Samsung SMH1926W-XAA - Manual (Page 3)

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General information
ImPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 deficiencies.
Insure proper
ground exists
before use
CAUTION: For personal
safety, remove house
fuse or open circuit
breaker before
beginning installation
to avoid severe or fatal
shock injury.
CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting
surface must be capable of supporting the
cabinet load, in addition to the added weight
of this 69 pound product, plus additional oven
loads of up to 50 pounds or a total weight of
109 pounds.
CAUTION: For personal safety, this product
cannot be installed in cabinet arrangements
such as an island or a peninsula. It must be
mounted to BOTH a top cabinet AND a wall.
NOTE: For easier installation and personal
safety, it is recommended that two people
install this product.
ImPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE
mUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID
SEVERE OR FATAL 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
the receptacle is properly grounded.
If you have a standard two-prong wall
receptacle, it is very important to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-
prong wall receptacle, installed by a qualified
electrician.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUmSTANCES, CUT,
DEFORm OR REmOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS
FROm THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH
AN EXTENSION CORD.
ELECTRICAL
REqUIREMENTS
Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14.5
amps and 1.7 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 qualified
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
2. Ventilation types (choose a, b or c) . . . 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) . . 12
B1. Adapting the microwave blower for
recirculation . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. Preparing 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. Connecting ductwork for outside top
exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. Before you use your microwave . . . . 18
Step-by-step installation guide
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