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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.

Insure proper
ground exists
before use

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 69 

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.
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.

Insure proper
ground exists
before 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.
If you have a standard two-prong wall receptacle, 

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. 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 

branch circuit single grounded outlet of at least 15 A 

and max of 20 A. 20 A is recommended for multifamily 

buildings. 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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Page 1: ...structions 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 SMH1927_XAC_DE68 04108B 06_EN CFR indb 1 ...

Page 2: ...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 template to prepare the top cabinet 16 D Mount the microwave oven 16 E Connecting ductwork for outside top exhaust 17 4 Before you use your m...

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 If you hav...

Page 4: ... 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 Ft Straight Duct 3 x 10 Rectangular 3 ft x 1 3 ft 90 Elbow 10 ft x 2 20 ft Equivale...

Page 5: ...esistance 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 typical ducts DUCT...

Page 6: ...e 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 REAR WALL TEMPLATE Top Cabinet Template 1 TOP CABINET ...

Page 7: ...n 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 clearance Maximum...

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

Page 9: ... a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30 wide space Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall so that the top of the template touches the bottom of the cabinet frame and the centerline on the template lines up with the line you drew on the wall Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave prop...

Page 10: ...ontal 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 THIS TIME 3 Holes A B and C are inside area E If none of t...

Page 11: ...bled 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 exhaust See your Owner s Manual ...

Page 12: ...e you will need to open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor so that you can connect it to the house duct Damper For Side toSide Adjustment Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed Back of Microwave Oven 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 MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRC...

Page 13: ...l vent fan cover on the back of the microwave by sliding it up 7 Close the blower door Slide blower shield onto the top of the blower door opening 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 B2 INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER 1 Remove the screws on the top of the grill using a 1 Phillips scr...

Page 14: ...icrowave 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 door Slide blower shield onto the top of the blower door opening Secure the blower to the...

Page 15: ...ng 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 opening following the instructions on the REAR W...

Page 16: ...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 is metal use th...

Page 17: ...f 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 engaged at least two full turns then fully tighten both scre...

Page 18: ...e 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_XAC_DE68 04108B 06_EN CFR indb 18 SMH1927_XAC_DE68 04108B 06_EN CFR indb...

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