GE JVM3162, JNM3163 Installation Instructions
Installation Over the Range
Instructions Microwave Oven
JVM3162 JNM3163
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.
• 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 Warranty.
• Note to Installer – Maximum cabinet depth
above and beside the unit is 13”.
Throughout this manual, appearances may vary from your model.
READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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CONTENTS
Installation Instructions
Recirculating ........................................ 20–23
C
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
Aligning the Wall Plate ............................... 10
Installation Types .......................................... 11–23
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ........... 20
Preparation of Top Cabinet ............... 20
Adapting Blower for
Recirculation ................................ 21, 22
Mount the Oven ........................... 22, 23
Installing the Charcoal Filter .............. 23
Before You Use Your Oven .............................. 24
Outside Top Exhaust ............................ 12–15
A
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............12
Preparation of Top Cabinet ................13
Check Blower Motor Orientation .........13
Adapting Blower For
Outside Ventilation ........................13, 14
Assemble and Install Adaptor .............14
Mount the Oven ............................14, 15
Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ................15
Connecting Ductwork ..........................15
Outside Back Exhaust .......................... 16–19
B
Preparing Rear Wall for
Outside Back Exhaust ........................16
Attach Exhaust Adaptor to
Oven Rear Panel ................................16
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............17
Preparation of Top Cabinet ................17
Adapting Blower for Outside
Back Exhaust ........................................18
Mount the Oven ..................................19
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A qualified electrician must perform a ground
continuity check on the wall receptacle before
beginning the installation to ensure that the
outlet box is properly grounded. If not properly
grounded, or if the wall receptacle does not meet
electrical requirements noted (under ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS), a qualified electrician should be
employed to correct any deficiencies.
WARNING
Risk of Electric Shock.
Can cause injury
or death: Remove
house fuse or open
circuit breaker before
beginning installation
to avoid severe or fatal
shock injury.
WARNING
Can cause injury or death: THIS APPLIANCE MUST
BE PROPERLY GROUNDED to avoid severe or
fatal shock.
Risk of Electric Shock.
120 V Models
The power cord of this
appliance is equipped
with a three-prong
(grounding) plug
which mates with a
Ensure
proper
ground exists
before use
standard three-prong
(grounding) wall
receptacle to minimize
the possibility of
electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it must be replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed by
a qualified electrician.
WARNING
Can cause injury or death: DO NOT, under any
circumstances, cut, deform or remove any of the
prongs from the power cord. Do not use with an
extension cord. Failure to comply may cause fire.
CAUTION
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
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.
CAUTION
(back injury or other injuries due to excessive weight
of the microwave) or property damage, you will need
two people to install this microwave.
Risk of Electric Shock.
For personal safety, the mounting
For personal safety, this product
To avoid the risk of personal injury
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
120 V Models
This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet.
Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 15 amps,
and 1.70 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 and
away from any potential microwave ducting.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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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
Roof Cap 24 Ft. x (1) = 24 Ft.
12 Ft. Straight Duct 12 Ft. x (1) = 12 Ft.
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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.
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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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NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct
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should not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT.
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not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
Read the following carefully.
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. 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 31»4Ǝ[ƎUHFWDQJXODUGXFW
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.
If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round
transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than a
6Ǝ diameter duct.
DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
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.
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Total Ductwork = 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
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.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests
and reflect requirements for good venting performance with
any vent hood.
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
Wood Screws
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Toggle Bolts
(and wing nuts)
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Self-aligning
Machine Screw
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PARTS INCLUDED
ADDITIONAL PARTS
PART QUANTITY
Top Cabinet
Template
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≤
Rear Wall
Template
Installation
Instructions
Seperately
Packed
grease filters
Charcoal
Filter (on
some models)
1
1
1
2
1t
Nylon Grommet
2
(for metal
cabinets)
Metal Screws
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1 black
3 bronze
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packet with the unit. Check to make sure you have all
these parts.
NOTE: Some extra parts are included.
(JVM3162 *** use only)
Exhaust
Adaptor
Damper 1
Cover Plate 1
1
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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Pencil
# 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver
Tin snips (for cutting
damper, if required)
Gloves
Scissors
(to cut template, if necessary)
Electric drill with
1
Ruler or tape
measure and straight
edge
/2”and 5/” drill bits
1
/16”, 7/16”, 3/”,
Carpenter square
(optional)
Filler blocks or scrap
wood pieces, if needed
for top cabinet spacing
(used on recessed
bottom cabinet
installations only)
Saw (saber, hole or
keyhole)
Safety goggles
MOUNTING SPACE
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more from the
cooking surface
Backsplash
Stud finder or
Level
Hammer (optional)
Duct and masking
tape
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wide and free of obstructions.
• If the space between the cabinets is greater than
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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
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• 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.
• * 13” max: for standard installation, 15” cabinet
depth requires additional steps using an
additional installation kit JX15BUMPWW/BB.
• For models with top venting holes: Do not allow
cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of the
vent.
• The product should not be installed over any
cooktop or range with a combined BTU greater
than 60000 BTU.
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PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
1
REMOVING THE OVEN FROM
A
.
THE CARTON/REMOVING
THE MOUNTING PLATE
Remove the turntable, installation instructions,
1
filters, exhaust adaptor, damper, shelf and the
small hardware bag. Do not remove the foam
packing protecting the front of the oven.
Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton
2
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
3
Pull the carton up and off the oven.
4
The 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.
B
.
FINDING THE WALL STUDS
Wall
Studs
Center
Find the studs, using one of the following
1
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.
After locating the stud(s), find the center by
2
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.
5
Set the oven upright. Remove and properly discard
plastic bags and foam packing.
Open the oven door and remove any packing
6
material, if present, from inside the oven.
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DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
C.
Plate position – beneath flat bottom
cabinet
Mounting Plate
Tabs
Touching the
Cabinet Bottom
At least 30
”
, up to 36
Plate position – beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom
Mounting Plate
Tabs Touching the
Back Frame
30” to Cooktop
”
Plate position – beneath recessed bottom
cabinet with front overhang
Mounting Plate
with Tabs Below
Cabinet Bottom the
Same Distance as
the Front Overhang
Depth
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.
Measure the inside depth of the front overhang.
1
Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal
2
distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside
depth of the front overhang.
For this type of installation with front overhang only,
3
align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line, not
touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.
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ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE
D.
Hole A
Hole C
Area E
CAUTION
gloves to avoid cutting
fingers on sharp edges.
Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30”
1
wide space.
Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear
2
wall. Place the mounting plate on the wall, 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 center line on the mounting plate to the center
line on the wall.
3
While holding the mounting plate with one hand,
draw circles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D (see
illustration above/actual plate marked with arrows) .
Four holes must be used for mounting.
Wear
Draw a
Vertical Line
on Wall from
Center of
Top Cabinet
Hole D
NOTE: Appearance and
shape of the mounting
plate may vary from your
model.
NOTE: Holes C and D are inside area E. If neither
C nor D is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area
E and draw a fifth circle to line up with the stud. It is
important to use at least one wood screw mounted
firmly in a stud to support the weight of the oven.
Hole B
Set the mounting plate aside.
Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a 3/16”
4
hole for wood screws. For holes that don’t line up with
a stud, drill a 5/” hole for toggle bolts.
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE
AT THIS TIME.
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2
This 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)
A
INSTALLATION TYPES
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST
(VERTICAL DUCT)
(Choose A, B or C)
NOTE: Select the type of ventilation required for your
installation and proceed to that section.
B
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
(HORIZONTAL DUCT)
See page 12
RECIRCULATING
C
(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)
See page 19
See page 15
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.)
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A
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST
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
(Vertical Duct)
ATTACH THE MOUNTING
A1
PLATE TO THE WALL
A
C
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. Recommended locations on the
mounting plate are indicated by A, B, C and D.
1
Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
2
Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the
holes designated to go into drywall and reattach
the toggle wings to 3»4ƎRQWRHDFKEROW
B
D
To use toggle bolts:
Spacing for
Toggles More Than
Wall Thickness
Mounting
Plate
Place the mounting plate against the wall and
3
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
fingers between the back of the mounting plate
and the wall.
4
Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall
to help tighten the bolts.
Toggle Wings
Toggle
Bolt
Wall
Bolt End
Be careful to avoid pinching
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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
drilling holes in the cabinet bottom.
Wear safety goggles when
Slide the blower plate from under its retaining
2
flange and lift it off.
Retaining
Flange
Blower
Plate
Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires
3
will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the
blower unit.
4
Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade openings
are facing toward the top of the microwave.
BEFORE: Fan Blade
Openings Facing
Front
A3.
CHECK BLOWER MOTOR
ORIENTATION
The blower fan blade opening should be facing the top
of the microwave. If the fan opening is already facing
the top of the microwave, skip to Step A5. Otherwise,
continue to Step A4 to adjust the motor orientation.
A4.
ADAPTING BLOWER FOR
OUTSIDE VENTILATION
Remove the cover installed on the blower plate
1
(include one screw) and remove the cover
installed on the back. Remove and save screws
that hold blower plate and blower unit to the oven.
Cover Plate
Blower
Plate
Screws
Blower Plate
Back of
Oven
Blower Motor Screw
Cover Plate
Roll
AFTER: Fan
Blade Openings
Facing Up
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A4.
Place the blower unit back into the opening.
6
ADAPTING BLOWER FOR
OUTSIDE VENTILATION
(continued)
CAUTION
blower unit wiring. Make sure the wires are
not pinched.
Do not pull or stretch the
Attach the exhaust adaptor to the blower plate
3
with the two bronze metal screws provided.
Make sure that the damper pivots easily before
mounting oven.
You will need to make adjustments to assure
proper alignment with your house exhaust duct
after the oven is installed.
Reattach the cover plate on the back. Replace
6
blower plate and replace screws for blower plate
and blower motor removed in Step 1.
Blower Plate Screws
Blower Plate
Back of
Oven
Blower Motor Screw
Cover Plate
A5.
ASSEMBLE AND
INSTALL ADAPTOR
Damper
Exhaust
Adaptor
Blower Plate
Back of
Oven
Cover Plate
A6.
FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL
SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE
INSTALL THIS OVEN.
MOUNT THE 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.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not
used, case damage may occur from over
tightening screws.
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 by pulling cord.
Lift oven, tilt it
1
forward and hook
slots at back bottom
edge onto two lower
tabs of mounting
plate.
NOTE: On some models, the exhaust adaptor and
damper assembly may already be assembled to the
oven.
1
Place the oven in its upright position, with the top of
the unit facing up.
NOTE: Make sure the blower fan blades are
visible and are pointing up.
Insert the tabs on each side of the damper into the
2
holes at the inside rear of the adaptor.
Rotate front of oven
up against cabinet
bottom.
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A6.
Attach the oven to the top cabinet by inserting
3
MOUNT THE OVEN (continued)
Cabinet Front
Cabinet Bottom Shelf
Filler Block
Equivalent
to Depth
of Cabinet
Recess
Self-Aligning Screw
Oven Top
2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet
holes. Turn two full turns on each screw. Be sure
to keep power cord tight. Be careful not to
pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush
tobottom of cabinet.
A7.
ADJUST THE EXHAUST
ADAPTOR
Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor
to connect to the house duct.
Damper
Back of
Oven
Cover Plate
A8.
CONNECTING DUCTWORK
Tighten the two screws to the top of the oven
4
completely. (While tightening screws, hold
the oven in place against the wall and the top
cabinet.)
Install grease filters. See the Owner’s Manual
5
packed with the oven.
House Duct
Extend the house duct down to connect to
1
the exhaust adaptor.
Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.
2
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