GE JVM1430BD01, JVM1430WD01, JVM1440BH02, JVM1440SH01, JVM1440WH02 Installation Guide

Installation

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Instructions

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Microwave Oven

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - Savethese

instructions tin local inspe{tor's use.

• IMPORTANT - Obse,,-eall

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Be suretoleavethese

instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer - Keepthese

instructions fin flmlre reference.

• Skilllevel- Installationofthisappliancerequires

basic mechanical and electrical skills.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

• Product thilure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.

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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 tile Mounting Plate ...................... 8

Finding the Wall Studs .................................. 8

Determining Wall Plate I,ocation .................. 9

Recirculating ........................................ 19-22

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............ 19

Preparation of Top ( abinet ................ 19

Che(k Mi_rowave Assemb b................. 20

Adapting Mi_rowave Blower

for Recirculation .......................... 20-21

Mount the Microwave

Oven .............................................. 21-22

Installing the ( har_ oal Fiher. ............. 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 ( abinet ................ 13

Checking fin 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 ( abinet ................ 16

Adapting Microwave Blower

tot Outside Back Exhaust ...................... 17

Exhaust

12-14

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

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Installation Instructions

mMPORTANT SAFETY mNSTRUCTmONS

This produ( t requires a three-pro_g grounded
omlet, The inaalier must perform a groined (::omimfi b-
check on the power outlet box before beghming the
hbstallafion to insme d_at d_e omlet box is properly
grom_ded. If 5-5otproperly grom_ded, or if d_e omlet
box does [5ot meet electrical requirements noted

(mbder ELECTRK;AL REQUIREMENTS), a

qmllified electrician should be employed to
correct assydefibieb-wies.

CAUTION: For personal
safety, remove house fuse
or open circuit breaker

before begh'lrfing irlstallafion
to avoid severe or fatal

shock kijury.

CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface
must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, irl
addition to the added weight of this 53-85 potmd

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 ir_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

encom_tered, it is very important to have it replaced

with a properly g_ounded three-prong wall receptacle,

installed by a qualified electrician.
DO NOT, UNDER AN_ CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT,

DEFORM, OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS
FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH

AN EXTENSION CORD.

ELECTRICAL
REOUIREMENTS

Product rating is 12(1 volts AC, 6(t Hertz, 15 amps, and

[.58 kilox_atts. This p5odu(t must be (onue(ted to a

supply circuit of d_e proper voltage and h:equen(y
Wire size must conform to the re(]uiremems of the

Nathma] Electrical Code 555the prevailing local code
for this kilo_att rating The pox_er supply cord and

plug should be brought to a separate 15 to 2(1 ampere

bran( h (ir(uit single grom-bded ()inlet, The ()inlet 1)55×

should be lo(;:4ted in the cabinet above the u]icro_a_e
o_en, The omlet box and supply (::h'(uit should be

installed b) ra qualified electrician and conform to fl_e
National Electrical Code 555the prevailing local code.

NOTE: For easier installation and personal safety, it is
recommended that two people h_stall 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

threeoprong (g_'oundlng)

plug which mates with a

staridard three-prong
(g_ounding) wall receptacle

to minimize the posslbifity
of electric shock hazard

from this appliance.

Insure 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)

Tile fi)llo_fing chart des(rihes an example of one possihle
du(twork installation.

EQUWALENT NUMBER

DUCT PgECES

12Ft.StraightDuct 12Ft.

RoofCap 24 Ft.

(6" Round)

TransitionAdaptor*

Rectanguhr-to-Round 5Ft.

Equivalentlengthsofduct piecesare basedonactualtests and
reflectrequirementsfor goodventingperformancewith anyventhood.

*IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper will
have to he (tit to fit, using tile tin snips, in order to allow free inovelnent of the dalnper.

LENGTH x USED

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

(1)

(1)

(1)

Total Length

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

24 Ft.

12Ft.

5Ft.

41 Ft.

The following chart des(rihes an example of one possihle
du(twork installation.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
LENGTH* x USED = LENGTH

_Wall Cap

DUCT PIECES

[

Equivalentlengthsof ductpiecesare basedonactualtests and
reflectrequirementsforgoodventingperformancewith anyvent hood.

NOTE: For ha('k exhaust, care should he taken to align exhaust with spa(e hetween studs, or wall should he prepared
at the tilne it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accolnlnodate exhaust.

3W' x 10" Rectangular)

90° Elbow

40 Ft. x (1) = 40 Ft.

3 Ft. x (1)3 Ft.StraightDuct

10Ft. x (2) =

Total Length = 63 Ft.

3 Ft.

20Ft.

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Installation Instructions

NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total

duct length of 3VYx 10" rectangular or 6" diameter

round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet.

Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST
DU(T. Read the folloxdng careflflly.

NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using

the most direct route and with as ti_welbows as possible.

This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent
blockages. Also, make sure dampers swing freely and

nothing is blocking the ducts.

Exhaust connection:

The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with a

standard 3V/' 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.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

DUCT PtECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH

Rectangular-to-Round 5Ft. x ( } = Ft.

TransitionAdapto¢

Maximum duct length:

For satisth{to D air movement, the total duct length of
3_/_" 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

equiwdent 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 duowork length using the

approximate tibet of equivalent length of some typical
ducts.

Wail Cap 40 Ft. x { ) = Ft.

()_ go°Elbow 10Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

{_ 45° Elbow 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

90° Elbow 25 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

45° Elbow 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

RoofCap 24Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

StraightDuct6" Roundor 1Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

3W*x 10" Rectangular

Total Ductwork = Ft.

adaplor is used, th( botlom Corners of the dam )(r and r_ l'lecI te( Uirements lbr good vc n/ing perlormance with
will have Io be cut to fil, using the tin snips, in order anx vent hood.

* IMPORTANT: lla r_'__lan_ular-I()-l-()ulld tl-ansiti()n E( uivalent 1(nNhs of dllcl 1)i¢ (:€s arc based ()i1 actual tcsls

to all{*_ free moxement of th_ damper.

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Installation Instructions

DAMAGE - SHmPMENT/

* If the unit is damaged in shipment, re_uvn d_e unh

_o d_e s_ore h_whhh h was bough_ for repair or

* If the unit is damaged by the customer, rep_ir 05

veplacemem is d_e responsibility of d_e _us_omer.
ff the unh is damaged by the installer (if od_er

be made by a5v_Hsgemem be_weesr5 ( us_omer a55(]

is_ss_allev.

PARTS INCLUDED

HARDWARE PACKET

PART QOANTITY

WoodScrews 2
(Y/' x 2")

ToggleBolts(and 4
wingnuts)(_(' x3'9

Self-aligningMachine 3
Screws(IA"-28x 31//9

NylonGrommet 2

(formetalcabinets)
28" Piecesof Foam 2

Tape

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.

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART

TopCabinet
Template

Installation
Instructions

Separately
Packed

Grease
Filters

QUANTIFY

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Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1 and#2Phillipsscrewdriver

Tinsnips(forcutting
damper,if required)

Gloves

Scissors
(tocuttemplate,if necessary)

Pencil

Rulerortapemeasureand

t edge

Electricdrill with ¾_" VS"and%"
drill bits

(optional)

Fillerblocksor scrap
woodpieces,if needed
fortop cabinetspacing
(usedonrecessedbottom
cabinetinstallationsonly)

Saw(saber,holeor keyhole)

Safetygoggles

MOUNTING SPACE

66" ormore
fromthe floor

tothe top of
the microwave

cabinetneedsto

fromthe cooking

Backsplash

Bottomedgeof

be30" or more

surface

Studfinder er Hammer(optional)

Level

NOTES:

Ductandmaskingtape

• Tile space betweei] tile cabiilets inust be 30" wide
aild flee r)f r)bstructir)ils.

" If the space betweei] the cabinets is greater

than 30", a Filler Panel Kit inay be used to fill
in the gap betweei] the iniciow, tve oven and the

cabinets. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit

iminber for your inodel.

" This iniciow:tve ()veil is fi)r installation over

ranges up to 36" wide.

" If you are going to vent your iniciow, tve oven to

the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section fi)r
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.

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Installation Instructions

I- PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

I'_ REMOVING THE MICROWAVE

OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING

PLATE

[] Remove tile installation instructions, filters, glass

tray, and the small hardware bag. Do not remove
the Styroli)am protecting the flont of tile oven.

[] Fold back all 4 carton flaps flllly against carton

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

[] Pull tile carton up and off tile oven.

[] Remove and properly discard plastic bags.

Mounting
Plate

I-_ FINDING THE WALL STUDS

A. Stud finder - a magnetic device which

loca_es nails.

OR

B. Use a hammer _omp lighdy across d_e

mounting suri_ce _ofind a solid soun(L

This will indicate a stud location.

[] Afler locating d_e stud(s), find _he cemer by

probing d_e wall wid_ a small nail _o l_h_dd_e edges
of d_e stud. Then place a mark half_ay between
the edges. The cemer of any adjacen_ studs should

be 16" or 24" from dfis mark.

[]Draw a line down d_e (emer of d_e studs.

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO

AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.

[] Remove the 2 screws tiom the mounting plate.

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

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