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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

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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 SMH2117S/XAA

Page 1: ...er 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 electric...

Page 2: ...t 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...

Page 3: ...fore 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 mini...

Page 4: ...gth 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 O...

Page 5: ...t 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...

Page 6: ...crews 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 Template INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Nylon G...

Page 7: ...in 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 o...

Page 8: ...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 mou...

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 t...

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...

Page 11: ...aust 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 Recir...

Page 12: ...he exhaust adaptor so that you can connect it to the house duct Back of Microwave Blower Plate Damper For Front to Back or Side to Side Adjustment Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed For Front to Back...

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 t...

Page 14: ...er 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 Mak...

Page 15: ...e 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 ex...

Page 16: ...rneath 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 EASIE...

Page 17: ...pth 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...

Page 18: ...ace 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 prop...

Page 19: ...19 Note SMH1816_XAA DE68 03943A 02 EN_120725 indd 19 2012 07 25 7 49 20...

Page 20: ...Code No DE68 03943A 02 SMH1816_XAA DE68 03943A 02 EN_120725 indd 20 2012 07 25 7 49 20...

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