Samsung SMH2117S/XAA, SMH1926S/XAA, SMH1816S/XAA, SMH1816W/XAA, ME21F606MJT/AA Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

Over The Range Microwave Oven

BEFORE YOU BEGIN (Read these instructions completely and carefully.)

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

• 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

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

skills.

READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Contents

General information

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

Step-by-step installation guide

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

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Insure proper
ground exists
before use

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 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.

The power cord of this
appliance is equipped
with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard
three-prong (grounding)

Insure proper
ground exists
before use.

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 three­prong 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.

wall receptacle to
minimize the possibility
of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.

ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS

Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14.5
amps and 1.7 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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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 contains an example of one possible ductwork installation.

DUCT PIECES

Roof Cap 24 ft. x (1) = 24 ft.

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

x

NUMBER

USED

=

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

12 ft. Straight Duct
(6˝ Round)

Rectangular-to­Round Transition
Adaptor*

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests
and reflect requirements for good venting performance with
any vent hood.

* 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.

12 ft. x (1) = 12 ft.

5 ft. x (1) = 5 ft.

Total Length = 41 ft.

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

The following chart contains an example of one possible ductwork installation.

DUCT PIECES

Wall Cap 40 ft. x (1) = 40 ft.

3 ft. Straight Duct (3 ¼˝
x 10˝ Rectangular)

90 ° Elbow 10 ft. x (2) = 20 ft.

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

3 ft. x (1) = 3 ft.

x

NUMBER

USED

=

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests
and reflect requirements for good venting performance with
any vent hood.

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.

Total Length = 63 ft.

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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.

DUCT PIECES

Rectangular-to-Round

Transition Adaptor*

Wall Cap 40 ft. x ( ) = ft.

90 ° Elbow 10 ft. x ( ) = ft.

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

5 ft. x ( ) = ft.

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.,

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.

present additional resistance to airflow

x

NUMBER

USED

=

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

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

* 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.

1 ft. x ( ) = ft.

Total Ductwork = ft.

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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TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

Template

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

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 the customer and installer.

PARTS INCLUDED

HARDWARE PACKET

PART QUANTITY

Wood Screws
(¼˝ x 2˝)

Toggle Bolts
(and wing nuts)
(3/16˝ x 3˝)

Self-aligning
Machine Screws
(¼˝ - 28 x 3 ¼˝)

Nylon Grommet
(for metal cabinets)

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.

1

2

2

1

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART QUANTITY

TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

REAR WALL TEMPLATE

Top Cabinet
Template

Rear Wall Template 1

Installation
Instructions

Separately Packed
Grease Filter

Exhaust adaptor 1

1

1

2

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