Samsung SMH1711S 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
General information
Important Safety Instructions .....................3
Electrical Requirements ..............................3
Hood Exhaust ...........................................4, 5
Damage – Shipment/Installation.................6
Parts Included...............................................6
Tools You Will Need.....................................7
Mounting Space............................................7
Step-by-step installation guide
Placement of Mounting Plate ................8–10
Removing the Mounting Plate...................8
Finding the Wall Studs.............................. 8
Determining Wall Plate Location...............9
Aligning the Wall Plate ............................ 10
Ventilation Types..................................11–14
AOutside Top Exhaust....................................12
Installation Procedure For Exhaust Adaptor
and Proper Damper Operation Check..... 12
Adjust Exhaust Adaptor........................... 12
BRecirculating ................................................. 13
Adapting Microwave Blower
for Recirculation ...................................... 13
Installing the Charcoal Filter.................... 13
COutside Back Exhaust...................................14
Adapting Microwave Blower
for Outside Back Exhaust........................14
Installation ............................................ 15-17
Preparing the Rear Wall for Outside Back
Exhaust ...................................................15
Attach the Mounting Plate
to the Wall .........................................15, 16
Use Top Cabinet Template for
Preparation of Top Cabinet.....................16
Mount the Microwave Oven...............16, 17
Connecting Ductwork for outside Top
Exhaust ...................................................17
Before You Use Your Microwave..............18

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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.
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
this59 poundproduct,plus additionaloven 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
PERSONALSAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUSTBE
PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR
FATAL SHOCK.
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
and1.58kilowatts.This productmust beconnectedto
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.
Insure proper
ground exists
before use
Insure proper
ground exists
before use

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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.
* 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.
DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT
LENGTH x NUMBER USED = EQUIVALENT LENGTH
Roof Cap 24 Ft. x (1) = 24 Ft.
12Ft.StraightDuct(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.
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
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.
DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT
LENGTH* x NUMBER USED = EQUIVALENT LENGTH
Roof 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.

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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
helpsprevent 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 areequivalent 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.
* 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 freemovement of the damper.
Equivalentlengths ofductpiecesarebased onactual
tests and reflect requirements for good venting
performance with any vent hood.
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.

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DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/
INSTALLATION
•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.
PARTS INCLUDED
HARDWARE PACKET
You will find the installation hardware contained in a
packet with the unit. Checkto make sure you have all
these parts.
NOTE: Some extra parts are included.
ADDITIONAL PARTS
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 3¼")
2
Nylon Grommet
(for metal cabinets) 1
PART QUANTITY
TopCabinet
Template 1
Rear Wall
Template 1
Installation
Instructions 1
Separately
Packed
Grease
Filters
2
Exhaust
adaptor 1
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE
REAR WALL TEMPLATE
Installation
Instructions

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
# 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver
LevelSafety goggles
Stud finder or Hammer (optional)
Saw (saber, hole or keyhole)
Gloves
Scissors
(to cut template, if necessary)
Pencil
Filler blocks or scrap wood
pieces, if needed for top
cabinet spacing (used on
recessed bottom cabinet
installations only)
Duct and masking tape
Ruler or tape measure
and straight edge Carpenter square
(optional)
Tin snips (for cutting
damper, if required) Electric drill with
3/16
", ½"
and
5/8
" drill bits
MOUNTING SPACE 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.
• 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.
Backsplash
16-½ "
30"min.
2"
30"
Bottomedgeof
cabinet needs
to be 30" or
more from the
cooking
surface

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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.
3.Pull the carton up and off the oven.
4.Remove and properly discard plastic bags.
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
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.
Carton
Styrofoam
Screws Screws
Mounting Plate
Wall Studs
Center
1.PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

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C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR 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.
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 bottomas described
in Step D.
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16-1/2²
Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet
Atleast30

Draw a vertical line on
the wall at the center of
the 30wide space.
Tape the Rear Wall
Template onto the wall
matchingthecenterline
and touching the
bottom of the cabinet.
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Plate position – beneath recessed bottom
cabinet with front overhang
Draw a line on the
back wall equal to the
depth of the front
overhang.
33" to Cooktop
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Plate position – beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom
33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.

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D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE
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, 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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CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting
fingers on sharp edges.
Area E Hole C 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

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2. VENTILATION 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). And exhaust adaptor is shipped assembled
to the filler-upper. 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)
C. OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
(HORIZONTAL DUCT)
Adaptor in Place for
Outside Top
Exhaust
See page 12
See page 13
See page 14
A Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit is required for the non-
vented exhaust. (See your Owner’s Manual for the kit
number.)

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A. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT)
A1. 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.
• You will need to make adjustments to assure
proper alignment with your house exhaust duct
after the microwave is installed.
A2. ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR
Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor
to connect to the house duct.
NOTE: The house duct is needed to connect to the
exhaust adaptor after installation completion.
Exhaust Adaptor and Damper is
shipped assembled to the filler-upper.
Back of
Microwave
Damper
For Front-to-Back
Adjustment, Slide the
Exhaust Adaptor as
Needed
Blower-Plate
House Duct

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B. RECIRCULATING (NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)
B1. ADAPTING MICROWAVE
BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION
•NOTE: The exhaust adaptor with damper is not
needed for recirculating models. You may want to
save them for possible future use.
3.Remove screw holds blower mortor and 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 for
preventing 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.
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.
B2. INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL
FILTER
1.Remove screws on top of grille using a #1
Phillips screwdriver.
2.Open the door.
3.Remove the grille.
• After push left, Pull the grille straight off.
4.Install the charcoal filter. When properly installed,
the wire mesh of the filter should be visible from
the front.
5.Reinstall the grille and the screws.
6.Close the door.
1.Remove and save screw
that holds blower plate to
microwave.
2.Lift up the
blower plate.
Back of
Microwave
blower mortor screw
Before Roll
Back of
Microwave
Back of
Microwave
After Roll
Charcoal
Filter
Insert mesh-side up

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C. OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (HORIZONTAL DUCT)
C1. ADAPTING MICROWAVE
BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK
EXHAUST
1.Remove and save screw that holds blower Plate
to microwave.
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 to prevent
cracking and breaking. Hold outer case when the
blower is removed and re-installed.
4.Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180°.
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.
NOTE: The blower unit exhaust openings should
match exhaust openings on rear of microwave
oven.
6.Close the blower plate and attach the exhaust
adaptor to the rear of the oven by sliding it intothe
guides at the top center of the back of the oven.
Push in securely until it is in the lower locking
tabs. Take care to assure that the damper hinge is
installed so that it is at the top and that the
damper swings freely.
Screw
Back of
Microwave
Blower Motor
2.Lift up the Blower Plate.
Blower Plate Screw
End A
End B
BEFORE: Fan Blade
Openings Facing Forward
Before Rotation
Back of
Microwave
Back of
Microwave
After Rotation
End A
End B
AFTER: Fan Blade
Openings Facing Back
Guide
Back of
Microwave
Adaptor
Guide
From Blower motor screw
(after attached the exhaust adaptor)
blower plate screw

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3. INSTALLATION
A.PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
Youneedtocutanopeningintherearwallfor outside
exhaust.
• 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.
CAUTION: Do not cut an opening on the real wall,
in case of vertical duct and non-vented ductless.
B.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
holesdesignated togo intodrywall andreattachthe
toggle wings to ¾ " onto each bolt.
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
A. Prepare Rear Wall (only horizontal duct)
B. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
C. Prepare Top Cabinet
D. Mount the Microwave Oven
E. Connecting Ductwork
(only vertical duct)
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B.ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE
TO THE WALL (cont.)
To use toggle bolts:
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 fingers
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.
C.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 fit 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.
D.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: Filler blocks are required when mounting this
unit under any cabinet with a recessed bottom or front
power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet.
Keep it tight throughout Steps 1–3. Do not pinch cord
overhang. (See page 9.)
IMPORTANT:The case damage that will occur
from over tightening screws when filler blocks
are not used is not covered under warranty.
NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread
or lift oven by pulling cord.
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.
Wall
Bolt End
Toggle Wings
Toggle
Bolt
Spacing for Toggles More
Than Wall Thickness
Mounting
Plate
2.Rotate front of oven
up against cabinet
bottom
1.
Lift microwave, tilt it
forward, and hook slots
at back bottom edge
onto four lower tabs of
mounting plate.

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D. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN
(cont.)
4.Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.
6.Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual
packed with the microwave.
E. CONNECTING DUCTWORK
FOR OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST
1.Extend the house duct down to connect to the
exhaust adaptor.
2.Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.
Cabinet Front
Self-Aligning Screw
Equivalent to
Depth of Cabinet
Recess
Microwave Oven Top
Filler Block
Cabinet Bottom Shelf
5.Insert the 2 self-aligning screws
through the cabinet bottom shelf
and filler block into the outer top
cabinet of the unit. Continue to
support the unit until both screws
are inserted and engaged at least
two full turns, then fully tighten
both screws until the unit is
secure.
House Duct

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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE
1.Make sure the microwave oven has been
installed according to instructions.
2.Remove all packing material from the microwave
oven.
3.Install turntable and ring in cavity.
4.Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on.
5.Plug power cord into a dedicated 15 amp
electrical outlet.
6.Read the Owner’s Manual.
7.KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE.
Insure proper
ground exists
before use

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NOTE

Code No. : DE68-03587A-03