Installation Instructions

3
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Tools Needed
■ Phillips screwdriver
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ Measuring tape
■ Level
■ Drill (for wall cabinet
installations)
■ 1/8" (3 mm) drill bit (for wall
cabinet installations)
■ 1" (2.5 cm) drill bit (for wall
cabinet installations
Parts Needed
■ UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector
■ UL listed wire connectors
Parts Needed – Flush Installation
■ W10801485 Stainless steel ush installation kit for
27" (68.6 cm) models
■ W10801486 Stainless steel ush installation kit for
30" (76.2 cm) models
■ W10801487 Black ush installation kit for
30" (76.2 cm) models
To order, see the “Assistance or Service” section of the Use and
Care Guide.
Parts Supplied
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See
“Electrical Requirements.”
It is recommended that all electrical connections be made by a
licensed, qualied electrical installer.
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
■ Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be
used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance with
microwave oven.
■ Recessed installation area must provide complete enclosure
around the recessed portion of the microwave oven.
■ Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical
Requirements” section.
■ Electrical supply junction box should be located 3" (7.6 cm)
maximum below the support surface when the microwave
oven is installed in a wall cabinet. A 1" (2.5 cm) minimum
diameter hole should have been drilled in the left rear corner
of the support surface to pass the appliance cable through
to the junction box.
■ For installation above single built-in oven, the junction box
must located inside upper cabinet.
■ If you are installing the junction box on rear wall behind
the microwave oven, the junction box must be recessed
and located in the upper or lower right or left corner of the
cabinet; otherwise, the microwave oven will not t into the
cabinet opening.
■ Microwave oven support surface must be solid, level, and
ush with bottom of cabinet cutout. Floor must be able to
support a weight of 108 lbs (49.0 kg).
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your cabinets, check with
your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials
used will not discolor, delaminate, or sustain other damage. This
oven has been designed in accordance with the requirements
of UL and CSA International and complies with the maximum
allowable wood cabinet temperatures of 194°F (90°C).
Product Dimensions
27" (68.6 cm) and 30" (76.2 cm) Microwave Ovens
27" (68.6 cm) and 30" (76.2 cm) Microwave Oven Spacer Kit
NOTE: The microwave oven spacer kit will allow the microwave
oven to be installed in a 17
3
/
8
" to 17
3
/
4
" (44.1 to 45.1 cm)
maximum cutout height.
A
B
C
D
A. Spacer bars (2)
B. Bottom vent (1)
C. 3/8" (9.5 mm) hex-head washer screws (4)
D. 3/4" (1.9 cm) pan-head screws (4)
B
C
F
D
E
A
27" (68.6 cm) models
A. 25
3
/
8
" (64.5 cm)
B. 17
3
/
8
" (44.1 cm)
C. 22
11
/
16
" (57.7 cm)
D. 26
3
/
4
" (68.0 cm) overall width
E. 19
7
/
8
" (50.3 cm) overall height
F. JMC2427IM: 25
9
/
16
(64.9 cm)
JMC2427IL: 24
3
/
4
" (62.9 cm)
30" (76.2 cm) models
A. 28
3
/
8
" (72.1 cm)
B. 17
3
/
8
" (44.1 cm)
C. 22
11
/
16
" (57.7 cm)
D. 29
3
/
4
" (75.6 cm) overall width
E. 19
7
/
8
" (50.3 cm) overall height
F. JMC2430IM: 25
9
/
16
(64.9 cm)
JMC2430IL: 24
3
/
4
" (62.9 cm)
A
27" (68.6 cm) models
A. 26
3
/
4
" (67.9 cm) overall width
30" (76.2 cm) models
A. 29
3
/
4
" (75.6 cm) overall width