“Vent Shaft Hello! Can anyone tell me if you have to install a ventilation shaft for this microwave?”
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No it is already equipped to vent out into the kitchen which does put the hot air back in the kitchen. So the only reason you would install a ventilation shaft is if you don't want the hot air released back into the kitchen. I just bought this microwave and it will be installed next week, mine will be vented back into my kitchen because I don't have a vent shaft. I hope this helped. Also, I want to comment on the fact that there seems to be some confusion about this microwave being mounted over the stove. So I just want to call attention to the title of this microwave because it states this is an Over-the -Range Microwave. Range and stove are the same, so yes it does mount above the Range/Stove. The only way I can see that you wouldn't be able to mount it over the Range is if you have a free standing stove with no cabinets above the stove or on the sides of it like my father who lives in a older home.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi Ally, Thanks for your interest. The ME16H702SES is designed to be installed over a range, and features a cook top light and exhaust fan for this purpose. This and other Samsung Over the Range Microwaves can be installed to vent externally through the top or back of the unit, or filtered air can be recirculated into the room through a hidden vent in the top of the Microwave. I would suggest referring to the Installation Guide that comes with the unit and can also be downloaded as a pdf file from Samsung's website for detailed information about the ventilation options and parts needed to vent the Microwave, including vent duct parts needed if venting externally. - Ms. Samsung
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, you can use the internal charcoal filters.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, you do not have to. This microwave comes with all parts/accessories for ductless (circulating inside), or venting with ventilation shaft.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No. You turn the vent fan (detailed in instruction manual) and no external vent is needed.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. You should
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, you will need to if you did not have an existing one you can use.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No. But, keep in mind that this microwave CANNOT be used over a stove. It is strictly an over-the-counter model.
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