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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

. 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.

. 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

Styrofoam

. Pull the carton up and off the oven.

. Remove and properly discard plastic bags.

Screws

Mounting Plate

Screws

. 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

Center

Wall Studs

. Find the studs, using one of the following

methods:

Stud finder–a magnetic device which locates

nails.

Use a hammer to tap lightly across the

mounting surface to find a solid sound. This

will indicate a stud location.

. 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.

. Draw a line down the center of the studs.

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO

AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.

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Summary of Contents for ME16A4021AB

Page 1: ...taller 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 SMH8165_X...

Page 2: ...rculation 12 B2 Installing the charcoal filter 13 C Outside back exhaust horizontal duct 14 C1 Adapting 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 top cabinet template for preparation of top cabinet 16 D Mount the microwave oven 16 E Connecting ductwork for outside top exhaust...

Page 3: ...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 Where a sta...

Page 4: ... 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 LENGTH x NUMBER USED EQUIVALENT LENGTH Wall Cap 40 ft x 1 40 ft 3 ft Straight Duct 3 x 10 Rectangular 3 ft x 1...

Page 5: ...ps 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 equiv...

Page 6: ...ler DAMAGE SHIPMENT INSTALLATION HARDWARE PACKET PART QUANTITY Wood Screws x 2 1 Toggle Bolts and wing nuts 3 16 x 3 2 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 Top Cabinet Template 1 REAR WALL TEM...

Page 7: ...ce Backsplash 30 min 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 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 ...

Page 8: ...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 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 tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a ...

Page 9: ...all equal to the depth of the front overhang 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...

Page 10: ...bottom of Rear Wall Template 3 Drill 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 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 dr...

Page 11: ...except for non vented models And exhaust adaptor is shipped assembled 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 See page 12 See page 13 A Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit is required for the nonvented exhaust See your Owne...

Page 12: ...r as Needed Back of Microwave Oven NOTE The house duct is needed to connect to the exhaust adaptor after installation completion House Duct B RECIRCULATING NON VENTED DUCTLESS B1 ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION 1 Remove and save screw that holds blower plate to microwave 2 Lift up the blower plate Back of Microwave Oven Blower Retaining Screws NOTE The exhaust adaptor with damper is no...

Page 13: ...8 Secure the blower to the microwave using the blower retaining screws from Step 1 Back of Microwave Oven Blower Retaining Screws Blower Retaining Screw B RECIRCULATING NON VENTED DUCTLESS CONT B2 INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER 1 Remove screws on top of grille using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 2 Open the door 3 Remove the grille After push left Pull the grille straight off Charcoal Filter 4 Install t...

Page 14: ...k 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 rear of microwave oven 7 Close the blower door Slide blower shield onto the top of the blower door opening Secu...

Page 15: ...EW A Prepare Rear Wall only horizontal duct B Attach Mounting Plate to Wall C Prepare Top Cabinet D Mount the Microwave Oven E Connecting Ductwork only vertical duct 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 on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE Tape it to the rear wall Cut the opening following the instructions...

Page 16: ...d 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 B ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL CONT To use toggle bolts Spacing for Toggles More Than Wall Thickness Bolt End Mounting Plate Toggle Bolt Wall Toggle Wings 3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into t...

Page 17: ...lf and filler block into the outer top cabinet of the unit Continue to support the unit until both screws are inserted and engaged at least two full turns then fully tighten both screws until the unit is secure 6 Install grease filters See the Owner s Manual packed with the microwave E CONNECTING DUCTWORK FOR OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST House Duct 1 Extend the house duct down to connect to the exhaust ada...

Page 18: ...n 3 Install turntable and ring in cavity 4 Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on 5 Plug power cord into a dedicated 15 amp electrical outlet Insure proper ground exists before use 6 Read the Owner s Manual 7 Keep installation instructions for the local inspector s use BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE SMH8165_XAA_DE68 03587A 10_EN indd 18 6 19 2019 3 44 43 PM ...

Page 19: ...19 Note SMH8165_XAA_DE68 03587A 10_EN indd 19 6 19 2019 3 44 43 PM ...

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