GE HVM1540DP1BB, HVM1540DP1WW, HVM1540DP2BB, HVM1540DP2WW, HVM1540LP1CS Installation Guide

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Microwave Oven

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - S_vethese

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Obse,ve_ll

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these

insuuctions with the Consume_.

• Note to Consumer - Keep these

instructions for flm_re reference.

• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.

• Proper installation is the responsibilit T of the insmllm.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the _rarranty.

READ CAREFULLY.

KEEPTHESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Installation Instructions

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 I,ocafion .................. 9

[] 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. ............. 22

Before You Use Your Microwave .......................... 23

Aligning the Wall Plate ................................ 10

Installation Types .............................................. 11-22

_ Outside Top ............................

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............ 12

Preparation of Top Cabinet ................ 13

Check for Proper Damper

Operation ............................................ 13

Mount the Microwave Oven .......... 13, 14

Adj ust the Exhaust Adaptor ................ 14

Connecting Ductwork .......................... 14

_ Outside Back Exhaust 15-18

Preparing Rear Wall for

Outside Back Exhaust .......................... 15

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ...... 15, 16

Preparation of Top Cabinet ................ 16

Adapting Microwave Blower

for Outside Back Exhaust ................ 16, 17

Exhaust

12-14

Mount the Microwave Oven ................ 18

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

A qualified elecuician must perform a ground confinuit T check on tim wall receptacle before beginning the installation to ensure that the outlet box is properly grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the wall receptacle does not meet electrical requirements noted

(under EI,ECTRICAI, REQUIREMENTS), a qualified

elecuician should be employed to correct any deficiencies.

/k WARNING:

Risk of Electric Shock.

Can cause injury or death:

Remove house fuse or

open circuit breaker before beginning installation to avoid severe or fatal shock injury.

ik WARNING: RiskofElectricShock.

Can cause injury or death: 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

Ensureproper

groundexists beforeuse

from this appliance.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Product ra6ng is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 13.5 mnps and

1.58 kilowatts. This product nltlst be connected to a

supply circuit of the proper voltage and frequency. Wire size must conform to the requirements of the

National Electrical (;ode or the prevailing local code for this kilowatt ra6ng. 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

(;ode or the prevailing local code.

./k CAUTION: Forpersonal 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.

_k CAUTION: Forpersonal 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.

_k CAUTION: Toavoidtheriskofpersonal

injury (back injury or other injuries due to excessive weight of the microwave oven) or property damage, you will need two people to install this microwave oven.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is

encountered, it must be replaced with a properly

grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed by a qualified electrician.

/k WARNING: RiskofElectricShock.

Can cause injury or death: DO NOT, under any

circumstances, cut, deform or remove any of the prongs from the power cord. Do not use with an extension cord. Failure to comply may cause fire.

Installation Instructions

HOOD EXHAUST

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.

OUTSIDETOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH

12Ft.StraightDuct 12Ft. x

RoofCap 24Ft. x

(6" Round)

TransitionAdaptor*

Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x

Equivalentlengthsof ductpiecesare basedon actualtests and reflectrequirementsfor goodventingperformancewith anyventhood.

* 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 dampeL

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER

DUCT PIECES

LENGTH* x USED

(1)

Total Length =

24Ft.

12Ft.

5 Ft.

41 Ft.

EQUIVALENT LENGTH

Wall Cap

3 Ft.StraightDuct

[

Equivalentlengthsof ductpiecesarebasedonactualtestsand reflectrequirementsfor goodventingperformancewith anyvent hood.

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.

3W'x 10" Rectangular)

90° Elbow

40Ft. x (1)

3 Ft. x (1)

10Ft. x (2)

Total Length = 63 Ft.

40 Ft.

3 Ft.

20Ft.

Installation Instructions

NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that tile 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 DUCT.

Read tile following carefllll> NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using

tile 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:

Tile hood exhaust has been designed to mate with a standard 3¼" x 10" rectangular duct.

If a round duct is required, a recmngula>to-round uansition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than

a 6" diameter duct.

EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES

Rectangular-to-Round

TransitionAdaptor*

LENGTH

5 Ft.

Maximum duct length:

For satisfactory' air movement, tile total duct length of

3¼" x 10" rectangular ov 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 tile total

duct length, add tile equivalent lengths of all transitions and adaptors plus tile length of all straight duct sections.

Tile chart below shows you how to calculate total equivalent ductwovk length using tile approximate feet of equivalent length of some b'pical ducts.

NUMBER

USED

( )

EQUIVALENT LENGTH

Ft.

Wall Cap

90° Elbow

45° Elbow

90° Elbow

45° Elbow

RoofCap

StraightDuct6" Roundor 31/4"x 10"Rectangular

40 Ft.

10Ft.

5 Ft.

25 Ft.

5 Ft.

24 Ft.

1Ft.

( )

Ft.

IMPORTANT: If a rectangula>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 fi"ee movement of the damper.

Total Ductwork

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect requiren_ents for good venting perfbl-mance x_qth

;_I_) r veIlt hood.

Ft.

Installation Instructions

DAMAGE - SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION

• 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 customeL

• If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other than the customer), repair or replacement must be made by arrangement between customer

and insmlleL

PARTS INCLUDED

HARDWARE PACKET

PART

Wood Screws

(1/4"X2") ToggleBolts(and

wing nuts)(s4¢'x 3")

Self-AligningMachine Screws(1/4"-28x 31/4")

NylonGrommet (formetalcabinets)

You will find the installation hardware contained in

a packet with the unit. Check to make sure you have all these parts.

NOTE: Some exua parts are included.

QUANTITY

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART

TOPCABINETTEMPLATE

REAR

WALL

TEMPLATE

INSTRUCTIONS

TopCabinet Template

RearWall

Template

Installation Instructions

Separately

Packed Grease

Filter

QUANTITY

Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1and#2Phillipsscrewdriver

Tinsnips(forcutting damper,if required)

Gloves

Scissors (tocut template,if necessary)

Saw(saber,holeor keyhole)

Pencil

Ruleror tapemeasureand

t edge

Electricdrill with r_c",W' and%"

drill bits

Studfinder or

Hammer(optional)

Carpentersquare (optional)

Fillerblocksor scrap woodpieces,if needed fortop cabinetspacing

(usedonrecessedbottom cabinetinstallationsonly)

Safetygoggles Level

MOUNTING SPACE

BottomEdgeof

CabinetNeedsto

be30" or More

from the Cooking

Backsplash

66" or More fromthe Floor

tothe Topof the Microwave

Surface

Ductandmaskingtape

NOTES:

• The space between the cabinets must be 30" wide and flee 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.

• If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for

exhaust duct preparation.

• When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the

instructions on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance.

• Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow

of the vent.

Installation Instructions

PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

A-_ EMOVING THE MICROWAVE

OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE

_i_ Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass

tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove the SDrofoam protecting the flont of the oven.

[] Fold back all 4 carton flaps fldly against carton

sides. Then careflflly roll the oven and carton over onto the top side. The oven should be resting in

the St);rofoam.

[]Pull the carton up and off the oven.

[] Remove and properly discard plastic bags.

Mounting Plate

_] FINDING THE WALL STUDS

Wall

' ill

Studs

[]Find the studs, using one of the following

methods: A. Stud finder - a magnetic device which

locates nails.

B. Use a hammer to mp 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 halfivay between the edges. The center of any adjacent studs should

be 16" or 24" flom this mark.

]Draw a line down the center of the studs.

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.

[]Remove the 2 screws flom the mounting plate.

This plate will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting. You may discard these screws.

Installation Instructions

I-_ DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET

Plate position - beneath flat bottom cabinet

MountingPlateTabs

",,%

At least 30", up to 36"

the CabinetBottom

Plate position - beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom

MountingPlateTabs

Touchingthe Back

Frame

30" to Cooktop

Plate position - beneath recessed bottom

cabinet with front overhang

MountingPlatewith

TabsBelow Cabinet

BottomtheSame Distanceas the Front

OverhangDepth

i II i II

30" to Cooktop

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.

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL. Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level.

If the cabinets have a flont overhang only, with no

back or side frame, install the mounting plate down

the same distance as the flont overhang depth. This

will keep the microwave level. []Measure the inside depth of the flont overhang.

_] Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal

distance below the c;d)inet bottom as the inside depth of the flont overhang.

_]For this type of installation with flont overhang only,

align the mounting robs with this horizontal line, not

touching the ctd)inet bottom as described in Step D.

Installation Instructions

I-_ ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

HoleC Centerline

Notches

HoleB Drawa Vertical LineonWall

._-_- fromCenterof

TopCabinet

ooooooo

o oooooooo

AreaE

CAUTION:

Wear gloves to avoid cutting

fingers on sharp edges.

[]Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the

30" wide space.

[]Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear

wall. Place the mounting plato on the wall, making

sure that the robs are touching the bottom of the cabinet or the level line drawn in Step C for cabinets

with front overhang. Line up the notch and centerline

on the bottom of the mounting plate to the centerline on the wall.

[] While holding tim mounting plate with one hand,

draw circles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D

(see illusuation above/actual plate marked with

arrows). Four holes must be used for mounting.

HoleD

NOTE: Holes C and D are inside area E. If neifller C nor D is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E and draw a fifth circle m line up with the stud. It is

important to use at least one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud m support the weight of the microwave.

Set the mounting plate aside.

WARNING: ruskofelectricshock.Can

cause injury or death. Take care to not drill into electrical

wiring inside walls or cabinets.

[] Drill holes on die circles. If there is a stud, drill a :X_"

hole for wood screws. For holes that don't line up with a stud, drill a %" hole for toggle bolts.

NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION TYPES

This microwave oven is designed for adaptauon to the following three types of ventilation:

A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duet) B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duet)

C. Redreulating (Non-Vented Ductless)

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT)

Adaptorin Placefor

OutsideTopExhaust

(Choose A, B or C)

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 BACK EXHAUST (HORIZONTAL DUCT)

[_ RECIRCULATING

(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)

A Gharcoal Filter Accessory Kit is required for the non-

vented exhaust. (See your

Owner's Manual for the kit

ntl IllbeI.)

Installation Instructions

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)

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. Gonnect Ductwork

I-_ ATrACH THE MOUNTING

PLATE TO THE WALL

Attach tim plate to tim wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw illust be used to attach

the plate to a wall stud.

[]Remove the toggle wings flom the bolts. []Insert the bolts into the mounting plate

through the holes designated to go into drDvall and reatmch the toggle wings to :_" onto each bolt.

===m

To use toggle bolts:

Spacingfor Toggles MoreThanWall

_,-_[_Thickness

Mounting

Plate

_ Place tim mounting plate against tim wall and

insert tim toggle wings into tim holes in tim wall to i_lotlnt the plate.

NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure tim robs on the mounting plate touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and that the plate is properly

centered under the cabinet.

ToggleWings

BoltEnd

• lkCAUTION: Be careful to avoid

pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.

_ Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away flom the wall

to help tighten tim bolts.

Installation Instructions

USE TOP CABINETTEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP

CABINET

You need to drill holes for tile top support screws, a

hole large enough for tile power cord to fit through,

and a cutout large enough for tile exhaust adaptor.

• Read tile insuuctions on tile TOP CABINET

TEMPI ,ATE.

• Tape it tmderneath tile top cabinet.

• Drill tile holes, following tile instructions on tile TOP (;ABINET TEMPI,ATE.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles

when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom.

CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION

Damper

MOUNTTHE MICROWAVE

OVEN

CAUTION: FoREnSIER

INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTAI_J_

THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle

during installation. NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use tile nylon

grommet around tile power cord hole to prevent

cutting of tile cord. NOTE: We recommend using fillet blocks if the

cabinet flont hangs below tile cabinet bottom shehc.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are

not used, case damage may occur from

overtightening screws.

NOTE: When mounting

tile illiciox, vave 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

_!_ IAft tilt it

microwave,

forward, and hook slots at back bottom

edge onto four lower robs of mounting

BlowerP_e _. ExhaustAdaptor

.... NI_Microwave

...-_ . . Oven

• Place tile microwave in its upright position, with tile

top of tile unit facing up.

• Make sure tape securing damper is removed and

damper pivots easily before mounting microwave.

• Slide tile damper into place. Make sure it catches

in tile retaining hooks to secure.

• You will need to make adjustments to assure proper

alignment with your house exhaust duct after tile microwave is installed.

_ Rotate fiont of

up against cabinet

bottom.

_Insert a self-aligning screw through top center

cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by turning tile screw at least two full turns after tile 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.

oven

Installation Instructions

MOUNTTHE MICROWAVE

OVEN (cont.)

CabinetFront

CabinetBottomShelf

FillerBlock

to Depth

ofCabinet

"_ Equivalent

Recess

Self-AligningScrew

MicrowaveOvenTop

_ Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

[] Insert 2 self-aligning screws

through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full ttlIns on

each screw.

ADJUSTTHE EXHAUST ADAPTOR

Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct.

Damper Backof

Microwave

Oven

" _djustment

Slidethe ExhaustAdaptor asNeeded

CONNECTING DUCTWORK

HouseDuct

Tighten center screw completely.

[] 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.)

I I_L--

[] Install grease filter. See the Owner's Manual

packed with the microwave.

_1_ Extend the house duct down to connect to

the exhaust adaptoi.

[] Seal exhaust duct joints using duct rope.

Installation Instructions

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

B1. Prepme Rear Wall B2. Attach Mounting Plate to Dvrall B3. Prepare Top Gabinet B4. Adapt Blower

B5. Mount the Mic_owave Oven

I-_ PREPARING THE REAR WALL

FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

You need to cut an opening in the rea_ wall fo_

outside exhaust.

• Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE.

• Tape it to the Iea_ wall, lining up with the holes previously d_illed fo_ holes A and B in the wall plate.

• Gut the opening, following the instructions of the REAR V_Pd.L TEMPLATE.

I-_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING

PLATE TO THE WALL

Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood scIew Illust be used to attach

the plate to a wall stud.

_ Remove the toggle wings flom the bolts. _ Inse_t the bolts into the mounting plate through

the holes designated to go into drDvall and _eatmch the toggle wings to :_" onto each bolt.

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