Samsung SMH1713B 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 Damage - Shipment/installation. . . . 6 Parts Included. . . . . . . . . . . 6 Tools You Will Need. . . . . . . . . 7 Mounting Space . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Placement Of The Mounting Plate. . .									8
Removing the Mounting Plate. . . .								.	8
Finding the Wall Studs. . . . . . .								.	8
Determining Wall Plate Location. . .								.	9
Aligning the Wall Plate. . . . . . .								.	10

Installation Types . . . . . . . . . .	11
A. Outside Top Exhaust . . . . . . . .	.12
Attach Mounting Plate to the Wall. . . .12
Preparation of Top Cabinet . . . . . .	12
Installation Procedure For Exhaust Adaptor
And Proper Damper Operation Check. .	13
Mount the Microwave Oven. . . . . .	13
Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor. . . . . .	14
Connecting Ductwork. . . . . . . .	.14
B. Recirculating . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall. . . . .	15
Preparation of Top Cabinet . . . . . .	15

Adapting Microwave Blower For

Recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Mount the Microwave Oven. . . .	.	.	17
Install the Charcoal Filter. . . . .	.	.	18
C. Outside Back Exhaust. . . . . .	.	.	19
Preparing Rear Wall for
Outside Back Exhaust. . . . . .	.	.	19
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall. . .	.	.	20
Preparation of Top Cabinet . . . .	.	.	20

Adapting Microwave Blower For Outside

Back Exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . .20

Mount the Microwave Oven. . . . . . 22

Before You Use Your Microwave. . . . 23

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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 this 63–85 pound product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds or a total weight of 113–135 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.

)NSURE PROPER GROUNDUEXISTS BEFORERUSE

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 and 1.5 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 20 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 describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.

		DUCT PIECES		EQUIVALENT	x	NUMBER	=	EQUIVALENT
				LENGTH		USED		LENGTH
			Roof Cap	24 ft.	x	(1)	=	24 ft.
			12 Ft. Straight Duct	12 ft.	x	(1)	=	12 ft.
			(6” Round)
			Rectangular-to-Round	5 ft.	x	(1)	=	5 ft.
			Transition Adaptor*
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on						Total
actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting							=	41 ft.
						Length
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.

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

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

		DUCT PIECES		EQUIVALENT	x	NUMBER	=	EQUIVALENT
				LENGTH		USED		LENGTH
			Wall Cap	40 ft.	x	(1)	=	40 ft.
			3 Ft. Straight Duct	3 ft.	x	(1)	=	3 ft.
			(3¼” x 10”
			Rectangular)
			90° Elbow	10 ft.	x	(2)	=	20 ft.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on						Total
actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting							=	63 ft.
						Length
performance with any vent hood.

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.

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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 approximate feet of equivalent length of some typical ducts.

		DUCT PIECES		EQUIVALENT	x	NUMBER USED		=	EQUIVALENT
				LENGTH					LENGTH
			Rectangular-to-Round	5 ft.	x	(	)	=	ft.
			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	1 ft.	x	(	)	=	ft.
			3¼” x 10” Rectangular
						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 the tin snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper.

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect

requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood.

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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

	PART		QUANTITY
		Wood Screws	1
		(¼” x 2”)
		Toggle Bolts
		(and wing nuts)	2
		(3/16” x 3”)
		Self-aligning
		Machine Screws	2
		(¼”-28 x 3¼”)
		Nylon Grommet	1
		(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.

ADDITIONAL PARTS

	PART		QUANTITY
		Top Cabinet	1
	4/0 #!").%4 4%-0,!4%	Template
		Rear Wall	1
	2%!2 7!,,,4%-0,!4%	Template
	INSTALLATION
	INSTRUCTIONS	Installation
			1
		Instructions
		Separately
		Packed Grease	1
		Filter

Exhaust adaptor

1

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1 and #2	Pencil	Ruler or tape measure and	Carpenter square (optional)
Phillips screwdriver		straight edge
Tin snips (for cutting	Scissors (to cut template, if	Electric drill with	Filler blocks or scrap wood
damper, if required)	necessary)	3/16”, ½” and 5/8” drill bits	pieces, if needed for top
			cabinet spacing (used on
			recessed bottom cabinet
			installations only)
Gloves	Saw	Stud finder or Hammer	Safety goggles
	(saber, hole or keyhole)	(optional)
Level	Duct and masking tape

MOUNTING SPACE

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

2”	Backsplash

66” or More from the Floor

to the Top of the Microwave

NOTES:

•The space between the cabinets must be 30” wide and free of obstructions.

•If the space between the cabinets is greater than 30”, a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill in the gap between the microwave oven and the cabinets.

Your Owner’s Manual contains the kit number for your model.

•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.

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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.

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3. Pull the carton up and off the oven.

4. Remove and properly discard plastic bags.

Screws	Screws

Mounting Plate

B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS

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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.

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 location of outcase after removing mounting plate.

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C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET

Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet

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At least 30θ

16-1/2"

Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30θ wide space.

Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall matching the centerline and touching the bottom of the cabinet.

Plate position – beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom

C
L	30θ to Cooktop

Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30θ space.

Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall matching the centerline and touching the bottom cabinet frame.

Plate position – beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang

Draw a line on the

back wall equal to the depth of the front

overhang.

C
L	30" to Cooktop

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 bottom as described in Step D.

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D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

Hole A	Centerline	Draw a Vertical Line
	notches	on Wall from Center
		of Top Cabinet

		C
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Horizontal Line	Area E	Hole B	Horizontal Line

CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges.

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.

Draw a Horizontal line on wall from bottom of “Rear Wall Template”.

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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2. INSTALLATION 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). Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section.

A. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST	B. RECIRCULATING
(VERTICAL DUCT)	(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)

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See page 12

See page 15

C.OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (HORIZONTAL DUCT)

See page 19

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A. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

A2. Prepare Top Cabinet

A3. Mount the Microwave Oven

A4. Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor

A5. Connecting Ductwork

A1. 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 holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to ¾” onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

Spacing for Toggles More

Than Wall Thickness

	Mounting	Toggle Wings
		Toggle
	Plate
		Bolt

Wall

Bolt End

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 the tabs on the mounting plate touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and that the 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.

A2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through, and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor.

•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.

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A3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR EXHAUST ADAPTOR AND PROPER DAMPER OPERATION CHECK

Exhaust Adaptor and Damper is shipped assembled to the filler-upper.

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.

CAUTION: You will need to make adjustments to assure proper alignment with your house exhaust duct after the microwave is installed.

A4. 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: We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from over tightening screws.

NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet. Keep it tight throughout Steps 1-3. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord.

1. Lift microwave, tilt it forward, and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate.

2. Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom

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.

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4. Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

5. Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw.

6. Tighten center screw completely.

7. Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.)

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1. Extend the house duct down to connect to the exhaust adaptor.

2. Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.

8. Install grease filter. See the Owner’s Manual packed with the microwave.

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B. RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

B1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

B2. Prepare Top Cabinet

B3. Adjust Blower

B4. Mount Microwave Oven

B5. Install Charcoal Filter

B1. 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 holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the

toggle wings to ¾” onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

Spacing for Toggles More

Than Wall Thickness

	Mounting	Toggle Wings
		Toggle
	Plate
		Bolt

Wall

Bolt End

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.

B2. 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.

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