsontopofgrilleusinga#1Phillips
screwdriver.
2
. Open the door.
3
. Remove the grille.
• Afterpushleft,Pullthestraightoff.
Charcoal
filter
4
. Installthecharocalfilter.Whenproperlyinstalled,
thewiremeshoftheltershouldbevisiblefromthe
front.
5
. Reinstall the grille and the screws.
6
. Close the door.
Insert mesh-side up
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C. OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct)
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
C1. PrepareRearWall
C2. AttachMountingPlatetoWall
C3. PrepareTopCabinet
C4. Adjust Blower
C5. Mount the Microwave Oven
C1. PREPARING THE REAR WALL
FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for outside
exhaust.
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• ReadtheinstructionsontheREARWALL
TEMPLATE.
• Tapeittotherearwall.
• Cuttheopening,followingtheinstructionsofthe
REARWALLTEMPLATE.
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C2. ATTACH THE MOUNTING
PLATE TO THE WALL
Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least
one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a
wall stud.
1. Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
2. Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the
holesdesignatedtogointodrywallandreattachthe
toggle wings to ¾” onto each bolt.
To use toggle bolts:
Wall
Toggle Wings
Toggle
Bolt
Bolt End
Spacing for Toggles More
Than Wall Thickness
Mounting
Plate
3. Placethemountingplateagainstthewallandinsert
the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount
the plate.
NOTE:Beforetighteningtoggleboltsandwoodscrew,
make sure the tabs on the mounting plate touch the
bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the
wallandthattheplateisproperlycenteredunderthe
cabinet.
CAUTION:Becarefultoavoidpinchingngers
between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.
4. Tightenallbolts.Pulltheplateawayfromthewallto
help tighten the bolts.
C3. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE
FOR PREPARATION OF TOP
CABINET
Youneedtodrillholesforthetopsupportscrews,a
holelargeenoughforthepowercordtotthrough,and
a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor.
• ReadtheinstructionsontheTOPCABINET
TEMPLATE.
• Tapeitunderneaththetopcabinet.
• Drilltheholes,followingtheinstructionsontheTOP
CABINETTEMPLATE.
CAUTION:Wearsafetygoggleswhendrillingholesin
the cabinet bottom.
C4. ADAPTING MICROWAVE
BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK
EXHAUST
1. Remove and save screws that hold the blower plate
and the blower motor to the microwave.
Back of
Microwave
Screw
Lift up the
blower plate.
2.
Screw
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