Samsung (2.6 MB) SMH8165 XAA DE68 03587A 04 EN 120725

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Installation Instructions
Over the Range Microwave Oven
BEFORE YOU BEGIN (Read these instructions completely and carefully.)
IMPORTANT Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
  Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.
  Keep these instructions for future reference.
  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.
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
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deciencies.

safety, remove house
fuse or open circuit

beginning installation
to avoid severe or fatal


surface must be capable of supporting the
cabinet load, in addition to the added weight
of this 59 pound product, plus additional oven
loads of up to 50 pounds or a total weight of
109 pounds.

cannot be installed in cabinet arrangements
such as an island or a peninsula. It must be


safety, it is recommended that two people
install this product.



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1. Placement of the mounting plate ............ 8
A. Removing the microwave oven from the
carton/removing the mounting plate ........ 8
B. Finding the wall studs ................................ 8
C. Determining wall plate location under your
cabinet ....................................................... 9
D. Aligning the wall plate .............................. 10
 ....... 11
A. Outside top exhaust (vertical duct) ......... 12
A1. Installation procedure for exhaust
adaptor and proper damper operation
check ................................................. 12
A2. Adjust the exhaust adaptor .............. 12
B. Recirculating (non-vented ductless) ....... 13
B1. Adapting microwave blower for
recirculation ...................................... 13
B2. Installing the charcoal filter .............. 13
C. Outside back exhaust (horizontal duct) .. 14
C1. Adapting 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 top cabinet template for preparation of
top cabinet ..................................................16
D. Mount the microwave oven ..................... 16
E. Connecting ductwork for outside top
exhaust .................................................... 17
Before you use your microwave ................ 18
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Important safety instructions....................... 3
Electrical requirements ................................ 3
 ................................................ 4
 ................. 6
Parts included ............................................... 6
Tools you will need ........................................ 7
Mounting space............................................. 7
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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deciencies.

safety, remove house
fuse or open circuit

beginning installation
to avoid severe or fatal


surface must be capable of supporting the
cabinet load, in addition to the added weight
of this 59 pound product, plus additional oven
loads of up to 50 pounds or a total weight of
109 pounds.

cannot be installed in cabinet arrangements
such as an island or a peninsula. It must be


safety, it is recommended that two people
install this product.




Insure proper
groundexists
before use
The power cord of this
appliance is equipped

(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard

wall receptacle to
minimize the possibility

from this appliance.
You should have the wall receptacle and circuit

the receptacle is properly grounded.

is encountered, it is very important to have


electrician.






Productratingis120voltsAC,60Hertz,13.5
ampsand1.58kilowatts.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15amperebranchcircuitsinglegrounded
outlet.Theoutletboxshouldbelocatedinthe
cabinetabovethemicrowaveoven.Theoutletbox
andsupplycircuitshouldbeinstalledbyaqualied
electrician and conform to the National Electrical
Code or the prevailing local code.
1. Placement of the mounting plate ............ 8
A. Removing the microwave oven from the
carton/removing the mounting plate ........ 8
B. Finding the wall studs ................................ 8
C. Determining wall plate location under your
cabinet ....................................................... 9
D. Aligning the wall plate .............................. 10
 ....... 11
A. Outside top exhaust (vertical duct) ......... 12
A1. Installation procedure for exhaust
adaptor and proper damper operation
check ................................................. 12
A2. Adjust the exhaust adaptor .............. 12
B. Recirculating (non-vented ductless) ....... 13
B1. Adapting microwave blower for
recirculation ...................................... 13
B2. Installing the charcoal filter .............. 13
C. Outside back exhaust (horizontal duct) .. 14
C1. Adapting 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 top cabinet template for preparation of
top cabinet ..................................................16
D. Mount the microwave oven ..................... 16
E. Connecting ductwork for outside top
exhaust .................................................... 17
Before you use your microwave ................ 18
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NOTE:Ifyouneedtoinstallducts,notethatthetotal
ductlengthof3¼˝x10˝rectangularor6˝diameter
roundductshouldnotexceed140equivalentfeet.
OutsideventilationrequiresaHOODEXHAUSTDUCT.
Readthefollowingcarefully.
NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using
the most direct route and with as few elbows as
possible.Thisensuresclearventingofexhaustand
helps prevent blockages. 


Thehoodexhausthasbeendesignedtomatewitha
standard3¼˝x10˝rectangularduct.
If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round
transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less
than a 6˝ diameter duct.

Forsatisfactoryairmovement,thetotalductlengthof
3¼˝x10˝rectangularor6˝diameterroundductshould
notexceed140equivalentfeet.
Elbows, 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 the
approximatefeetofequivalentlengthofsometypical
ducts.
 
 NUMBER
 =

Rectangular-to-Round
Transition Adaptor* 5ft. x ( ) = ft.
WallCap 40ft. x ( ) = ft.
90°Elbow 10ft. x ( ) = ft.
45°Elbow 5ft. x ( ) = ft.
90°Elbow 25ft. x ( ) = ft.
45°Elbow 5ft. x ( ) = ft.
Roof Cap 24 ft. x( ) = ft.
StraightDuct6˝Roundor3¼˝
x10˝Rectangular
1ft. x ( ) = ft.
 = ft.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-toround
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.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces
are based on actual tests and reflect
requirements for good venting
performancewithanyventhood.



Thefollowingchartdescribesanexampleofonepossibleductworkinstallation.
 
 NUMBER
 =

Roof Cap 24 ft. x (1) = 24 ft.
12ft.StraightDuct
(6˝Round) 12ft. x (1) =12ft.
Rectangular-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.
 = 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.

Thefollowingchartdescribesanexampleofonepossibleductworkinstallation.
 
 NUMBER
 =

WallCap 40ft. x (1) =40ft.
3ft.StraightDuct(3¼˝
x10˝Rectangular)
3 ft. x (1) = 3 ft.
90°Elbow 10ft. x (2) = 20ft.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests
and reflect requirements for good venting performance with
anyventhood.
 = 63 ft.
NOTE:Forbackexhaust,careshouldbetakentoalignexhaustwithspacebetweenstuds,orwallshouldbeprepared
atthetimeitisconstructedbyleavingenoughspacebetweenthewallstudstoaccommodateexhaust.
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NOTE:Ifyouneedtoinstallducts,notethatthetotal
ductlengthof3¼˝x10˝rectangularor6˝diameter
roundductshouldnotexceed140equivalentfeet.
OutsideventilationrequiresaHOODEXHAUSTDUCT.
Readthefollowingcarefully.
NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using
the most direct route and with as few elbows as
possible.Thisensuresclearventingofexhaustand
helps prevent blockages. 


Thehoodexhausthasbeendesignedtomatewitha
standard3¼˝x10˝rectangularduct.
If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round
transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less
than a 6˝ diameter duct.

Forsatisfactoryairmovement,thetotalductlengthof
3¼˝x10˝rectangularor6˝diameterroundductshould
notexceed140equivalentfeet.
Elbows, 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 the
approximatefeetofequivalentlengthofsometypical
ducts.
 
 NUMBER
 =

Rectangular-to-Round
Transition Adaptor* 5ft. x ( ) = ft.
WallCap 40ft. x ( ) = ft.
90°Elbow 10ft. x ( ) = ft.
45°Elbow 5ft. x ( ) = ft.
90°Elbow 25ft. x ( ) = ft.
45°Elbow 5ft. x ( ) = ft.
Roof Cap 24 ft. x( ) = ft.
StraightDuct6˝Roundor3¼˝
x10˝Rectangular
1ft. x ( ) = ft.
 = ft.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-toround
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.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces
are based on actual tests and reflect
requirements for good venting
performancewithanyventhood.



Thefollowingchartdescribesanexampleofonepossibleductworkinstallation.
 
 NUMBER
 =

Roof Cap 24 ft. x (1) = 24 ft.
12ft.StraightDuct
(6˝Round) 12ft. x (1) =12ft.
Rectangular-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.
 = 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.

Thefollowingchartdescribesanexampleofonepossibleductworkinstallation.
 
 NUMBER
 =

WallCap 40ft. x (1) =40ft.
3ft.StraightDuct(3¼˝
x10˝Rectangular)
3 ft. x (1) = 3 ft.
90°Elbow 10ft. x (2) = 20ft.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests
and reflect requirements for good venting performance with
anyventhood.
 = 63 ft.
NOTE:Forbackexhaust,careshouldbetakentoalignexhaustwithspacebetweenstuds,orwallshouldbeprepared
atthetimeitisconstructedbyleavingenoughspacebetweenthewallstudstoaccommodateexhaust.

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#1and#2Phillips
screwdriver
Pencil Ruler or tape measure and
straight edge
Carpenter square (optional)
Tin snips (for cutting
damper, if required)
Scissors (to cut
template,ifnecessary)
Electric drill with 3/16˝, ½˝ and
⅝˝ drill bits
Filler blocks or scrap wood
pieces, if needed for top
cabinet spacing (used on
recessed bottom cabinet
installationsonly)
Gloves Saw (saber, hole or
keyhole)
StudnderorHammer
(optional)
Safetygoggles
Level Ductandmaskingtape


• 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.
• 
unit is 12˝.
• The dimensions provided are the minimum


require more than 13.5˝ shown between the range
and the bottom of the microwave.

• If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or
replacement.
• If the unit is damaged by the customer,repairorreplacementistheresponsibilityofthecustomer.
• If the unit is damaged by the installer(ifotherthanthecustomer),repairorreplacementmustbemadeby
arrangement between customer and installer.


PART QUANTITY
WoodScrews
(¼˝x2˝) 1
Toggle Bolts
(and wing nuts)
(3/16˝x3˝)
2
Self-aligning
Machine Screws
(¼˝-28x3¼˝)
2
NylonGrommet
(for metal cabinets) 1
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.

PART QUANTITY
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE
Top Cabinet
Template 1
REAR WALL TEMPLATE
RearWallTemplate 1
Installation
Instructions 1
SeparatelyPacked
Grease Filters 2
Exhaustadaptor 1

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#1and#2Phillips
screwdriver
Pencil Ruler or tape measure and
straight edge
Carpenter square (optional)
Tin snips (for cutting
damper, if required)
Scissors (to cut
template,ifnecessary)
Electric drill with 3/16˝, ½˝ and
⅝˝ drill bits
Filler blocks or scrap wood
pieces, if needed for top
cabinet spacing (used on
recessed bottom cabinet
installationsonly)
Gloves Saw (saber, hole or
keyhole)
StudnderorHammer
(optional)
Safetygoggles
Level Ductandmaskingtape

16 ½˝
30˝
2˝

Bottom edge of
cabinetneedstobe30˝
or more from the cooking
surface.

30˝ min.

• 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.
• 
unit is 12˝.
• The dimensions provided are the minimum


require more than 13.5˝ shown between the range
and the bottom of the microwave.

• If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or
replacement.
• If the unit is damaged by the customer,repairorreplacementistheresponsibilityofthecustomer.
• If the unit is damaged by the installer(ifotherthanthecustomer),repairorreplacementmustbemadeby
arrangement between customer and installer.


PART QUANTITY
Top Cabinet
Template 1
RearWallTemplate 1
Installation
Instructions 1
SeparatelyPacked
Grease Filters 2
Exhaustadaptor 1
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 
Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet
Plate position – beneath recessed bottom
cabinet with front overhang
Yourcabinetsmayhavedecorativetrimthatinterferes
with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative
trimtoinstallthemicrowaveproperlyandtomakeit
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 the inside depth of the front overhang.
2. Drawahorizontallineonthebackwallanequal
distance below the cabinet bottom 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
inStepD.

 



1. Removetheinstallationinstructions,Exhaust
adaptor,lters,glasstrayandthesmall
hardwarebag.DonotremovetheStyrofoam
protecting the front of the oven.
2. Foldbackall4cartonapsfullyagainstcarton
sides.Thencarefullyrolltheovenandcarton
over onto the top side. The oven should be
restingintheStyrofoam.


3. Pullthecartonupandotheoven.
4. Removeandproperlydiscardplasticbags.
Screws Screws
Mounting Plate

Mounting Plate

5. 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 mounting plate.
 


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 solid sound. This
will indicate a stud location.
2. Afterlocatingthestud(s),ndthecenterby
probing the wall with a small nail to find the
edgesofthestud.Thenplaceamarkhalfway
betweentheedges.Thecenterofanyadjacent
studsshouldbe16˝or24˝fromthismark.
3. Drawalinedownthecenterofthestuds.


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 
16-1/2²
C
L
Drawaverticallineonthe
wallatthecenterofthe30˝
wide space.
TapetheRearWallTemplate
onto the wall matching the
centerline and touching the
bottom of the cabinet.
Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet
At least 30˝
16 ½˝
C
L
Plate position – beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom

Drawaverticallineonthewallatthecenterofthe30˝
space.
TapetheRearWallTemplateontothewallmatching
the centerline and touching the bottom cabinet frame.
C
L
Plate position – beneath recessed bottom
cabinet with front overhang

Drawalineonthe
back wall equal to
the depth of the front
overhang.
Yourcabinetsmayhavedecorativetrimthatinterferes
with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative
trimtoinstallthemicrowaveproperlyandtomakeit
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 the inside depth of the front overhang.
2. Drawahorizontallineonthebackwallanequal
distance below the cabinet bottom 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
inStepD.

 
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 solid sound. This
will indicate a stud location.
2. Afterlocatingthestud(s),ndthecenterby
probing the wall with a small nail to find the
edgesofthestud.Thenplaceamarkhalfway
betweentheedges.Thecenterofanyadjacent
studsshouldbe16˝or24˝fromthismark.
3. Drawalinedownthecenterofthestuds.


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
This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the
followingthreetypesofventilation:
 
 
 
NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for
OutsideTopExhaust(exceptfornon-ventedmodels).
Andexhaustadaptorisshippedassembledtothe
ller-upper.Selectthetypeofventilationrequiredfor
yourinstallationandproceedtothatsection.
 

 

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.)
 

Seepage14
 
C
L

bottom of “Rear Wall Template˝.



 Area E 

notches


:Wearglovestoavoidcuttingngers
on sharp edges.
1. DrawaVerticallineonthewallatthecenter
ofthe30˝widespace.
2. DrawaHorizontallineonthewallatthe
bottomof“RearWallTemplate”.
3. Drill⅝˝holesfortoggleboltson3locations
(HoleA,HoleB,HoleC)butifthelocationof
hole is same as that of stud, drill a 3/16˝ hole
for wood screw. In other words, toggle bolt
can not be used to the location of stud.
N
 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 stud. It is important to use at
least one wood screw mounted 
stud to support the weight of the microwave. 
the mounting plate aside.
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
This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the
followingthreetypesofventilation:
 
 
 
NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for
OutsideTopExhaust(exceptfornon-ventedmodels).
Andexhaustadaptorisshippedassembledtothe
ller-upper.Selectthetypeofventilationrequiredfor
yourinstallationandproceedtothatsection.
 

 

Adaptor in Place
for Outside Top

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.)
 

Seepage14
 
:Wearglovestoavoidcuttingngers
on sharp edges.
1. DrawaVerticallineonthewallatthecenter
ofthe30˝widespace.
2. DrawaHorizontallineonthewallatthe
bottomof“RearWallTemplate”.
3. Drill⅝˝holesfortoggleboltson3locations
(HoleA,HoleB,HoleC)butifthelocationof
hole is same as that of stud, drill a 3/16˝ hole
for wood screw. In other words, toggle bolt
can not be used to the location of stud.
N
 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 stud. It is important to use at
least one wood screw mounted 
stud to support the weight of the microwave. 
the mounting plate aside.
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A1 

PROPER DAMPER OPERATION

ExhaustAdaptorandDamperis
shipped assembled to the filler-upper.
1. Slideexhaustadaptorfollowingtheinstructions
show in diagram.
2. Make sure tape securing damper is removed
anddamperpivotseasolybeforemounting
microwave.
• Youwillneedtomakeadjustmentstoassure
properalignmentwithyourhouseexhaustduct
after the microwave is installed.
A2 
Openthetopcabinetandadjusttheexhaust
adaptor to connect to the house duct.



Needed


Microwave
Damper
NOTE: The house duct is needed to connect to the
exhaustadaptorafterinstallationcompletion.

B1 

1. Remove and save screw
that holds blower plate to
microwave.
NOTE:Theexhaustadaptorwithdamperisnot
neededforrecirculatingmodels.Youmaywantto
save them for possible future use.
3. Remove screw holds blower mortor and
carefullypullouttheblowerunit.Thewireswill
extendfarenoughtoallowyoutoadjustthe
blower unit.
:Donottouchbladeofblowerfor
preventingcrackandbreak.Holdoutercasewhen
the blower pull out or back into.
4. Rolltheblowerunit90°sothatfanblade
openings are facing toward the front of the
microwave.
   
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NOTE: The house duct is needed to connect to the
exhaustadaptorafterinstallationcompletion.
B1 

2. Lift up the
blower plate.
1. Remove and save screw
that holds blower plate to
microwave.

Microwave
NOTE:Theexhaustadaptorwithdamperisnot
neededforrecirculatingmodels.Youmaywantto
save them for possible future use.
3. Remove screw holds blower mortor and
carefullypullouttheblowerunit.Thewireswill
extendfarenoughtoallowyoutoadjustthe
blower unit.
blower mortor screw
:Donottouchbladeofblowerfor
preventingcrackandbreak.Holdoutercasewhen
the blower pull out or back into.
4. Rolltheblowerunit90°sothatfanblade
openings are facing toward the front of the
microwave.

Microwave

Microwave
Before Roll After Roll
5. Placetheblowerunitbackintotheopening.
:Donotpullorstretchtheblowerunit
wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched.
6. Secure blower unit to microwave with the screw.
B2 

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o.

Filter
4. Installthecharcoallter.Whenproperlyinstalled,
the wire mesh of the filter should be visible from
the front.
5. Reinstall the grille and the screws.
6. Close the door.

   
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 
 

1. RemoveandsavescrewthatholdsblowerPlate
to microwave.
2. LiftuptheBlowerPlate.

Blower Motor 
Microwave

3. Carefullypullouttheblowerunit.Thewireswill
extendfarenoughtoallowyoutoadjustthe
blower unit.

Openings Facing Forward
End B
End A
: Donottouchbladeofblowertoprevent
crackingandbreaking.Holdoutercasewhenthe
blower is removed and re-installed.
4. Rotateblowerunitcounterclockwise180°.
Before Rotation After Rotation


5. Placetheblowerunitbackintotheopening.


End B
End A
: Donotpullorstretchtheblowerunit
wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched.


microwave oven.
6. Closetheblowerplateand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.Pushinsecurelyuntilitisinthe
lower locking tabs. Take care to assure that the
damper hinge is installed so that it is at the top
andthatthedamperswingsfreely.
blower plate screw
Adaptor
Guide

Microwave
Guide
From Blower motor screw


A. PrepareRearWall(onlyhorizontalduct)
B. AttachMountingPlatetoWall
. PrepareTopCabinet
D. Mount the Microwave Oven
E. ConnectingDuctwork(onlyverticalduct)
 


You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for
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.
: Donotcutanopeningontherealwall,in
case of vertical duct and non-vented ductless.

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 
5. Placetheblowerunitbackintotheopening.
: Donotpullorstretchtheblowerunit
wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched.


microwave oven.
6. Closetheblowerplateand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.Pushinsecurelyuntilitisinthe
lower locking tabs. Take care to assure that the
damper hinge is installed so that it is at the top
andthatthedamperswingsfreely.
 

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 plate through
theholesdesignatedtogointodrywalland
reattach the toggle wings to ¾˝ onto each bolt.

A. PrepareRearWall(onlyhorizontalduct)
B. AttachMountingPlatetoWall
. PrepareTopCabinet
D. Mount the Microwave Oven
E. ConnectingDuctwork(onlyverticalduct)
 


You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for
outsideexhaust.
C
L
• 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.
: Donotcutanopeningontherealwall,in
case of vertical duct and non-vented ductless.

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17

 

FOREASIERINSTALLATIONANDPERSONAL
SAFETY,WERECOMMENDTHATTWOPEOPLE
INSTALLTHISMICROWAVEOVEN.

installation.
NOTE:Ifyourcabinetismetal,usethenylon
grommet around the power cord hole to prevent
cutting of the cord.
NOTE: Filler blocks are required when mounting this
unitunderanycabinetwitharecessedbottomor
front overhang. (See page 9.)


are not used is not covered under warranty.
NOTE:Whenmountingthemicrowaveoven,thread
power cord through 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 full turns after
thethreadshaveengaged.(Itwillbecompletely
tightened later.) 
tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord,
especially when mounting flush to bottom
of cabinet.
 

4. Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.
6. Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual
packed with the microwave.
B.





Bolt End
Mounting
Plate
Toggle
Bolt
Wall
Toggle Wings
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 to coincide bottom line of the
MountingplatewithHorizontallineof“Rearwall
Template”andthentheMountingplateisproperly
centered under the cabinet.
: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers
between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.
4. Tightenallbolts.Pulltheplateawayfromthewall
to help tighten the bolts.


FOR PREPARATION OF TOP

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.
:Wearsafetygoggleswhendrillingholes
in the cabinet bottom.
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
 

FOREASIERINSTALLATIONANDPERSONAL
SAFETY,WERECOMMENDTHATTWOPEOPLE
INSTALLTHISMICROWAVEOVEN.

installation.
NOTE:Ifyourcabinetismetal,usethenylon
grommet around the power cord hole to prevent
cutting of the cord.
NOTE: Filler blocks are required when mounting this
unitunderanycabinetwitharecessedbottomor
front overhang. (See page 9.)


are not used is not covered under warranty.
NOTE:Whenmountingthemicrowaveoven,thread
power cord through 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.
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.) 
tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord,
especially when mounting flush to bottom
of cabinet.
 

Equivalent
to Depth of


Microwave Oven Top



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 screws until the unit
is secure.
6. Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual
packed with the microwave.
 



1. Extendthehouseductdowntoconnecttothe
exhaustadaptor.
2. Sealexhaustductjointsusingducttape.
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Before You Use Your Microwave
19
Note
1. Make sure the microwave oven has been
installed according to instructions.
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 outlet.
Insure proper

before use
6. Read the Owner’s Manual.
7. Keep installation instructions for the local
inspector’s use.

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18
Before You Use Your Microwave
19
Note
6. Read the Owner’s Manual.
7. Keep installation instructions for the local
inspector’s use.

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