GE JVM1635, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...equires 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 Above the Cooktop Microwave Oven JVM1630 and JVM1635 350A4502P740 49 40712 06 13 ATS Popcorn Convenience Cooking Express Cook Potato Start Pause Cancel Off Beverage Reheat Set Clock Turntable Surface Light Vent Add ...

Page 2: ...8 Step by step installation guide Placement of Mounting Plate 9 11 Removing the Mounting Plate 9 Finding the Wall Studs 9 Determining Mounting Plate Location 10 Aligning the Mounting Plate 11 Installation Types 12 23 Recirculating 13 15 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 13 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Installing the Charcoal Filter 14 Mount the Microwave Oven 14 15 Installing the Charcoal Filter with...

Page 3: ...or 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 back wall CAUTION To avoid the risk of personal injury back injury or other injuries due to excessive weight of the microwave or property damage you will need two people to install this microwave Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is en...

Page 4: ...n snips for cutting damper if required Electric drill with 3 16 7 16 1 2 and 5 8 drill bits Hammer optional Stud finder Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces if needed for top cabinet spacing used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only Gloves Saw saber hole or keyhole Level Duct and masking tape Scissors to cut template if necessary Safety goggles ...

Page 5: ...PORTANT 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 The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation NOTE For back exhaust care should be taken to align exh...

Page 6: ...ed 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...

Page 7: ...he 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 DAMAGE SHIPMENT INSTALLATION PARTS INCLUDED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSOWNERS MANUAL ...

Page 8: ...ee 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 Maximum cabinet depth above and beside the unit is 12 For models setup in Recirc Exhaust Do not allow cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of the vent The product should not be inst...

Page 9: ... adaptor damper and the small hardware bag Do not remove the foam protecting the front of the microwave oven Then carefully roll the microwave oven and carton over onto the top side The microwave oven should be resting in the foam REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE FINDING THE WALL STUDS B A 2 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Wall Studs Center 3 Carton Pull th...

Page 10: ...pth of the front overhang Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside depth of the front overhang For this type of installation with front overhang align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line not touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D Plate Position flat bottom cabinet Plate Position cabinet with front overhang Mounting Plate T...

Page 11: ... mounting 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 oven Set the mounting plate aside WARNING Risk of electric shock Can cause injury or death Take care to not drill into electrical...

Page 12: ...TOP EXHAUST VERTICAL DUCT See page 16 Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust 2 OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST HORIZONTAL DUCT Popcorn Convenience Cooking Express Cook Potato Start Pause Cancel Off Beverage Reheat Set Clock Turntable Surface Light Vent Add 30 Sec Power Level 0 8 5 2 7 4 1 9 6 3 Cook Time Defrost Weight Time Timer On Off See page 20 C RECIRCULATING NON VENTED DUCTLESS Popcorn Convenience Co...

Page 13: ... screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through A Place the mounting plate against the wall and 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 or the horizontal level line when pushed flush against the wall and that the plate is proper...

Page 14: ...Popcorn Convenience Cooking Express Cook Potato Start Pause Cancel Off Beverage Reheat Set Clock Turntable Surface Light Vent Add 30 Sec Power Level 0 8 5 2 7 4 1 9 6 3 Cook Time Defrost Weight Time Timer On Off Power Cord INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER A3 Filter dashed to show details of groves Bottom Tab Grooves in Microwave for Filter on Each Side Remove 2 screws on top of microwave oven just a...

Page 15: ... THE UNIT HAS ALREADY BEEN MOUNTED A5 DISMOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN CAUTION To avoid the risk of personal injury back injury or other injuries due to excessive weight of the microwave or property damage you will need two people to uninstall this microwave IMPORTANT Do not grip or use handle during removal WARNING Risk of Electric Shock Can cause injury or death If removing unit with metal countertop...

Page 16: ... plate to a wall stud Recommended locations on the mounting plate are indicated by A B C and D Remove the toggle wings from the bolts Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to 3 4 onto each bolt 1 Popcorn Convenience Cooking Express Cook Potato Start Pause Cancel Off Beverage Reheat Set Clock Turntable Surface Light Ve...

Page 17: ...Blower Plate Blower Motor Screws Blower Motor Screw 2 Carefully pull out the blower unit The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit Roll the blower so that fan blade openings are facing the top of the oven Place the blower back into the opening Slide the blower plate back onto the microwave by placing the side tabs into the slots and pushing gently until the back tab i...

Page 18: ... Rotate front of microwave oven up against cabinet bottom 1 2 Popcorn Convenience Cooking Express Cook Potato Start Pause Cancel Off Beverage Reheat Set Clock Turntable Surface Light Vent Add 30 Sec Power Level 0 8 5 2 7 4 1 9 6 3 Cook Time Defrost Weight Time Timer On Off Power Cord ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL ADAPTOR B4 Place the microwave oven in its upright position with the top of the unit facing up...

Page 19: ... oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet Install grease filters See the Owner s Manual packed with the microwave oven Popcorn Convenience Cooking Express Cook Potato Start Pause Cancel Off Beverage Reheat Clock Turntable Surface Light Vent Fan Add 30 Sec Power Level 0 8 5 2 7 4 1 9 6 3 Time Cook Defrost Time Weight Timer On Off 5 4 Installation Instructions ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR A5...

Page 20: ...uctions C 20 ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL C2 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 Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to 3 4 onto each bolt 1 2 You need to cut an opening in the rear wal...

Page 21: ...d 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 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 to help tighten the bolts 3 4 Blower Plate Blower Motor Screws The fan n...

Page 22: ...oven by pulling cord Lift microwave tilt it forward and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate Rotate front of microwave oven up against cabinet bottom 1 2 Popcorn Convenience Cooking Express Cook Potato Start Pause Cancel Off Beverage Reheat Set Clock Turntable Surface Light Vent Add 30 Sec Power Level 0 8 5 2 7 4 1 9 6 3 Cook Time Defrost Weight Time Timer On Off P...

Page 23: ...ecure the microwave oven by turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged It will be completely tightened later Insert 2 self aligning screws 1 4 28 x 2 1 4 through outer top cabinet holes Turn two full turns on each screw Install grease filters See the Owner s Manual packed with the microwave oven Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Microwave Oven Top Equivalent to Depth ...

Page 24: ...icrowave oven 2 Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions 1 24 BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Ensure proper ground exists before use Installation Instructions Install turntable and turntable ring in cavity 3 5 Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is very important to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle in...