Samsung ME16A4021AS User manual

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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Contents
1. Placement of the mounting plate............. 8
A. Removing the microwave oven from the
carton/removing the mounting plate......... 8
B. Finding the wall studs................................ 8
C. Determining wall plate location under your
cabinet........................................................ 9
D. Aligning the wall plate.............................. 10
2. Ventilation types (choose a, b or c)........ 11
A. Outside top exhaust (vertical duct)......... 12
A1. Installation procedure for exhaust
adaptor and proper damper operation
check ................................................. 12
A2. Adjust the exhaust adaptor .............. 12
B. Recirculating (non-vented ductless) ....... 12
B1. Adapting microwave blower for
recirculation....................................... 12
B2. Installing the charcoal filter .............. 13
C. Outside back exhaust (horizontal duct) .. 14
C1. Adapting microwave blower for outside
back exhaust ..................................... 14
3. Installation................................................ 15
A. Preparing the rear wall for outside back
exhaust ..................................................... 15
B. Attach the mounting plate to the wall..... 15
C.
Use top cabinet template for preparation of
top cabinet...................................................16
D. Mount the microwave oven ..................... 16
E. Connecting ductwork for outside top
exhaust ..................................................... 17
Before you use your microwave ................ 18
Step-by-step installation guide
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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General information
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 qualified electrician should be
employed to correct any deficiencies.
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 59 pound product, plus additional oven
loads of up to 50 pounds or a total weight of
109 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.
Insure 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 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 branch circuit
single grounded outlet of at least 15 A and max
of 20 A. The outlet box should be located in the
cabinet above the microwave oven. The outlet box
and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified
electrician and conform to the National Electrical
Code or the prevailing local code.
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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 xNUMBER 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 fit, 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* xNUMBER USED =EQUIVALENT LENGTH
Wall Cap 40 ft. x (1) = 40 ft.
3 ft. Straight Duct (3 ¼˝
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.
HOOD EXHAUST
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NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total
duct length of 3 ¼˝ 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 3 ¼˝ 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
3 ¼˝ 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 xNUMBER 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 3 ¼˝
x 10˝ Rectangular
1 ft. x ( ) = ft.
Total Ductwork = ft.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-toround
transition adaptor is used, the bottom
corners of the damper will have to be cut to
fit, 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
Wood Screws
(¼˝ x 2˝) 1
Toggle Bolts
(and wing nuts)
(3/16˝ x 3˝)
2
Self-aligning
Machine Screws
(¼˝-28 x 3 ¼˝)
2
You will find 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
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE
Top Cabinet
Template 1
REAR WALL TEMPLATE
Rear Wall Template 1
Installation
Instructions 1
Separately Packed
Grease Filters 2
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
⅝˝ 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 finder or Hammer
(optional)
Safety goggles
Level Duct and masking tape
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
16 ½˝
30˝
5˝
12˝ max.
Bottom edge of
cabinet needs to be 30˝
or more from the cooking
surface.
Backsplash
30˝ min.
NOTES:
• The space between the cabinets must be 30˝ wide and
free of obstructions.
• 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.
• Maximum cabinet depth above and beside the
unit is 12˝.
• The dimensions provided are the minimum
required for mounting the microwave oven. Local
codes and practical use of the range will likely
require more than 13.5˝ shown between the range
and the bottom of the microwave.
MOUNTING SPACE
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Step-by-step installation guide
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, filters, glass tray and the small
hardware bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam
protecting the front of the oven.
2. Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton
sides. Then carefully roll the oven and carton
over onto the top side. The oven should be
resting in the Styrofoam.
Carton
Styrofoam
3. Pull the carton up and o the oven.
4. Remove and properly discard plastic bags.
Screws
Mounting Plate
Screws
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
loction of outcase after removing mounting plate.
B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS
Center
Wall Studs
1. Find the studs, using one of the following
methods:
A. Stud finder–a magnetic device which locates
nails.
OR
B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the
mounting surface to find a solid sound. This
will indicate a stud location.
2. After locating the stud(s), find the center by
probing the wall with a small nail to find 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
Draw a vertical line on the
wall at the center of the 30˝
wide space.
Tape the Rear Wall Template
onto the wall matching the
centerline and touching the
bottom of the cabinet.
Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet
At least 30˝
16 ½˝
C
L
Plate position – beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom
30˝ to Cooktop
Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30˝
space.
Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall matching
the centerline and touching the bottom cabinet frame.
C
L
Plate position – beneath recessed bottom
cabinet with front overhang
30˝ to Cooktop
Draw a line on the
back wall equal to
the depth of the front
overhang.
Your cabinets may have decorative trim that 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 cabinets have a front overhang only, with no back
or side frame, install the mounting plate 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. Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal
distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside
depth of the front overhang.
3. For this type of installation with front overhang
only, align the mounting tabs with this horizontal
line, not touching the cabinet bottom as described
in Step D.
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D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE
C
L
Draw a Horizontal line on wall from
bottom of “Rear Wall Template˝.
Draw a Vertical Line
on Wall from Center
of Top Cabinet
Horizontal LineHorizontal Line Area E Hole C
Centerline
notches
Hole A
Hole B
CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers
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 ⅝˝ 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, find 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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