GE JVM1650BB001, JVM1650BB002, JVM1650BB003, JVM1650BB004, JVM1650BB005 Installation Guide

Installation

Overthe Range

Instructions

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Microwave Oven

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - S_,vethese

insuucfions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Obse,ve_,ll

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Besure to leave these

insUucfions with the Gonsumer.

• Note to Consumer - Keep these

instructions for fllu_ie 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 X_rarranty.

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KEEP THESE 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

Check Microwave Assembly ................ 20

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

Checking for Proper Damper

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

Mount the Microwave Oven ................ 13

Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ................ 14

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

_]_ Outside Back Exhaust 15-18

Preparing Rear Wall for

Outside Back Exhaust .................... 15-16

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............ 16

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

Adapting Microwave Blower

for Outside Back Exhaust ...................... 17

Exhaust

12-14

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

2

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.

CAUTION: For personal

safety, remove house fuse

or open circuit breaker

before beginning
installation to avoid severe

or fatal shock injury.

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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.

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 electridan.

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 radng is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 15 amps, and

1.58 ldlowatts. This product must be connected to a

supply circuit of the proper voltage and flequency:
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.

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.

Insure proper
ground exists

before use

3

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.

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

24Ft. x (1)

12Ft.StraightDuct

RoofCap
(6"Round)

TransitionAdapto¢

Rectangular-to-Round

Equivalentlengthsof ductpiecesarebasedonactualtests and
reflectrequirementsfor goodventingperformancewith anyventhood.

* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round mmsition adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper

will have to be cut to fit, using the fin snips, in order to allow flee movement of the dampeL

12Ft. x (1)

5 Ft. x (1) =

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

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

EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES

LENGTH* x

24Ft.

12Ft.

5 Ft.

Total Length = 41 Ft.

NUMBER
USED

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

Wall Cap

3 Ft.StraightDuct

31A" x 1O"Rectangular)

(_ go° Elbow 10Ft. x (2) = 20Ft.

Equivalentlengthsof ductpiecesarebasedonactualtestsand
reflectrequirementsforgoodventingperformancewith 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.

40Ft.

3 Ft.

(1)

(1)

Total Length = 63 Ft.

40Ft.

3 Ft.

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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 140 equivalent feet.
Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT.

Read the following careflflly.
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. Mso, make sure dampers swing freely and

nothing is blocking the ducts.

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
uansition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than

a 6" diameter duct.

EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES

Rectangular-to-Round

TransitionAdapto¢

LENGTH

5Ft.

Maximum duct length:

For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of

3¼"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 suaight duct which is longer
than their actual physical size. When calculating the total

duct length, add the equivalent lengths of all uansifions
and adaptors plus the length of all suaight duct sections.
The chart below shows you how to calculate total

equivalent ducrwork length using the approximate feet
of equivalent length of some typical ducts.

NUMBER

x USED

x ( )

= LENGTH

=

EQUIVALENT

Ft.

%

G

O

O

Wall Cap

%0 Elbow

45° Elbow

%0 Elbow

45° Elbow

RoofCap

StraightDuct6" Roundor
3%"x 10" Rectangular

40 Ft.

10 Ft.

5Ft.

25 Ft.

5Ft.

24Ft.

1Ft.

x ( )

x ( )

x ( )

x ( )

x ( )

x ( )

x ( )

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

Ft.

Ft.

Ft.

Ft.

Ft.

Ft.

Ft.

* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition

adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper
will hme to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in
order to allow fi'ee movement of the damper.

Total Ductw0rk

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

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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 customer

" If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other

than the customer), repair or replacement must

be made by arrangement bet_,veen customer and

installer

PARTS INCLUDED

HARDWARE PACKET

PART QUANTITY

WoodScrews 2
(¼"x2")

wing nuts)(_6" x3")
ToggleBolts(and 4

Self-aligningMachine 3

J Screws(X"-28x 3X")

j NylonGrommet 2

You will find the installation hardware contained in

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

NOTE: Some exua parts are included.

(formetalcabinets)
28" Piecesof Foam 2

Tape

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART

TopCabinet
Template

Installation
Instructions

Separately

Packed
Grease

Filters

QUANTITY

1

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Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1 and#2 Phillipsscrewdriver

Tinsnips(forcutting
damper,if required)

Gloves

Scissors
(tocuttemplate,if necessary)

Saw(saber,holeor keyhole)

Pencil

Ruleror tapemeasureand

t edge

Electricdrill with s_s',Y2"and%"

drill bits

8

Studfinder er

Hammer (optional)

Carpentersquare
(optional)

Fillerblocksor scrap
woodpieces,if needed
fortopcabinetspacing

(usedonrecessedbottom
cabinetinstallationsonly)

Safety goggles

MOUNTING SPACE

66" or more
from the floor

to the top of
the microwave

Bottomedgeof

cabinetneedsto

from thecooking

Backsplash

be30" or more

surface

Level

NOTES:

• The space between the cabinets must be

• 0 wide and free of obstructions.

• If the space between the cabinets is greater
than 30", a Fillet 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 tap 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.

Duct and masking tape

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Installation Instructions

[ PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

REMOVING THE MICROWAVE
OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING

PLATE

[]Remove the installation insttuctions, filtms, glass

t_ay, and the small hardware bag. Do not temove
the Stytofoam protecting the flont of the oven.

[] 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.

[]Pull the carton tap and off the oven.

[] Remove and properly discard plastic bags.

Mounting
Plate

T

I-_ FINDING THE WALL STUDS

Wall

= Studs

_Find the studs, using one of the following

methods:
A. Stud finder - a magnetic device which

locates nails.

OR

B. Use a hammer to mp lighdy across the

mounting surface to find a solid sound.

This will indicate a satd loca6on.

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 half\,vay between
the edges. The center of any adjacent surds should

be 16" or 24" fiom 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 sctews fiom the mounting plate.

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

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Installation Instructions

DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET

Plate position - beneath flat bottom
cabinet

• °.,,, .......... ,,,,,

.o

*÷

÷%

"%

MountingPlateTabs

At least 30", up to 36"

the CabinetBottom

Plate position - beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom

MountingPlateTabs

Touchingthe Back

Frame

L

ii

30" toCooktop

Plate position - beneath recessed bottom

cabinet with front overhang

MountingPlatewith

TabsBelowCabinet

BottomtheSame
Distanceas the Front

OverhangDepth

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II
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 flame, 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 file back wall an equal

distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside
depth of the flont overhang.

%

For this type of installation with flont overhang only,
align the mounting robs with tiffs horizontal line, not

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

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Installation Instructions

ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

[ DrawaVertical

I

, LineonWall

I-<----fromCenterof

I •

I TopCabinet

I

1'

CAUTION: Wear gloves
to avoid cutting fingers on
sharp edges.

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

30" wide space.

[]Use the mounting plate as the template fox the tear

waU. Place the mounting plate on tim waU, making

sure that the tabs ate touching the bottom of the
cabinet. Line up the notch and center line on
the mounting plate to the center line on the wall.

[] While holding the mounting plate with one hand,

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

(see illusuafion above/acatal plato marked with

arrows). Four holes must be used for mounting.

HoleD I

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. It is

impotmnt m use at least one wood screw mounted
firmly in a stud m suppott the weight of the microwave.

Set the mounting plate aside.
Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a _X_/'

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

NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS
TIME.

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION TYPES

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)

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)

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A Gharcoal Filter Accessory
Kit is required for the non-

vented exhaust. (See your

Owner's Manual for the kit

ntltllbeI:)

Installation Instructions

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
A2. Piepare Top Gabinet

A3. Gheck Damper Opmation
A4. Mount Microwave Oven

A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor
A6. Gonnect Ductwork

I-_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING

PLATE TO THE WALL

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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.

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

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

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To use toggle bolts:

Spacingfor Toggles
MoreThanWall

+l_,.[_,_Th ickness

Mounting

Plate_.

_ 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 toggle bolts and wood
screw, make sure the 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.

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

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

to help tighten the bolts.

Wings

BoltEnd

12

Installation Instructions

I-_ USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

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 ttlrough,

and a cutout large enough for tile exllaust adaptoL

• Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET
TEMPI ,ATE.

• Tape it underneattl tile top cabinet.

• Drill tile holes, following tile instructions on tile
TOP CABINET TEMPI,ATE.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes
in tile cabinet bottom.

I-_ CHECK FOR PROPER

DAMPER OPERATION

ExhaustAdaptor

BlowerPlate

(absentonmodelsshipped
for recirculationexhaust)

Damper

I-_ MOUNT THE MICROWAVE

OVEN

FOR EASIER INSTAI,I,ATION AND PERSONAI,

SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE

INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.

IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle

during installation.

NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use tim nylon

grommet around tim power cord hole to prevent

cutting of tim cord.
NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the

cabinet flont hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not

used, case damage may occur from over

tightening screws.

NOTE: When mounting

tile 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. "--.._{

_I,ifl tilt it

microwave,

forward, and hook
slots at back bottom

edge onto four lower
robs of mounting
plate.

Backof

Microwave

• Place tile microwave in its upright position, with the
top of tim unit facing up.

• This microwave oven may be shipped assembled for
top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for recirculadon
exhaust (adaptor absent).

• Make sure tape securing damper is removed and
damper pivots easily before mounting microwave.

• You will need to make adjusmlents to assure proper
alignment with your house exhaust duct after the

microwave is installed.

_ Rotate flont of

up against cabinet

bottom.

oven

_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.

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Installation Instructions

CabinetFront

CabinetBottomShelf

FillerBlock

Depth
ofCabinet

-_ Equivalentto
Recess

Self-AligningScrew

MicrowaveOvenTop

[]Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet°

I-_ ADJUST THE EXHAUST

ADAPTOR

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

Backof

BlowerPlate Damper Microwave

[] Insert 2 self-aligning screws

through outer top cabinet
holes. Turn two flfll turns on

each screw.

[

[]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.

1400and1600Series 1800Series

Side-to-Side
Adjustment,Slidethe

ExhaustAdaptoras
Needed

I-_ CONNECTING DUCTWORK

HouseDuct

_1_ Extend the house duct down to connect to

the exhaust adaptor.

[] Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.

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

packed with the microwave.

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Installation Instructions

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

B1. Prepare Rear Wall
B2. Attach Mounting Plate to _rall

B3. Prepare Top Cabinet
B4. Adjust Blower

BS. Mount the Microwave Oven

I-_ PREPARING THE REAR WALL

FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

_!_ Place the mounting plate against the rear wall and

align it with the holes drilled earlier.

[] Using a pencil, put clots through holes/notches F,

G, H and I (see above illusuadon). Remove the
mounting plate and draw lines extending through
the points. This will give the location and size of the

box cutout for the rear wall duct.

[] Use a saw (saber or keyhole) to cut out the opening.
_!_ Place the microwave in its upright position with the

top of the unit facing tap.

This microwave oven is shipped assembled for top
exhaust. You will need the exhaust adaptor for
installation in the rear wall opening. To remove the
exhaust adaptor flom the microwave oven:

Remove rope securing dampm.

Lift off the

Remove and blower plate
save screw _ _ and attached

• " uamper

that holds "_, / adaptor flom

blower plate ,, ./ the microwave.

to microwave ..... _..., ..,_

......... -"" _ Microwave

_ Slide exhaust adaptor to one side and remove it.

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Installation Instructions

_ REPARING THE REAR WALL

FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

(continued)

House
Duct

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.

[]Remove the paper flom the stick), side of the 28"

foam tape. Press the sock), side onto the face of the
exhaust adaptoL (Don't stretch the foam tape.)

Damper Hinge On Top

To use toggle bolts:

Spacingfor TogglesMore

-_]_-_i_-- ThanWall Thickness

Mounting

Plate

ToggleWings

O

BoltEnd

_ Place the mounting plate against the wall and

insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to
mount the plate.

NOTE: Before 0gbtening toggle bolts and wood
screw, make sure the 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.

CAUTION: Be careflll 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 the bolts.

/I)7 ount,no/ II

J _ Plate iDU

°o*__Jl_°, °° °, °° °, "°°o',°° "°°°°o'° °°°o °°°o *°°°

t_ t"-I t-'-t t"l

_Atmch the other 28" foam rope to the flont of

the mounOng plate around both of the exhaust
openings where it will touch the microwave.

I-_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING

PLATE TO THE WALL

i

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.

Remove the toggle wings flom the bolts.

_ Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through

the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach
the toggle wings to :X" onto each bolt.

I-_ USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

FOR PREPARATION OF TOP

CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws and

a hole large enough for the power cord to fit tllrough.

%

• Read the instrucOons on the TOP CABINET
TEMPI_ATE.

• Tape it underneath the top cabinet.

• Drill the holes, following the instruc0ons on the
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes
in the cabinet bottom.

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Installation Instructions

ADAPTING MICROWAVE

BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE
BACK EXHAUST

_i_ Remove and save screw that holds blower motor

to IIllC Iowave.

BlowerMotor

otlt

[] Careflllly tile blower unit. Tile wires

will extend far enough to allow you to adjust tile

blower unit.

pull

Backof
Microwave

-_ BlowerMotor

- "_--- Screw

[]Roll tile blower unit 90 ° so that fan blade

openings are facing out tile back of tile
IIlicrowave.

BeforeRolling

Backof
Microwave

_ Place tile blower unit back into tile opening.

End

After Rolling

I Backof

EndA

Microwave

End

[] Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180 °.

BeforeRotation After Rotation

Microwave Microwave

[]Gently tile wires flom tile

Reroute tile wires through grooves on other side
of tile blower unit.

ielilove

BeforeRerouting After Rerouting

grooves.

CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower
unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not

pinched.

NOTE: The blower unit exhaust
openings should match exhaust

openmgs on rear of microwave oven.

Secure tile blower unit to tile microwave with
tile screw from Step 1.

BlowerPlate

1
I

_ Replace tile blower in tileplate position

as before with tile screw.

Backof
Microwave

BlowerMotor
Screw

same

WiresRoutedThroughRightSide WiresRoutedThroughLeftSide

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Installation Instructions

I-_ MOUNT THE MICROWAVE

OVEN

;TJ J

FOR EASIER INSTAI,I,ATION AND PERSONAL
SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE

INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.

IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle

during installation.

NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use tim nylon
grommet around the power cord hole to prevent
cutting of the cord.

NOTE: We recommend using fillet blocks if the
cabinet flont hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not
used, ease damage may occur from over

tightening screws.

CabinetFront

CabinetBottomShelf

FillerBlock

T quivalent

to Depth

ofCabinet
Recess

Self-AligningScrew

MicrowaveOvenTop

_ Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

Insert 2 self-aligning screws
through outer top cabinet

holes. Turn two fltll turns on
each screw.

NOTE: When mounting

the Illicrowave 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
robs of mounting
plate.

[]Rotate fiont of

up against cabinet

bottom.

oven

[]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

6ghtened later.) Be sure to keep power cord
tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, espedally

when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.

_ 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.'

1400and1600Series

_ Install grease filters. See the Owner's Manual

packed with the microwave.

1800Series

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Installation Instructions

RECIRCULATING

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

C1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
C2. Prepare Top Cabinet
C3. Check Microwave Assembly
C4. Adjust Blower

C5. Mount the Microwave Oven
C6. Install Charcoal Filter

I-_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING

PLATE TO THE WALL

(Non-Vented Ductless}

_ Place the mounting plate against the wall and

insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall

to I_lotlnt the plate.

NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood
screw, make sure the 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.
CAUTION: Be carefid 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 the bolts.

\

Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts.
At least one wood screw illtlst 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 boles designated to go into drDvall and
reatmch the toggle wings to SA" onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

Spacingfor Toggles

MoreThanWall

+l_.i_---Thickness

Mounting

Plate

Wings

BoltEnd

USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE
FOR PREPARATION OF TOP
CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws and

a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through.

• Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET
TEMPI_ATE.

• Tape it underneath the top cabinet.

• Drill the holes, following the instructions on the
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

CAUTION: Wear safeb, goggles when drilling holes
in the cabinet bottom.

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Installation Instructions

CHECK MICROWAVE ASSEMBLY

Exhaust Adaptor (absent
on models shipped for

recirculation exhaust)

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).

• If the microwave was shipped for recirculafion
exhaust, skip to (;5. If shipped for top exhaust,
proceed with (;4.

ADAPTING MICROWAVE

BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION

_ Careflflly pull out the blower unit. The wires

will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the

blower unit.

_Roll the blower unit 90 ° so that fan blade openings

are facing toward the flont of the microwave.

[] Remove . _ Denper [] I,ifl off the

and save , blower plate
screw that and attached

holds blower" adaptor from
plate to the microwave.

microwave. [

Backof

_-- Microwave "

_ Slide exhaust adaptor to one side and remove it.

NOTE: The exhaust adaptor with damper is not

needed for recirculating models. You may want to

save them for possible furore use.

_ Remove and the that holds the blower

motor to the microwave.

_ BlowerPlate

save screw

R011

NOTE: Make sure wires remain routed in the
grooves of the motor flame.

_11_ Backof

€_ _- Microwave

11_ "----. _. BlowerMotor

""q_-- Screw

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Installation Instructions

ADAPTING MICROWAVE

BLOWER FOR

RECIRCULATION (continued)

]Place tile blower unit back into tile opening.

CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower unit
wiring, Make sure the wires are not pinched,

]Secure blower unit to microwave with the screw

removed in Step 4.

Replace blower plate with the screw removed in

Step l.

T

I

_.___ Backof

Microwave

NOTE: When mounting
tile microwave oven,
thread power cord
through hole in bottom of
top cabinet. Keep it fight
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.

/

_ Rotate flont of oven

up against cabinet

bottom.

_ 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
6ghtened later.) Be sure to keep power cord
tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially

when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE

OVEN

FOR EASIER INSTAI,I,ATION AND PERSONAL
SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE

INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE 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 fillet blocks if the
cabinet flont hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used,
case damage may occur from over tightening

screws.

CabinetFront

CabinetBottomShelf

FillerBlock

-3_oEquivalentto Depth

f CabinetRecess

Self-AligningScrew

MicrowaveOvenTop

_Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

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Installation Instructions

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE

OVEN (continued}

[] Insert 2 self-aligning screws

through outer top cabinet
holes. Turn two fldl turns oil

each screw.

[] 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.'

1400and 1600Series

1800Series

iNSTALLiNG THE

CHARCOAL FILTER

[] 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

_ Install the charcoal filter. When properly

the wire mesh of the filter should be visible from
the f_ont.

Replace the grille and the screws.

_ Close the door.

1400SeriesModel 1600and1800SeriesModel

installed,

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

packed with the microwave.

I

Insertmesh-sidedown

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Insertmesh-sideup

Installation Instructions

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE

='iT] Make sure the microwave oven has been

installed according to instructions.

_ emove all packing material flom the

microwave oven.

'_-1 Install turntable and ring in cavity.

I

-_7] Read the Owner's Manual.

[=_ KEEP INSTAI,LATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S USE.

I

--_ Replace house fuse or mrn breaker back on.

'57] lug power cord into a dedicated 15 to 20 amp

electrical outlet.

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