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...;OL EMPIEZA EN LA P·GINA 25. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 49-40765 03-16 GE Save these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Installer - READ CAREFULLY. Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions? Observe all governing codes and ordinances. •... completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - 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 - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. ...
...;OL EMPIEZA EN LA P·GINA 25. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 49-40765 03-16 GE Save these instructions with the Consumer. • Note to Installer - READ CAREFULLY. Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions? Observe all governing codes and ordinances. •... completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - 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 - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. ...
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...Plate 8-10 Removing the Mounting Plate 8 Finding the Wall Studs 8 Determining Wall Plate Location 9 Aligning the Wall Plate 10 Installation Types 11-23 A Outside Top Exhaust 12-15 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Check Blower ... Blower Motor Orientation 21 Adapting Microwave Blower for Recirculation 21, 22 Mount the Microwave Oven 22, 23 Installing the Charcoal Filter 23 Before You Use Your Microwave 24 2 Installation Instructions CONTENTS General information Important Safety Instructions 3 Electrical Requirements 3 Hood Exhaust 4, 5 Damage -
...Plate 8-10 Removing the Mounting Plate 8 Finding the Wall Studs 8 Determining Wall Plate Location 9 Aligning the Wall Plate 10 Installation Types 11-23 A Outside Top Exhaust 12-15 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Check Blower ... Blower Motor Orientation 21 Adapting Microwave Blower for Recirculation 21, 22 Mount the Microwave Oven 22, 23 Installing the Charcoal Filter 23 Before You Use Your Microwave 24 2 Installation Instructions CONTENTS General information Important Safety Instructions 3 Electrical Requirements 3 Hood Exhaust 4, 5 Damage -
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...grounded. It must perform a ground continuity check on the wall receptacle before use with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed by a qualified electrician and conform to the added weight of this microwave oven. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which , if... which mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to a separate 15- CAUTION For personal safety, this appliance. Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This is the safety alert symbol. CAUTION To avoid the risk of personal injury (back injury or other...
...grounded. It must perform a ground continuity check on the wall receptacle before use with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed by a qualified electrician and conform to the added weight of this microwave oven. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which , if... which mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to a separate 15- CAUTION For personal safety, this appliance. Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This is the safety alert symbol. CAUTION To avoid the risk of personal injury (back injury or other...
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... x NUMBER USED EQUIVALENT = LENGTH Roof Cap 24 Ft. Transition Adaptor* x (1) = 5 Ft. Equivalent lengths of one possible ductwork installation. NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be prepared at the time it is used, the bottom corners of the damper. If you ...reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood. Total Length = 63 Ft. Equivalent lengths of one possible ductwork installation. Installation Instructions HOOD EXHAUST NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to recirculate the air back into the room,...
... x NUMBER USED EQUIVALENT = LENGTH Roof Cap 24 Ft. Transition Adaptor* x (1) = 5 Ft. Equivalent lengths of one possible ductwork installation. NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be prepared at the time it is used, the bottom corners of the damper. If you ...reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood. Total Length = 63 Ft. Equivalent lengths of one possible ductwork installation. Installation Instructions HOOD EXHAUST NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to recirculate the air back into the room,...
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...;4s x 10s Rectangular Total Ductwork = Ft. * IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor is longer than a 6s diameter duct. Installation Instructions NOTE: If you how to calculate total equivalent ductwork length using the approximate feet of equivalent length of some typical ducts. Transition Adaptor* ... duct is blocking the ducts. Straight Duct 6s Round or 1 Ft. The chart below shows you need to install ducts, note that venting be installed using the tin snips, in order to -Round 5 Ft. Read the following carefully. This ensures clear venting of...
...;4s x 10s Rectangular Total Ductwork = Ft. * IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor is longer than a 6s diameter duct. Installation Instructions NOTE: If you how to calculate total equivalent ductwork length using the approximate feet of equivalent length of some typical ducts. Transition Adaptor* ... duct is blocking the ducts. Straight Duct 6s Round or 1 Ft. The chart below shows you need to install ducts, note that venting be installed using the tin snips, in order to -Round 5 Ft. Read the following carefully. This ensures clear venting of...
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... replacement is the responsibility of the customer. • 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. Check to the store in which it was bought for metal cabinets) You will find the... installation hardware contained in shipment, return the unit to make sure you have all these parts. NOTE...
... replacement is the responsibility of the customer. • 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. Check to the store in which it was bought for metal cabinets) You will find the... installation hardware contained in shipment, return the unit to make sure you have all these parts. NOTE...
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... or other objects to block the airflow of Cabinet Needs to the Top of the Microwave Bottom Edge of the vent. * 13" max: for installation over ranges up to 36s wide. • If you are going to vent your model. • This microwave oven is greater than 30s, ... 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) Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Hammer (optional) Safety goggles Level...
... or other objects to block the airflow of Cabinet Needs to the Top of the Microwave Bottom Edge of the vent. * 13" max: for installation over ranges up to 36s wide. • If you are going to vent your model. • This microwave oven is greater than 30s, ... 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) Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Hammer (optional) Safety goggles Level...
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... back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side. OR ...B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS Wall Studs Center Carton foam 3 Pull the carton up and off the oven. 4 Remove and properly discard plastic bags. Installation Instructions 1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A. Stud finder - a magnetic device which locates nails. This plate will indicate a stud location. 2 After...
... back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side. OR ...B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS Wall Studs Center Carton foam 3 Pull the carton up and off the oven. 4 Remove and properly discard plastic bags. Installation Instructions 1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A. Stud finder - a magnetic device which locates nails. This plate will indicate a stud location. 2 After...
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... Bottom the Same Distance as the front overhang depth. If the cabinets have a front overhang only, with no back or side frame, install the mounting plate down the same distance as the Front Overhang Depth Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with this horizontal line,... not touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D. 30s to make sure the cabinet bottom is level. Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to Cooktop 9 This will keep the microwave level. 1 Measure the inside depth of the front overhang. 2 Draw a ...
... Bottom the Same Distance as the front overhang depth. If the cabinets have a front overhang only, with no back or side frame, install the mounting plate down the same distance as the Front Overhang Depth Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with this horizontal line,... not touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D. 30s to make sure the cabinet bottom is level. Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave properly and to Cooktop 9 This will keep the microwave level. 1 Measure the inside depth of the front overhang. 2 Draw a ...
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... at holes A, B, C and D (see illustration above/actual plate marked with front overhang. Take care to the centerline on sharp edges. Can cause injury or death. Installation Instructions D.
... at holes A, B, C and D (see illustration above/actual plate marked with front overhang. Take care to the centerline on sharp edges. Can cause injury or death. Installation Instructions D.
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... Top Exhaust (except for adaptation to that section. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for non-vented models). Select the type of ventilation required for your... Owner's Manual for the non-vented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation: A. A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) Adaptor in Place for Outside ...
... Top Exhaust (except for adaptation to that section. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for non-vented models). Select the type of ventilation required for your... Owner's Manual for the non-vented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation: A. A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) Adaptor in Place for Outside ...
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... cabinet. Connect Ductwork A1 ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL A B To use toggle bolts: Mounting Plate Spacing for Outside Ventilation A5. Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Attach Mounting Plate to a wall stud. Pull the plate away from the bolts. 2 Insert the bolts into the mounting plate...
... cabinet. Connect Ductwork A1 ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL A B To use toggle bolts: Mounting Plate Spacing for Outside Ventilation A5. Installation Instructions A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Attach Mounting Plate to a wall stud. Pull the plate away from the bolts. 2 Insert the bolts into the mounting plate...
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.... AFTER: Fan Blade Roll Openings Facing Up NOTE: Make sure wires remain routed in the cabinet bottom. 3 Attached the metal blower shield to Step A5. Installation Instructions A2. Blower Shield 4 Open the blower door by sliding it up at the back of the microwave by sliding it underneath the top cabinet...
.... AFTER: Fan Blade Roll Openings Facing Up NOTE: Make sure wires remain routed in the cabinet bottom. 3 Attached the metal blower shield to Step A5. Installation Instructions A2. Blower Shield 4 Open the blower door by sliding it up at the back of the microwave by sliding it underneath the top cabinet...
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... (It will need to make adjustments to bottom of oven up . • Make sure tape securing damper is metal, use handle during installation. Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor Retaining Hooks Back of top cabinet. ADAPTING BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE VENTILATION (Cont.) 7 Place the blower unit back into ...place. CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION Damper A6. Keep it forward, and hook slots at least two full turns after the microwave is installed. 2 Rotate front of cabinet. 14 NOTE: We recommend using the screws from overtightening screws. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread...
... (It will need to make adjustments to bottom of oven up . • Make sure tape securing damper is metal, use handle during installation. Blower Plate Exhaust Adaptor Retaining Hooks Back of top cabinet. ADAPTING BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE VENTILATION (Cont.) 7 Place the blower unit back into ...place. CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION Damper A6. Keep it forward, and hook slots at least two full turns after the microwave is installed. 2 Rotate front of cabinet. 14 NOTE: We recommend using the screws from overtightening screws. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread...
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...Equivalent to Depth of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 7 Install grease filter. CONNECTING DUCTWORK House Duct 6 Tighten the outer two screws to the top of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach... the microwave oven to -Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed A8. Installation Instructions A6. Turn two full turns on the website (GEAppliances.com). 1 Extend the house duct down to connect to the house duct.
...Equivalent to Depth of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 7 Install grease filter. CONNECTING DUCTWORK House Duct 6 Tighten the outer two screws to the top of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach... the microwave oven to -Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed A8. Installation Instructions A6. Turn two full turns on the website (GEAppliances.com). 1 Extend the house duct down to connect to the house duct.
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... one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to Wall B3. Prepare Top Cabinet B4. Mount the Microwave Oven B1. Installation Instructions B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Attach Mounting Plate to a wall stud. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need to the rear wall...
... one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to Wall B3. Prepare Top Cabinet B4. Mount the Microwave Oven B1. Installation Instructions B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Attach Mounting Plate to a wall stud. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need to the rear wall...
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... cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the cabinet bottom. 4 Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180°. Installation Instructions To use toggle bolts: Mounting Plate Spacing for the power cord to adjust the blower unit. Remove and save the blower shield on the...
... cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the cabinet bottom. 4 Rotate blower unit counterclockwise 180°. Installation Instructions To use toggle bolts: Mounting Plate Spacing for the power cord to adjust the blower unit. Remove and save the blower shield on the...
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... Be sure to the oven). Take care to exhaust out the rear of the microwave oven, securing it is installed so that secure the knockouts to trim the sharp edges from the grooves. Installation Instructions B4. Back of the microwave. Before Rerouting After Rerouting Wires Routed Through Right Side Wires Routed Through...
... Be sure to the oven). Take care to exhaust out the rear of the microwave oven, securing it is installed so that secure the knockouts to trim the sharp edges from the grooves. Installation Instructions B4. Back of the microwave. Before Rerouting After Rerouting Wires Routed Through Right Side Wires Routed Through...
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... lift oven by turning the screw at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of oven up against the wall and the top cabinet.) 7 Install grease filter. Self-Aligning Screws 6 Tighten the outer two screws to the top cabinet. 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through hole in place... (It will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to bottom of the cord. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN CAUTION FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from overtightening screws. 1 Lift microwave...
... lift oven by turning the screw at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of oven up against the wall and the top cabinet.) 7 Install grease filter. Self-Aligning Screws 6 Tighten the outer two screws to the top cabinet. 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through hole in place... (It will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to bottom of the cord. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN CAUTION FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from overtightening screws. 1 Lift microwave...
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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. Install Charcoal Filter C1 ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL A B C D Attach the plate to help tighten the bolts. CAUTION Be careful...wings to mount the plate. Prepare Top Cabinet C3. To use toggle bolts: Mounting Plate Spacing for Recirculation C5. Installation Instructions C RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. Mount the Microwave Oven C6. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to ...
...to 3ø4s onto each bolt. 3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet. Install Charcoal Filter C1 ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL A B C D Attach the plate to help tighten the bolts. CAUTION Be careful...wings to mount the plate. Prepare Top Cabinet C3. To use toggle bolts: Mounting Plate Spacing for Recirculation C5. Installation Instructions C RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. Mount the Microwave Oven C6. USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to ...