Samsung me18h704sfs 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 the 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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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, in addition to 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. 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. 20 A is recommended for multifamily
buildings. 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 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
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 x NUMBER 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 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 equivalent length in feet 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
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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• 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˝)
2
Template
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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
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 ¹⁵∕₁₆˝
30˝
5˝
30˝ min.
Bottom edge of the
cabinet needs to be
30˝ or more from the
cooking surface.
Backsplash
12˝ max.
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
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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.
NOTE: You will have to reuse two screws in original
loction of outcase after removing mounting plate.
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
Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet.
C
L
16 ¹⁵∕₁₆˝
At least 30˝
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.
Plate position – beneath recessed bottom cabinet
with front overhang.
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i
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
30˝ to Cooktop
Draw a horizontal
line to mark how far
the inside of the front
overhang descends
below the cabinet.
Plate position – beneath framed recessed cabinet
bottom.
C
L
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.
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
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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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