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Step-by-step installation guide

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Step-by-step installation guide

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)

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.

A.  OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST 

(VERTICAL DUCT)

B.  RECIRCULATING (NON-

VENTED DUCTLESS)

See page 12

See page 13

A Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit is required for the 

nonvented exhaust. (See your Owner’s Manual for the 

kit number.)

C.  OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST 

(HORIzONTAL DUCT)

See page 14

D.  ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

CL

CAUTION:

 Wear gloves to avoid cutting  

fingers on sharp edges.

Area E

Hole B

Hole A

Centerline

notches

Draw a Vertical Line

on Wall from Center

of Top Cabinet

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

Horizontal Line

Horizontal Line

Draw a Horizontal line on wall from bottom of “Rear 

Wall Template”.

Draw a Horizontal line on 

the wall along the bottom 

of “Rear Wall Template”.

Horizontal Line

Horizontal Line

Area E

Centerline 

notches

Hole A

Hole B

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.

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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Summary of Contents for MC17J8100CS/AA

Page 1: ...hese 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 This manual is made with 100 recyc...

Page 2: ...st 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 temp...

Page 3: ...efore use Insure proper ground exists before use 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 I...

Page 4: ...ngth 41 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 OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST EXAMPLE ONLY The following chart contains an example of one possible ductwork installation DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED EQUIVALENT LENGTH Wall Cap 40 ft x 1 40 ft 3...

Page 5: ...nt 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 typ...

Page 6: ... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Wood Screws x 2 1 Template INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Toggle Bolts and wing nuts 3 16 x 3 2 Template INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Self aligning Machine Screws 28 x 3 2 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 TEMPLATE RE...

Page 7: ...S 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...

Page 8: ...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 loction of outcase after removing mounting plate B Finding the wall studs Wall Studs Center Center Wall Studs 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 t...

Page 9: ... a line on the back wall equal to the depth of the front overhang 30 to Cooktop Plate position beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang 30 to Cooktop Draw a horizontal line to mark how far the inside of the front overhang descends below the cabinet Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave p...

Page 10: ... 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 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 THI...

Page 11: ...haust adaptor is shipped assembled and attached to the filler upper Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section A Outside top exhaust vertical duct B Recirculating non vented ductless Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust See page 12 See page 13 A Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit is required for the nonvented ex...

Page 12: ...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 For Front to Back Adjustment Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed Blower Plate Back of Microwave Damper NOTE You must attach the house duct to the exhaust adaptor after installation is complete House Duct House Duct B Recirculating non vented ductless B1 Adapting the micro...

Page 13: ... of Microwave Before Roll After Roll Back of Microwave 5 Place the blower unit back into the opening CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring Make sure the wires are not pinched 6 Secure the blower unit to the microwave with the screw B2 Installing the charcoal filter 1 Remove the screws on the top of the grill using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 2 Open the door 3 Remove the grill Push the...

Page 14: ...ter Rotation Back of Microwave Back of Microwave 6 Place the blower unit back into the opening AFTER Fan Blade Openings Facing Back End B End A CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring Make sure the wires are not pinched NOTE The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on the rear of microwave oven 7 Close the Blower Plate and attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear ...

Page 15: ...re Rear Wall horizontal duct only B Attach Mounting Plate to Wall C Prepare Top Cabinet D Mount the Microwave Oven E Connecting Ductwork vertical duct only A Preparing the rear wall for outside back exhaust You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for outside exhaust C L Read the instructions for outside back exhaust on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE Tape the REAR WALL TEMPLATE to the rear wall Cut the...

Page 16: ...ABINET 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 D 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 the handle during installation NOTE If your cabinet...

Page 17: ...f Cabinet Recess Cabinet Bottom Shelf Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Cabinet Bottom Shelf Microwave Oven Top Cabinet Front Filler Block Self Aligning Screw 4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet 5 Insert the 2 self aligning screws through the cabinet bottom shelf and filler block into the outer top cabinet of the unit Continue to support the unit until both screws are inserted and e...

Page 18: ...lace the house fuse or turn the breaker back on Insure proper ground exists before use 5 Plug the power cord into a dedicated 15 amp electrical outlet Insure proper ground exists before use Insure proper ground exists before use 6 Read the Owner s Manual 7 Keep installation instructions for the local inspector s use 4 Before you use your microwave SMH1927_XAA_DE68 04108A 01_EN_120725 indd 18 2012 ...

Page 19: ...19 Note SMH1927_XAA_DE68 04108A 01_EN_120725 indd 19 2012 07 25 7 54 37 ...

Page 20: ...Code No DE68 04108A 01 SMH1927_XAA_DE68 04108A 01_EN_120725 indd 20 2012 07 25 7 54 37 ...

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