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...instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Be sure to improper installation is the responsibility of this manual, visit our Website at : ge.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Installer - Para consultar una version en español de este ...manual de instrucciones, visite nuestro sitio de internet ge.com. Installation of the installer. • Product failure due to leave these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Call 800...
...instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Be sure to improper installation is the responsibility of this manual, visit our Website at : ge.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Installer - Para consultar una version en español de este ...manual de instrucciones, visite nuestro sitio de internet ge.com. Installation of the installer. • Product failure due to leave these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Call 800...
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...Mounting Plate to Wall 19 Preparation of Top Cabinet 19 Check Microwave Assembly 20 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... Top Exhaust 12-14 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Checking for Proper Damper Operation 13 Mount the Microwave Oven 13 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 14 Connecting Ductwork 14 B Outside Back Exhaust 15-18 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust...
...Mounting Plate to Wall 19 Preparation of Top Cabinet 19 Check Microwave Assembly 20 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... Top Exhaust 12-14 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Checking for Proper Damper Operation 13 Mount the Microwave Oven 13 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 14 Connecting Ductwork 14 B Outside Back Exhaust 15-18 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust...
Installation Instructions
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... or fatal shock injury. DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. The power supply cord and plug should be installed in the cabinet above the microwave oven. CAUTION: For personal safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before use 3 It must conform to 20- The power cord of electric shock...
... or fatal shock injury. DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. The power supply cord and plug should be installed in the cabinet above the microwave oven. CAUTION: For personal safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before use 3 It must conform to 20- The power cord of electric shock...
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...fill in the gap between the cabinets is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for power cord clearance. • Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow cabinetry or other ...8243; 2″ 66″ or More from the Cooking Surface 30″ min. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This microwave oven is greater than 30″, a Filler Panel Kit may be used on the top cabinet template for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the...
...fill in the gap between the cabinets is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for power cord clearance. • Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow cabinetry or other ...8243; 2″ 66″ or More from the Cooking Surface 30″ min. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This microwave oven is greater than 30″, a Filler Panel Kit may be used on the top cabinet template for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the...
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... over onto the top side. Stud finder - Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. a magnetic device ...which locates nails. 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 any...
... over onto the top side. Stud finder - Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. a magnetic device ...which locates nails. 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 any...
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... BE LEVEL. If the cabinets have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation. 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...as the front overhang depth. Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level. Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to make it level. Installation Instructions C. beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position - beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang...
... BE LEVEL. If the cabinets have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation. 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...as the front overhang depth. Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level. Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to make it level. Installation Instructions C. beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position - beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang...
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Four holes must be used for wood screws. It is important to use at least one hand, draw circles on Wall from Center of the microwave. Line up the notch and centerline on sharp edges. If neither C nor D is a stud, drill a 3⁄16″ hole for mounting. Set the mounting plate ...
Four holes must be used for wood screws. It is important to use at least one hand, draw circles on Wall from Center of the microwave. Line up the notch and centerline on sharp edges. If neither C nor D is a stud, drill a 3⁄16″ hole for mounting. Set the mounting plate ...
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Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust B OUTSIDE ... three types of ventilation required for your Owner's Manual for the kit number.) Select the type of ventilation: A. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to that section.
Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust B OUTSIDE ... three types of ventilation required for your Owner's Manual for the kit number.) Select the type of ventilation: A. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to that section.
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Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Mount Microwave Oven A5. Connect Ductwork A1. Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Check Damper Operation A4. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. At least ...
Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Mount Microwave Oven A5. Connect Ductwork A1. Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Check Damper Operation A4. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. At least ...
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...It will be shipped assembled for top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for the power cord to keep power cord tight. Back of Microwave • Place the microwave in its upright position, with the top of cabinet. 13 USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to... make adjustments to assure proper alignment with your cabinet is removed and damper pivots easily before mounting microwave. • You will need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for recirculation exhaust (adaptor absent). •...
...It will be shipped assembled for top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for the power cord to keep power cord tight. Back of Microwave • Place the microwave in its upright position, with the top of cabinet. 13 USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to... make adjustments to assure proper alignment with your cabinet is removed and damper pivots easily before mounting microwave. • You will need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for recirculation exhaust (adaptor absent). •...
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... DUCTWORK House Duct 6 Tighten center screw completely. 7 Tighten the outer two screws to the top 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. 8 Install grease filter. Blower Plate Damper Back of... Microwave For Front-to-Back or Side-to the house duct. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 14 ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to ...
... DUCTWORK House Duct 6 Tighten center screw completely. 7 Tighten the outer two screws to the top 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. 8 Install grease filter. Blower Plate Damper Back of... Microwave For Front-to-Back or Side-to the house duct. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 14 ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to ...
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... with the holes previously drilled for outside exhaust. Adjust Blower B6. B2. Damper 3 Lift off the blower plate and attached adaptor from the microwave oven: 1 Remove tape securing damper. 2 Remove and save screw that holds blower plate to one side and remove it. 15 REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR ...This microwave oven is shipped assembled for installation in the wall plate. • Cut the opening . Prepare Top Cabinet B5. You will need to cut...
... with the holes previously drilled for outside exhaust. Adjust Blower B6. B2. Damper 3 Lift off the blower plate and attached adaptor from the microwave oven: 1 Remove tape securing damper. 2 Remove and save screw that holds blower plate to one side and remove it. 15 REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR ...This microwave oven is shipped assembled for installation in the wall plate. • Cut the opening . Prepare Top Cabinet B5. You will need to cut...
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...attach the plate to a wall stud. 1 Remove the toggle wings from the wall to mount the plate. CAUTION: Be careful to microwave. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST 1 Remove and save screw that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE ...• Tape it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the mounting plate touch the bottom of Microwave Blower Motor Screw 2 Carefully pull out the blower unit. Installation Instructions B3. To use toggle bolts: Mounting Plate Spacing for the power ...
...attach the plate to a wall stud. 1 Remove the toggle wings from the wall to mount the plate. CAUTION: Be careful to microwave. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST 1 Remove and save screw that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE ...• Tape it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the mounting plate touch the bottom of Microwave Blower Motor Screw 2 Carefully pull out the blower unit. Installation Instructions B3. To use toggle bolts: Mounting Plate Spacing for the power ...
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...Rerouting Wires Routed Through Right Side Wires Routed Through Left Side 5 Roll the blower unit 90° so that the damper swings freely. 17 ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (cont.) 3 Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180°. Make sure the wires are facing out the back of... it is installed so that the damper hinge is in the same position as before with the screw from the grooves. Blower Plate Back of Microwave Blower Motor Screw 8 Replace the blower plate in the lower locking tabs. Before Rolling After Rolling CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower ...
...Rerouting Wires Routed Through Right Side Wires Routed Through Left Side 5 Roll the blower unit 90° so that the damper swings freely. 17 ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (cont.) 3 Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180°. Make sure the wires are facing out the back of... it is installed so that the damper hinge is in the same position as before with the screw from the grooves. Blower Plate Back of Microwave Blower Motor Screw 8 Replace the blower plate in the lower locking tabs. Before Rolling After Rolling CAUTION: Do not pull or stretch the blower ...
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...hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf. 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 cabinet. 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through hole in place against the wall and the top cabinet....) 2 Rotate front of cabinet. 8 Install grease filter. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through outer top cabinet holes. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to prevent cutting of...
...hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf. 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 cabinet. 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through hole in place against the wall and the top cabinet....) 2 Rotate front of cabinet. 8 Install grease filter. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through outer top cabinet holes. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to prevent cutting of...
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Installation Instructions C RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. Prepare Top Cabinet C3. Check Microwave Assembly C4. Pull the plate away from the bolts. 2 Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through . • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET ... screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud. 1 Remove the toggle wings from the wall to help tighten the bolts. Mount the Microwave Oven C6. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to 3⁄4″ onto each bolt. Install Charcoal Filter C1. ATTACH THE...
Installation Instructions C RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. Prepare Top Cabinet C3. Check Microwave Assembly C4. Pull the plate away from the bolts. 2 Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through . • Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET ... screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud. 1 Remove the toggle wings from the wall to help tighten the bolts. Mount the Microwave Oven C6. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to 3⁄4″ onto each bolt. Install Charcoal Filter C1. ATTACH THE...
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... and save screw that holds blower plate to one side and remove it. C4. Back of Microwave • Place the microwave in the grooves of Microwave 3 Slide exhaust adaptor to microwave. CHECK MICROWAVE ASSEMBLY Exhaust Adaptor (absent on models shipped for top exhaust, proceed with C4. If shipped for... recirculation exhaust) 5 Carefully pull out the blower unit. Back of the unit facing up. • The microwave oven may want to the microwave. Back of the motor frame. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to C5. NOTE: The exhaust adaptor...
... and save screw that holds blower plate to one side and remove it. C4. Back of Microwave • Place the microwave in the grooves of Microwave 3 Slide exhaust adaptor to microwave. CHECK MICROWAVE ASSEMBLY Exhaust Adaptor (absent on models shipped for top exhaust, proceed with C4. If shipped for... recirculation exhaust) 5 Carefully pull out the blower unit. Back of the unit facing up. • The microwave oven may want to the microwave. Back of the motor frame. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to C5. NOTE: The exhaust adaptor...
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...power cord through top center cabinet hole. Back of Cabinet Recess FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to the top cabinet. 21 Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler ...Block Equivalent to microwave with the screw removed in Step 4. 9 Replace blower plate with the screw removed in bottom of cabinet. Do not pinch cord or lift...
...power cord through top center cabinet hole. Back of Cabinet Recess FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to the top cabinet. 21 Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler ...Block Equivalent to microwave with the screw removed in Step 4. 9 Replace blower plate with the screw removed in bottom of cabinet. Do not pinch cord or lift...
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...installed, the wire mesh of grille using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Open the door. 3 Remove the grille. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. Charcoal Filter 4 Install the charcoal filter. INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER 1 On 1400 and 1600 Series models, remove screws on front of the filter should be ... Series models, slide the grille to the top of grille using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Turn two full turns on top front of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 8 Install grease filter. MOUNT THE...
...installed, the wire mesh of grille using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Open the door. 3 Remove the grille. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. Charcoal Filter 4 Install the charcoal filter. INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER 1 On 1400 and 1600 Series models, remove screws on front of the filter should be ... Series models, slide the grille to the top of grille using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Turn two full turns on top front of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 8 Install grease filter. MOUNT THE...
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Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. 3. Install turntable and ring in cavity. 4. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on. 7. Ensure proper ground exists before use 23 Plug power cord into a dedicated 15- to instructions. 6. Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to 20-amp electrical outlet. KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S USE. 5. Read the Owner's Manual. 2.
Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. 3. Install turntable and ring in cavity. 4. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on. 7. Ensure proper ground exists before use 23 Plug power cord into a dedicated 15- to instructions. 6. Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to 20-amp electrical outlet. KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S USE. 5. Read the Owner's Manual. 2.