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... Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 2. • This appliance must be grounded. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 This microwave oven is specifically designed to properly grounded outlet. This microwave oven is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is not approved or tested for installation over -the-range oven was designed for its...
... Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 2. • This appliance must be grounded. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 This microwave oven is specifically designed to properly grounded outlet. This microwave oven is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is not approved or tested for installation over -the-range oven was designed for its...
Use and Care Manual
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...• The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to escape during ...two may cause damage to explode and should be heated in a microwave oven. Arcing is the microwave term for example, closed jars-are able to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in this microwave oven. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the...
...• The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to escape during ...two may cause damage to explode and should be heated in a microwave oven. Arcing is the microwave term for example, closed jars-are able to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in this microwave oven. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the...
Use and Care Manual
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... outlet near the appliance. For installation between cabinets only; Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS...qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be plugged into an outlet that is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with this appliance into its own electrical outlet to the outside. Do not, under ...
... outlet near the appliance. For installation between cabinets only; Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS...qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be plugged into an outlet that is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with this appliance into its own electrical outlet to the outside. Do not, under ...
Use and Care Manual
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...metal such as the tips of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is not placed on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. When you vent the plastic wrap by : • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. • metal or foil ...touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Definition Arcing is the...
...metal such as the tips of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is not placed on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. When you vent the plastic wrap by : • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. • metal or foil ...touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Definition Arcing is the...
Use and Care Manual
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...angle on 2 side support tabs and in place. Remove the top grille by removing the 3 screws on top of the oven as shown. Replace the grille and 3 screws. 35 To Install Charcoal Filter If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on hood usage). See "Optional...main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Slide the grille to remove the grille. Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Order Part No. Slide the filter down and out. It must be cleaned. Push the filter at ...
...angle on 2 side support tabs and in place. Remove the top grille by removing the 3 screws on top of the oven as shown. Replace the grille and 3 screws. 35 To Install Charcoal Filter If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on hood usage). See "Optional...main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Slide the grille to remove the grille. Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Order Part No. Slide the filter down and out. It must be cleaned. Push the filter at ...
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... available when calling for home use the product. • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Louisville, KY 40225 DE68-03701A 49-40614 06-09 JR Printed in this Limited Warranty. Should your home. During this appliance. • Damage caused after delivery. Any implied warranties, including... or Care® servicers during warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have other than the intended purpose or used for a particular purpose, are in the microwave oven Service Centers or by possible defects with this limited one year from ...
... available when calling for home use the product. • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Louisville, KY 40225 DE68-03701A 49-40614 06-09 JR Printed in this Limited Warranty. Should your home. During this appliance. • Damage caused after delivery. Any implied warranties, including... or Care® servicers during warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have other than the intended purpose or used for a particular purpose, are in the microwave oven Service Centers or by possible defects with this limited one year from ...
Installation Instructions
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.... • Note to leave these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. • Proper installation is not covered under the Warranty. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE...
.... • Note to leave these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. • Proper installation is not covered under the Warranty. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE...
Installation Instructions
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...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 Step-by-step installation guide Placement of Mounting Plate 8-10 Removing the Mounting...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 2 Installation Instructions CONTENTS General information Important Safety Instructions 3 Electrical Requirements 3 Hood Exhaust 4, 5 Damage -...
...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 Step-by-step installation guide Placement of Mounting Plate 8-10 Removing the Mounting...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 2 Installation Instructions CONTENTS General information Important Safety Instructions 3 Electrical Requirements 3 Hood Exhaust 4, 5 Damage -...
Installation Instructions
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... weight of this microwave oven. 3 Ensure proper ground exists before use with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed by a qualified electrician and conform to a separate 15- CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface must be connected to a supply circuit of this appliance is encountered, it...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 63-85 pound product, plus additional oven loads of up to correct any of Electric Shock. The outlet box ...
... weight of this microwave oven. 3 Ensure proper ground exists before use with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed by a qualified electrician and conform to a separate 15- CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface must be connected to a supply circuit of this appliance is encountered, it...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 63-85 pound product, plus additional oven loads of up to correct any of Electric Shock. The outlet box ...
Installation Instructions
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OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY) The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation. Transition Adaptor* x (1) = 5 Ft. Equivalent lengths of one possible ductwork installation. x (1) = 40 Ft. 3 Ft. NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be taken to align exhaust with space between the ... to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to the outside. x (2) = 20 Ft. Equivalent lengths of the damper. Installation Instructions HOOD EXHAUST NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to recirculate the air back into ...
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY) The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation. Transition Adaptor* x (1) = 5 Ft. Equivalent lengths of one possible ductwork installation. x (1) = 40 Ft. 3 Ft. NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be taken to align exhaust with space between the ... to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to the outside. x (2) = 20 Ft. Equivalent lengths of the damper. Installation Instructions HOOD EXHAUST NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to recirculate the air back into ...
Installation Instructions
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...install ducts, note that venting be installed using the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible. x () = Ft. x () = Ft. 25 Ft. Straight Duct 6″ Round or 1 Ft. DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT LENGTH x USED = LENGTH Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. Roof Cap 24 Ft. Transition Adaptor* Wall Cap 40 Ft. x () = Ft. 5 Ft...8243; diameter round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet. x () = Ft. Read the following carefully. Installation Instructions NOTE: If you how to calculate total equivalent ductwork length using the ...
...install ducts, note that venting be installed using the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible. x () = Ft. x () = Ft. 25 Ft. Straight Duct 6″ Round or 1 Ft. DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT LENGTH x USED = LENGTH Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. Roof Cap 24 Ft. Transition Adaptor* Wall Cap 40 Ft. x () = Ft. 5 Ft...8243; diameter round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet. x () = Ft. Read the following carefully. Installation Instructions NOTE: If you how to calculate total equivalent ductwork length using the ...
Installation Instructions
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.... ADDITIONAL PARTS PART Top Cabinet Template QUANTITY 1 Rear Wall 1 Template Installation 1 Instructions Separately 1 Packed Grease Filter 6 SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION • 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. NOTE: Some extra parts are included. PARTS INCLUDED HARDWARE PACKET...
.... ADDITIONAL PARTS PART Top Cabinet Template QUANTITY 1 Rear Wall 1 Template Installation 1 Instructions Separately 1 Packed Grease Filter 6 SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION • 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. NOTE: Some extra parts are included. PARTS INCLUDED HARDWARE PACKET...
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... 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...Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This microwave oven is greater than 30″, a Filler Panel Kit may be 30″ or More from the Floor to be used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Hammer (...
... 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...Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This microwave oven is greater than 30″, a Filler Panel Kit may be 30″ or More from the Floor to be used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Hammer (...
Installation Instructions
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REMOVING THE MICROWAVE 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 following methods: A. The oven should be resting in the Styrofoam. This will... halfway between the edges. 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 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top...
REMOVING THE MICROWAVE 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 following methods: A. The oven should be resting in the Styrofoam. This will... halfway between the edges. 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 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top...
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beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position - Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to Cooktop Your cabinets may have a front overhang only, with no back or side frame, install the mounting plate down the same distance as described in Step D....inside depth of the front overhang. 3 For this type of installation with front overhang only, align the mounting tabs with the microwave installation. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position - Installation Instructions C. beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching...
beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position - Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to Cooktop Your cabinets may have a front overhang only, with no back or side frame, install the mounting plate down the same distance as described in Step D....inside depth of the front overhang. 3 For this type of installation with front overhang only, align the mounting tabs with the microwave installation. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position - Installation Instructions C. beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching...
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.... 1 Draw a vertical line on the wall. 3 While holding the mounting plate with one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave. Installation Instructions D. Hole D NOTE: Holes C and D are touching the bottom of the 30″ wide space. 2 Use the mounting plate as the template for mounting. WARNING...
.... 1 Draw a vertical line on the wall. 3 While holding the mounting plate with one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the weight of the microwave. Installation Instructions D. Hole D NOTE: Holes C and D are touching the bottom of the 30″ wide space. 2 Use the mounting plate as the template for mounting. WARNING...
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Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation: A. A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) Adaptor in Place for ... Exhaust (except for the kit number.) Select the type of ventilation required for adaptation to that section. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for your Owner's Manual for non-vented models).
Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation: A. A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) Adaptor in Place for ... Exhaust (except for the kit number.) Select the type of ventilation required for adaptation to that section. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for your Owner's Manual for non-vented models).
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Mount Microwave Oven A5. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud. 1 Remove ... plate through the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to mount the plate. Check Damper Operation A4. Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Connect Ductwork A1. CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the cabinet when pushed flush against...
Mount Microwave Oven A5. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud. 1 Remove ... plate through the holes designated to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to mount the plate. Check Damper Operation A4. Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Connect Ductwork A1. CAUTION: Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the cabinet when pushed flush against...
Installation Instructions
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... tight. CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in its upright position, with your cabinet is installed. 2 Rotate front of cabinet. 13 NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through , and a cutout large enough for the power cord to fit through ...be completely tightened later.) Be sure to assure proper alignment with the top of the cord. Installation Instructions A2. Keep it catches in bottom of Microwave Oven • Place the microwave in the cabinet bottom. Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor Retaining Hooks Back of top cabinet. NOTE: If...
... tight. CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in its upright position, with your cabinet is installed. 2 Rotate front of cabinet. 13 NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through , and a cutout large enough for the power cord to fit through ...be completely tightened later.) Be sure to assure proper alignment with the top of the cord. Installation Instructions A2. Keep it catches in bottom of Microwave Oven • Place the microwave in the cabinet bottom. Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor Retaining Hooks Back of top cabinet. NOTE: If...
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... connect to the exhaust adaptor. 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape. 8 Install grease filter. CONNECTING DUCTWORK House Duct 6 Tighten center 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.) 1 Extend the house duct...
... connect to the exhaust adaptor. 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape. 8 Install grease filter. CONNECTING DUCTWORK House Duct 6 Tighten center 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.) 1 Extend the house duct...