Samsung ME179KFETSR/AA 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.
This manual is made with 100% recycled paper.
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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 the microwave blower for
recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
B2. Installing the charcoal filter . . . . 13
C. Outside back exhaust (horizontal duct) 14
C1. Adapting the 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 the top cabinet template to prepare
the top cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
D. Mount the microwave oven . . . . . . . 16
E. Connecting ductwork for outside top
exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. 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.
Insure 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 and the added weight of this 69
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
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.
If you have a standard two-prong wall
receptacle, 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, 14.6
amps and 1.75 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 15 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 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 contains 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 contains 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 the exhaust with the space between studs, or the wall should be
prepared at the time it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate the exhaust duct.
HOOD EXHAUST
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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
equivalent length in feet 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-to-round
transition adaptor is used, the bottom
corners of the damper will have to be cut
to fit, using tin snips, in order to allow free
movement of the damper.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces
are based on actual tests and reflect
the requirements for good venting
performance with any vent hood.
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General information
• 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 the 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˝)
3
Template
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Self-aligning
Machine Screws
(¼˝ - 28 x 3 ¼˝)
3
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
REAR WALL TEMPLATE
Top Cabinet
Template 1
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE
REAR WALL TEMPLATE Rear Wall Template 1
Installation
Instructions 1
One Touch Easy
Grease Filter
1
(Installed)
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
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˝
30˝ min.
Bottom edge of the
cabinet needs to be 30˝
or more from the cooking
surface.
Backsplash
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 the Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust
duct preparation.
• If 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 the practical use of the range will
likely require you to provide more than the 13.5˝
shown between the range and the bottom of the
microwave.
MOUNTING SPACE
12˝ max.
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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.
Styrofoam
Carton
Carton
Styrofoam
3. Pull the carton up and o the oven.
4. Remove and properly discard plastic bags.
Screws Screws
Mounting Plate
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.
6. Replace the two screws you removed and
carefully screw them back into the case. DO
NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. If you over-tighten the
screws, you can strip the screws and damage
the case.
B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS
Wall Studs
Center
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 stud’s 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
Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet.
Draw a vertical line on the
wall at the center of the 30˝
wide space. Tape the Rear
Wall Template onto the wall
so that the top of the template
touches the bottom of the
cabinet and the centerline on
the template lines up with the
line you drew on the wall.
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˝ wide
space. Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall so that the
top of the template touches the bottom of the cabinet frame
and the centerline on the template lines up with the line you
drew on the wall.
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
Plate position – beneath recessed bottom cabinet with
front overhang.
30˝ to Cooktop
Draw a horizontal line to
mark how far the inside
of the front overhang
descends below the
cabinet.
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.
Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30˝
wide space. Draw a second, horizontal line on the wall
below the cabinet to mark how far the inside of the
front overhang descends below the cabinet. Tape the
Rear Wall Template onto the wall so that the top of the
template touches the bottom of the horizontal line and
the centerline on the template lines up with the vertical
line.
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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
Draw a Horizontal line on wall from bottom of “Rear
Wall Template”.
Draw a Horizontal line on
the wall along the bottom
of “Rear Wall Template”.
Horizontal Line
Horizontal Line Area E
Centerline
notches
Hole A
Hole B
CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers
on sharp edges.
1. Draw a Horizontal line on the wall at the
bottom of the “Rear Wall Template”.
2. Drill ⅝˝ holes for toggle bolts in 3 locations
(Hole A, Hole B, Hole C) as shown in the
illustration above. If the location of a hole
lines up with a stud, drill a 3/16˝ hole for a
wood screw. You cannot use a toggle bolt to
attach the wall plate to a stud.
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT
THIS TIME.
3. Holes A, B and C are inside area E. If none
of these holes line up with a stud, find a stud
in area E that lines up with a hole circle in
Area E, and then drill a 3/16˝ hole into it for
a wood screw. You must have at least one
wood screw mounted firmly into a stud to
support the weight of the microwave. Set
the mounting plate aside.
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