Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions? Call GE Answer Center at 800.626.2000 or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions • IMPORTANT insuucfions codes and and • Note to Consumer carefully. instructions - S_,ve these for local inspector's • IMPORTANT governing completely - Keep these reference. • Skill level - Installation of this appliance basic mechanical and electrical skills. use. - Obse,ve _,ll • Proper ordinances.
Installation Instructions [] CONTENTS General information Important Safety Recirculating Attach ........................................ Mounting Preparation Instructions .................................. .......................................... 4-5 .............................. 6 Parts Included .......................................................... 6 Tools You Will Need ................................................ 7 Mounting Space ..............................................
Installation Instructions iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet° The installer must perK_rm a ground continuity check on the power outlet box befbre beginning the installation to insure that the out|et box is proper|y grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the out|et box does not meet electrical requirements noted (under EI,ECTRICAI, REQUIREMENTS), a qualified electrician should be employed to correct any deficiencies.
Installation Instructions HOOD EXHAUST NOTE: outside. Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 6. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST The following chart describes ductwork installation. (EXAMPLE an example ONLY) of one possible DUCT PIECES 12 Ft.Straight Duct RoofCap (6" Round) EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED 24 Ft. x (1) 24 Ft. 12 Ft. x (1) 12 Ft. 5 Ft. x (1) = 5 Ft. Total Length = 41 Ft.
Installation Instructions Maximum NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct length of 3¼"x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet. Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST Read the following careflflly. For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of 3¼"x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet. DUCT.
Installation Instructions PARTS INCLUDED DAMAGE - SHIPMENT/ iNSTALLATiON HARDWARE • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or replacement.
Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Ruleror tapemeasureand # 1 and#2 Phillipsscrewdriver Tin snips(for cutting damper,if required) Pencil t edge Scissors (to cut template, if necessary) Electricdrill with s_s', Y2"and%" drill bits 8 Gloves Studfinder er Saw (saber,hole or keyhole) Level Safety goggles MOUNTING Carpentersquare (optional) Fillerblocksor scrap wood pieces,if needed for top cabinetspacing (usedon recessedbottom cabinet installationsonly) Hammer (optional) Duct and ma
Installation [ PLACEMENT Instructions OF THE MOUNTING REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE I-_ PLATE FINDING []Remove the installation insttuctions, filtms, glass t_ay, and the small hardware bag. Do not temove the Stytofoam protecting the flont of the oven. [] THE WALL STUDS Wall = Fold back all 4 catton flaps fully against carton sides. Then carefltlly roll the oven and catton over onto the top side. The oven should be resting in the Styrofoam.
Installation DETERMINING Plate position cabinet • °.,,, .......... Instructions WALL PLATE LOCATION - beneath UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position - beneath cabinet bottom flat bottom framed recessed ,,,,, .
Installation ALIGNING Instructions THE WALL PLATE [ Drawa Vertical I , LineonWall I-<----fromCenterof I I • TopCabinet I 1' HoleD I CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges. []Draw a vertical line on file wall at the center 30" wide space. NOTE: Holes C and D are inside area E. If neither C nor D is in a sutd, find a sutd somewhete in area E and draw a fifth circle to line tap with the stud.
Installation INSTALLATION TYPES This microwave oven is designed for adaptation the following three types of ventilation: A. Outside B. Outside Instructions (Choose A, B or C) to NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section. Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C.
Installation Instructions OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST INSTALLATION A1. A2. A3. A4. A5. A6. (Vertical Duct) OVERVIEW Attach Mounting Plate to Wall Piepare Top Gabinet Gheck Damper Opmation Mount Microwave Oven Adjust Exhaust Adaptor Gonnect Ductwork I-_ To use toggle ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL Spacingfor Toggles MoreThanWall +l_,.[_,_Th Mounting Plate_. ==== _ Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw illust be used to attach the plate to a wall stud.
Installation I-_ You hole and Instructions USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET need to drill holes enough for large a cutout large for tile enough tile top power for support cord tile screws, I-_ MOUNT OVEN THE MICROWAVE a to fit ttlrough, exllaust adaptoL FOR EASIER INSTAI,I,ATION AND PERSONAI, SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: Do not during installation.
Installation Instructions CabinetFront I-_ CabinetBottomShelf FillerBlock ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct. Depth of Cabinet Equivalentto Recess -_ Blower Plate Backof Microwave Damper Self-AligningScrew MicrowaveOvenTop []Attach the microwave [] oven to the top cabinet° Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two flfll turns on each screw.
Installation Instructions OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST INSTALLATION B1. B2. B3. B4. BS. I-_ (Horizontal Duct) OVERVIEW Prepare Rear Wall Attach Mounting Plate to _rall Prepare Top Cabinet Adjust Blower Mount the Microwave Oven This microwave oven is shipped assembled for top exhaust. You will need the exhaust adaptor for installation in the rear wall opening.
Installation _ Instructions To use toggle REPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (continued) House Duct Mounting Plate Damper Hinge On Top bolts: Spacingfor TogglesMore -_]_-_i_-- ThanWall Thickness ToggleWings O Bolt End Damper Swings _ []Fit the exhaust adaptor into the house duct as shown. Make sure the exhaust adaptor (with the damper) is squared up in the house duct and lines up with the holes in the mounting plate.
Installation Instructions []Roll tile blower unit 90 ° so that fan blade openings are facing out tile back of tile IIli c r owave. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST BeforeRolling _i_ Remove to and save screw that holds blower After Rolling motor IIllC Iowave. BlowerMotor Backof Microwave I -_ [] BlowerMotor - "_--- Screw Careflllly pull otlt tile blower unit. Tile wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust blower unit.
Installation Instructions CabinetFront I-_ MOUNT OVEN THE MICROWAVE CabinetBottomShelf FillerBlock ;TJ J T quivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-AligningScrew FOR EASIER INSTAI,I,ATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: during Do not grip or use MicrowaveOvenTop _ handle the microwave oven to the top cabinet. Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two fltll turns on each screw. installation.
Installation RECIRCULATING INSTALLATION C1. Attach Mounting C2. Prepare Instructions (Non-Vented Ductless} OVERVIEW Plate to Wall Top Cabinet C3. Check Microwave Assembly C4. Adjust Blower C5. Mount the Microwave C6. Install Charcoal I-_ Oven Filter _ ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to I_lotlnt the plate.
Installation Instructions CHECK MICROWAVE ASSEMBLY _ Exhaust Adaptor (absent on models shipped for recirculation exhaust) Careflflly pull out the blower unit. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit. Backof ,, • Place the microwave in its upright position, with the top of the unit facing up. • The microwave oven may be shipped assembled for top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for recirculation exhaust (adaptor absent).
Installation Instructions NOTE: When mounting tile microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet. Keep it fight throughout Steps 1-3. Do []Lift microwave, tilt it not pinch cord or lift forward, and hook oven by pulling cord. slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION (continued) ]Place tile blower CAUTION: Do wiring, Make unit not back pull sure the or wires into tile stretch are opening.
Installation Instructions iNSTALLiNG THE CHARCOAL FILTER MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (continued} [] [] Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two fldl turns oil each screw. On 1400 and 1600 Series models, remove screws on flont of grille using a #1 Phillips screwdriveL On 1800 Series models, remove screws on top flont of grille using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. _Open the door. Remove the grille. Charcoal [] [] Tighten center screw completely.
Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE ='iT] Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions. -_7] [=_ I _ emove all oven. packing microwave '_-1 Install turntable --_ Replace '57] lug poweroutlet. cord electrical house material flom the I and ring in cavity. fuse or mrn breaker into a dedicated t back on. 15 to 20 amp F F .I 23 Read the Owner's Manual. KEEP INSTAI,LATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S USE.
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