GE JX1827, JX1830 Installation Instructions

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PART QUANTITY
Trim Frame 1
Bottom Duct 1
Side Duct 1
1” Screws 6 (4 required, 2 extra)
1/2” Screws 15 (11 required, 4 extra)
Anti-Tip Bracket 1
Bottom Bracket 1
Upper Duct 1
Template 1

PARTS INCLUDED

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READ CAREFULLY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation Built-In Trim Kits Instructions
JX1827 and JX1830
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.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Unplug the microwave oven before attempting installation of this kit.
Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
Completion time – 1-3 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 General Electric/Hotpoint/RCA single electric wall oven.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips screwdriver
Pencil
Tape measure
Awl or punch
Drill with
7
64bit or #35
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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.
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CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

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* Min. depth with receptacle outside cabinet 19
1
2
Min. depth with receptacle inside cabinet 22
Installation Instructions
Models 27 30″
Height 16
3
4 163⁄4
Width 25
1
2 251⁄2
Depth (min.)* 19
1
2or 22 191⁄2or 22
On 27models, allow 1at the top, 11⁄16on the sides
and 1
3
8at the bottom for overlap of the Trim Frame
over the edges of the cutout.
On 30models, allow 1at the top, 23⁄16on the sides
and 1
3
8at the bottom for overlap of the Trim Frame
over the edges of the cutout.
Depth
Height
3Min.
Width

INSTALL BOTTOM BRACKET AND BOTTOM DUCT

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Disconnect the microwave oven before proceeding with the installation.
Fasten the bottom bracket to the bottom duct by using two
1
2screws.
Remove any loose items inside the microwave oven, including the turntable and turntable support. Carefully turn the microwave upside down.
Install bottom duct with four
1
2screws as shown.
A
C
B
D
Front
Rear
1
2Screws (2)
Screws
Screws
Microwave Oven Upside Down
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Installation Instructions

INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET

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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 center positions with an awl or center punch for the anti-tip bracket location as shown.
Remove the template and drill two holes for the anti-tip bracket.
Install the anti-tip bracket onto the cutout floor using two
1
2screws.
A
B
C
Cutout Floor
1
2Screws (2)
Anti-Tip Bracket

INSTALL SIDE DUCT AND UPPER DUCT

4
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Connect the side duct to the upper duct as shown.
1. Insert projecting tabs of the upper duct into the holes of the side duct.
2. Bend the tabs up with caution as shown.
NOTE: Remove any oil or dirt on the surface of the
microwave oven before the ducts are attached.
Set the microwave upright, being careful not to bend the front flange. Remove the one existing screw from the left side of the microwave oven.
Peel off the backing of the double sided tape. Carefully position the side duct and upper duct assembly on the microwave cabinet, aligning with the bottom screw hole. Press down firmly on the ducts. Fasten the duct assembly to the left side of the cabinet with the screw removed above.
B
A
(2)
C
Existing Screw (1)
(1)
Upper Duct
Side Duct
3 Tabs
3 Holes
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Installation Instructions

INSTALL MICROWAVE OVEN INTO CABINET

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Slide the microwave oven part way into the cabinet opening.
Plug in the microwave oven.
Bottom bracket must be flat to the cutout floor to engage correctly with the anti-tip bracket as shown. Carefully slide the microwave back, making sure the power cord is not mashed or cut.
Center the microwave oven within the cutout opening and slide the microwave oven in place, engaging the anti-tip bracket.
Ensure the microwave oven is accurately centered.
Drill pilot holes through the positioning flange and then install three
1
2screws at the front of the
bottom duct as shown.
A
B
C
Place the trim frame over the microwave oven.
Make sure the trim frame is level and the microwave oven is centered within the trim frame. Mark four center positions through the four mounting holes of the trim frame.
NOTE: Center the trim frame equally on all four sides.
Remove the trim frame and drill four pilot holes.
Attach the trim frame by using four screws.
A
B
C
D
Anti-Tip Assembly
Bottom Duct
1
2Screw
Bottom Bracket
Anti-Tip
Bracket
D
E
Cutout Opening
Positioning Flange
1
2Screw
F
INSTALLING THE TRIM FRAME
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Pilot Hole
Cutout Opening
Mounting Hole
Trim Frame
1Screw
Your trim kit is now fully installed. Replace any loose items that were removed from the inside of the microwave oven.
Keep these installation instructions for future reference.
Replace house fuse or close circuit breaker.
A
B

REPLACE ANY LOOSE ITEMS

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Part No. 245B1790P075 Pub. No. 31-20936-1
3828W5U0053 12-00 JR Printed in Korea
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