Samsung SMH7177STE/XAA Installation Instructions Manual

Over the range microwave oven

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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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  • Page 1 Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions • IMPORTANT - Save future reference. these instructions for Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires local inspector's use.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation Instructions CONTENTS General information Recirculating ........... 19-22 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ....Important Safety Instructions ..... Preparation of Top Cabinet ..... Electrical Requirements ......Check Microwave Assembly ....Hood Exhaust ........... 4, 5 Adapting Microwave Blower Damage - Shipment/Installation ....
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. You should have the wall receptacle and circuit The installer must perform a ground continuity check checked by a qualified electrician to make sure on the power outlet box before beginning the receptacle is properly grounded.
  • Page 4: Hood Exhaust

    Installation Instructions 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 6. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY) The following chart describes an example...
  • Page 5 Installation Instructions NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total Maximum duct length- duct length of 31/_'' x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
  • Page 6: Damage - Shipment/Installation

    Installation Instructions DAMAGE- SHIPMENT/ PARTS INCLUDED INSTALLATION HARDWARE PACKET • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair PART QUANTITY or replacement. Wood Screws • If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair (W'x...
  • Page 7: Tools You Will Need

    Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Ruler or tape measure Car. p enter square straight edge Pencil # 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver (optional) Tin snips (for cutting Scissors Electric drill with 1/2" 3/16", damper, if required) Filler blocks or scrap wood (to cut template, if necessary) and 5/8"drill bits pieces, if needed for top...
  • Page 8: Placement Of Mounting Plate

    Installation Instructions 1. PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE REMOVING THE MICROWAVE FINDING THE WALL STUDS OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove iW." all Studs the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven.
  • Page 9: Determining Wall Plate Location

    Installation Instructions C.__. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position - beneath framed recessed Plate position - beneath flat bottom cabinet cabinet bottom "'"'", Mounting Plate Tabs ",. the Cabinet Bottom "__ Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Back Frame i"...
  • Page 10: Aligning The Wall Plate

    Installation Instructions ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE Draw a Vertical Line on Wall from Center of Hole A Centerline Top Cabinet notches oooooooooo boooooooooo ooooooooooo CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges. 1. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 4.
  • Page 11: Installation Types

    Installation Instructions 2. INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled the following three types of ventilation: Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). And exhaust adaptor is shipped assembled A.
  • Page 12: A Outside Top Exhaust

    Installation Instructions A_ OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall A2. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Check Damper Operation A4. Mount Microwave Oven A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. Connect Ductwork AI.__. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE To use toggle bolts: TO THE WALL Spacing for Toggles More...
  • Page 13: Preparation Of Top Cabinet

    Installation Instructions A2._. U SE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE A4._. M OUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws, hole large enough for the power cord to fit through, and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor.
  • Page 14: Adjust The Exhaust Adaptor

    Installation Instructions A4.__, MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN A5._.. ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR (cont.) Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct. Cabinet Front .._,,_ Cabinet Bottom Shelf Back of Blower-Plate Damper Microwave Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet !!:tl...
  • Page 15: Outside Back Exhaust

    Installation Instructions OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Prepare Rear Wall B2. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall B3. Prepare Top Cabinet B4. Adjust Blower B5. Mount the Microwave Oven PREPARING THE REAR WALL B2. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST TO THE WALL...
  • Page 16: Preparation Of Top Cabinet

    Installation Instructions B._2ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE B4. ADAPTING MICROWAVE TO THE WALL (cont.) BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK To use toggle bolts: EXHAUST 1. Remove and save screw that holds blower motor Spacing for Toggles More , Than Wall Thickness to microwave. -+-.i._i Blower motor iI Toggle Wings...
  • Page 17 Installation Instructions B4 ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER 8, Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear of the oven FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST by sliding it into the guides at the top center of the back of the oven. (cont.) 5. Roll the blower unit 90 °...
  • Page 18: Mount The Microwave Oven

    Installation Instructions B5_ MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN Cabinet Front .._.._ abinet Bottom Shelf I'H o Filler Block il\!!ttl;; l!_q-]F_l]F--t-- Equivalent ', v Depth of Cabinet !,lt ,ll ]tl !/ltl L ReceSS FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
  • Page 19: Recirculating

    Installation Instructions C._.RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 01. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 02. Prepare Top Cabinet 03. Check Microwave Assembly 04. Adjust Blower 05. Mount the Microwave Oven 06. Install Charcoal Filter 01_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE 3. Place the mounting plate against the wall and TO THE WALL insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to...
  • Page 20: Check Microwave Assembly

    Installation Instructions C3_ CHECK MICROWAVE ASSEMBLY 4. Roll the blower unit 90 ° so that fan blade openings are facing toward the front of the Exhaust Adaptor (absent on models shipped microwave. recirculation exhaust) °*° " Microwave • Place the microwave in its upright position, with...
  • Page 21: Mount The Microwave Oven

    Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN 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 LJ / tight.
  • Page 22: Installing The Charcoal Filter

    Installation Instructions C_ _5 MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN 06. INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL (cont.) FILTER 5, Insert 2 self-aligning screws 1.Remove screws on top of grille using a #1 through outer top cabinet holes. Phillips screwdriver. Turn two full turns on each screw. 2.
  • Page 23: Before You Use Your Microwave

    Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE Make sure the microwave oven has been Read the Owner's Manual. installed according to instructions. 2, Remove all packing material from the microwave 7, KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS oven. THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S USE. Install turntable and ring in cavity.
  • Page 24 ELECTRONICS Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Headquarters 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, New Jersey 07660-0511 1-800-SAMSUNG(1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.com Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. January. 2003 Code No.:DE68-OO357D Printed in Korea...

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