Samsung ME21K6000AS/AA-01, ME21K6000AS/AA-00 Installation Guide

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

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

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. Prepare 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. Connect the ductwork for outside top

exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

4. Before you use your microwave . . . . 18

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General information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Insure proper
ground exists
before use

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 ensure 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 the
house fuse or open
the circuit breaker
before beginning the
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, do not install
this product in cabinetry configured as an
island or a peninsula. The microwave oven
must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet AND
a wall.

NOTE: For easier installation and personal
safety, we recommend 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
(3¼” 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 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
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 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 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

Rectangular-to-Round

Transition Adaptor*

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

* 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, to allow free movement
of the damper.

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

5 ft. x ( ) = ft.

1 ft. x ( ) = ft.

NUMBER

x

USED

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.

=

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

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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 3¼”)

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

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART QUANTITY

TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

REAR WALL TEMPLATE

Top Cabinet
Template

Rear Wall Template 1

Installation
Instructions

One Touch Easy
Grease Filter

Exhaust adaptor 1

1

1

1

(Installed)

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

#1 and #2 Phillips

Pencil Ruler or tape measure and

screwdriver

Tin snips (for cutting

damper, if required)

Scissors (to cut

template, if necessary)

Gloves Saw (saber, hole or

keyhole)

Level Duct and masking tape

MOUNTING SPACE

12” max.

16 ½”

30” min.

30”

5”

Bottom edge of the
cabinet needs to be 30”
or more from the cooking
surface.

Backsplash

straight edge

Carpenter square (optional)

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)

Stud finder or Hammer

Safety goggles

(optional)

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.

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Step-by-step installation guide

Screws

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.

Carton

Carton

Styrofoam

Styrofoam

3. Pull the carton up and o the oven.

4. Remove and properly discard plastic bags.

Screws

Screws

Mounting Plate

Mounting Plate

Screws

B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS

Wall Studs

Wall Studs

Center

Center

1. Find the studs using one of the following

methods:

A. With a stud finder – a magnetic device which

locates nails.

OR

B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the

mounting surface until you hear a solid
sound. This will indicate a stud location.

2. After locating the stud(s), locate 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.

5. Remove the 2 screws from the mounting plate.

This plate will be used as the rear wall template
and for mounting.

NOTE: Retain the two screws. You will need to re­insert the screws in their original locations after you
have removed the mounting plate.

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C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET

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 a 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

16½”

bottom of the cabinet
and the centerline on

C

L

At least 30”

Plate position – beneath a recessed bottom cabinet
with a front overhang.

the template lines up
with the line you drew on
the wall.

Draw a horizontal line to
mark how far the inside
of the front overhang
descends below the
cabinet.

Plate position – beneath a 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.

30” to Cooktop

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.

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL.

Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level.

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D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

Centerline

Centerline

notches

notches

Horizontal Line

Horizontal Line Area E

Hole A

Hole A

Area E

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.

Draw a vertical line on the

Draw a Vertical Line
on Wall from Center

wall to mark the center of

of Top Cabinet

the cabinet above.

C

L

Horizontal Line

Horizontal Line

Hole B

Draw a horizontal line on the wall along the bottom of

Draw a Horizontal line on wall from

the “Rear Wall Template”.

bottom of “Rear Wall Template”.

Hole B

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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2. VENTILATION TYPES (CHOOSE A, B OR C)

This microwave oven is compatible with the following
three types of ventilation:

A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct)
B. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless)
C. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct)

A. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST

(VERTICAL DUCT)

Adaptor in Place

Adaptor in Place

for Outside Top

for Outside

Exhaust

Top Exhaust

See page 12 See page 12, Part B

NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled
for Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented
models). An exhaust adaptor is shipped assembled
and attached to the filler-upper. Select the type of
ventilation required for your installation and proceed to
that section.

B. RECIRCULATING (NON-

VENTED DUCTLESS)

IMPORTANT: You must install the included Charcoal

Filter if you select nonvented exhaust. The charcoal
filter is provided with the unit.

C. OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

(HORIZONTAL DUCT)

See page 14

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House Duct

A. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST

(VERTICAL DUCT)

A1. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR

THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR AND
PROPER DAMPER OPERATION
CHECK

The exhaust Adaptor and Damper are
shipped assembled and attached to
the filler-upper.

NOTE: You must attach the house duct to the
exhaust adaptor after installation is complete.

House Duct

1. Slide the exhaust adaptor into place as shown

in the diagram above.

2. Make sure the tape securing the damper is

removed and damper pivots easily before you
mount the microwave.

CAUTION: 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

After you have installed the microwave, you will
need to open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust
adaptor so that you can connect it to the house
duct.

Blower Plate

Damper

Back of
Microwave

For Front-to-Back
Adjustment, Slide the
Exhaust Adaptor as Needed

B. RECIRCULATING (NON-VENTED

DUCTLESS)

B1. ADAPTING THE MICROWAVE

BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION

1. Remove and save the screws

that hold the blower plate to the
microwave.

Back of

2. Lift up the

blower plate.

NOTE: The exhaust adaptor with the damper is not
needed for recirculating models. You may want to
save them for possible future use.

Microwave

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