GE JVM1660AB005, JVM1660BB005, JVM1660CB001, JVM1660CB002, JVM1660CB003 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 - Observe_,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 Location .................. 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

_2 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

Exhaust

12-14

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

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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 properly
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.
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.

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 lllust conf_)IIIl to the requirements of the

National Electrical Code or the prevailing local
code for this Mlowatt 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 confbrm to the National Electrical

Code or the prevailing local code.

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 appfiance.

Ensure proper
ground exists

before use

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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)

TransitionAdaptod

Rectangular-to-Round

Equivalentlengthsof ductpiecesarebasedonactualtests and
reflectrequirementsfor goodventingperformancewith anyventhood.

* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round uansition 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 10" Rectangular)

(_ 90° 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 ductwork 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
31/4"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 have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order
to allow ti'ee movement of the damper.

Total Ductw0rk

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests
and reflect requirenaents 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

WoodScrews
(¼" x 2")

ToggleBolts(and
wing nuts)(3A6"x3")

Self-AligningMachine
Screws(¼"-28x 3¼")

NylonGrommet

(formetalcabinets)

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.

QUANTITY

2

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART

TOP CABINETTEMPLATE

REAR

WALL

TEMPLATE

INSTRUCTIONS

TopCabinet
Template

RearWall

Template

Installation
Instructions

Separately

Packed
Grease

Filters

QUANTITY

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Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1and#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

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Studfinder er

Hammer (optional)

Carpentersquare
(optional)

Fillerblocksor scrap
woodpieces,if needed
fortop cabinetspacing

(usedonrecessedbottom
cabinetinstallationsonly)

Safety goggles

MOUNTING SPACE

66" or More
fromthe Floor

tothe Topof
the Microwave

BottomEdgeof

CabinetNeedsto

be30" or More

from the Cooking

Backsplash

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 instructions, filters, glass

tray 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 careflflly roll the oven and carton 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

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 surfi_ce to find a solid sound.

This will indicate a sam 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 sums 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 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

MountingPlateTabs

o°

",,%

%.

At least 30", up to 36"

the CabinetBottom

Plate position - beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom

MountingPlateTabs

Touchingthe Back

Frame

I1

30" to Cooktop

Plate position - beneath recessed bottom

cabinet with front overhang

MountingPlatewith

TabsBelowCabinet

BottomtheSame
Distanceas the Front

OverhangDepth

i II
i II

30" to Cooktop

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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

HoleC Centerline

Notches

HoleB
Drawa Vertical
LineonWall

'.<-_ from Centerof

TopCabinet

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!

AreaE HoleD

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 for the rear

waU. Place the mounting plate on tim waU, making

sure that the tabs 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 the mounting plate with one hand,

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

(see illusuation above/acatal plato marked with

arrows). Four holes must be used for mounting.

NOTE: Holes C and D are inside area E. If neither
C nor D is in a sutd, find a sutd somewhere in area E
and draw a fifth circle to line lap with the stud. It is

important m use at least one wood screw mounted
firmly in a stud m support 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 screws. For holes that don't line up with
a sutd, 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

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Installation Instructions

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
A2. Piepa_e Top Cabinet

A3. Check Dampe_ Opeiation
A4. Mount Mic_owave Oven

A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor
A6. Connect Ductwo_k

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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 moundng plate

th_ough the holes designated to go into d_)_,vall
and _eatmch the toggle wings to :_" onto each bolt.

===m

To use toggle bolts:

Spacingfor Toggles
MoreThanWall

+l_,.[_,_Th ickness

Mounting

Plate_.

_ Place the mounting plate against the wall and

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

NOTE: Befo_e tightening toggle bolts and wood
sc_ew, make sme the robs on the mounting plate
touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed
flush against the wall and that the plate is p_ope_ly

cente_ed under the cabinet.

CAUTION: Be ca_eflll to avoid pinching fingeis
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.

ToggleWings

BoltEnd

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Installation Instructions

1-_ 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

overtightening 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

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

I-_ MOUNT THE MICROWAVE

OVEN (cont.)

CabinetFront

CabinetBottomShelf

FillerBlock

to Depth

ofCabinet

-i--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 flfll [tlIns on

each screw.

ADJUST THE EXHAUST
ADAPTOR

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

Backof

BlowerPlate Damper Microwave

Side-to-Side Adjustment,

Slidethe ExhaustAdaptor
asNeeded

I-_ CONNECTING DUCTWORK

HouseDuct

I

[]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

_;__4

_ Install grease filters. See the Owner's Manual

packed with the microwave.

_1_ Extend the house duct down to connect to

the exhaust adaptor.
Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.

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Installation Instructions

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

BS. Adjust Blower

B6. Mount the Microwave Oven

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I-_ PREPARING THE REAR WALL

FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for

outside exhaust.

I-_ REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR

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 from the microwave oven:

Remove rope securing dampm.

Lift off the

Remove and blower plate
save screw _ _ and attached

• " uamper

that holds "_, / adaptor fiom

blower plate ;..._/, / the microwave.

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

......... i...."..

• Read the insuucfions on the REAR X_SkLL
TEMPIATE.

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

• Gut the opening, following the instructions of the
REAR X_SkLLTEMPLATE.

°" i

..... -..... Microwave

_ Slide exhaust adaptor to one side and remove it.

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