GE JVM2050BH01, JVM2050BH03, JVM2050CH01, JVM2050CH03, JVM2050SJ02 Installation Guide

Installation

Overthe Range

Instructions

Microwave Oven

JVM2050,JVM2070

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - S_,,ethese

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Obse_,'e_,ll

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

° Note to Consumer - KeeI)these

instructions for future reterence.

° Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires

basic mechanical and electrical skills.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

• Product tailure due to improper installation is not
coxered under the _'arrantx.

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Installation Instructions

CONTENTS

General information

hnportant Safety Instructions .................................. 3

Electrical Requirements .......................................... 3

Hood Exhaust ...................................................... 4, 5

Damage - Shipment/InstaJlation .............................. 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 _,_lll Studs .................................. 8

Determining _,_all Plate Ix)ration .................. 9

Rerirculating ........................................ 19-22

Attach Mounting Plate to _._._11 .......... 19

Prepm_lfion of Top Cabinet .......... 19

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

Adapting Microwave Blower

ti)r Rerirculation ......................... 20, 21

Motmt the Microwave Oveu ..........21, 22

Installing the Charcoal Filter ..............22

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

Aliguiug the Wall Plate.. ............................. 10

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

[]Outside Top ............................

Attach Mortaring Plate to WM1 ....... 12

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

Checking tier Proper Damper

()peration ............................................ 13

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

Ac!iust the Exhaust Adaptor .......... 14

Connerting Durtwork .......................... 14

_ Outside Back Exhaust 15-18

Preparing Rear _,Vall for

Outside Bark Exhaust .......................... 15

Remove Exhaust Adaptor .................... 15

Attarh Motu_ting Plate to _'lll ....... 16

Prepm_ltion of Top CaMnet .......... 16

Adapting Microwave Blower

tor 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 i)erlmm a ground continuity check
on the power outlet box belm'e 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 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 beghnth_g

installation to avoid severe
or fatal shock injury.

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 pomads
or a total weight of 113-135 pounds.

CAUTION: For personal safety, this product cmmot

be installed in cabinet arrm_gements such as an islm_d or
a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet

AND a wall.

NOTE: For easier installation mad personal safety, it is
recmmnended that two people install this product.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. FOR
PFRSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR
FATAL SHOCK.

You should have the wall receptacle m_d circuit checked

by a qualified electricima to make sure the receptacle is
properly grom_ded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is

encomatered, it is very hnportant to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle,
installed by a qualified electricima.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT,
DI_)'ORM 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, 15 amps and

1.58 kilowatts. This product must be connected to a

suI_ply circuit of the proper voltage and fl'equency.
Wire size ulust conlorin to the requirements of the

National Electrical Code or the i_revailing local
code tier this kilowatt rating. The power sui_ply

cord and phtg 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 SUl_ply circuit should be installed by a qualified

electrician and conlin'm to the National Electrical
Code or the prewfiling local code.

The power cord of this applim_ce is equipped with a

three-prong (grounding)

plug which mates with a

staaldaxd three-prong
(grounding) wall receptacle
to mh_hnize the possibility

of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.

Ensureproper
groundexists

beforeuse

3

Installation Instructions

HOOD EXHAUST

NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plma 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 ot one possible
ductwork installation.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER

DUCT PIECES

12Ft.StraightDuct 12Ft. x

RoofCap 24 Ft. x

(6" Round)

TransitionAdaptor*

Rectangular-to-Round 5Ft. x

Equivalentlengthsof duct piecesare basedon actualtestsand
reflectrequirementsfor goodventingperformancewith anyventhood.

* IMPORTANT: If a rectangula>to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom cornet_ of the damper

will haxe to be cut to fit, usin,,. _ the tin snips, in order to allow free moxement of the damper.

LENGTH x USED

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

(1)

(1)

(1)

Total Length

EQUIVALENT
LENGTH

24 Ft.

12Ft.

5Ft.

41 Ft.

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

EQUIVALENT NUMBER

LENGTH* x USED

_Wall Cap

DUCT PIECES

[

(_ 90° Elbow

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and
reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent 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 const_ ucted by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust.

3 Ft.StraightDuct

3W' x 10" Rectangular)

40Ft. x (1)

3 Ft. x (1)

10Ft. x (2) =

Total Length = 63 Ft.

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

40Ft.

3 Ft.

20Ft.

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Installation Instructions

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

duct length of 3¼" x ] O" rectangular or 6" (liameter
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 ensm'es 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 3Vt" x 10" rectangular duct.

If a round duct is required, a rectangula>to-rotmd
transition adaptor nlust be used. Do not use less than

a 6" diameter duct.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH

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

Transition Adaptor*

Maximum duct length:

For satisfi_ctorv air movement, the total duct length of
3¼" x l 0" 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

equiwflent to a section of straight duct which is longer
than their actual physical size, When calculating the total

duct length, add the equiwflent lengths of all transitions
and adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections.

The chart below shows you how to calculate total
equi\_flent ductwork length using the approximate feet

of equivalent length of some typical ducts.

Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

()_ 90° Elbow 10 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

@ 45° Elbow 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

90° Elbow 25 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

45° Elbow 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

Roof Cap 24 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

Straight Duct 6" Roundor 1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.

3W' x 10" Rectangular

Total Ductwork = Ft.

adaptor is used, the bottom comers of th( damp(l and rel]( ct reqtfir( m( nls for good v( riling performanc( with

xdll hax( to b( (:Ill to fit, using the lin snips, in ordel any vent hood.

* IMPORTANT: If' a r(( tangulal_to-round transition E(ltfival( nl l(ngths o[ du(t piec( s are bas(d on aclllal lests

to allm_ free lllOVelllelll of Ihe dalllpel,

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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 between customer
and installer.

PARTS INCLUDED

HARDWARE PACKET

PART QUANTITY

WoodScrews 2

(¼"x2")

ToggleBolts(and 4
wingnuts)(_F' x3")

Self-AligningMachine 3
Screws(W'-28x 3Y/')

NylonGrommet 2

(formetalcabinets)

You will find the installation hardware contained in
a packet with the trait. Check to make sure you have

all these parts.
NOTE: Some extra parts are included.

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART

TOPCABINETTEMPLATE

REAR

WALL

TEMPLATE

TopCabinet
Template

RearWall
Template

Installation
Instructions

Separately
Packed

Grease
Filters

QUANTITY

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Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1and#2Phillipsscrewdriver

Tinsnips(forcutting
damper,if required)

Gloves

Scissors
(to cut template, if necessary)

Pencil

Rulerortapemeasureand

t edge

Electric drill with ¾_", V/" and %"
drill bits

_r_r_r_i_i_i_i_i_i_1_1_1_r_r_i_i_i_=_=_

(optional)

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

Saw (saber, hole or keyhole)

Safety goggles

MOUNTING SPACE

66" or More
fromthe Floor

tothe Topof
the Microwave

BottomEdgeof

CabinetNeedsto

be30" orMore

from the Cooking

Backsplash

Stud finder er Hammer(optional)

Level

NOTES:

• The space betweei] the cabinets must be
30" wide and fl'ee of obstnlctions.

Surface

• If the space betweei] the cabiilets is greater
than 30", a Filler Panel Kit naav be used to fill

iia the gap betweeia the ilaicrowave ()veil aiad
the cabiIlets. Your Owner's Manual coiltaiils

the kit nuinber fl)r your nlodel.

• This nlicrowave oven is fl>I" installation over
ranges up t(> 36" wide,

• If VOII _lI'e going to vent VOtli" illici'ow_lve ()veil

to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section fl)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 clearmlce.

Duct and masking tape

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Installation Instructions

I- PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

[A--_.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 Swrotoam protecting the fl'ont of the oven.

[] Fold back all 4 carton flaps flflly against carton

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

the Stvrotoam.

[]Pull the carton up and off the oxen.

[] Remoxe and i)roperly discard plastic bags.

Mounting
Plate

!

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VB-_FINDING THE WALL STUDS

lc -_ _-_

i liwa, !

enter_

_Find the studs, using one of the following

methods:
A. Stud finder - a magnetic dexice which

locates nails.

OR

B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the

motmting surface to find a solid sound.
This will indicate a stud location.

_}_ After the stud find the bvlocating (s),

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 a(!jacent studs should

be 16" or 24" fl'om this mark.

]Draw a line down the center of the studs.

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO

AT LEa_ST ONE WALL STUD.

centeY

[]Remoxe the 2 screws from the motmting )late

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

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