GE DVM1850DM User manual

Installation
Instructions Overthe Range Microwave Oven
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Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer -Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
° Note to Consumer - KeeI)these
instructions for future reterence.
° Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical and electrical skills.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
•Product tailure due to improper installation is not
coxered under the _M_rrantx.
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Installation Instructions
CONTENTS
General information
hnportant Safety Instructions .................................. 3
Electrical Requirements .......................................... 3
Hood Exhaust ...................................................... 4, 5
Damage -Shipment/InstaJlation .............................. 6
Parts Included. ......................................................... 6
Tools You Will Need ................................................ 7
Mounting Space ...................................................... 7
Step-by-step installation guide
Placement of Mounting Plate ............................ 8-10
Removing the Mounting Plato ...................... 8
Finding the _4all Studs .................................. 8
Determining _all Plate l.oration .................. 9
Aliguiug the Wall Plate ............................... 10
Installation Types .................................. 11-22
[]Outside Top ............................
Exhaust 12-14
Attach Mounting Plate to WM1 ....... 12
Prepm_ltion of Top Cabinet .......... 13
Checking t0r Proper Damper
()pe_zltion ............................................ 13
Mount the Microwave Oven .......... 13
Ac!iust the Exhaust Adaptor .......... 14
Connerting Durtwork .......................... 14
_ Outside Back Exhaust 15-18
Preparing Rear _,Vall for
Outside Bark Exhaust .......................... 15
Remove Exhaust Adaptor .................... 15
Attach Mounting Plate to _'dl ....... 16
Prepm_ltion of Top CaMnet .......... 16
Adapting Microwave Blower
tor Outside Back Exhaust ............... 16, 17
Mount the Microwave Oven .......... 18
Redrculating ........................................ 19-22
Attach Mounting Plate to _4all .......... 19
Prepm:ltion of Top Cabinet .............. 19
Check Microwave Assembly .......... 20
Adapting Microwave Blower
tot Redrculation ......................... 20, 21
Mount the Microwave Oveu .......... 21, 22
Installing the Charcoal Filter ...... ........ 22
Before You Use Your Microwave .......................... 23
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Installation Instructions
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
This product requires a three-prong groronled outlet.
The installer must perflmu a ground continuit) check
on the power outlet box befl_re beginning the
installation to insm'e that the outlet box is properly
grotmded. If not properly grotmded, or if the outlet
box does not meet electrical requirements noted
(rolder E1,ECTRICAI_ REQLIIREMENTS), a qualified
electrician should be employed to correct any
deficiencies.
CAUTION: For persona]
safety, remove house fuse
or open circuit breaker
before beg_g
iusmllation to avoid severe
or fatal shock injury.
CAUTION: For personal safety, the mounting surface
must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in
addition to the added weight of this 63-85 pound
product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds
or a total weight of 113-135 pounds.
CAUTION: For personal safety, this product cannot
be installed in cabinet arrangements such as an island or
a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet
AND a wall.
NOTE: For easier installation and personal safety, it is
recommended that two people install this product.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. FOR
PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR
FATAL SHOCK,
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
tKree-prong (grounding)
plug which mates with a
standard three-prong
(grounding) wall receptacle
to minimize the possibility
of electric shock hazard
from tiffs appliance.
Ensureproper
groundexists
beforeuse
You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked
by aqualified electrician to mane sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is very important to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle,
installed by a qualified electriciaJa.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT,
DI_'ORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS
FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH
AN EXTENSION CORD.
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 15 amps and
1.58 kilowatts. This product must be connected to a
supply circuit of the proper voltage and ti'equency,
Wire size must conflwm to the requirements of the
National Electrical Code or the pre\zdling local
code ti_r this kilowatt rating. The power supply
cord and plug shoMd be brought to a separate
15- to 20- ampere branch circuit single grounded
outlet, The outlet box should be located in the
cabinet above the microwave oven. The outlet box
and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified
electrician and con%tin to the National Electrical
Code or the pre\_dling local code.
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Installation Instructions
HOOD EXHAUST
NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plml to vent your exhaust to the
outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 6.
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork instnllation.
DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT NUMBER LENGTH x USED
RoofCap 24 Ft. x
12Ft.StraightDuct 12Ft. x
(6" Round)
Rectangular-to-Round 5Ft. x
TransitionAdaptor*
Equivalentlengthsofduct piecesare basedonactualtests and
reflectrequirementsfor goodventingperformancewith anyventhood.
(1)
(1)
(1)
Total Length
EQUWALENT
LENGTH
24 Ft.
12Ft.
5Ft.
41 Ft.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangulat_to-rotmd transition adaptor is used, the bottom cornet_ of the damper
will ha_e to be cut to fit, usino,_ the tin snips, in order to allow free mo_.ement of the damper.
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example ot one possible
ductwork installation.
[DUCT PIECES
_Wall Cap
(_ 90° Elbow
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
LENGTH* x USED = LENGTH
40 Ft. x (1) = 40 Ft.
3 Ft. x (1)3 Ft.StraightDuct
3W' x 10" Rectangular)
10Ft. x (2) =
3 Ft.
20Ft.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and
reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood. Total Length = 63 Ft.
NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be taken to align exhaust with space between studs, or wall should be prepared
at the time it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust.
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Installation Instructions
NOTE: If wm need to install ducts, note that the total
duct length of 3¼" x ] O" rectangular or 6" diameter
round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet.
Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT.
Read the following carefully.
NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using
the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible.
This ensm'es clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent
blockages. Also, make sure dmnpers swing freely and
nothing is blocking the ducts.
Exhaust connection:
The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with
a standard 3Vt" x 10" rectangular duct.
If a round duct is required, a rectangula_to-rotmd
transition adaptor inust be used. Do not use less than
a 6" diameter duct.
Maximum duct length:
For satisfiwtorv air movement, the total duct length of
3¼" x ] 0" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should
not exceed 140 equivalent feet,
Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps,
etc., present additional resistance to airflow and are
equiwdent to a section of straight duct which is longer
than their actual physical size. When calculating the total
duct length, add the equiwdent lengths of all transitions
and adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections.
The chart below shows w)u how to calculate total
equivalent ductwork length using the approximate feet
of equiwdent length of some typical ducts.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
Rectangular-to-Round 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
TransitionAdaptor*
Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
()_ 90° Elbow 10Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
45° Elbow 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
90° Elbow 25 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
45° Elbow 5Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
RoofCap 24 Ft. x ( } = Ft.
Straight Duct6" Roundor 1Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3W' x 10" Rectangular
Total Ductwork = Ft.
* IMPORTANT: If' a r_ctangulal_to-round transition Equival< nl 1_ngths of duct piec< s are based on _tClll_alI{%ts
adaptor is used, the bottom comers of th( damp( 1 and refl( ct requir( m( his tk)r good v(riling performanc( with
xdll hax_ to b< Clll to fit, using Ih(t lill snips, in ordel any vent hood.
to allm_ free lllOVelllelll of Ihe dalllpel.
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Installation Instructions
DAMAGE -SHIPMENT/
iNSTALLATiON
* If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the
unit to the store in which it was bought fin" repair
or replacement,
® If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or
replacement is the responsibility of the customer.
® If the unit is damaged By the installer (if other
th;m the customer), repair or replacement must
be made by ;uT;mgement between customer
and installer.
PARTS iNCLUDED
HARDWARE PACKET
PART QUANTITY
Wood Screws 2
(Y4"x2")
ToggleBolts(and 4
wing nuts)(_" x 3")
Self-AligningMachine 3
Screws(W'-28 x31/4")
NylonGrommet 2
(for metal cabinets)
You will find the installation hardware contained in
a packet with the unit, Check to inake sure you have
all these parts.
NOTE: Some extI'a parts are inchlded.
ADDITIONAL PARTS
PART
TOPCABINETTEMPLATE
REAR
WALL
TEMPLATE
TopCabinet
Template
RearWall
Template
Installation
Instructions
Separately
Packed
Grease
Filter
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Installation Instructions
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
# 1and#2Phillipsscrewdriver Pencil
Tinsnips(forcutting
damper,if required) Scissors
(tocuttemplate,if necessary)
Gloves
Safetygoggles
Rulerortape measureand
tedge
Electricdrill with ¾_",V/"and%"
drill bits
Saw(saber,holeor keyhole) Studfinder er Hammer(optional)
Level
(optional)
Fillerblocksor scrap
woodpieces,if needed
for top cabinetspacing
(usedonrecessedbottom
cabinetinstallationsonly)
Ductandmaskingtape
MOUNTING SPACE
66" or More
fromthe Floor
tothe Topof
the Microwave
BottomEdgeof
CabinetNeedsto
be30" or More
from the Cooking
Surface
Backsplash
NOTES:
• The space betweei] the cabinets n]ust be
30" wide and fl'ee of obstructions.
•If the space between the cabinets is greater
than 30", a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill
in the gap between the microwave oven and
the cabinets. Your Owner's Manual contains
the kit number fl>r w>ur model.
* This microwave oven is fl>r installation over
ranges up to 36" wide.
*If VOU aye going to vent your illicrowave oven
to tile outside, see Hood Exhaust Section fl)r
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 clearmlce.
* Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow
cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow
of the vent.
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Installation Instructions
I- PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
I'_ REMOVING THE MICROWAVE
OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING
PLATE
_ Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass
tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove
the Swroioam protecting the fl'ont of the oven.
[] Fold back all 4 carton flaps flflly against carton
sides. Then careflflly roll the oven and carton over
onto the top side. The oven should be resting in
the Stvrofi)am.
_Pull the carton up and off the oven.
[] Remove and properly discard plastic bags
[]Remove the 2 screws from the mounting )late
, } •
This plate will be used as the rear wall template
and for mounting. You max discard these screws.
I-_ FINDING THE WALL STUDS
i i Wall i
(enter
_Find the studs, using one of the following
methods:
A. Stud finder - a magnetic device which
locates nails.
OR
B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the
mounting surthce to find a solid sound.
This will indicate a stud location.
_ After the stud find the by
locating (s), centel"
probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges
of the stud. Then place a mark hal_\vay between
the edges. Tile center of any ac!jacent studs should
be 16" or 24" fl'om this mark.
_Draw a line down the center of tile studs.
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO
AT LE&ST ONE WALL STUD.
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Installation Instructions
DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
Plate position - beneath flat bottom
cabinet
"*'-,%
MountingPlateTabs
i the CabinetBottom
At least 30", up to 36"
Plate position - beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom
Mounting Plate Tabs
Touching the Back
Frame
-:
II
30" to Cooktop
Plate position - beneath recessed bottom
cabinet with front overhang
Mounting Plate with
Tabs Below Cabinet
Bottom the Same
Distance as the Front
_gDepth
[L
It
It 30" to Cooktop
Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interieres
with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative
trim to install the microwave i)roperly and to make it
level.
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE LEVEL.
Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level.
If the cabinets have a fl'ont overhang only, with no
back or side fl'ame, install the mounting plate down
the same distance as the fl'ont overhang depth. This
will kee I) the microwave level.
_ Measm'e the inside depth ot the fl'ont overhang.
[] Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equal
distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside
depth of the front overhang.
_For this type of instnllation with fl'ont overhang only,
align the motmting tabs with this horizontnl line, not
touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.
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Installation Instructions
ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE
S
!
CAUTION: _4'ear glo_es
to a_oid cutting finget_ on
sharp edges.
Ho'eO Oeoter r:f co,
Area E Hole D
/
"-'-'- Hole B /
[]Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the
30" wide space.
[]Use the mortaring plate as the template for the rear
wall. Place the motmting plate on the wall, making
sm'e that the tabs are touching the bottom of the
cabinet or the level line drawu in Step C for cahinets
with front overhmag, Line up the notch mad ceuterlhm
on the bottmu of the mounting plate to the ceuterlhm
on the wall,
[] _4]_ile holding the mortaring plate with one hand,
draw drcles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D
(see illustration above/actual plate marked with
arrows). Four holes must be used for mounting,
[]
NOTE: Holes C and D are inside area E. If neither
C nor D is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E
and draw a fifth drcle to line up with the stud. It is
important to use at least one wood screw motmted
firmly ha a stud to support the weight of the microwave.
Set the mounting plate aside.
Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a :"A6"
hole for wood scre_vs. For holes that don't line up with
a stud, drill a %" hole fin" toggle bolts.
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS
TIME.
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