Samsung ME16K3000AB 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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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ExhaustAdaptor
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
HoodExhaust..................... 4
Damage - Shipment/installation....... 6
PartsIncluded..................... 6
Tools You Will Need................. 7
MountingSpace ................... 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 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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 xNUMBER 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
4/0#!").%44%-0,!4%
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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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,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
Atleast30
q
Draw a vertical line on
the wall at the center of
the 30qwide 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
30qto Cooktop
Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the
30qspace.
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
Draw a line on the
back wall equal to the
depth of the front
overhang.
30" to Cooktop
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
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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