GE 39-40425, DE68-02957A User Manual
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READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation Over the Range
Instructions Microwave Oven
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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Note to Consumer – Keep these
instructions for future reference.
• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical and electrical skills.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
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Recirculating ........................................ 19–22
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............19
Preparation of Top Cabinet ................19
Adapting Microwave Blower
for Recirculation ..........................20, 21
Mount the Microwave Oven ..........21, 22
Installing the
Charcoal Filter Accessory ....................22
Before You Use Your Microwave .......................... 23
CONTENTS
General information
Important Safety Instructions .................................. 3
Electrical Requirements .......................................... 3
Hood Exhaust ...................................................... 4, 5
Damage—Shipment/Installation.............................. 6
Parts Included.......................................................... 6
Tools You Will Need ................................................ 7
Mounting Space ...................................................... 7
Step-by-step installation guide
Placement of Mounting Plate ............................ 8–10
Removing the Mounting Plate ...................... 8
Finding the Wall Studs.................................. 8
Determining Wall Plate Location .................. 9
Determining Rear Mounting Screw Locations .. 10
Installation Types.............................................. 11–22
Outside Top Exhaust ............................ 12–14
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............12
Preparation of Top Cabinet ................13
Install the Damper ..............................13
Mount the Microwave Oven ..........13, 14
Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ................14
Connecting Ductwork..........................14
Outside Back Exhaust............................ 15–18
Preparing Rear Wall for
Outside Back Exhaust..........................15
Remove Exhaust Adaptor ......................15
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............16
Preparation of Top Cabinet ................16
Adapting Microwave Blower
for Outside Back Exhaust................16, 17
Mount the Microwave Oven ................18
A
B
C
Installation Instructions
This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet.
The installer must perform a ground continuity check
on the power outlet box before beginning the
installation to insure that the outlet box is properly
grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the outlet
box does not meet electrical requirements noted
(under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified
electrician should be employed to correct any
deficiencies.
CAUTION: For personal
safety, remove house fuse
or open circuit breaker
before beginning
installation to avoid severe
or fatal shock injury.
CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface
must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in
addition to the added weight of this 63–85 pound
product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds
or a total weight of 113–135 pounds.
CAUTION: For personal safety, this product cannot
be installed in cabinet arrangements such as an island or
a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet
AND a wall.
NOTE: For easier installation and personal safety, it is
recommended that two people install this product.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. FOR
PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR
FATAL SHOCK.
The power cord of this
appliance is equipped with
a three-prong (grounding)
plug which mates with a
standard three-prong
(grounding) wall receptacle
to minimize the possibility
of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is very important to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle,
installed by a qualified electrician.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT,
DEFORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS
FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH
AN EXTENSION CORD.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 15 amps and
1.58 kilowatts. This product must be connected to a
supply circuit of the proper voltage and frequency.
Wire size must conform to the requirements of the
National Electrical Code or the prevailing local
code for this kilowatt rating. The power supply
cord and plug should be brought to a separate
15- to 20-ampere branch circuit single grounded
outlet. The outlet box should be located in the
cabinet above the microwave oven. The outlet box
and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified
electrician and conform to the National Electrical
Code or the prevailing local code.
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use
Installation Instructions
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EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
Roof Cap 24 Ft. x (1) = 24 Ft.
12 Ft. Straight Duct 12 Ft. x (1) = 12 Ft.
(6″ Round)
Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x (1) = 5 Ft.
Transition Adaptor*
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and
reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood.
Total Length = 41 Ft.
HOOD EXHAUST
The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.
NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the
outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 6.
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be taken to align exhaust with space between studs, or wall should be prepared
at the time it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper
will have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper.
The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.
Installation Instructions
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH* x USED = LENGTH
Wall Cap 40 Ft. x (1) = 40 Ft.
3 Ft. Straight Duct 3 Ft. x (1) = 3 Ft.
(31⁄4″ x 10″ Rectangular)
90° Elbow 10 Ft. x (2) = 20 Ft.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and
reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood.
Total Length = 63 Ft.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Transition Adaptor*
Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
90° Elbow 10 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
90° Elbow 25 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Roof Cap 24 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Straight Duct 6″ Round or 1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
31⁄4″ x 10″ Rectangular
Total Ductwork = Ft.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests
and reflect requirements for good venting performance with
any vent hood.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition
adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper
will have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order
to allow free movement of the damper
.
NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total
duct length of 31⁄4″ x 10″ rectangular or 6″ diameter
round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT.
Read the following carefully.
NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using
the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible.
This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent
blockages. Also, make sure dampers swing freely and
nothing is blocking the ducts.
Exhaust connection:
The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with
a standard 31⁄4″ x 10″ rectangular duct.
If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round
transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than
a 6″ diameter duct.
Maximum duct length:
For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of
31⁄4″ x 10″ rectangular or 6″ diameter round duct should
not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps,
etc.,
present additional resistance to airflow and are
equivalent to a section of straight duct which is longer
than their actual physical size. When calculating the total
duct length, add the equivalent lengths of all transitions
and adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections.
The chart below shows you how to calculate total
equivalent ductwork length using the approximate feet
of equivalent length of some typical ducts.
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Installation Instructions
PAR T
QUANTITY
Top Cabinet 1
Template
Rear Wall 1
Template
Installation 1
Instructions
Separately 1
Packed
Grease
Filter
Separately 1
Packed
Exhaust
Adaptor
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PART QUANTITY
Wood Screws 1
(1⁄4″ x 2″)
Toggle Bolts (and 3
wing nuts) (3⁄16″ x 3″)
Self-Aligning Machine 3
Screws (1⁄4″-28 x 31⁄4″)
Nylon Grommet 2
(for metal cabinets)
• If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the
unit to the store in which it was bought for repair
or replacement.
• If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or
replacement is the responsibility of the customer.
• If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other
than the customer), repair or replacement must
be made by arrangement between customer
and installer.
DAMAGE—SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION
PARTS INCLUDED
You will find the installation hardware contained in
a packet with the unit. Check to make sure you have
all these parts.
NOTE: Some extra parts are included.
HARDWARE PACKET
Installation Instructions
ADDITIONAL PARTS
7
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
# 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver
Pencil
Ruler or tape measure and
straight edge
Carpenter square
(optional)
Tin snips (for cutting
damper, if required)
Electric drill with
3
⁄16″, 1⁄2″ and 5⁄8″
drill bits
Hammer (optional)
Stud finder or
Filler blocks or scrap
wood pieces, if needed
for top cabinet spacing
(used on recessed bottom
cabinet installations only)
Gloves
Saw (saber, hole or keyhole)
Level
Duct and masking tape
MOUNTING SPACE
NOTES:
• The space between the cabinets must be
30″ wide and free of obstructions.
• If the space between the cabinets is greater
than 30″, a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill
in the gap between the microwave oven and
the cabinets. Your Owner’s Manual contains
the kit number for your model.
• This microwave oven is for installation over
ranges up to 36″ wide.
• When installing the microwave oven beneath
smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the
instructions on the top cabinet template for
power cord clearance.
Backsplash
66″ or More
from the Floor
to the Top of
the Microwave
30″
2″
30″
min.
16
1
⁄2″
Bottom Edge of
Cabinet Needs to
be 30″ or More
from the Cooking
Surface
Installation Instructions
Scissors
(to cut template, if necessary)
Safety goggles
8
Find the studs, using one of the following
methods:
A. Stud finder—a magnetic device that
locates nails.
OR
B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the
mounting surface to find a solid sound.
This will indicate a stud location.
After locating the stud(s), find the center by
probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges
of the stud. Then place a mark halfway between
the edges. The center of any adjacent studs should
be 16″ or 24″ from this mark.
Draw a line down the center of the studs.
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO
AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.
1
Remove the installation instructions, filter, glass
tray, the exhaust adaptor and the small hardware
bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the
front of the oven.
Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton
sides. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over
onto the top side. The oven should be resting in
the Styrofoam.
REMOVING THE MICROWAVE
OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE
FINDING THE WALL STUDS
B
.
A
.
2
PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
1
Wall
Studs
Center
3
Carton
Pull the carton up and off the oven.
Remove the 2 screws from the bottom mounting
plate. Remove the mounting plate and set aside.
This plate will be used with the rear wall template
for mounting. REPLACE THE SCREWS.
Mounting Plate
Screws
2
Styrofoam
Installation Instructions
3
5
Remove and properly discard plastic bags.
4
1
9
DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
C.
Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes
with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative
trim to install the microwave properly and to make it
level.
On cabinets with a front overhang, draw a line on the
back wall at the same depth as the overhang. Align the
template to match overhang depth. This will keep the
microwave level.
Measure the inside depth of the front overhang.
Draw a horizontal line on the back wall to match
the depth of the front overhang. See illustration.
Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the
30″ to 36″ space. Trim the template on the dotted line.
Tape the Rear Wall Template to the wall using the
marked centerline and top line as a guide.
Template beneath cabinet
with flat bottom
Template aligned with front overhang
on cabinet bottom
Draw a line on the
back wall equal to the
depth of the front
overhang. Trim the
rear wall template
along the dotted line.
Template beneath cabinet
with recessed bottom
Installation Instructions
16-1/2″
1
2
3
Draw a vertical line on the wall at
the center of the 30″ or 36″ space.
Tape the Rear Wall Template onto
the wall matching the centerline and
touching the bottom cabinet frame.
Draw a vertical line on the wall at
the center of the 30″ to 36″ wide
space. Tape the Rear Wall Template
onto the wall matching the
centerline and touching the bottom
of the cabinet.
16-1/2″
16-1/2″
C
L
C
L
C
L
Trim the rear wall
template along
the dotted line.
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL.
Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level.
Trim the rear wall
template along
the dotted line.
10
DETERMINING REAR MOUNTING SCREW LOCATIONS
Use a level to check that the template is positioned
accurately.
Locate and mark at least one stud on the left or right
side of the centerline. It is important to use at least one
wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the
weight of the microwave.
Mark three additional, evenly spaced locations for the
supplied toggle bolts.
Drill holes in the marked locations. If there is a stud,
drill a 3⁄16″ hole for wood screws. For holes that don’t
line up with a stud, drill a 5⁄8″ hole for toggle bolts.
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME.
1
2
3
D.
Installation Instructions
CAUTION: Wear gloves
to avoid cutting fingers
on sharp edges.
NOTE: The Rear Wall Template serves
to position the bottom mounting plate and
to locate the horizontal exhaust outlet.
C
L
A
INSTALLATION TYPES
(Choose A, B or C)
This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to
the following three types of ventilation:
A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct)
B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct)
C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless)
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.
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST
(VERTICAL DUCT)
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
(HORIZONTAL DUCT)
RECIRCULATING
(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)
See page 12
See page 15
See page 19
A Charcoal Filter Accessory
Kit is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your
Owner’s Manual for the kit
number.)
Installation Instructions
2
B
C
11
Place the mounting plate against the wall and
insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall
to mount the plate.
NOTE: Before tightening the toggle bolts and the
wood screw(s), check again to be sure that the
mounting plate is level and centered left to right.
CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers
between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.
Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the
wall to help tighten the bolts. Be careful not to
over-torque the toggle bolts.
3
A
4
ATTACH THE MOUNTING
PLATE TO THE WALL
A1.
12
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)
Remove the template from the rear wall. The
mounting plate must be secured to the wall using at
least 3 toggle bolts and one wood screw. The wood
screw must engage a wall stud.
Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
Insert the bolts into the mounting plate
through the holes designated to go into drywall
and reattach the toggle wings to 3⁄4″ onto each bolt.
1
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall A2. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Check Damper Operation A4. Mount Microwave Oven A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. Connect Ductwork
Wall
Mounting
Plate
Spacing for Toggles
More Than Wall
Thickness
Bolt End
Toggle
Bolt
Toggle Wings
To use toggle bolts:
Installation Instructions
2
MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN
INSTALL THE DAMPER
A3.
USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE
FOR PREPARATION OF TOP
CABINET
The top cabinet template will help you locate the top
support screw holes, power cord and exhaust outlet
locations.
A2.
FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL
SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE
INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon
grommet around the power cord hole to prevent
cutting of the cord.
NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the
cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are
not used, case damage may occur from
overtightening screws.
NOTE: When mounting
the microwave oven,
thread power cord
through hole in bottom of
top cabinet. Keep it tight
throughout Steps 1–3. Do
not pinch cord or lift
oven by pulling cord.
Lift microwave, tilt
it forward and hook
slots at back bottom
edge onto four lower
tabs of mounting
plate.
Remove rear
retaining screw
• Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET
TEMPLATE.
• Tape it underneath the top cabinet.
• Drill the holes, following the instructions on the
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes
in the cabinet bottom.
Installation Instructions
• Place the microwave in its upright position.
• Remove the retaining screw at the rear of the
motor door.
1
2
Rotate front of oven
up against cabinet
bottom.
Reinstall rear
retaining screw
• Lift the blower motor door.
• Slide the exhaust adaptor toward the left side and
into the opening.
• The adaptor should be oriented as shown.
• Close the blower cover with adaptor and reinstall
rear screw.
• Remove tape holding the damper. The damper
should pivot easily.
• The adaptor can be adjusted, left to right and front
to back, to align with the house exhaust ductwork.
13
INSTALL THE DAMPER (cont.)
A3.
A4.
Damper
14
7
6
5
Cabinet Front
Cabinet Bottom Shelf
Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the
microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold
the microwave oven in place against the wall and
the top cabinet.)
Filler Block
Microwave Oven Top
Equivalent
to Depth
of Cabinet
Recess
Insert 2 self-aligning screws
through outer top cabinet
holes. Turn two full turns on
each screw.
Tighten
center
screw
completely.
Install grease filter. See the Owner’s Manual
packed with the microwave.
Installation Instructions
ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR
A5.
Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor
to connect to the house duct.
For Front-to-Back or
Side-to-Side Adjustment,
Slide the Exhaust
Adaptor as Needed
Damper
CONNECTING DUCTWORK
1
2
Extend the house duct down to connect to
the exhaust adaptor.
Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.
A6.
House Duct
Self-Aligning Screw
4
MOUNT THE MICROWAVE
OVEN (cont.)
A4.
3
Insert a self-aligning screw through top center
cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by
turning the screw at least two full turns after the
threads have engaged. (It will be completely
tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord tight.
Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when
mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
(Horizontal Duct)
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
B1. Prepare Rear Wall B2. Remove Exhaust Adaptor B3. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall B4. Prepare Top Cabinet B5. Adapt Blower for Back Exhaust B6. Mount the Microwave Oven
Installation Instructions
B
15
PREPARING THE REAR WALL
FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
B1.
The rear wall template should be positioned accurately
as shown on page 9.
• Read the instructions on the REAR WALL
TEMPLATE.
• Cut the opening, following the instructions of the
REAR WALL TEMPLATE.
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