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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
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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
❒
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
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Installation Instructions
❒ INSTALL BOTTOM DUCT
ASSEMBLY TO MICROWAVE OVEN
Fasten the anti-tip bracket to the bottom
duct using four round-head screws.
Install the rear duct to the bottom duct
with one round-head screw.
Remove all loose items, including the
turntable and turntable support, from the
microwave oven. Carefully turn the oven
upside down. Remove three screws (one
from control side, and two from bottom
rear) from microwave oven cabinet.
Place the bottom duct assembly on the
microwave oven bottom and fasten with
four round-head screws and the screws
just removed from the microwave oven.
Turn the microwave oven right side up,
being careful not to bend the bottom
duct flange.
C
B
A
3
Anti-Tip
Bracket
Round-Head
Screws (4)
Bottom Duct
FRONT
REAR
Rear Duct
Round-Head Screw
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INSTALL UPPER DUCT AND TOP BRACKET
Remove two screws from back of the
microwave oven. Peel off the adhesive
backing from the upper duct and secure
it to the microwave oven by pressing it
firmly down on duct. Fasten the upper
duct with the two screws just removed
from the microwave oven.
Place the top bracket on top of the upper
duct, with the opening on the top bracket
lined up with the opening on the duct.
Attach the top bracket to the upper duct
using two round-head screws.
B
A
4
Microwave oven
upside down
Screw from
microwave oven
Round-Head
Screws (4)
Round-Head
Screws
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INSTALL MICROWAVE OVEN INTO CABINET
Slide the microwave oven part way into
the cabinet opening.
Plug in the
microwave
oven.
The anti-tip
bracket
must be
flat to the
cutout floor to engage correctly with the
anti-tip brace as shown. Carefully slide
the microwave oven back, engaging the
anti-tip brace. Make sure the power cord
is not mashed or cut as you slide the
microwave into place.
Center the microwave oven within the
cutout opening.
D
C
B
A
5
Anti-Tip
Assembly
Bottom Duct
Anti-Tip
Bracket
Anti-Tip
Brace
Screws
from
microwave
oven
Round-Head
Screws
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Installation Instructions
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INSTALL THE BOTTOM BRACKET AND SECURE THE TOP BRACKET
Drill pilot holes through the three holes
on the front flange of the bottom duct
assembly.
Hold the bottom bracket against the front
flange of the bottom duct assembly, lining
up the three holes in the bottom bracket
with the three holes in the bottom duct.
Screw in three round-head screws. Drill
pilot holes through the two holes in the
tabs on the sides of the bottom bracket.
Screw in two round-head screws.
Drill pilot holes through the side holes
in the top bracket. Secure the top bracket
to the cabinet using two round-head
screws.
C
B
A
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❒
INSTALL THE TRIM FRAME
Place the trim frame over the microwave
oven with the vent openings at the
bottom.
Press the trim frame into the opening
until all sides snap into place.
Open the microwave oven door. Secure
the trim frame using four flat-head
screws (two on the inside top and two
on the inside bottom).
C
B
A
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REPLACE ANY LOOSE ITEMS
Your trim kit is now fully installed.
Replace the turntable and turntable
support that were removed from the
inside of the microwave oven.
Keep these installation instructions and
extra screws for future reference and
need. Do not place them in the
microwave oven.
Replace house fuse or close circuit
breaker to restore power at the service
panel.
C
B
A
9
Round-Head
Screws
Cutout
Opening
Positioning
Flange
Flat-Head
Screws
Flat-Head Screws
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CHECK LEVELING
Check the leveling by placing a level at the
front and sides of the microwave. It may be
necessary to add wood shims under the
bottom duct to level the microwave front-toback or side-to-side.
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