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
C
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
B
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.
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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
E
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.
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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.
O
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 ()
x ()
x ()
x ()
x ()
x ()
Ft.
Ft.
Ft.
Ft.
Ft.
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.
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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
1
3
3
2
ADDITIONAL PARTS
PART QUANTITY
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE
REAR WALL TEMPLATE
Top
Cabinet
Template
Rear Wall
Template
Installation
Instructions
Separately
Packed
Grease
Filters
1
2
6
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
more from the
cooking
surface
• 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 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.
Fillerblocksor scrap wood
pieces, if needed for top
cabinet spacing (usedon
recessed bottomcabinet
installations only)
Ductand masking tape
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Installation Instructions
1. PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
All
REMOVING THE MICROWAVE
OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING
PLATE
B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS
1. Remove the installation instructions, 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.
3. Pull the carton up and off the oven.
4. Remove and properly discard plastic bags.
Screw Screw
! Mounting Plate
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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.
ill
iW."all Studs
1
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 be reused one screw when
you will install blower for outside back exhaust.
(Type page 17)
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT
LEAST ONE WALL STUD.
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