GE JVM6175YKFS, JVM6175DKWW, JVM6175DKBB, JVM6175SKSS, JVM6175EKES Installation Manual

Installation

Over the Range

Instructions

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Microwave Oven

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.

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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

Outside Back Exhaust ...........................................16-19

Preparing Rear Wall for

Outside Back Exhaust ...................................... 16

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ...............16 17

Preparation of Top Cabinet ...........................17

Adapting Microwave Blower

for Outside Back Exhaust ..........................17, 18

Mount the Microwave Oven ..........................19

Recirculating ............................................................ 20-23

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall .....................20

Preparation of Top Cabinet ...........................20

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

Outside Top Exhaust ............................................ 12–15

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ..................... 12

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

Check Blower Motor Orientation ................ 13

Adapting Blower for Outside

Ventilation .......................................................13, 14

Check for Proper Damper

Operation ............................................................... 14

Mount the Microwave Oven ...................14, 15

Check Blower Motor Orientation ................21

Adapting Microwave Blower

for Recirculation .........................................21, 22

Mount the Microwave Oven ..................22, 23

Installing the Charcoal Filter .........................23

Before You Use Your Microwave ........................................ 24

Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor .......................... 15

Connecting Ductwork ...................................... 15

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety

messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are defined as:

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

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

Risk of Electric Shock. Can cause injury or death: 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

Ensure proper ground exists before use

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.

a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 15 amps and

1.7 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 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.

CAUTION

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

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 oven) or property damage, you will need two people to install this microwave oven.

For personal safety,

For personal safety, this product

To avoid the risk of personal injury

WARNING

Risk of Electric Shock. 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.

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

Roof Cap 24 Ft. x (1) = 24 Ft.

12 Ft. Straight Duct 12 Ft. x (1) = 12 Ft. (6s Round)

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. (31ø4s x 10s Rectangular)

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.

Installation Instructions

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

length of 31ø4s x 10s rectangular or 6s diameter round duct

should not exceed 140 equivalent feet.

Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT. 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 31ø4s x 10s rectangular duct.

If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than

a 6s diameter duct.

DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH

Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft. Transition Adaptor*

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

Maximum duct length:

For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of 31ø4s x 10s rectangular or 6s 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 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.

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.

Straight Duct 6s Round or 1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft. 3

ø4s x 10s Rectangular

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

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 2 (

Toggle Bolts (and 2 wing nuts) (3ø16s x 3s)

Nylon Grommet 1 (for metal cabinets)

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.

ø4s x 2s)

Self-Aligning Machine Screws (1ø4s-28 x 31ø4s)

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART QUANTITY

Top Cabinet 1 Template

Rear Wall 1 Template

Installation 1 Instructions

Separately 2 Packed 1 - JVM6172 Grease 1 - JVM6175 Filter

Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver

Tin snips (for cutting damper, if required)

Gloves

Scissors (to cut template, if necessary)

Pencil

Ruler or tape measure and straight edge

Electric drill with 3ø16s, 1ø2s and

ø8s drill bits

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

13s

max*

ø2s

30s

66s or More from the Floor to the Top of the Microwave

30s min.

Backsplash

Minimum distance

Bottom Edge of

Cabinet Needs

to be 30s or

More from the

Cooking Surface

from door hinge side to adjacent

wall should

equal 3/4”

Stud finder or

Level

Hammer (optional)

Duct and masking tape

NOTES:

• The space between the cabinets must be 30s wide and free of obstructions.

• If the space between the cabinets is greater than 30s, a Filler 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 up to 36s 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.

• Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of the vent.

* 13” max: for standard installation, 15” cabinet

depth requires additional steps using an additional installation kit JX15BUMPWW/BB.

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 foam protecting the front of the oven.

Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides.

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

Carton

foam

Pull the carton up and off the oven.

Remove and properly discard plastic bags.

Screws

Mounting Plate

FINDING THE WALL STUDS

Center

Find the studs, using one of the following

methods:

A. Stud finder – a magnetic device which

locates nails.

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

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 16s or 24s from this mark.

Draw a line down the center of the studs.

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.

Wall Studs

Remove the 2 screws from the mounting plate. This

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

Installation Instructions

DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET

Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet

Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Cabinet Bottom

At least 30s, up to 36s

Plate position – beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom

Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Back Frame

30s 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

30s 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 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 microwave level.

Measure the inside depth of the front overhang.

Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal

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

For this type of installation with front overhang only,

align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line, not touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.

ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

Installation Instructions

Hole A

Hole C

Area E

CAUTION

Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges.

Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the

30s wide space.

Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear

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 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 illustration above/actual plate marked with arrows) .

Four holes must be used for mounting.

Centerline Notches

Draw a Vertical Line on Wall from Center of Top Cabinet

Hole D

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 microwave.

Hole B

Set the mounting plate aside.

WARNING

or death. Take care to not drill into electrical wiring inside walls or cabinets.

Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a 3ø16s

hole for wood screws. For holes that don’t line up with a stud, drill a 5ø8s hole for toggle bolts. Drill two 5/8”

holes for toggle screws.

NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME.

Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury

Installation Instructions

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)

INSTALLATION TYPES

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT)

Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust

(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)

See page 12

RECIRCULATING

(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)

See page 20

See page 16

A Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit is required for the non-vented exhaust. (See your Owner’s Manual for the kit number.)

Installation Instructions

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

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

A3. Check Blower Motor Oientation A4. Adapt Blower for Outside Ventilation

A5. Check Damper Operation A6. Mount Microwave Oven A7. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A8. Connect Ductwork

(Vertical Duct)

ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE

TO THE WALL

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.

Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.

Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through

the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to 3ø4s onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

Spacing for Toggles More Than Wall Thickness

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 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.

Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall to

help tighten the bolts.

Toggle Wings

Toggle Bolt

Wall

Be careful to avoid pinching

Bolt End

Installation Instructions

USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR

A2.

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.

ADAPTING BLOWER FOR

A4.

OUTSIDE VENTILATION (Cont.)

Attached the metal blower shield to the backside of

the microwave oven by sliding it down.

Blower Shield

Open the blower door by lifting it up at the back of

the microwave oven.

CAUTION

holes in the cabinet bottom.

CHECK BLOWER MOTOR

A3.

Wear safety goggles when drilling

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.

ADAPTING BLOWER FOR

A4.

OUTSIDE VENTILATION

Remove and save the screws that hold the blower

motor to the microwave oven.

Blower Motor Screw

Remove and save the metal blower shield on the top of the microwave by sliding it right.

Blower Plate

Back of Oven

Blower Motor Screws

Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires will

extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit.

BEFORE: Fan Blade Openings Facing Forward

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openings are facing the top.

AFTER: Fan Blade

Roll

Openings Facing Up

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

Installation Instructions

ADAPTING BLOWER FOR

A4.

OUTSIDE VENTILATION (Cont.)

Place the blower unit back into the opening.

A6.

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN

CAUTION

unit wiring. Make sure the wires are not pinched.

Close the blower door. Secure the blower to the microwave using the screws from Step 1.

CHECK FOR PROPER

A5.

Do not pull or stretch the blower

DAMPER OPERATION

Damper

CAUTION

PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.

FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND

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 overtightening screws.

NOTE: When mounting the

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.

Lift microwave, tilt it forward, and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate.

Blower Plate

Retaining Hooks

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

• Make sure tape securing damper is removed and

damper pivots easily before mounting microwave.

• Slide the damper into place. Make sure it catches in the retaining hooks to secure.

• You will need to make adjustments to assure proper alignment with your house exhaust duct after the microwave is installed.

Exhaust Adaptor

Back of

Microwave

Oven

Rotate front 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 tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord tight.

Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.

Installation Instructions

A6.

MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.)

ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR

A7.

Cabinet Front

Cabinet Bottom Shelf

Filler Block

Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess

Self-Aligning Screw

Microwave Oven Top

Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.

Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw.

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

Damper

For Side-to-Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed

A8.

CONNECTING DUCTWORK

House Duct

Back of

Microwave

Oven

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.)

Install grease filter. See the Owner’s Manual on

the website (GEAppliances.com).

Extend the house duct down to connect to

the exhaust adaptor.

Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.

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