GE JX1530MBW Installation Guide

PARTS INCLUDED

NOTE: This kit has extra screws to prevent the

technician from spending extra time locating a
replacement screw during installation.

PART QUANTITY

❒ Trim Frame 1

❒ Bottom Duct 1

❒ Top Bracket 1

❒ Bottom Bracket 1

❒ Upper Duct 1

❒ Rear Duct 1

❒ 4 mm x 14 mm 22 required

Round-Head 2 extra
Screws

❒ 4 mm x 14 mm 4 required

Flat-Head 2 extra
Screws

❒ Anti-Tip Brace 1

❒ Anti-Tip Bracket 1

❒ Template 1

READ CAREFULLY.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Installation

Built-In Trim Kits

Instructions

JX1527 JX1530

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❒

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.

• Completion time – 1 to 3 hours

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the

installer.

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

• This kit is UL listed for installation alone
or over any GE/GE Profile single electric wall oven.

• For easier installation and personal safety, we
recommend that two people install this microwave
oven.

• Unplug the microwave oven before attempting
installation of this kit.

• This kit is for use on models: PEB1590DMBB,
PEB1590DMWW and PEB1590SMSS.

• Do not alter or modify any part of this kit or the
oven.

WARNING

— This oven must

be plugged into a properly grounded 3-hole, 120V
receptacle as required by the National Electrical Code.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING — Before beginning the

installation, switch power off at service panel and lock
the service disconnecting means to prevent power
from being switched on accidentally. When the
service disconnecting means cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent warning device,
such as a tag, to the service panel.

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

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Installation Instructions

❒ #2 Phillips Screwdriver

❒ Tape Measure

❒ Drill with 7/64″ Bit or #35

❒ Scissors (Optional)

❒ Pencil

❒ Awl or Punch

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CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

WARNING — This trim kit uses air

flow from the top, bottom and sides of the
trim frame. Blocking the air flow can cause
the microwave to function improperly and
may cause damage to the microwave.

Allow a 1″ clearance beyond the edge of the
trim frame to provide proper air flow.

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Depth

Height

1

1

⁄2″ Overlap

Width

1

1

⁄2″ Overlap

1″ Clearance

beyond trim frame

(on all sides)

3″ Min.

27″ Models: 11⁄2″ overlap
30″ Models: 3″ overlap

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CUTOUT DIMENSIONS (CONT.)

On 27″ models, allow 11⁄2″ on all sides for
overlap of the trim frame over the edges of
the cutout.

On 30″ models, allow 1

1

⁄2″ at the top and
bottom and 3″ on each side for overlap of
the trim frame over the edges of the cutout.

FOR INSTALLATION ABOVE A
BUILT-IN OVEN:

Microwave oven should be installed on a 3/8″
plywood base and supported by 2x4 or 1x2
equivalent runners on all sides. Base must be
capable of supporting a minimum of 100 lbs.

1

*Min. depth with 120V–60 Hertz grounded power

receptacle outside cabinet 21

1

⁄2″
Min. depth with 120V–60 Hertz grounded power
receptacle inside cabinet 23″

Models 27″ 30″

Height 183⁄4″ 183⁄4″

Width 24″ ±1⁄16″ 24″ ±1⁄16″

Depth (min.)* 211⁄2″ or 23″ 211⁄2″ or 23″

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INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP BRACE

Draw a line on the cutout floor at the
center of the cutout, and extend the line
1/2″ down the face of the cabinet.

Fold or cut the front edge of the template,
along the front guide line. Place the
template flush along the front edge of the
cutout floor, aligning the center line of
the template with the center line of the
cutout floor. Mark the centers of the two
screw holes with an awl or center punch
for the anti-tip brace location as shown.

Remove the
template and drill
two holes for the
anti-tip brace.

Install the anti-tip
brace onto the
cutout floor using
two round-head
screws.

D

C

B

A

2

Round-Head

Screws

Anti-Tip
Brace

Cutout
Floor

Center
Line

B

A

C

DIMENSIONS:

A =

13

⁄16″
B = 3″
C = 20

1

⁄16″

❒ Level