GE JX827DMBB, JX827SMSS Installation Guide

Installation

Microwave Oven

Instructions

Built-In Trim Kits

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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 for use on models:
JEM25DMBB, JEM25DMWW, PEM31DMBB,
PEM31DMWW, PEM31SMSS, ZEM200SF,
ZEM200BF and ZEM200WF.

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

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

WARNING — This oven must be plugged

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

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

PARTS INCLUDED

PART QUANTITY

❒ Base Pan 1

❒ Back Cover 1

❒ Side Bracket 1

❒ Upper Bracket 1

❒ Bottom Bracket 1

❒ Trim Kit 1

❒ Base Support 2

Brackets

❒ 5 mm x 10 mm 2 required

Screw A 2 extra

❒ 4 mm x 10 mm 1 required

Screw B 2 extra

❒ 4 mm x 12 mm 4 required

Screw C 2 extra

❒ 4 mm x 10 mm 10 required

Screw D 2 extra

❒ 4 mm x 16 mm 4 required

Screw E 2 extra

NOTE: This kit has extra screws to prevent the
technician from spending extra time locating a
replacement in case they lose one during installation.

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.

JX827

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LOCATE AND INSTALL THE REAR HOLDDOWN SUPPORTS

Set Base Pan into the front cabinet microwave
oven cutout and center it right and left. Push
back until the front flange is against the cabinet
front wall. Using the V-notch in the Base Pan
front flange, mark the location of the V-notch
on the cabinet to use as a reference.

Slide the two Base Support Brackets from the
rear into the slots in the Base Pan. The tongues
of the Base Support Brackets should protrude
into the base, be centered in the slot, and be
into the slot as far as they will go. Mark and
drill four 3/32″ diameter holes. Mount the Base
Support Brackets using four Screws (D). Both
Base Support Bracket tongues should now be
centered in the slotted holes in the base and
be into the base as far as they can go.

B

A

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❒ CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

Allow 11/4″ for the overlap of the Microwave Oven
Trim Kit over all the edges of the cutout.

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.

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.

Dimension Trim Kit Cutout

Height 163⁄4″ 15±1⁄16″

Width 261⁄4″ 247⁄8″±1⁄16″

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Installation Instructions

Min. depth with receptacle outside cutout – 16″
Min. depth with receptacle inside cutout – 18″

120 volt – 60 Hertz grounded power receptacle.

120V/60 Hertz
Grounded
Power Outlet

Base

Support

Brackets

Screw D

V Notch

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

❒

2 Phillips Screwdrivers (#1 & #2)

❒

Drill with 3/32″ Drill Bit

❒

Centerpunch or nail

❒

Pencil

❒

Knife

❒

Level

❒

Tape Measure

Depth

Height

1

1

⁄4″ Overlap

Width

1

1

⁄4″ Overlap

1″ Clearance

beyond trim frame

(on all sides)

3″ Min.

11⁄4″ overlap

Bottom of trim kit must be
minimum of 36″ from floor