GE Monogram® Installation Instructions Under Cabinet Installation and JX827 Series Built-In Kit Microwave Oven Models ZEM200 Series
Before you begin—Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. NOTE TO INSTALLER: Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book for future reference. CAUTION WARNING This appliance must be properly grounded. See “Electrical Supply”, page 6.
Design Information Micr owav e Oven Model available Dimensions and clearances ZEM200 Series Electronic microwave ovens available in black, white and stainless steel A - 12 -5/16" (284 mm) B - 23-13/16" (605 mm) C - 11-3/16" (284 mm) (includes feet) A B C Note: When installed, trim kit will require wall space 26-1/8" W x 16-1/4" H for clearance. 24-7/8"± 1/16" In-Wall Installation 16"-18" Min. 15"± 1/16" Min. Installation options Advance planning 15" ± 1/16" Min.
Installation Preparation Microwave Oven In-wall installation Tools and materials required: •3/8" thick plywood (min.) •2" x 4" lumber •Saw •Screws and screwdriver or other hardware for construction of plywood base. 18" Min. Receptacle Inside 16" Min. Receptacle Outside 15" ± 1/16 The opening must be: • 24-7/8" ± 1/16" wide. • 15" ± 1/16" high. • With approximately 1-1/4" for oven trim overlap around all edges of opening.
Installation Preparation Micr owav e Oven With single oven Refer to diagram at right for dimensions when installing above a Monogram single oven. 24-7/8" ± 1/16" 15" ± 1/16" Per Oven Requirement Note: Trim kit JX827 is required for installation above a single oven. Within opening of appropriate dimensions: • Install a level base of plywood: –Flush with lower edge of opening. –Entirely covering floor of opening. • 3/8" thick (min.
Installation Preparation Micr owav e Oven Electrical supply Tools and materials required: •3-prong grounded electrical receptacle. •Electrical cable, 2-wire with ground, No. 14 minimum, as required. Monogram microwave ovens require a 120 volt, 60 Hz power supply, protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker. These ovens are supplied with a power cord 40" long for which a properly grounded 3-prong electrical receptacle is required. • 800 watt* oven draws 1300 watts, with a 12.5 amp load.
Installation Preparation Micr owav e Oven In-wall installation (continued) • When cabinet depth is a critical factor, receptacle should be installed in a side wall at rear of opening: –14-5/8" minimum cabinet depth is required. 14-5/8" Receptacle installed in side wall. • If receptacle is located behind oven, install receptacle flush with wall to minimize depth: –16" minimum depth is required. 16" Receptacle installed behind oven, flush with wall.
Installation Micr owav e Oven JX827 installation Tools and materials required: •Accessory kit JX827 for in-wall installation •2 Phillips head screwdrivers (#1 & #2) •Drill and 3/32" drill bit •Centerpunch or nail •Pencil and ruler JX827 Parts List 1. Base Pan 2. Rear Duct 3. Side Covers (2) 4. Top Trim 5. Bottom Trim 6. Side Trims 7.
Installation Micr owav e Oven Step 2 Install base pan • Remove the four top plug buttons from the top of the microwave oven cabinet. • Remove any protective film on oven cabinet. • Place the microwave oven on the base pan centered left to right. Remove 4 Plug Buttons V Notch Step 3 install side covers Note: Do not tighten screws until all screws are started. • Install side cover by inserting bottom between oven and base pan.
Installation Micr owav e Oven Step 4 Install rear duct Screws Rear Duct Screw C Replace Screw Partition in Base Pan • Install rear duct by inserting into bottom flange between the oven and back of base pan. –The rear duct should be as far to the left as possible, between the base pan back flange and the partition on the right side. • Locate and use screws A. • Drive one screw through the rear duct into the partition in the base pan.
Installation Micr owav e Oven Step 6 Assemble trim kit frame • Assemble top, bottom and side trims with four screws D, as illustrated. When assembled, top, bottom and side strips must be flush. Top Trim Screw Screw D Side Trim Screw Screw Side Trim Bottom Trim Screw Note: Bottom trim has a hinge notch and is not interchangable with top trim. Step 7 Install trim kit frame Mark Mark Trim Kit Frame Mark Caution: Do not overtighten screws; doing so could cause misalignment of top and side strips.
Installation Micr owav e Oven Under-cabinet mounting Tools and materials required: •Flat-blade screwdriver •Phillips screwdriver •Drill and 1/4" bit •Nail or center punch •Pencil and ruler •Scissors •Hammer •Tape •Safety glasses •Two brackets (supplied) Buttons Case Emboss Right Side Left Side 1513/32" Template 1 • Carefully remove the four plastic plug buttons from oven top and the two screws at top rear flange of case. • Remove the two top case screws on the back of oven. Retain screws.
Installation Microwave Oven To drill from inside (continued) –Position remaining piece of Template 2 inside cabinet and align hole center line with arrows on Template 1. –Cut excess paper from center of Template 2 so it will lie flat. –Distance from right hole center to left hole center should measure distance indicated on template. –Tape remaining portion of Template 2 in place.
Installation Micr owav e Oven Finalize under-cabinet installation Door Front of Cabinet Good Area Top of Bottom Shelf 3/4" Bracket 3/16" Side of Microwave • With template secured in place, check again that hole center lines on Template 2 are straight, and that distance from right to left hole center measures distance shown on template. • Drill mounting holes: –Use of safety glasses is recommended to protect the eyes. –Empty cabinet and remove delicate items from adjacent cabinets.
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NOTE: While performing installations described in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. To obtain specific information concerning any Monogram product or service, call GE Answer Center® consumer information service at 800.626.2000—any time, day or night. For Monogram local service in your area, call 1-800-444-1845. NOTE: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General Electric. Therefore, materials, appearance and specifications are ® Monogram.
