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...may be replaced by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. „Read all instructions before using this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is UL listed for installation over both gas and electric cooking equipment. „ Do not operate this ...appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following : „ Read and follow the specific precautions in accordance with the provided installation instructions. „ Do not clean with the safety interlocks. (b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door...
...may be replaced by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. „Read all instructions before using this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is UL listed for installation over both gas and electric cooking equipment. „ Do not operate this ...appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following : „ Read and follow the specific precautions in accordance with the provided installation instructions. „ Do not clean with the safety interlocks. (b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door...
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...; Product failure due to leave these instructions completely and carefully. ‡ IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions 2YHUWKH5DQJH 0LFURZDYH2YHQ AVM4160, JNM3161, and JVM3160 Questions? Be sure to improper installation is not covered under the warranty. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ‡ Note to Consumer - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our...
...; Product failure due to leave these instructions completely and carefully. ‡ IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions 2YHUWKH5DQJH 0LFURZDYH2YHQ AVM4160, JNM3161, and JVM3160 Questions? Be sure to improper installation is not covered under the warranty. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ‡ Note to Consumer - Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our...
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Installation Instructions CONTENTS General information Important Safety Instructions 3 Electrical Requirements 3 Tools You Will Need 4 Hood Exhaust 5,6 'DPDJH²6KLSPHQW,QVWDOODWLRQ 7 Parts Included 7 0RXQWLQJ6SDFH 8 C Outside Back Exhaust 20-23 Installation Overview 20 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust 20 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall .......... 20, 21 Preparation of Top Cabinet 21 Adapting Blower for Outside Back Exhaust 21, 22 Mount the Microwave Oven 22, 23 %HIRUH
Installation Instructions CONTENTS General information Important Safety Instructions 3 Electrical Requirements 3 Tools You Will Need 4 Hood Exhaust 5,6 'DPDJH²6KLSPHQW,QVWDOODWLRQ 7 Parts Included 7 0RXQWLQJ6SDFH 8 C Outside Back Exhaust 20-23 Installation Overview 20 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust 20 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall .......... 20, 21 Preparation of Top Cabinet 21 Adapting Blower for Outside Back Exhaust 21, 22 Mount the Microwave Oven 22, 23 %HIRUH
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... cord and plug should be replaced with a properly JURXQGHGWKUHHSURQJZDOOUHFHSWDFOHLQVWDOOHGE\D qualified electrician. It must be mounted to comply may cause fire. Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A qualified electrician must perform a ground continuity check on the wall receptacle before use with an extension cord.
... cord and plug should be replaced with a properly JURXQGHGWKUHHSURQJZDOOUHFHSWDFOHLQVWDOOHGE\D qualified electrician. It must be mounted to comply may cause fire. Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A qualified electrician must perform a ground continuity check on the wall receptacle before use with an extension cord.
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Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED #1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver Pencil Tin snips (for cutting damper, if required) Scissors (to cut template, if necessary) Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Gloves Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Electric drill with 3ø16s, 7ø16s, 1ø2s and 5ø8s drill bits Carpenter square (optional) Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing (used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Safety goggles Level Stud finder Hammer (optional) Duct and masking tape 4
Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED #1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver Pencil Tin snips (for cutting damper, if required) Scissors (to cut template, if necessary) Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Gloves Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Electric drill with 3ø16s, 7ø16s, 1ø2s and 5ø8s drill bits Carpenter square (optional) Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing (used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Safety goggles Level Stud finder Hammer (optional) Duct and masking tape 4
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... EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED = EQUIVALENT LENGTH Roof Cap 24 Ft. DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT LENGTH* x NUMBER USED = EQUIVALENT LENGTH Wall Cap 40 Ft. Installation Instructions HOOD EXHAUST NOTE: 5HDGWKHVHQH[WWZRSDJHVRQO\LI\RXSODQWRYHQW\RXUH[KDXVWWRWKHRXWVLGH,I\RXSODQWRUHFLUFXODWHWKHDLU...RYHQUHODWLYHWRWKHGXFWV\VWHP 2876,'(723(;+$867 (;$03/(21/< The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation. x (1) = 24 Ft. 12 Ft. x (2) = 20 Ft. Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x (1) = 5 Ft. Straight Duct (6s Round) 12...
... EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED = EQUIVALENT LENGTH Roof Cap 24 Ft. DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT LENGTH* x NUMBER USED = EQUIVALENT LENGTH Wall Cap 40 Ft. Installation Instructions HOOD EXHAUST NOTE: 5HDGWKHVHQH[WWZRSDJHVRQO\LI\RXSODQWRYHQW\RXUH[KDXVWWRWKHRXWVLGH,I\RXSODQWRUHFLUFXODWHWKHDLU...RYHQUHODWLYHWRWKHGXFWV\VWHP 2876,'(723(;+$867 (;$03/(21/< The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation. x (1) = 24 Ft. 12 Ft. x (2) = 20 Ft. Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x (1) = 5 Ft. Straight Duct (6s Round) 12...
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...total duct length, add the equivalent lengths of all transitions and adaptors plus the length of the damper will have to be installed using the tin snips, in order to -Round 5 Ft. DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED EQUIVALENT = LENGTH ...; Elbow 10 Ft. x ( ) = Ft. 45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft. Do not use less than their actual physical size. x ( ) = Ft. Installation Instructions NOTE: If you how to calculate total equivalent ductwork length using the approximate feet of equivalent length of some typical duct pieces. Read the following...
...total duct length, add the equivalent lengths of all transitions and adaptors plus the length of the damper will have to be installed using the tin snips, in order to -Round 5 Ft. DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED EQUIVALENT = LENGTH ...; Elbow 10 Ft. x ( ) = Ft. 45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft. Do not use less than their actual physical size. x ( ) = Ft. Installation Instructions NOTE: If you how to calculate total equivalent ductwork length using the approximate feet of equivalent length of some typical duct pieces. Read the following...
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... the unit to make sure you have all these parts. NOTE: Some extra parts are included. Installation Instructions '$0$*(²6+,30(17 INSTALLATION ‡ ,I WKHXQLWLVGDPDJHGE\WKHLQVWDOOHU (if other than the customer), repair or replacement... must be made by arrangement between customer and installer. PARTS INCLUDED ADDITIONAL PARTS PART QUANTITY Top Cabinet Template 1 ≤ ≤ ≤ Rear Wall Template 1 IINNSSTTRALULCATTIIOONNSMOAWNUNAELRS Installation Instructions 1 and Owners 1 Manual Grease Filters 2 Exhaust Adaptor 1 Tray...
... the unit to make sure you have all these parts. NOTE: Some extra parts are included. Installation Instructions '$0$*(²6+,30(17 INSTALLATION ‡ ,I WKHXQLWLVGDPDJHGE\WKHLQVWDOOHU (if other than the customer), repair or replacement... must be made by arrangement between customer and installer. PARTS INCLUDED ADDITIONAL PARTS PART QUANTITY Top Cabinet Template 1 ≤ ≤ ≤ Rear Wall Template 1 IINNSSTTRALULCATTIIOONNSMOAWNUNAELRS Installation Instructions 1 and Owners 1 Manual Grease Filters 2 Exhaust Adaptor 1 Tray...
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... be 30s or more 30s from the cooking min. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. ‡ This microwave oven 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... the top cabinet template for power cord clearance. ‡0 D[LPXPFDELQHWGHSWKDERYHDQGEHVLGHWKHXQLW is greater than 60,000 BTU. 8 Installation Instructions MOUNTING SPACE 12¾s max. 16-½s 30s 2s 66s or more from the floor to the top of the microwave oven Bottom edge of ...
... be 30s or more 30s from the cooking min. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. ‡ This microwave oven 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... the top cabinet template for power cord clearance. ‡0 D[LPXPFDELQHWGHSWKDERYHDQGEHVLGHWKHXQLW is greater than 60,000 BTU. 8 Installation Instructions MOUNTING SPACE 12¾s max. 16-½s 30s 2s 66s or more from the floor to the top of the microwave oven Bottom edge of ...
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... the two screws holding it to find the center by probing the wall with a small nail to the back of the microwave oven. Installation Instructions 1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A REMOVING THE MICROWAVE 29(1)5207+(&$5721 REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Open the box and fold back ... and properly discard plastic bags and foam. 6 Open the microwave oven door and remove the plastic sheet and tape from the protective foam: installation instructions, filters, exhaust adaptor, damper, and the small hardware bag. Then carefully roll the microwave oven and carton 2 over onto the top side...
... the two screws holding it to find the center by probing the wall with a small nail to the back of the microwave oven. Installation Instructions 1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A REMOVING THE MICROWAVE 29(1)5207+(&$5721 REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Open the box and fold back ... and properly discard plastic bags and foam. 6 Open the microwave oven door and remove the plastic sheet and tape from the protective foam: installation instructions, filters, exhaust adaptor, damper, and the small hardware bag. Then carefully roll the microwave oven and carton 2 over onto the top side...
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...LEVEL. Installation Instructions C DETERMINING MOUNTING PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate Position - You may have a front overhang, install the mounting plate down the same distance as the Front Overhang Depth 30s to Cooktop Your cabinets may need to remove the decorative trim to install the... Plate Position - recessed cabinet bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Cabinet Bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Back Frame of installation with front overhang, align the mounting tabs with Tabs Below Cabinet Bottom the Same Distance as the front overhang depth. Use...
...LEVEL. Installation Instructions C DETERMINING MOUNTING PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate Position - You may have a front overhang, install the mounting plate down the same distance as the Front Overhang Depth 30s to Cooktop Your cabinets may need to remove the decorative trim to install the... Plate Position - recessed cabinet bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Cabinet Bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Back Frame of installation with front overhang, align the mounting tabs with Tabs Below Cabinet Bottom the Same Distance as the front overhang depth. Use...
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.... 6HWWKHPRXQWLQJSODWHDVLGH WARNING:5LVNRIHOHFWULFVKRFN&DQFDXVH LQMXU\RUGHDWK7DNHFDUHWRQRWGULOOLQWRHOHFWULFDOZLULQJ inside area E. Installation Instructions D ALIGNING THE MOUNTING PLATE 30" Hole A Draw a Vertical Line on Wall from Center of Top Cabinet Hole B Hole C CAUTION: :HDUJORYHVWRDYRLGFXWWLQJ ILQJHUV...
.... 6HWWKHPRXQWLQJSODWHDVLGH WARNING:5LVNRIHOHFWULFVKRFN&DQFDXVH LQMXU\RUGHDWK7DNHFDUHWRQRWGULOOLQWRHOHFWULFDOZLULQJ inside area E. Installation Instructions D ALIGNING THE MOUNTING PLATE 30" Hole A Draw a Vertical Line on Wall from Center of Top Cabinet Hole B Hole C CAUTION: :HDUJORYHVWRDYRLGFXWWLQJ ILQJHUV...
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... Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Reheat Defrost Weight/Time Cook Time Express Cook 12 3 45 6 78 9 Power Level 0 Set Clock Timer On/Off Add 30 Sec. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES &KRRVH$%RU& This microwave oven is required for the non-vented exhaust. (See your...
... Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Reheat Defrost Weight/Time Cook Time Express Cook 12 3 45 6 78 9 Power Level 0 Set Clock Timer On/Off Add 30 Sec. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES &KRRVH$%RU& This microwave oven is required for the non-vented exhaust. (See your...
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... 78 9 Timer On/Off Add 30 Sec. Mount the microwave oven A5. Mounting Plate Spacing for the power cord to Wall A2. Install Charcoal Filter (Supplied with AVM4160 and JVM3160 models) A4. Turntable Surface Light Set Vent Power 0 Clock Level Cancel Off Start Pause A1 ... the toggle wings to mount the plate. CAUTION::HDUVDIHW\JRJJOHVZKHQ GULOOLQJKROHVLQWKHFDELQHWERWWRP 13 Installation Instructions A RECIRCULATING 1RQ9HQWHG'XFWOHVV INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Attach Mounting Plate to fit through the holes designated to go into the holes in the wall to ...
... 78 9 Timer On/Off Add 30 Sec. Mount the microwave oven A5. Mounting Plate Spacing for the power cord to Wall A2. Install Charcoal Filter (Supplied with AVM4160 and JVM3160 models) A4. Turntable Surface Light Set Vent Power 0 Clock Level Cancel Off Start Pause A1 ... the toggle wings to mount the plate. CAUTION::HDUVDIHW\JRJJOHVZKHQ GULOOLQJKROHVLQWKHFDELQHWERWWRP 13 Installation Instructions A RECIRCULATING 1RQ9HQWHG'XFWOHVV INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Attach Mounting Plate to fit through the holes designated to go into the holes in the wall to ...
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...WKHPLFURZDYH RUSURSHUW\GDPDJH\RX ZLOOQHHGWZRSHRSOHWRLQVWDOOWKLVPLFURZDYH IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation. Keep it forward, and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of microwave oven up and into the slots in... Bottom Tab 5 Replace the grille by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it tight throughout Steps 1-3. Grooves in the case as shown. Installation Instructions A3 INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER 1 Remove 2 screws on top of the top opening. NOTE: When mounting the microwave, thread power cord through hole in ...
...WKHPLFURZDYH RUSURSHUW\GDPDJH\RX ZLOOQHHGWZRSHRSOHWRLQVWDOOWKLVPLFURZDYH IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation. Keep it forward, and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of microwave oven up and into the slots in... Bottom Tab 5 Replace the grille by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it tight throughout Steps 1-3. Grooves in the case as shown. Installation Instructions A3 INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER 1 Remove 2 screws on top of the top opening. NOTE: When mounting the microwave, thread power cord through hole in ...
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Installation Instructions A4 MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN FRQW 3 Insert 3 self-aligning screws (1ø4s-28 x 21ø4") through outer top cabinet holes. Turn... PRoephceCoaortnnvenBWiDeeeivengefhcrtr/oeaTsigmCteeookinPCTogiotmaoetko Timer On/Off Express Cook 12 3 45 6 78 9 Set 30AdSedc. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to ensure proper installation Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top Self-Aligning Screws PRoephceCoaortnnvenBWiDeeeivengefhcrtr/oeaTsigmCteeookinPCTogiotmaoetko Timer On/Off Express Cook 12 3 45 6 78 9 Set 30AdSedc. WARNING: 5LVN...
Installation Instructions A4 MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN FRQW 3 Insert 3 self-aligning screws (1ø4s-28 x 21ø4") through outer top cabinet holes. Turn... PRoephceCoaortnnvenBWiDeeeivengefhcrtr/oeaTsigmCteeookinPCTogiotmaoetko Timer On/Off Express Cook 12 3 45 6 78 9 Set 30AdSedc. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to ensure proper installation Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top Self-Aligning Screws PRoephceCoaortnnvenBWiDeeeivengefhcrtr/oeaTsigmCteeookinPCTogiotmaoetko Timer On/Off Express Cook 12 3 45 6 78 9 Set 30AdSedc. WARNING: 5LVN...
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...Mounting Plate Bolt End 3 Insert the toggle wings into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to 3ø4s onto each bolt. Installation Instructions B OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST 9HUWLFDO'XFW INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Pull the plate away from the bolts. 2 Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to ...into the holes in the wall and place the mounting plate against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet. Install Exhaust Adaptor B5. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. NOTE: ...
...Mounting Plate Bolt End 3 Insert the toggle wings into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to 3ø4s onto each bolt. Installation Instructions B OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST 9HUWLFDO'XFW INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Pull the plate away from the bolts. 2 Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to ...into the holes in the wall and place the mounting plate against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet. Install Exhaust Adaptor B5. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. NOTE: ...
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... rear slot. To avoid damage to fit through the openings in the motor frame. Blower Motor Screw 2 Carefully pull out the blower unit. Installation Instructions B2 USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for ...QRW pinched. 4 Slide the blower plate back onto the microwave by sliding it underneath the top cabinet. ‡ Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. ‡ Tape it toward the back of the microwave and pulling up. Remove the blower plate from the outer ...
... rear slot. To avoid damage to fit through the openings in the motor frame. Blower Motor Screw 2 Carefully pull out the blower unit. Installation Instructions B2 USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a hole large enough for ...QRW pinched. 4 Slide the blower plate back onto the microwave by sliding it underneath the top cabinet. ‡ Drill the holes, following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. ‡ Tape it toward the back of the microwave and pulling up. Remove the blower plate from the outer ...
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...PRXQWLQJ PLFURZDYHRYHQ You will need to make adjustments to assure proper alignment with your house exhaust duct after the microwave oven is installed. 5 Position the blower plate with damper back on the blower plate. Power Cord Convenience Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Reheat Defrost Weight/Time...right into the tabs on the microwave and secure it with the top of the unit facing up against cabinet bottom. 18 Installation Instructions B4 ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL ADAPTOR Damper Blower Plate 1 Place the microwave oven in bottom of top cabinet. Keep it forward, and hook slots at ...
...PRXQWLQJ PLFURZDYHRYHQ You will need to make adjustments to assure proper alignment with your house exhaust duct after the microwave oven is installed. 5 Position the blower plate with damper back on the blower plate. Power Cord Convenience Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Reheat Defrost Weight/Time...right into the tabs on the microwave and secure it with the top of the unit facing up against cabinet bottom. 18 Installation Instructions B4 ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL ADAPTOR Damper Blower Plate 1 Place the microwave oven in bottom of top cabinet. Keep it forward, and hook slots at ...
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... cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the exhaust adaptor. 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape. 19 Installation Instructions B5 MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN FRQW 3 Insert a self-aligning screw through outer top cabinet holes. Damper Back of the...Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess This distance can NOT exceed 2" to ensure proper installation Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Tighten the three screws to the top of Microwave Oven PRoephceCoaortnnvenBWiDeeeivengefhcrtr/oeaTsigmCteeookinPTCTogiiomtmaoeetkro On/Off...
... cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the exhaust adaptor. 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape. 19 Installation Instructions B5 MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN FRQW 3 Insert a self-aligning screw through outer top cabinet holes. Damper Back of the...Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess This distance can NOT exceed 2" to ensure proper installation Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Tighten the three screws to the top of Microwave Oven PRoephceCoaortnnvenBWiDeeeivengefhcrtr/oeaTsigmCteeookinPTCTogiiomtmaoeetkro On/Off...
