GE JNM3151DFBB, JVM3150DFWW, JVM3150RFSS, JNM3151DFWW, JVM3150DFBB Installation Guide

Installation	Over the Range
Instructions	Microwave Oven
	JVM3150
	JNM3151

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com

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 for future reference.

6NLOO OHYHO – 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.

Note to Installer – Maximum cabinet depth above and beside the unit is 13”.

Throughout this manual, appearances may vary from your model.

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READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Installation Instructions

CONTENTS
General information
Important Safety Instructions........................................		3
Electrical Requirements ..................................................		3
Hood Exhaust ................................................................		4, 5
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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
	Aligning the Wall Plate .......................................	10
Installation Types ....................................................		11–22
A	Outside Top Exhaust....................................	12–14
	Attach Mounting Plate to Wall .................	12
	Preparation of Top Cabinet.......................	13
	Assemble and Install Adaptor ..................	13
	Mount the Oven...................................	13, 14
	Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor......................	14
	Connecting Ductwork................................	14
B	Outside Back Exhaust..................................	15–18
	Preparing Rear Wall for
	Outside Back Exhaust................................	15
	Attach Exhaust Adaptor to
	Oven Rear Panel.........................................	15
	Attach Mounting Plate to Wall .................	16
	Preparation of Top Cabinet.......................	16
	Adapting Blower for Outside
	Back Exhaust.................................................	17
	Mount the Oven..........................................	18

C Recirculating.................................................	19–22
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ................	19
Preparation of Top Cabinet......................	19
Adapting Blower for
Recirculation........................................	20, 21
Mount the Oven...................................	21, 22
Installing the Charcoal Filter....................	22
Before You Use Your Oven ..........................................	23

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Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY 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

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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.

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PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR FATAL SHOCK.

Insure proper ground exists before use

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

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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.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14 amps and 1.60 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 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.

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Installation Instructions

HOOD EXHAUST

NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the

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OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

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

				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.

*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.

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

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

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.

(3¼” 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.

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.

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Installation Instructions

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 120 equivalent feet.

Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT. Read the following carefully.

NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using

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Exhaust connection:

The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with a standard 3¼” 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 3¼” x 10” rectangular or 6” diameter round duct should not exceed 120 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.

	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.

3¼” x 10” Rectangular

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* 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.

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood.

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Installation Instructions

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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 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.

PARTS INCLUDED

HARDWARE PACKET

PART	QUANTITY
Wood Screws	2
(¼” x 2”)
Toggle Bolts (and	4
wing nuts) (¼” x 3”)
Self-aligning Machine	3
Screws (¼”-28 x 3¼”)
Nylon Grommet	2
(for metal cabinets)
Metal Screws	1 black
(1/8” x 1/2”)	2 bronze
Power Cord Strap	1
(plastic)

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.

PARTS INCLUDED

ADDITIONAL PARTS

	PART					QUANTITY
					Top Cabinet	1
					Template
					Rear Wall	1
					Template
					Installation	1
					Instructions

		Separately	2
		Packed
		Grease
		Filters
		Charcoal	1
		Filter
		(on some
		models)
		Exhaust	1
		Adaptor
		Damper	1

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Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

	Ruler or tape measure
	and straight edge
Pencil	Carpenter square
# 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver	(optional)

Tin snips (for cutting
damper, if required)	Scissors	Electric drill with 1/16”, 7/16”, 3/8”,
	(to cut template, if necessary)
		1/2”and 5/8” drill bits

Gloves

Saw (saber, hole or keyhole)

Stud finder or Hammer (optional)

Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing (used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only)

Safety goggles	Level	Duct and masking tape

MOUNTING SPACE

	NOTE: Maximum cabinet depth is 13”.	Bottom edge of
		cabinet needs
		to be 30” or
	16-¼”	more from the
		cooking surface
	30”	30”
		min.
	2”	Backsplash

66” or more from the floor to the top of the oven

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 oven and the cabinets.

Your Owner’s Manual contains the kit number for your model.

This oven is for installation over ranges up to 36” wide.

If you are going to vent your oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation.

When installing the oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance.

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Installation Instructions

1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

A. REMOVING THE OVEN FROM

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MOUNTING PLATE

1Remove the turntable, installation instructions, filters, exhaust adaptor, damper, shelf and the small hardware bag. Do not remove the foam packing protecting the front of the oven.

2Fold 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 foam packing.

Carton

Foam packing

3Pull the carton up and off the oven.

4The mounting plate is attached to the back of the oven. Remove the two screws holding it to the oven. The plate will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting the oven to the wall.

5Set the oven upright. Remove and properly discard plastic bags and foam packing.

6Open the oven door and remove any packing material, if present, from inside the oven.

B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS

Wall

Studs

Center

1Find the studs, using one of the following methods:

A.Stud finder – a magnetic device which 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.

2After 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.

3 Draw a line down the center of the studs.

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

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Installation Instructions

C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET

Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet

Plate position – beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom

Mounting Plate

Tabs

Touching the

Cabinet Bottom

At	least 30	”
		, up to 36”

Plate position – beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang

Mounting Plate with

Tabs Below Cabinet

Bottom the Same

Distance as the Front

Overhang Depth

Mounting Plate Tabs

Touching the Back

Frame

30” to Cooktop

Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with the oven installation. Remove the decorative trim to install the oven properly and to make it level.

THE OVEN MUST BE LEVEL.

Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level.

If the cabinets have a front overhang only, with no back or side frame, install the mounting plate down the same distance as the front overhang depth. This will keep the oven level.

1Measure the inside depth of the front overhang.

2Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside depth of the front overhang.

3For this type of installation with front overhang only, align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line, not touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.

30” to Cooktop

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Installation Instructions

D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

			Draw a	Hole B
	Hole A		Vertical Line
			on Wall from
			Center of Top
			Cabinet
	Hole C
	Area E			Hole D
	CAUTION: Wear			NOTE: Appearance and
				shape of the mounting
	gloves to avoid cutting			plate may vary from your
	fingers on sharp edges.			model.
	1 Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30”		NOTE: Holes C and D are inside area E. If neither
	wide space.		C nor D is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E and
	2 Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear		draw a fifth circle to line up with the stud. It is important
	wall. Place the mounting plate on the wall, making		to use at least one wood screw mounted
	sure that the tabs are touching the bottom of the		firmly in a stud to support the weight of the oven.
	cabinet or the level line drawn in Step C for cabinets		Set the mounting plate aside.
	with front overhang. Line up the notch and center line	4	Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a 3/16” hole
	on the mounting plate to the center line on the wall.
			for wood screws. For holes that don’t line up with a stud,
	3 While holding the mounting plate with one hand,
			drill a 5/8” hole for toggle bolts.
	draw circles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D (see		NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE
	illustration above/actual plate marked with arrows). Four
			AT THIS TIME.
	holes must be used for mounting.

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2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C)

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

A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct)

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C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless)

NOTE: This oven 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		OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
A		B
	(VERTICAL DUCT)		(HORIZONTAL DUCT)

See page 12

See page 15

CRECIRCULATING (NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)

See page 19

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On models shipped for non-vented exhaust, a disposable charcoal filter is included with the oven and needs to be installed to help remove smoke and odors.

On models shipped for outside top exhaust, a Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit is required for the non-vented exhaust. (See your Owner’s Manual for the kit number.)

Installation Instructions

A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

A2. Prepare Top Cabinet

A3. Install Adapter

A4. Mount Oven

A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor

A6. Connect Ductwork

A1. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL

Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud.

1Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.

2Insert 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.

To use toggle bolts:

Spacing for

Toggles More Than

Wall Thickness

	Mounting	Toggle Wings
		Toggle
	Plate
		Bolt
		Wall

Bolt End

3Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to

mount the plate.

NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure the tabs 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.

CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.

4Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall to help tighten the bolts.

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Installation Instructions

A2. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through, and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor.

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.

A3. ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL

ADAPTOR

Damper

Exhaust

Adaptor

Blower Plate

Back of

Oven

NOTE: On some models, the exhaust adaptor and damper assembly may already be assembled to the oven.

1Place the oven in its upright position, with the top of the unit facing up.

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2Insert the tabs on each side of the damper into the holes at the inside rear of the adaptor.

3Attach the exhaust adaptor to the blower plate with the two bronze metal screws provided.

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You will need to make adjustments to assure proper alignment with your house exhaust duct after the oven is installed.

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A4. MOUNT THE OVEN

FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS OVEN.

IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation.

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.

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NOTE: When mounting the
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	1 Lift oven, tilt it
by pulling cord.	forward and hook
	slots at back bottom
	edge onto two lower
	tabs of mounting
	plate.

2Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom.

Installation Instructions

A4. MOUNT THE OVEN (continued)

Cabinet Front

Cabinet Bottom Shelf

Filler Block

Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess

Self-Aligning Screw

Oven Top

3Attach the oven to the top cabinet by inserting 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw. Be sure

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4Tighten the two screws to the top of the oven completely. (While tightening screws, hold the oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.)

5Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual packed with the oven.

A5. ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR

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

Damper

Back of

Oven

A6. CONNECTING DUCTWORK

House Duct

1Extend the house duct down to connect to the exhaust adaptor.

2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.

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Installation Instructions

B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

B1. Prepare Rear Wall

B2. Attach Exhaust Adaptor to Wall Plate

B3. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall

B4. Prepare Top Cabinet

B5. Adjust Blower

B6. Mount the Oven

B1. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for outside exhaust.

1Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE.

2Tape it to the rear wall, lining up with the holes previously drilled for holes A and B in the wall plate.

3Cut the opening, following the instructions of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE.

B2. ATTACH THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR TO THE OVEN REAR PANEL

1Unscrew and remove the exhaust adaptor assembly from the top of the oven.

Exhaust

Adaptor

2Attach the exhaust adaptor to the oven rear panel by sliding it into the guides at the top

center of the back of the oven.

Exhaust Adaptor	Damper
	(hinge side up)

Guide

Guide	Locking
	Tabs

Push in securely until it is in the lower locking tabs. Take care to assure the damper hinge is installed so that it is at the top and that the damper swings freely.

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