A:AnswerThe fan on this microwave is very good. It has 4 speeds, the highest speed is very loud, but we rarely go above the 2nd setting and it vent and cleans the air well.
A:AnswerEco Mode, which is activated by simply pressing a button on the controls, reduces stand-by (or "phantom") power by turning off the display when the microwave is not in use.
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A:AnswerThe SMH1816 can be set up to vent outside from the rear or top of the unit, or filtered air can be recirculated into the room from vents located on the front top edge of the microwave. The vents are angled out into the room to help protect the front of the cabinets.
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A:AnswerThank you for the question. The SMH1816S features high and low settings for the cooktop light, which uses a 40-watt bulb. The light cannot be made any brighter than the "high" setting allows.
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A:AnswerThe outside dimensions of the SMH1816B microwave are 29-7⁄8" wide by 16-15⁄16" high by 17-5⁄16" deep with the handle, 15-1/8" deep without the handle.
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A:AnswerThe handle on the SMH1816S is made of aluminum, and is designed to match the appearance of the handles on Samsung's other stainless steel kitchen appliances.
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A:AnswerSamsung's SMH1816 is part of the 2011 line-up and offers many of the same features as the SMH9187 including a 1.8 cubic foot capacity oven, 1100 watts of power and a 400 cfm exhaust fan. A new feature that has been added to this new model is "Eco Mode" which enables you to turn off the display when it isn't in use thereby saving energy.
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A:AnswerNew over-the-range, built-in Samsung microwave’s counter light (40 watt) was too dim + heated the metal cabinet to the point that it would burn you if touched it! I went to our local lighting store & purchased a 60 watt LED bulb + an adapter to enlarge the base as it was too small, & it’s working GREAT! This LED bulb is dimmable so the low/high setting works A-OK) We have 50% more light now, using less electricity & the bulb is cool to the touch. Win-win-win! Adapter: Damar 03182A & Bulb: Damar 38612A Samsung should stop using the 40 watt bulb that they currently provide. (IMHO)
A:AnswerThe minimum height of the microwave is actually based on the distance between the cooktop and the cabinet above it, rather than the height of the grates which can vary. The SMH1816 is designed to be mounted under a cabinet that is 30" or more from the cooktop, so the bottom of the microwave should be at least 13-1/2" from the cooking surface.
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A:AnswerYes, it comes with a wall bracket and all mounting hardware. It also includes mounting templates, so it's pretty idiot-proof to get the installation holes drilled in the correct place.
A:AnswerThe microwave comes complete with a charcoal filter, so, no, you do not have to get an additional kit. FYI - GE microwaves do not come with this filter, and it's quite costly to order it. That was final determining factor which made me choose the Samsung over GE.
A:AnswerThe SMH1816's features, which include a 1.8 cubic foot capacity oven, 1100 watt microwave and powerful 400 cfm vent fan, are most similar to those of the SMH9187. In addition, the SMH1816 includes a new energy saving feature called Eco Mode which reduces stand-by power by turning the display off when not in use.
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A:AnswerNo, what you will have to do is orient the internal fan to blow in the right direction to vent back into the kitchen. This involves removing a couple of screws, removing the fan blade assembly, turning it like 90 degrees and reinstalling it. The instructions are good for this.
A:AnswerThe coated metal rack in the SMH1816W is specially designed and fitted so it can be used in the microwave as long as it is resting on the wall supports and does not come in contact with the walls of the microwave while it is running. No other metal should be placed inside the microwave.
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A:AnswerThe SMH1816S microwave requires a dedicated 20-amp circuit in order to function properly, but it's fine to plug it into your current 120V/60Hz grounded 3-prong outlet as long as nothing else is plugged into it at the same time.
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A:AnswerThanks for the question. The wall outlet should not be located directly behind the microwave since it will obstruct the ability of the unit to sit flush with the wall which is necessary in order for it to attach to the mounting bracket.
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