Samsung SMH7177STE/XAA Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

Over the Range Microwave Oven

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully. •

• IMPORTANT - Savethese 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.

CONTENTS

Installation Instructions

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

Recirculating ........................................... 19-22

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ................. 19

Preparation of Top Cabinet ..................... 19

Check Microwave Assembly .................... 20

Adapting Microwave Blower

for Recirculation ................................. 20, 21

Mount the Microwave Oven ............... 21,22

Installing the Charcoal Filter .................... 22

Before You Use Your Microwave .............. 23

Installation Types ................................. 11-22

A Outside Top Exhaust .............................. 12-14

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ................. 12

Preparation of Top Cabinet ..................... 13

Installation Procedure for Exhaust

Adaptor and Proper Damper

Operation Check ..................................... 13

Mount the Microwave Oven ..................... 13

Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ..................... 14

Connecting Ductwork .............................. 14

Outside Back Exhaust ............................. 15-18

Preparing Rear Wall for

Outside Back Exhaust ............................. 15

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ........... 15, 16

Preparation of Top Cabinet ..................... 16

Adapting Microwave Blower for

Outside Back Exhaust ....................... 16, 17

Mount the Microwave Oven ..................... 18

Installation Instructions

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 59 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.

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, 15 amps and

1.65 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.

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)

wall receptacle to

Insure proper

ground exists before use

minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard

from this appliance.

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 of one possible ductwork installation.

DUCT PIECES

Roof Cap

12 Ft. Straight Duct (6"

EQUIVALENT NUMBER LENGTH x USED

24Ft. x (1)

12 Ft. x (1)

EQUIVALENT

= LENGTH

= 24 Ft.

= 12 Ft.

Round)

Rectangular-to-Round

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.

5 Ft.

x (1)

Total Length =

5 Ft.

41 Ft.

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

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

DUCT PIECES

Roof Cap

3 Ft. Straight Duct

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

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.

(31/_"x 10" Rectangular)

90 ° Elbow

EQUIVALENT NUMBER LENGTH* x USED

40 Ft. x (1)

3Ft. x (1)

10 Ft. x (2)

EQUIVALENT LENGTH

40 Ft.

3 Ft.

20 Ft.

63 Ft.

Installation Instructions

NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total

duct length of 31/_'' 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 3W' 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*

EQUIVALENT LENGTH

5 Ft.

Maximum duct length-

For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of 3W' 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.

NUMBER

x USED

x ()

EQUIVALENT

= LENGTH

Ft.

Wall Cap

90 ° Elbow

45 ° Elbow

90 ° Elbow

45 ° Elbow

Roof Cap

Straight Duct 6" Round or 3W'x 10" Rectangular 1 Ft. x ( ) Ft.

40 Ft.

10 Ft.

5 Ft.

25 Ft.

5 Ft.

24 Ft.

x ()

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

Total Ductwork Ft.

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.

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 customer and installer.

PARTS INCLUDED

HARDWARE PACKET

PART

Wood Screws (W'x 2")

Toggle Bolts (and wing nuts) (3/16"X 3")

Self-aligning Machine Screws

(W'-28 x 3'/_") 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.

QUANTITY

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART QUANTITY

TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

REAR WALL TEMPLATE

Top Cabinet

Template

Rear Wall

Template

Installation Instructions

Separately

Packed

Grease

Filters

Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1and #2 Phillips screwdriver

Pencil

Ruler or tape measure

straight edge

Car.penter square HH

(optional)

Tin snips (for cutting damper, ifrequired)

Gloves

Safety goggles

Scissors (tocut template, if necessary)

Saw (saber,hole orkeyhole)

MOUNTING SPACE

66" or more from the floor

tothetop of the microwave

Level

Backsplash

Electric drillwith 3/16", 1/2" and 5/8"drill bits

Studfinder orHammer (optional)

NOTES:

Bottomedgeof cabinet needs to be 30" or