General Electric JVM1540PWW Installation Manual
Installation Over the Range
Instructions Microwave Oven
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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.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
READ CAREFULLY.
KEEPTHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Installation Instructions
CONTENTS
General information
mportant Safety Instructions .................................. 3
I
Electrical Requirements .......................................... 3
Hood Exhaust ...................................................... 4, 5
Damage – Shipment/Installation.............................. 6
Parts Included.......................................................... 6
Tools You Will Need ................................................ 7
Mounting Space ...................................................... 7
Step-by-step installation guide
Placement of Mounting Plate ............................ 8–10
Removing the Mounting Plate ...................... 8
ecirculating ........................................ 19–22
R
C
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............19
Preparation of Top Cabinet ................19
Adapting Microwave Blower
for Recirculation ..........................20, 21
Mount the Microwave Oven ..........21, 22
Installing the Charcoal Filter ..............22
Before You Use Your Microwave .......................... 23
Finding the Wall Studs .................................. 8
Determining Wall Plate Location .................. 9
Aligning the Wall Plate................................ 10
Installation Types.............................................. 11–22
Outside Top Exhaust ............................ 12–14
A
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............12
Preparation of Top Cabinet ................13
Check for Proper Damper
Operation............................................13
Mount the Microwave Oven ..........13, 14
Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ................14
Connecting Ductwork..........................14
Outside Back Exhaust............................ 15–18
B
Preparing Rear Wall for
Outside Back Exhaust..........................15
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ......15, 16
Preparation of Top Cabinet ................16
Adapting Microwave Blower
for Outside Back Exhaust................16, 17
Mount the Microwave Oven ................18
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Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A qualified electrician must perform a ground continuity
check on the wall receptacle before beginning the
installation to ensure that the outlet box is properly
grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the wall
receptacle does not meet electrical requirements noted
(under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified
electrician should be employed to correct any
deficiencies.
WARNING:
Risk of Electric Shock.
Can cause injury or death:
Remove house fuse or
open circuit breaker before
beginning installation to avoid
severe or fatal shock injury.
WARNING:Risk of Electric Shock.
Can cause injury or death: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED to avoid severe or fatal shock.
The power cord of this
appliance is equipped with
a three-prong (grounding)
plug which mates with
a standard three-prong
(grounding) wall receptacle
to minimize the possibility
of electric shock hazard
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use
from this appliance.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 13.5 amps and
1.58 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 microwave 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.
CAUTION:For personal safety,
the mounting surface must be capable of supporting
the cabinet load, in addition to the added weight of this
63–85 pound product, plus additional oven loads of up
to 50 pounds or a total weight of 113–135 pounds.
CAUTION:For personal safety, this
product cannot be installed in cabinet arrangements such
as an island or a peninsula. It must be mounted to
BOTH a top cabinet AND a wall.
CAUTION:To avoid the risk of personal
injury (back injury or other injuries due to excessive
weight of the microwave oven) or property damage,
you will need two people to install this microwave oven.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it must be replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed
by a qualified electrician.
WARNING:Risk of Electric Shock.
Can cause injury or death: DO NOT, under any
circumstances, cut, deform or remove any of the prongs
from the power cord. Do not use with an extension cord.
Failure to comply may cause fire.
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Installation Instructions
HOOD EXHAUST
OTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the
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outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 6.
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
Roof Cap 24 Ft. x (1) = 24 Ft.
12 Ft. Straight Duct 12 Ft. x (1) = 12 Ft.
(6″ Round)
Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x (1) = 5 Ft.
Transition Adaptor*
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and
reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper
will have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper.
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH* x USED = LENGTH
Wall Cap 40 Ft. x (1) = 40 Ft.
3 Ft. Straight Duct 3 Ft. x (1) = 3 Ft.
(31⁄4″ x 10″ Rectangular)
90° Elbow 10 Ft. x (2) = 20 Ft.
Total Length = 41 Ft.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and
reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood.
NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be taken to align exhaust with space between studs, or wall should be prepared
at the time it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust.
Total Length = 63 Ft.
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NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total
duct length of 31⁄4″ x 10″ rectangular or 6″ diameter
round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT.
Read the following carefully.
NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using
the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible.
This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent
blockages. Also, make sure dampers swing freely and
nothing is blocking the ducts.
Exhaust connection:
The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with
a standard 31⁄4″ x 10″ rectangular duct.
If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round
transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than
a 6″ diameter duct.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Transition Adaptor*
Maximum duct length:
For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of
31⁄4″ x 10″ rectangular or 6″ diameter round duct should
not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps,
etc.,
present additional resistance to airflow and are
equivalent to a section of straight duct which is longer
than their actual physical size. When calculating the total
duct length, add the equivalent lengths of all transitions
and adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections.
The chart below shows you how to calculate total
equivalent ductwork length using the approximate feet
of equivalent length of some typical ducts.
Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
90° Elbow 10 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
90° Elbow 25 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Roof Cap 24 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Straight Duct 6″ Round or 1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
31⁄4″ x 10″ Rectangular
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition
adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper
will have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order
to allow free movement of the damper
.
Total Ductwork = Ft.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests
and reflect requirements for good venting performance with
any vent hood.
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DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION
• If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit
to the store in which it was bought for repair or
replacement.
• If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or
replacement is the responsibility of the customer.
• If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other
than the customer), repair or replacement must
be made by arrangement between customer
and installer.
PARTS INCLUDED
HARDWARE PACKET
PART QUANTITY
Wood Screws 2
(1⁄4″ x 2″)
Toggle Bolts (and 4
wing nuts) (3⁄16″ x 3″)
Self-Aligning Machine 3
Screws (1⁄4″-28 x 31⁄4″)
Nylon Grommet 2
(for metal cabinets)
You will find the installation hardware contained in
a packet with the unit. Check to make sure you have
all these parts.
NOTE: Some extra parts are included.
ADDITIONAL PARTS
PART
QUANTITY
Top Cabinet 1
Template
Rear Wall 1
Template
Installation 1
Instructions
Separately 1
Packed
Grease
Filter
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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
# 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver
Tin snips (for cutting
damper, if required)
Gloves
Scissors
(to cut template, if necessary)
Pencil
Electric drill with
drill bits
Ruler or tape measure and
traight edge
s
3
⁄16″,1⁄2″ and5⁄8″
Carpenter square
(optional)
Filler blocks or scrap
wood pieces, if needed
for top cabinet spacing
(used on recessed bottom
cabinet installations only)
Saw (saber, hole or keyhole)
Safety goggles
MOUNTING SPACE
13″
max.
1
16
⁄2″
30″
2″
66″ or More
from the Floor
to the Top of
the Microwave
30″
min.
Cabinet Needs to
Backsplash
Bottom Edge of
be 30″ or More
from the Cooking
Surface
Stud finder or
Level
Hammer (optional)
Duct and masking tape
NOTES:
• The space between the cabinets must be
30″ wide and free of obstructions.
• If the space between the cabinets is greater
than 30″, a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill
in the gap between the microwave oven and
the cabinets. Your Owner’s Manual contains
the kit number for your model.
• This microwave oven is for installation over
ranges up to 36″ wide.
• If you are going to vent your microwave oven
to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for
exhaust duct preparation.
• When installing the microwave oven beneath
smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the
instructions on the top cabinet template for
power cord clearance.
• Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow
cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow
of the vent.
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Installation Instructions
1
PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
REMOVING THE MICROWAVE
A
.
OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING
PLATE
1
Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass
tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove
the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven.
Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton
2
sides. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over
onto the top side. The oven should be resting in
the Styrofoam.
Styrofoam
Pull the carton up and off the oven.
3
Remove and properly discard plastic bags.
4
Screws
Mounting
Plate
Carton
FINDING THE WALL STUDS
B
.
Wall
Studs
Center
1
Find the studs, using one of the following
methods:
A. Stud finder – a magnetic device which
locates nails.
OR
B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the
mounting surface to find a solid sound.
This will indicate a stud location.
2
After locating the stud(s), find the center by
probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges
of the stud. Then place a mark halfway between
the edges. The center of any adjacent studs should
be 16″ or 24″ from this mark.
3
Draw a line down the center of the studs.
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO
AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.
5
Remove the 2 screws from the mounting plate.
This plate will be used as the rear wall template
and for mounting. You may discard these screws.
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DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
C.
Plate position – beneath flat bottom
cabinet
Mounting Plate Tabs
Touching the Cabinet Bottom
At
le
a
s
t
3
0
″
, u
Plate position – beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom
Mounting Plate Tabs
Touching the Back
Frame
30″ to Cooktop
p
t
o
3
6
″
Plate position – beneath recessed bottom
cabinet with front overhang
Mounting Plate with
Tabs Below Cabinet
Bottom the Same
Distance as the Front
Overhang Depth
30″ to Cooktop
Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes
with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative
trim to install the microwave properly and to make it
level.
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL.
Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level.
If the cabinets have a front overhang only, with no
back or side frame, install the mounting plate down
the same distance as the front overhang depth. This
will keep the microwave level.
1
Measure the inside depth of the front overhang.
Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal
2
distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside
depth of the front overhang.
3
For this type of installation with front overhang only,
align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line, not
touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.
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ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE
D.
Hole A
Hole C
Area E
CAUTION:
Wear gloves to avoid cutting
fingers on sharp edges.
1
Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the
30″ wide space.
2
Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear
wall. Place the mounting plate on the wall, making
sure that the tabs are touching the bottom of the
cabinet or the level line drawn in Step C for cabinets
with front overhang. Line up the notch and centerline
on the bottom of the mounting plate to the centerline
on the wall.
3
While holding the mounting plate with one hand,
draw circles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D
(see illustration above/actual plate marked with
arrows). Four holes must be used for mounting.
Centerline
Notches
Draw a Vertical
Line on Wall
from Center of
Top Cabinet
Hole D
NOTE: Holes C and D are inside area E. If neither
C nor D is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E
and draw a fifth circle to line up with the stud. It is
important to use at least one wood screw mounted
firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave.
Hole B
Set the mounting plate aside.
WARNING:Risk of electric shock. Can
cause injury or death. Take care to not drill into electrical
wiring inside walls or cabinets.
Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a3⁄16″
4
hole for wood screws. For holes that don’t line up with
a stud, drill a5⁄8″ hole for toggle bolts.
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS
TIME.
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2
This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to
the following three types of ventilation:
A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct)
B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct)
C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless)
A
INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C)
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST
(VERTICAL DUCT)
Adaptor in Place for
Outside Top Exhaust
OTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside
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Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Select the
type of ventilation required for your installation and
proceed to that section.
B
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
(HORIZONTAL DUCT)
See page 12
RECIRCULATING
C
(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)
See page 19
See page 15
A Charcoal Filter Accessory
Kit is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your
Owner’s Manual for the kit
number.)
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A
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall A2. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Check Damper Operation A4. Mount Microwave Oven A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. Connect Ductwork
A1.
ATTACH THE MOUNTING
PLATE TO THE WALL
Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts.
At least one wood screw must be used to attach
the plate to a wall stud.
Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
1
Insert the bolts into the mounting plate
2
through the holes designated to go into drywall
and reattach the toggle wings to3⁄4″ onto each bolt.
To use toggle bolts:
Spacing for Toggles
More Than Wall
Thickness
Mounting
Plate
Place the mounting plate against the wall and
3
insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall
to mount the plate.
NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood
screw, make sure the tabs on the mounting plate
touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed
flush against the wall and that the plate is properly
centered under the cabinet.
Toggle Wings
Toggle
Bolt
Wall
Bolt End
CAUTION:Be careful to avoid
pinching fingers between the back of the mounting
plate and the wall.
Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall
4
to help tighten the bolts.
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A2.
USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE
FOR PREPARATION OF TOP
CABINET
You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a
hole large enough for the power cord to fit through,
and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor.
• Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET
TEMPLATE.
• Tape it underneath the top cabinet.
• Drill the holes, following the instructions on the
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.
CAUTION:Wear safety goggles
when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom.
A3.
CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION
Damper
A4.
MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN
CAUTION:FOR EASIER
INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE
RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL
THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle
during installation.
NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon
grommet around the power cord hole to prevent
cutting of the cord.
NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the
cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.
IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are
not used, case damage may occur from
overtightening screws.
NOTE: When mounting
the microwave oven,
thread power cord
through hole in bottom of
top cabinet. Keep it tight
throughout Steps 1–3. Do
not pinch cord or lift
oven by pulling cord.
Lift microwave, tilt it
1
forward, and hook
slots at back bottom
edge onto four lower
tabs of mounting
plate.
Blower Plate
Retaining Hooks
• Place the microwave in its upright position, with the
top of the unit facing up.
• Make sure tape securing damper is removed and
damper pivots easily before mounting microwave.
• Slide the damper into place. Make sure it catches
in the retaining hooks to secure.
• You will need to make adjustments to assure proper
alignment with your house exhaust duct after the
microwave is installed.
Exhaust Adaptor
Back of
Microwave
Oven
13
Rotate front of oven
2
up against cabinet
bottom.
3
Insert a self-aligning screw through top center
cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by
turning the screw at least two full turns after the
threads have engaged. (It will be completely
tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord
tight. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially
when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet.
Installation Instructions
A4.
MOUNT THE MICROWAVE
OVEN (cont.)
abinet Front
C
Cabinet Bottom Shelf
Filler Block
Self-Aligning Screw
Microwave Oven Top
4
Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.
Insert 2 self-aligning screws
5
through outer top cabinet
holes. Turn two full turns on
each screw.
Equivalent
to Depth
of Cabinet
Recess
A5.
ADJUSTTHE EXHAUST ADAPTOR
Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor
to connect to the house duct.
Back of
Microwave
Oven
A6.
Damper
For Side-to-Side Adjustment,
Slide the Exhaust Adaptor
as Needed
CONNECTING DUCTWORK
House Duct
Tighten center
6
screw completely.
7
Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the
microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold
the microwave oven in place against the wall and
the top cabinet.)
Install grease filter. See the Owner’s Manual
8
packed with the microwave.
14
1
Extend the house duct down to connect to
the exhaust adaptor.
2
Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape.
Installation Instructions
B
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct)
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
B1. Prepare Rear Wall B2. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall B3. Prepare Top Cabinet B4. Adapt Blower B5. Mount the Microwave Oven
PREPARING THE REAR WALL
B1.
FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST
You need to cut an opening in the rear wall for
outside exhaust.
• Read the instructions on the REAR WALL
TEMPLATE.
• Tape it to the rear wall, lining up with the holes
previously drilled for holes A and B in the wall
plate.
• Cut the opening, following the instructions of the
REAR WALL TEMPLATE.
ATTACH THE MOUNTING
B2.
PLATE TO THE WALL
Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts.
At least one wood screw must be used to attach
the plate to a wall stud.
Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
1
Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through
2
the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach
the toggle wings to3⁄4″ onto each bolt.
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