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LA SECCIÛN EN ESPAÒOL EMPIEZA EN LA P·GINA 25. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 49-40765 03-16 GE Save these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to improper installation is the responsibility of the installer. • Product failure due to ...• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. • Proper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT -...
LA SECCIÛN EN ESPAÒOL EMPIEZA EN LA P·GINA 25. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 49-40765 03-16 GE Save these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to improper installation is the responsibility of the installer. • Product failure due to ...• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. • Proper installation is not covered under the Warranty. Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT -...
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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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...on the wall receptacle before beginning installation to ensure that can kill or hurt you and others. CAUTION For personal safety, this microwave oven. WARNING Risk of Electric Shock. All safety messages will need two people to install this product cannot be capable of ..., under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified electrician should be replaced with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of the microwave oven) or property damage, you to a separate 15- WARNING Risk of the proper voltage and frequency. Can cause injury or death: THIS...
...on the wall receptacle before beginning installation to ensure that can kill or hurt you and others. CAUTION For personal safety, this microwave oven. WARNING Risk of Electric Shock. All safety messages will need two people to install this product cannot be capable of ..., under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified electrician should be replaced with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of the microwave oven) or property damage, you to a separate 15- WARNING Risk of the proper voltage and frequency. Can cause injury or death: THIS...
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...is for installation over ranges up to 36s 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 recessed bottom cabinet installations only... Level Duct and masking tape MOUNTING SPACE 13s max*. 161ø2s 30s 2s 66s or More from the Floor to the Top of the Microwave Bottom Edge of Cabinet Needs to be 30s wide and free of the vent. * 13" max: for top cabinet spacing (used to adjacent wall should...
...is for installation over ranges up to 36s 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 recessed bottom cabinet installations only... Level Duct and masking tape MOUNTING SPACE 13s max*. 161ø2s 30s 2s 66s or More from the Floor to the Top of the Microwave Bottom Edge of Cabinet Needs to be 30s wide and free of the vent. * 13" max: for top cabinet spacing (used to adjacent wall should...
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... device which locates nails. OR B. The center of any adjacent studs should be 16s or 24s from the mounting plate. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. The oven...screws. 8 Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound. B. Installation Instructions 1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A. 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. ...
... device which locates nails. OR B. The center of any adjacent studs should be 16s or 24s from the mounting plate. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. The oven...screws. 8 Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound. B. Installation Instructions 1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A. 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. ...
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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. 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 the cabinet... Same Distance as the front overhang depth. Installation Instructions C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position - Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to Cooktop Plate position -
..., 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. 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 the cabinet... Same Distance as the front overhang depth. Installation Instructions C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position - Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to Cooktop Plate position -
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... the mounting plate to not drill into electrical wiring inside area E. It is important to support the weight of electric shock. WARNING Risk of the microwave. Drill two 5/8" holes for mounting.
... the mounting plate to not drill into electrical wiring inside area E. It is important to support the weight of electric shock. WARNING Risk of the microwave. Drill two 5/8" holes for mounting.
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... Accessory Kit is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is required for the non-vented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation required for your Owner's Manual for...
... Accessory Kit is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is required for the non-vented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation required for your Owner's Manual for...
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... plate against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet. Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Mount Microwave Oven A7. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A8. CAUTION Be careful to Wall A2. Attach Mounting Plate to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the cabinet...
... plate against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet. Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Mount Microwave Oven A7. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A8. CAUTION Be careful to Wall A2. Attach Mounting Plate to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the cabinet...
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...allow you to adjust the motor orientation. 5 Carefully pull out the blower unit. Blower Motor Screw Blower Plate Back of the microwave, skip to the microwave oven. CHECK BLOWER MOTOR ORIENTATION The blower fan blade opening is already facing the top of Oven Blower Motor Screws 2 Remove ... to fit through, and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor. CAUTION Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the grooves of the microwave oven. BEFORE: Fan Blade Openings Facing Forward A4. A3. Otherwise, continue to Step A4 to adjust the blower unit. Installation Instructions A2....
...allow you to adjust the motor orientation. 5 Carefully pull out the blower unit. Blower Motor Screw Blower Plate Back of the microwave, skip to the microwave oven. CHECK BLOWER MOTOR ORIENTATION The blower fan blade opening is already facing the top of Oven Blower Motor Screws 2 Remove ... to fit through, and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor. CAUTION Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the grooves of the microwave oven. BEFORE: Fan Blade Openings Facing Forward A4. A3. Otherwise, continue to Step A4 to adjust the blower unit. Installation Instructions A2....
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... keep power cord tight. NOTE: We recommend using the screws from overtightening screws. Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor Retaining Hooks Back of Microwave Oven • Place the microwave in bottom of the unit facing up against cabinet bottom. 3 Insert a self-aligning screw through hole in its upright position,...unit wiring. CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION Damper A6. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to the microwave using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf. Make sure the wires are not used, case damage may...
... keep power cord tight. NOTE: We recommend using the screws from overtightening screws. Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor Retaining Hooks Back of Microwave Oven • Place the microwave in bottom of the unit facing up against cabinet bottom. 3 Insert a self-aligning screw through hole in its upright position,...unit wiring. CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION Damper A6. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to the microwave using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf. Make sure the wires are not used, case damage may...
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... (cont.) 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 the top of Microwave Oven For Side-to the house duct. CONNECTING DUCTWORK House Duct 6 Tighten the outer two screws to the top cabinet. ... the exhaust adaptor to connect to -Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed A8. Damper Back 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.
... (cont.) 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 the top of Microwave Oven For Side-to the house duct. CONNECTING DUCTWORK House Duct 6 Tighten the outer two screws to the top cabinet. ... the exhaust adaptor to connect to -Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed A8. Damper Back 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.
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... used to attach the plate to the rear wall, lining up with the holes previously drilled for outside exhaust. Prepare Rear Wall B2. Mount the Microwave Oven B1. Prepare Top Cabinet B4. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need to 3ø4s onto each bolt. 16 Recommended locations...
... used to attach the plate to the rear wall, lining up with the holes previously drilled for outside exhaust. Prepare Rear Wall B2. Mount the Microwave Oven B1. Prepare Top Cabinet B4. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need to 3ø4s onto each bolt. 16 Recommended locations...
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...the blower unit. Remove and save screws that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet. Before Rotation After Rotation Back of Microwave Oven Back of the microwave by lifting it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the back of... 3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and that holds blower motor to microwave oven. Installation Instructions To use toggle bolts: Mounting Plate Spacing for the power cord to fit through. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST 1 Remove and save the blower shield on the ...
...the blower unit. Remove and save screws that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet. Before Rotation After Rotation Back of Microwave Oven Back of the microwave by lifting it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the back of... 3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and that holds blower motor to microwave oven. Installation Instructions To use toggle bolts: Mounting Plate Spacing for the power cord to fit through. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST 1 Remove and save the blower shield on the ...
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... from the grooves. Reinstall the upper blower motor screw through grooves on both rear knockouts; this will allow the ventilation fan airflow to the microwave oven using the blower retaining screws from the openings after removing the knockout plates. 8 Place the blower unit back into the opening . Make... Side 6 Roll the blower unit 90° so that it into the back of the blower unit. Before Rolling After Rolling Back of Microwave Oven Back of Microwave Oven 7 Locate the two "knockout" plates, on rear of the oven. CAUTION Be sure to trim the sharp edges from Step 1...
... from the grooves. Reinstall the upper blower motor screw through grooves on both rear knockouts; this will allow the ventilation fan airflow to the microwave oven using the blower retaining screws from the openings after removing the knockout plates. 8 Place the blower unit back into the opening . Make... Side 6 Roll the blower unit 90° so that it into the back of the blower unit. Before Rolling After Rolling Back of Microwave Oven Back of Microwave Oven 7 Locate the two "knockout" plates, on rear of the oven. CAUTION Be sure to trim the sharp edges from Step 1...
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...: Do not grip or use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to bottom of oven up against cabinet bottom. 3 Insert a self-aligning screw through hole in place against the wall ...two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in bottom of mounting plate. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from overtightening screws. ...
...: Do not grip or use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to bottom of oven up against cabinet bottom. 3 Insert a self-aligning screw through hole in place against the wall ...two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in bottom of mounting plate. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from overtightening screws. ...
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Mount the Microwave Oven C6. Pull the plate away from the bolts. 2 Insert the bolts into the holes in the cabinet bottom. 20 C2. To use toggle bolts: ...
Mount the Microwave Oven C6. Pull the plate away from the bolts. 2 Insert the bolts into the holes in the cabinet bottom. 20 C2. To use toggle bolts: ...
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... opening should be facing the front of the motor frame. 5 Place the blower unit back into the opening is already facing the front of the microwave. Otherwise, continue to Step C4 to adjust the blower unit. NOTE: Make sure wires remain routed in the grooves of the... 1 Remove and save screws that fan blade openings are not pinched. 21 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 to Step C5. Make sure the...
... opening should be facing the front of the motor frame. 5 Place the blower unit back into the opening is already facing the front of the microwave. Otherwise, continue to Step C4 to adjust the blower unit. NOTE: Make sure wires remain routed in the grooves of the... 1 Remove and save screws that fan blade openings are not pinched. 21 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 to Step C5. Make sure the...
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... and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate. 2 Rotate front of the microwave by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it tight throughout Steps 1-3. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN 7 Close the blower door. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by sliding it up against cabinet... bottom. 22 C5. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to the microwave using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf. Blower Retaining Screw Blower Retaining Screws Back of top cabinet. NOTE...
... and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate. 2 Rotate front of the microwave by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it tight throughout Steps 1-3. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN 7 Close the blower door. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by sliding it up against cabinet... bottom. 22 C5. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to the microwave using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf. Blower Retaining Screw Blower Retaining Screws Back of top cabinet. NOTE...
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... of the locking tabs. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to Depth of cabinet. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to the top cabinet. 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws... through top center cabinet hole. C6. Turn two full turns on the top of the microwave just above the filter door. 2 Push the filter at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be visible from the ...
... of the locking tabs. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to Depth of cabinet. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to the top cabinet. 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws... through top center cabinet hole. C6. Turn two full turns on the top of the microwave just above the filter door. 2 Push the filter at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be visible from the ...