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... electrical skills. • Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. • Product failure due to Installer - KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 49-40765 03-16 GE Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to leave.... Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Keep these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - READ CAREFULLY. Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions?
... electrical skills. • Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. • Product failure due to Installer - KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 49-40765 03-16 GE Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to leave.... Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Keep these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - READ CAREFULLY. Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions?
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... of Top Cabinet 13 Check Blower Motor Orientation 13 Adapting Blower for Outside Ventilation 13, 14 Check for Proper Damper Operation 14 Mount the Microwave Oven 14, 15 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 15 Connecting Ductwork 15 B Outside Back Exhaust 16-19 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust... 16 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 16 17 Preparation of Top Cabinet 17 Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Back Exhaust 17, 18 Mount the Microwave Oven 19 C Recirculating 20-23 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 20 Preparation of Top Cabinet 20 Check Blower ...
... of Top Cabinet 13 Check Blower Motor Orientation 13 Adapting Blower for Outside Ventilation 13, 14 Check for Proper Damper Operation 14 Mount the Microwave Oven 14, 15 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 15 Connecting Ductwork 15 B Outside Back Exhaust 16-19 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust... 16 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 16 17 Preparation of Top Cabinet 17 Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Back Exhaust 17, 18 Mount the Microwave Oven 19 C Recirculating 20-23 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 20 Preparation of Top Cabinet 20 Check Blower ...
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...CAUTION". to avoid severe or fatal shock. WARNING Risk of Electric Shock. A qualified electrician must be capable of the prongs from this microwave oven. CAUTION For personal safety, this product cannot be located in death or serious injury. These words are defined as an island ...a hazardous situation which mates with a three-prong (grounding) plug which , if not avoided, will result in the cabinet above the microwave oven. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it must perform a ground continuity check on the wall receptacle before beginning ...
...CAUTION". to avoid severe or fatal shock. WARNING Risk of Electric Shock. A qualified electrician must be capable of the prongs from this microwave oven. CAUTION For personal safety, this product cannot be located in death or serious injury. These words are defined as an island ...a hazardous situation which mates with a three-prong (grounding) plug which , if not avoided, will result in the cabinet above the microwave oven. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it must perform a ground continuity check on the wall receptacle before beginning ...
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...installation over ranges up to 36s wide. • If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for standard installation, 15" cabinet depth requires...be 30s wide and free of the vent. * 13" max: for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Saw (saber, hole...2s 30s 2s 66s or More from the Floor to the Top of the Microwave Bottom Edge of Cabinet Needs to be 30s or More from door hinge side to fill in the gap...
...installation over ranges up to 36s wide. • If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for standard installation, 15" cabinet depth requires...be 30s wide and free of the vent. * 13" max: for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Saw (saber, hole...2s 30s 2s 66s or More from the Floor to the Top of the Microwave Bottom Edge of Cabinet Needs to be 30s or More from door hinge side to fill in the gap...
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B. THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD. 5 Remove the 2 screws from this mark. 3 Draw a line down the center of the stud. Installation Instructions 1 ... 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 studs. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. FINDING THE WALL STUDS Wall...
B. THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD. 5 Remove the 2 screws from this mark. 3 Draw a line down the center of the stud. Installation Instructions 1 ... 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 studs. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. FINDING THE WALL STUDS Wall...
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...install the mounting plate down the same distance as the Front Overhang Depth Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation. Installation Instructions C. beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position - beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang Mounting Plate with this ...At least 30s, up to 36s 30s to Cooktop 9 DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position - This will keep the microwave level. 1 Measure the inside depth of the front overhang. 2 Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal distance below ...
...install the mounting plate down the same distance as the Front Overhang Depth Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation. Installation Instructions C. beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position - beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang Mounting Plate with this ...At least 30s, up to 36s 30s to Cooktop 9 DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position - This will keep the microwave level. 1 Measure the inside depth of the front overhang. 2 Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal distance below ...
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... the mounting plate to support the weight of electric shock. If neither C nor D is a stud, drill a 3ø16s hole for mounting. WARNING Risk of the microwave. Can cause injury or death. NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME. 10 If there is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area...
... the mounting plate to support the weight of electric shock. If neither C nor D is a stud, drill a 3ø16s hole for mounting. WARNING Risk of the microwave. Can cause injury or death. NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME. 10 If there is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area...
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... is required for the non-vented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation: A. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for the kit number.) Select the type of ventilation required for adaptation to that section. Installation Instructions...
... is required for the non-vented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation: A. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for the kit number.) Select the type of ventilation required for adaptation to that section. Installation Instructions...
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Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Mount Microwave Oven A7. Adapt Blower for Toggles More Than Wall Thickness Toggle Wings Toggle Bolt C D Attach the plate to Wall A2. Pull the plate away from ...
Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Mount Microwave Oven A7. Adapt Blower for Toggles More Than Wall Thickness Toggle Wings Toggle Bolt C D Attach the plate to Wall A2. Pull the plate away from ...
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...XQLWÛVRWKDWWKHIDQEODGH openings are facing the top. CAUTION Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the grooves of the microwave by sliding it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the top of the motor frame. 13 ...Otherwise, continue to Step A4 to the microwave oven. CHECK BLOWER MOTOR ORIENTATION The blower fan blade opening is already facing the top of the microwave. BEFORE: Fan Blade Openings Facing Forward A4. ADAPTING BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE VENTILATION 1 Remove and...
...XQLWÛVRWKDWWKHIDQEODGH openings are facing the top. CAUTION Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the grooves of the microwave by sliding it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the top of the motor frame. 13 ...Otherwise, continue to Step A4 to the microwave oven. CHECK BLOWER MOTOR ORIENTATION The blower fan blade opening is already facing the top of the microwave. BEFORE: Fan Blade Openings Facing Forward A4. ADAPTING BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE VENTILATION 1 Remove and...
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... Place the blower unit back into place. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through top center cabinet hole. Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor Retaining Hooks Back of Microwave Oven • Place the microwave in its upright position, with your cabinet is metal, use handle ... self-aligning screw through hole in the retaining hooks to secure. • You will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to the microwave using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not pinched. 8 Close the ...
... Place the blower unit back into place. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through top center cabinet hole. Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor Retaining Hooks Back of Microwave Oven • Place the microwave in its upright position, with your cabinet is metal, use handle ... self-aligning screw through hole in the retaining hooks to secure. • You will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to the microwave using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not pinched. 8 Close the ...
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...ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 7 Install grease filter. Installation Instructions A6. Turn two...the top cabinet. 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Damper Back of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to the exhaust adaptor. 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape. 15 CONNECTING DUCTWORK House Duct 6 Tighten the outer...
...ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 7 Install grease filter. Installation Instructions A6. Turn two...the top cabinet. 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Damper Back of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to the exhaust adaptor. 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape. 15 CONNECTING DUCTWORK House Duct 6 Tighten the outer...
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Prepare Top Cabinet B4. Mount the Microwave Oven B1. Recommended locations on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. • Tape it to cut an opening , following the instructions of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. PREPARING ...
Prepare Top Cabinet B4. Mount the Microwave Oven B1. Recommended locations on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. • Tape it to cut an opening , following the instructions of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. PREPARING ...
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...bolts and wood screw, make sure the tabs on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. : CAUTION Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the wall to microwave oven. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough... mounting plate against the wall and that holds blower motor to mount the plate. Blower Retaining Screws Back of Microwave Oven 17 Before Rotation After Rotation Back of Microwave Oven Back of Microwave Oven 2 Open the blower door by sliding it up. 3 Carefully pull out the blower unit. Pull the...
...bolts and wood screw, make sure the tabs on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. : CAUTION Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the wall to microwave oven. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough... mounting plate against the wall and that holds blower motor to mount the plate. Blower Retaining Screws Back of Microwave Oven 17 Before Rotation After Rotation Back of Microwave Oven Back of Microwave Oven 2 Open the blower door by sliding it up. 3 Carefully pull out the blower unit. Pull the...
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... damper hinge is at the top and that fan blade openings are not pinched. Make sure the wires are facing out the back of the microwave oven. AFTER: Fan Blade Openings Facing Back End A End B 9 Close the blower door. Take care to trim the sharp edges from the ...The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on both rear knockouts; Slide blower shield onto the top of the blower door opening . ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (cont.) 5 Gently remove the wires from the openings after removing the knockout plates. 8 Place the blower unit back ...
... damper hinge is at the top and that fan blade openings are not pinched. Make sure the wires are facing out the back of the microwave oven. AFTER: Fan Blade Openings Facing Back End A End B 9 Close the blower door. Take care to trim the sharp edges from the ...The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on both rear knockouts; Slide blower shield onto the top of the blower door opening . ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (cont.) 5 Gently remove the wires from the openings after removing the knockout plates. 8 Place the blower unit back ...
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... wall and the top cabinet.) 7 Install grease filter. Turn two full turns on each screw. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 2 Rotate front of mounting plate. Keep it forward, and hook slots at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It... will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord tight. Installation Instructions B5. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in place against cabinet bottom. 3 Insert a self-aligning screw through outer top cabinet holes. Temporarily secure...
... wall and the top cabinet.) 7 Install grease filter. Turn two full turns on each screw. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 2 Rotate front of mounting plate. Keep it forward, and hook slots at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It... will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord tight. Installation Instructions B5. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in place against cabinet bottom. 3 Insert a self-aligning screw through outer top cabinet holes. Temporarily secure...
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... to 3ø4s onto each bolt. 3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet. Mount the Microwave Oven C6. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. Recommended locations on the mounting...
... to 3ø4s onto each bolt. 3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet. Mount the Microwave Oven C6. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. Recommended locations on the mounting...
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... blower orientation. NOTE: Make sure wires remain routed in the grooves of the microwave. Blower Motor Retaining Screws Back of Microwave Oven 2 Open the blower door by lifting it up at the back of the microwave oven. 4 Roll the blower unit 90° so that holds blower motor ... back into the opening is already facing the front of the microwave. CHECK BLOWER MOTOR ORIENTATION 1 The blower fan blade opening should be facing the front of the microwave, skip to microwave oven. If the fan opening . ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION 1 Remove and save screws that fan blade ...
... blower orientation. NOTE: Make sure wires remain routed in the grooves of the microwave. Blower Motor Retaining Screws Back of Microwave Oven 2 Open the blower door by lifting it up at the back of the microwave oven. 4 Roll the blower unit 90° so that holds blower motor ... back into the opening is already facing the front of the microwave. CHECK BLOWER MOTOR ORIENTATION 1 The blower fan blade opening should be facing the front of the microwave, skip to microwave oven. If the fan opening . ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION 1 Remove and save screws that fan blade ...
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... below the cabinet bottom shelf. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from Step 1. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in bottom of the blower door opening. 8 Secure the blower to prevent cutting of the...hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate. 2 Rotate front of Microwave Oven CAUTION FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. Slide blower shield onto the top of top cabinet. Blower Retaining Screw Blower Retaining Screws Back...
... below the cabinet bottom shelf. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from Step 1. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in bottom of the blower door opening. 8 Secure the blower to prevent cutting of the...hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate. 2 Rotate front of Microwave Oven CAUTION FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. Slide blower shield onto the top of top cabinet. Blower Retaining Screw Blower Retaining Screws Back...
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...down 2 buttons on each screw. When properly installed, the wire mesh of the locking tabs. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) 3 Insert a self-aligning screw through outer top cabinet holes. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of... Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to check the filter. 1 Open the filter door by turning the screw at the bottom until it comes free...
...down 2 buttons on each screw. When properly installed, the wire mesh of the locking tabs. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) 3 Insert a self-aligning screw through outer top cabinet holes. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of... Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to check the filter. 1 Open the filter door by turning the screw at the bottom until it comes free...