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Summary of Contents for SMH7177STE/XAA

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 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 ...

Page 2: ...12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Installation Procedure for Exhaust Adaptor and Proper Damper Operation Check 13 Mount the Microwave Oven 13 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 14 Connecting Ductwork 14 B Outside Back Exhaust 15 18 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust 15 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 15 16 Preparation of Top Cabinet 16 Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Back Exhaust 16 17 Mount ...

Page 3: ... GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR FATAL SHOCK 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 re...

Page 4: ...ngth 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 OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST EXAMPLE ONLY The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation E DUCT PIECES Roof Cap 3 Ft Straight Duct 31 _ x 10 Rectangular 90 Elbow EQUIVALENT NUMBER LE...

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 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...

Page 6: ...e made by arrangement between customer and installer PARTS INCLUDED HARDWARE PACKET PART Wood Screws W x 2 Toggle Bolts and wing nuts 3 16 X 3 Self aligning Machine Screws W 28 x 3 _ Nylon Grommet for metal cabinets QUANTITY 1 3 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 P...

Page 7: ...cabinet installations only Safety goggles Level Duct and masking tape MOUNTING SPACE 66 or more from the floor to thetop of the microwave Bottom edge of cabinet needs to be 30 or more from the cooking surface Backsplash 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 microw...

Page 8: ...e mounting plate This plate will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting NOTE You will have to be reused one screw when you will install blower for outside back exhaust Type page 17 B FINDING THE WALL STUDS l ill iW all Studs 1 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 surf...

Page 9: ... 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 same distance as the front overhang depth This will keep the microwave level 1 Measure ...

Page 10: ...ne on the wall 3 While holding the mounting plate with one hand draw circles on the wall at holes A B and C see illustration above actual plate marked with arrows Three holes must be used for mounting NOTE HolesA B and Careinside area E If none of A B and Cisin astud find a stud somewhere in area E and draw a forth circle to line up with the stud It is important to use at least one wood screw moun...

Page 11: ...is shipped assembled 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 section A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST VERTICAL DUCT B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST HORIZONTAL DUCT Adaptor in Place for Outside Top C__RECIRCULATING NON VENTED DUCTLESS A Charcoal Filter Accessory Ki...

Page 12: ...esignated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to onto each bolt To use toggle bolts Spacing for Toggles More ThanWall Thickness i Toggle Wings Mounting Plate _t_ Wall J Bolt End 3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate NOTE Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw make sure the tabs on the mounting plate...

Page 13: ...fter the microwave is installed A4 _ MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSON 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 cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord NOTE We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below th...

Page 14: ...ly 7 Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven While tightening screws hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet 8 Install grease filters See the Owner s Manual packed with the microwave A5 _ ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct Back of Blower Plate Damper Microwave Side to SideAd...

Page 15: ...outside exhaust Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE Tape it to the rear wall Cut the opening following the instructions of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE B2 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 Remove the toggle wings from the bolts 2 Insert the bolts into the mounting pla...

Page 16: ... FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE 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 B4 ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR ...

Page 17: ...the wires are not pinched NOTE The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on rear of microwave oven 7 Secure the blower unit to the microwave with the screw Blower Plate Back of ___ _ 4_ k Microwave From Blower Motor screw F ountin Plate screw 8 Attach the exhaust adaptor to the rear of the oven by sliding it into the guides at the top center of the back of the oven Adaptor Bac...

Page 18: ... mounting plate 2 Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom 3 Insert a self aligning screw through top center cabinet hole Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged 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 Cabinet Fron...

Page 19: ... 3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate NOTE Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw make sure the tabs on the mounting plate touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet CAUTION Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of...

Page 20: ...w that holds blower r late blower plate to m icrowave ii_ _ Back of _ Microwave Screw NOTE The exhaust adaptor with damper is not needed for recirculating models You may want to save them for possible future use 3 Carefully pull out the blower unit The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit CAUTION Do not touch blade of blower for preventing crack and break Hold outer ...

Page 21: ...hrough hole in bottom of top cabinet Keep it tight throughout Steps 1 3 Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord 1 Lift microwave tilt it forward and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate 2 Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom 3 Insert a self aligning screw through top center cabinet hole Temporarily secure the oven by turning the screw at least two ...

Page 22: ...in place against the wall and the top cabinet 8 Install grease filters See the Owner s Manual packed with the microwave 06 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 the charcoal filter When properly installed the wire mesh of the filter sho...

Page 23: ... 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 6 Read the Owner s Manual 7 KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR S USE 5 Plug power cord into a dedicated 20 amp electrical outlet Insure proper ground exists _ before use 1 23 ...

Page 24: ... Electronics America Inc Headquarters 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park New Jersey 07660 0511 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 www samsungusa com Samsung Electronics Co Ltd January 2003 Code No DE68 OO357D Printed in Korea ...

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