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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 49-40765 03-16 GE Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions? Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to improper installation is...
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 49-40765 03-16 GE Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven Questions? Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to improper installation is...
Installation Instructions
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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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...of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which , if not avoided, could result in the cabinet above the microwave oven. Do not use The power cord of the proper voltage and frequency. WARNING Risk of Electric Shock. A qualified electrician must ...deficiencies. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of the microwave oven) or property damage, you and others. CAUTION To avoid the risk of personal injury (back injury or other injuries due ...
...of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which , if not avoided, could result in the cabinet above the microwave oven. Do not use The power cord of the proper voltage and frequency. WARNING Risk of Electric Shock. A qualified electrician must ...deficiencies. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of the microwave oven) or property damage, you and others. CAUTION To avoid the risk of personal injury (back injury or other injuries due ...
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...: • The space between the cabinets must be 30s wide and free of obstructions. • If the space between the microwave oven and the cabinets. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the... between the cabinets is for installation over ranges up to 36s wide. • If you are going to vent your model. • This microwave oven is greater than 30s, a Filler Panel Kit may be used to block the airflow of Cabinet Needs to be careful to follow the instructions...
...: • The space between the cabinets must be 30s wide and free of obstructions. • If the space between the microwave oven and the cabinets. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the... between the cabinets is for installation over ranges up to 36s wide. • If you are going to vent your model. • This microwave oven is greater than 30s, a Filler Panel Kit may be used to block the airflow of Cabinet Needs to be careful to follow the instructions...
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... Studs Center Carton foam 3 Pull the carton up and off the oven. 4 Remove and properly discard plastic bags. 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 the stud. ...location. 2 After locating the stud(s), find the center by probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges of the studs. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag.
... Studs Center Carton foam 3 Pull the carton up and off the oven. 4 Remove and properly discard plastic bags. 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 the stud. ...location. 2 After locating the stud(s), find the center by probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges of the studs. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE 1 Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag.
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beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position - THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL. beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Cabinet Bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Back Frame At least 30s, ... to Cooktop Plate position - DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position - If the cabinets 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...
beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position - THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL. beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Cabinet Bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Back Frame At least 30s, ... to Cooktop Plate position - DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position - If the cabinets 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...
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... fingers on Wall from Center of electric shock. For holes that the tabs are inside walls or cabinets. 4 Drill holes on the bottom of the microwave. If neither C nor D is a stud, drill a 3ø16s hole for toggle bolts. Can cause injury or death. Take care to line up with front overhang...
... fingers on Wall from Center of electric shock. For holes that the tabs are inside walls or cabinets. 4 Drill holes on the bottom of the microwave. If neither C nor D is a stud, drill a 3ø16s hole for toggle bolts. Can cause injury or death. Take care to line up with front overhang...
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... for the kit number.) Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Select the type of ventilation: A. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This...
... for the kit number.) Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Select the type of ventilation: A. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This...
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... screw, make sure the tabs on the mounting plate are indicated by A, B, C and D. 1 Remove the toggle wings from the wall to mount the plate. Mount Microwave Oven A7. Attach Mounting Plate to the wall using toggle bolts.
... screw, make sure the tabs on the mounting plate are indicated by A, B, C and D. 1 Remove the toggle wings from the wall to mount the plate. Mount Microwave Oven A7. Attach Mounting Plate to the wall using toggle bolts.
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...in the cabinet bottom. 3 Attached the metal blower shield to Step A5. CAUTION Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the grooves of the microwave. Blower Shield 4 Open the blower door by sliding it right. 6 5ROOWKHEORZHUXQLWÛVRWKDWWKHIDQEODGH openings are facing...BEFORE: Fan Blade Openings Facing Forward A4. Blower Motor Screw Blower Plate Back of the microwave, skip to the backside of the microwave oven by sliding it up at the back of the microwave by lifting it down. CHECK BLOWER MOTOR ORIENTATION The blower fan blade opening is already facing...
...in the cabinet bottom. 3 Attached the metal blower shield to Step A5. CAUTION Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the grooves of the microwave. Blower Shield 4 Open the blower door by sliding it right. 6 5ROOWKHEORZHUXQLWÛVRWKDWWKHIDQEODGH openings are facing...BEFORE: Fan Blade Openings Facing Forward A4. Blower Motor Screw Blower Plate Back of the microwave, skip to the backside of the microwave oven by sliding it up at the back of the microwave by lifting it down. CHECK BLOWER MOTOR ORIENTATION The blower fan blade opening is already facing...
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... Plate Exhaust Adaptor Retaining Hooks Back of mounting plate. 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. CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring... oven by turning the screw at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of Microwave Oven • Place the microwave in its upright position, with your cabinet is removed and damper pivots easily before mounting microwave. • Slide the damper into the opening. Temporarily secure the oven by ...
... Plate Exhaust Adaptor Retaining Hooks Back of mounting plate. 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. CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring... oven by turning the screw at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of Microwave Oven • Place the microwave in its upright position, with your cabinet is removed and damper pivots easily before mounting microwave. • Slide the damper into the opening. Temporarily secure the oven by ...
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A7. CONNECTING DUCTWORK House Duct 6 Tighten the outer two screws to the top of Microwave Oven For Side-to the exhaust adaptor. 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape. 15 Turn two full turns on the website (GEAppliances.com). 1 Extend... the exhaust adaptor to connect to the top cabinet. 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. 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. See the Owner's Manual on each screw. Installation Instructions...
A7. CONNECTING DUCTWORK House Duct 6 Tighten the outer two screws to the top of Microwave Oven For Side-to the exhaust adaptor. 2 Seal exhaust duct joints using duct tape. 15 Turn two full turns on the website (GEAppliances.com). 1 Extend... the exhaust adaptor to connect to the top cabinet. 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. 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. See the Owner's Manual on each screw. Installation Instructions...
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Mount the Microwave Oven B1. Recommended locations on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. • Tape it to cut an opening in the rear wall for holes A and B in the ...
Mount the Microwave Oven B1. Recommended locations on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. • Tape it to cut an opening in the rear wall for holes A and B in the ...
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...bolts. CAUTION Be careful to help tighten the bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the microwave by sliding it up. B3. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to fit through. Blower Retaining Screws Back of the cabinet when... TEMPLATE. • Tape it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the back of the microwave by lifting it up at the back of Microwave Oven 17 USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws...
...bolts. CAUTION Be careful to help tighten the bolts. Pull the plate away from the wall to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the microwave by sliding it up. B3. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to fit through. Blower Retaining Screws Back of the cabinet when... TEMPLATE. • Tape it underneath the top cabinet. • Drill the holes, following the instructions on the back of the microwave by lifting it up at the back of Microwave Oven 17 USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws...
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...carefully cut the web area from the openings after removing the knockout plates. 8 Place the blower unit back into the back of the microwave oven. Reinstall the upper blower motor screw through grooves on rear of the blower unit. The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust ... 5 Gently remove the wires from Step 1 except the upper blower motor retaining screw Blower Retaining Screw Blower Shield Blower Retaining Screw Back of Microwave Oven 10 Slide the exhaust adaptor onto the back of the blower door opening . Reroute the wires through the adaptor and the blower door...
...carefully cut the web area from the openings after removing the knockout plates. 8 Place the blower unit back into the back of the microwave oven. Reinstall the upper blower motor screw through grooves on rear of the blower unit. The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust ... 5 Gently remove the wires from Step 1 except the upper blower motor retaining screw Blower Retaining Screw Blower Shield Blower Retaining Screw Back of Microwave Oven 10 Slide the exhaust adaptor onto the back of the blower door opening . Reroute the wires through the adaptor and the blower door...
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... Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of top cabinet. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 2 Rotate front of cabinet. 19 NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through top center cabinet hole. Turn two full turns on each screw. IMPORTANT: If ...filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from overtightening screws. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it tight throughout Steps 1-3. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of oven up against the wall ...
... Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of top cabinet. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 2 Rotate front of cabinet. 19 NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through top center cabinet hole. Turn two full turns on each screw. IMPORTANT: If ...filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from overtightening screws. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it tight throughout Steps 1-3. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of oven up against the wall ...
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... C5. NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure the tabs on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. C2. Prepare Top Cabinet C3. Mount the Microwave Oven C6. Install Charcoal Filter C1 ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL A B C D Attach the plate to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the...
... C5. NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw, make sure the tabs on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE. C2. Prepare Top Cabinet C3. Mount the Microwave Oven C6. Install Charcoal Filter C1 ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL A B C D Attach the plate to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the...
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... wires remain routed in the grooves of the motor frame. 5 Place the blower unit back into the opening should be facing the front of the microwave oven. 4 Roll the blower unit 90° so that holds blower motor to Step C5. Make sure the wires are facing toward the front of... the microwave, skip to microwave oven. CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Otherwise, continue to Step C4 to adjust the blower unit. Installation Instructions C3...
... wires remain routed in the grooves of the motor frame. 5 Place the blower unit back into the opening should be facing the front of the microwave oven. 4 Roll the blower unit 90° so that holds blower motor to Step C5. Make sure the wires are facing toward the front of... the microwave, skip to microwave oven. CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Otherwise, continue to Step C4 to adjust the blower unit. Installation Instructions C3...
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...not grip or use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the blower door opening. 8 Secure the blower to the microwave using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur ...from Step 1. Slide blower shield onto the top of the cord. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION (cont.) 6 Remove the metal vent fan cover on the back of the microwave by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it forward, and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of...
...not grip or use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the blower door opening. 8 Secure the blower to the microwave using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf. IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur ...from Step 1. Slide blower shield onto the top of the cord. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION (cont.) 6 Remove the metal vent fan cover on the back of the microwave by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it forward, and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of...
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... hole. C6. Charcoal Filter 3 Install the charcoal filter. Insert mesh-side up 4 Close the door. 23 See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. Temporarily secure the oven by pushing down and out. Installation Instructions C5. Turn two full turns on the top of the... engaged. (It will be visible from the front. 6 Tighten the outer two screws to the top of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to keep power cord tight. Slide the filter down 2 buttons on each screw. CHARCOAL FILTER A charcoal filter is installed in place...
... hole. C6. Charcoal Filter 3 Install the charcoal filter. Insert mesh-side up 4 Close the door. 23 See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. Temporarily secure the oven by pushing down and out. Installation Instructions C5. Turn two full turns on the top of the... engaged. (It will be visible from the front. 6 Tighten the outer two screws to the top of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to keep power cord tight. Slide the filter down 2 buttons on each screw. CHARCOAL FILTER A charcoal filter is installed in place...