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Installation Instructions

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver

Level

Safety goggles

Stud finder or Hammer (optional)

Saw (saber, hole or keyhole)

Gloves

Scissors 
(to cut template, if necessary)

Pencil

Filler blocks or scrap wood 
pieces, if needed for top 
cabinet spacing (used on 
recessed bottom cabinet 
installations only)

Duct and masking tape

Ruler or tape measure 
and straight edge

Carpenter square 
(optional)

Tin snips (for cutting 
damper, if required)

Electric drill with 

3

/

16

", ½" 

and 

5

/

8

" drill bits

MOUNTING SPACE

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 template for power cord 
clearance.

The dimensions provided are the 
minimum required for mounting the 
microwave oven. Local codes and 
practical use of the range will likely 
require more than 13.5" shown between 
the range and the bottom of the 
microwave.

Backsplash

16-½ "

30"min.

2"

30"

Bottom edge of 
cabinet needs 
to be 30" or 
more from the 
cooking 
surface

Summary of Contents for SMH1711S

Page 1: ...s 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 requir...

Page 2: ...n Types 11 14 A Outside Top Exhaust 12 Installation Procedure For Exhaust Adaptor and Proper Damper Operation Check 12 Adjust Exhaust Adaptor 12 B Recirculating 13 Adapting Microwave Blower for Recirc...

Page 3: ...EVERE 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 minimize the possibility of ele...

Page 4: ...lar to Round Transition Adaptor 5 Ft x 1 5 Ft Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood Total Length 41 Ft OU...

Page 5: ...s 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 tota...

Page 6: ...t between customer and installer PARTS INCLUDED HARDWARE PACKET 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...

Page 7: ...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 s...

Page 8: ...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 1 Find the studs using one of the following meth...

Page 9: ...ottom as the inside depth of the front overhang 3 For this type of installation with front overhang only align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line not touching the cabinet bottom as described...

Page 10: ...on 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 draw a forth circle to line up with the...

Page 11: ...for Outside Top Exhaust 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 sec...

Page 12: ...ou will need to make adjustments to assure proper alignment with your house exhaust duct after the microwave is installed A2 ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adap...

Page 13: ...e front of the 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 blower unit to microwave with...

Page 14: ...pinched NOTE The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on rear of microwave oven 6 Close the blower plate and attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear of the oven by sliding it int...

Page 15: ...ical duct and non vented ductless B ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud 1 Remo...

Page 16: ...D PERSONAL SAFETY WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN IMPORTANT Do not grip or use handle during installation NOTE If your cabinet is metal use the nylon grommet around the power...

Page 17: ...e exhaust adaptor 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape Cabinet Front Self Aligning Screw Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Microwave Oven Top Filler Block Cabinet Bottom Shelf 5 Insert the 2...

Page 18: ...ions 2 Remove all packing material from the microwave oven 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 outl...

Page 19: ...Installation Instructions 19 NOTE...

Page 20: ...Code No DE68 03587A 03...

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