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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)

Adaptor in Place
for Outside
Top Exhaust

Adaptor in Place 

for Outside Top 

Exhaust

See page 12

See page 12, Part B

IMPORTANT:

 You must install the included Charcoal 

Filter if you select nonvented exhaust. The charcoal 

filter is provided with the unit.

C.  OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST 

(HORIZONTAL DUCT)

See page 14

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Summary of Contents for ME19R7041FG

Page 1: ...aller 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 ME16H702SE...

Page 2: ...culation 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 Prepare 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 Connect the ductwork for outside top exhau...

Page 3: ...AL 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...

Page 4: ...tion 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 Ft Straight Duct 3 x 10 Rectangular 3 ft x 1 3 ft 90...

Page 5: ...d 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 equivalent lengt...

Page 6: ...RUCTIONS 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 REAR WALL TEMPLATE T...

Page 7: ...sh 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 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 pow...

Page 8: ...This plate will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting NOTE Retain the two screws You will need to re insert the screws in their original locations after you have removed the mounting plate B FINDING THE WALL STUDS Wall Studs Center Center Wall Studs 1 Find the studs using one of the following methods A With a stud finder a magnetic device which locates nails OR B Use a hammer to tap l...

Page 9: ...ed cabinet bottom 30 to Cooktop Draw 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 decorativ...

Page 10: ... 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 THIS TIME 3 Holes A ...

Page 11: ...r 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 12 Part B IMPORTANT You must install the included Charcoal Filter if you select...

Page 12: ... ADAPTOR After you have installed 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 VEN...

Page 13: ... 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 grille using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 2 Open the door 3 Remove the grille Push the grille left and t...

Page 14: ... A 5 Rotate the blower unit counterclockwise 180 Before Rotation After 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 the exhaust openings on the rear of the microwav...

Page 15: ...al duct only B Attach the Mounting Plate to the Wall C Prepare the Cabinet above D Mount the Microwave Oven E Connect the Ductwork for outside top exhaust vertical duct only A PREPARE 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 r...

Page 16: ...EMPLATE 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 the handle or use the handle during installation to support the mi...

Page 17: ...Block Self Aligning Screw 4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet 5 Insert the 2 self aligning screws through the cabinet bottom and if used through the filler blocks into the outer top of the unit See the illustration above 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 the gr...

Page 18: ... Replace 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 ME16H702SEB_AA_DE68 00000A 00_EN indd 18 2019 ...

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