General Electric JX1530DMBB Installation

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/CSA listed for installation alone or over any GE/GE Profile single electric wall oven. Not for use adjacent to (within 2 feet of) any gas or electric range, cooktop or 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, PEB1590SMSS, PEB159CDNBB, PEB159CSNSS and PEB159CDNWW.

• 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 or Canadian 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? In the U.S., call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com. In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.ca.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Installation Instructions

❒ #2 Phillips Screwdriver

❒ Tape Measure

❒ Drill with 7/64″ Bit or #35

❒ Scissors (Optional)

❒ Pencil

❒ Awl or Punch

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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.

Depth

Height

⁄2″ Overlap

Width

⁄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

⁄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 (45.3 kg).

* Min. depth with 120V–60 Hertz grounded power

receptacle outside cabinet 21

⁄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.

Round-Head

Screws

Anti-Tip Brace

Cutout Floor

Center Line

DIMENSIONS:

A =

⁄16″ B = 3″ C = 20

⁄16″

❒ Level

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

1′ = 0.3 m

1″ = 2.5 cm

❒ 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 one screw from microwave oven cabinet. Place the bottom duct assembly on the microwave oven bottom and fasten with six round-head screws and the screw just removed from the microwave oven. Turn the microwave oven right side up, being careful not to bend the bottom duct flange.

Installation Instructions

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.

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.

Anti-Tip Assembly

Bottom Duct

Anti-Tip Bracket

Anti-Tip Brace

Screws from microwave oven

Round-Head

Screws

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