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Installation
Microwave Oven
Built-In Trim Kits
Instructions
Questions? Call GE Answer Center at 800.626.2000 or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•
IMPORTANT ³ Save these instructions
for local inspector’s use.
•
IMPORTANT ³ Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with
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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 –
• 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:PEB9159DJ, PEB9159SJ,
PEB9159EJ and CEB1599SJ.
• This kit and microwave are approved for installation alone
or above any single electric wall oven. Do not mount
adjacent (within 2 feet) to any range, cooktop, gas oven, or
other microwave.
• This product is to be installed 3 feet above floor level.
• 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
properly grounded 3-hole, 120 volt receptacle as required by
the National Electrical Code.
WARNING
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.
1 to 3 hours
³ This oven must be plugged into a
³ Before beginning the installation,
JX9152 and JX9153
PARTS INCLUDED
PART QUANITY
Rear Duct 1
Bottom Duct
Trim Kit
Frame
Rail
Short Screws
Long Wood
Screws 4 required
NOTE: This kit has extra screws to prevent the technician
from spending extra time locating a replacement in case
they lose one during installation.
1
1
2
15 required
1 extra
2 extra
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Installation Instructions
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an escape wire for
the electric current. This appliance is equipped with
a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded.Consult a
qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
WARNING
Improper use of
Permanent and Correct Installation
3-Prong plug
the grounding plug
can result in a risk of
electric shock.
Do not use an
extension cord. If the
power supply cord
is too short, have a
Grounding pin
3-Prong receptacle
Grounded receptacle box
qualified electrician
or serviceman install
an outlet near the
appliance.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14
amps and 1.60 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 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.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
❒
2 Phillips Screwdrivers (#1 & #2)
❒
❒
❒
Pencil
Level
Drill with 3/32” Drill Bit
❒
Tape Measure
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
Dimension
Height 19 1/8” 19 1/8” 17 1/16 ± 1/16”
Width 26 7/8” 29 3/4” 23 1/8 ± 1/16”
Min. depth with receptacle outside cutout – 16
Min. depth with receptacle inside cutout – 18
120 volt – 60 Hertz grounded power receptacle.
1” Overlap
27”models: 1 7/8” overlap
30”models: 3 5/16” overlap
1” Clearance beyond
Bottom of trim kit must be
minimum of 36” from floor
WARNING
³ 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.
Trim Kit
27” 30”
Width
trim frame
(on all sides)
Height
1” Overlap
Cutout
”
”
Depth
3” Min.
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.
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Installation Instructions
1 LOCATE AND INSTALL THE BASE PAN
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. Mount
the Base Pan using 3 screws (A).
Screw A
Base Plan
Mounting Holes
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INSTALL THE REAR DUCT
1. Gently return microwave oven to its upright position.
2. Remove screw A.
Screw A
3. Align the rear duct with the back of microwave oven, as
shown.
2 INSTALL THE RAILS
Disconnect the microwave oven from the receptacle.
Remove everything out of the microwave oven, including
packing, Owner’s Manuals, turntable and turntable support.
A protective film has been applied to some microwave
oven and trim kits. If applied, remove the film. Turn over the
microwave oven and secure the rails to oven Base Plate
by inserting 4 screws (A). Be careful not to scratch the
microwave oven.
Rail
Microwave
Oven Bottom
Flanges
Screw (A)
Door
4. Slide two tabs into the slots on the right side of the back
of microwave oven.
A B
A. Rear duct tabs
B. Slots
5. Use two short screws to secure top of rear duct to the
back of microwave oven, as shown.
A
A. Short screws (2)
B. Rear duct
C. Back of microwave oven
B
C
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