GE JNM3163 User manual

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Installation Over the Range
Instructions Microwave Oven
JVM3162
JNM3163
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
• IMPORTANT – Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
• IMPORTANT – Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions
for future reference.
• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic
mechanical and electrical skills.
•Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
•Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
• Note to Installer – Maximum cabinet depth above
and beside the unit is 13”.
Throughout this manual, appearances may vary from your model.
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Recirculating ................................................. 19–22
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ................19
Preparation of Top Cabinet......................19
Adapting Blower for
Recirculation ........................................20, 21
Mount the Oven ...................................21, 22
Installing the Charcoal Filter ....................22
Before You Use Your Oven .......................................... 23
CONTENTS
General information
Important Safety Instructions........................................ 3
Electrical Requirements .................................................. 3
Hood Exhaust ................................................................ 4, 5
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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 Plate ............................. 8
Finding the Wall Studs .......................................... 8
Determining Wall Plate Location ........................ 9
Aligning the Wall Plate ....................................... 10
Installation Types .................................................... 11–22
Outside Top Exhaust .................................... 12–14
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall .................12
Preparation of Top Cabinet.......................13
Assemble and Install Adaptor ..................13
Mount the Oven ................................... 13, 14
Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ......................14
Connecting Ductwork ................................14
Outside Back Exhaust .................................. 15–18
Preparing Rear Wall for
Outside Back Exhaust ................................ 15
Attach Exhaust Adaptor to
Oven Rear Panel ......................................... 15
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall .................16
Preparation of Top Cabinet.......................16
Adapting Blower for Outside
Back Exhaust .................................................17
Mount the Oven .......................................... 18
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Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. The
installer must perform a ground continuity check
on the power outlet box before beginning the
installation to insure that the outlet box is properly
grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the outlet
box does not meet electrical requirements noted
(under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified electrician
should be employed to correct any deficiencies.
CAUTION:
For personal safety, remove
house fuse or open circuit
breaker before beginning
installation 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.
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PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR
FATAL SHOCK.
The power cord of this
appliance is equipped with
a three-prong (grounding)
plug which mates with
a standard three-prong
(grounding) wall receptacle
to minimize the possibility
of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make 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 electrician.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT, DEFORM OR
REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS FROM THE POWER CORD.
DO NOT USE WITH
AN EXTENSION CORD.
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ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14 amps and 1.60
kilowatts. This product must be connected to a supply
circuit of the proper voltage and frequency.
Wire size must conform to the requirements of the National
Electrical Code or the prevailing local code
for this kilowatt rating. The power supply cord and
plug should 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 oven. The outlet box
and supply circuit should be installed by
a qualified electrician and conform to the National Electrical
Code or the prevailing local code.
Insure proper
ground exists
before use
Installation Instructions

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HOOD EXHAUST
The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.
NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan 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)
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.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
Roof Cap 24 Ft. x (1) = 24 Ft.
12 Ft. Straight Duct 12 Ft. x (1) = 12 Ft.
(6” Round)
Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x (1) = 5 Ft.
Transition Adaptor*
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and
reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood.
Total Length = 41 Ft.
*IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper will have
to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper.
The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.
Installation Instructions
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH* x USED = LENGTH
Wall Cap 40 Ft. x (1) = 40 Ft.
3 Ft. Straight Duct 3 Ft. x (1) = 3 Ft.
(3¼ ” x 10 ” Rectangular)
90° Elbow 10 Ft. x (2) = 20 Ft.
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.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Transition Adaptor*
Wall Cap 40 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
90° Elbow 10 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
90° Elbow 25 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Roof Cap 24 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Straight Duct 6” Round or 1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3¼” x 10” Rectangular
Total Ductwork = Ft.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests
and reflect requirements for good venting performance with
any vent hood.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition
adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper
will have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to
allow free movement of the damper .
NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct
length of 3¼”x 10” rectangular or 6” diameter round duct
should not exceed 120 equivalent feet.
Outside ventilation requires a HOODEXHAUST 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 ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent
blockages. Also, make sure dampers swing freely and
nothing is blocking the ducts.
Exhaust connection:
The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with a
standard 3¼” x 10” rectangular duct.
If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round
transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than
a 6” diameter duct.
Maximum duct length:
For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of
3¼” x 10” rectangular or 6” diameter round duct should
not exceed 120 equivalent feet.
Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps, etc.,
present additional resistance to airflow and are equivalent
to a section of straight duct which is longer than their
actual physical size. When calculating the total duct
length, add the equivalent lengths of all transitions and
adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections. The
chart below shows you how to calculate total equivalent
ductwork length using the approximate feet of equivalent
length of some typical ducts.
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Installation Instructions

PART QUANTITY
Top Cabinet 1
Template
Rear Wall 1
Template
Installation 1
Instructions
Separately 2
Packed
Grease
Filters
Charcoal 1
Filter
(on some
models)
Exhaust 1
Adaptor
Damper 1
PART QUANTITY
Wood Screws 2
(¼” x 2”)
Toggle Bolts (and 4
wing nuts) (¼” x 3”)
Self-aligning Machine 3
Screws (¼”-28 x 3¼”)
Nylon Grommet 2
(for metal cabinets)
Metal Screws 1 black
(
1/8” x 1/2”)
2 bronze
Power Cord Strap 1
(plastic)
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• If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit
to the store in which it was bought for 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
than the customer), repair or replacement must
be made by arrangement between customer and
installer.
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INSTALLATION PARTS INCLUDED
ADDITIONAL PARTS
Installation Instructions
PARTS INCLUDED
You will find the installation hardware contained in a
packet with the unit. Check to make sure you have all
these parts.
NOTE: Some extra parts are included.
HARDWARE PACKET

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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
# 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver Pencil
Ruler or tape measure
and straight edge Carpenter square
(optional)
Tin snips (for cutting
damper, if required) Electric drill with 1/16”, 7/16”, 3/8”,
1/2”and 5/8”drill bits
Hammer (optional)
Stud finder or
Filler blocks or scrap
wood pieces, if needed
for top cabinet spacing
(used on recessed
bottom cabinet
installations only)
Gloves
Saw (saber, hole or keyhole)
Level Duct and masking tape
MOUNTING SPACE
NOTES:
•The space between the cabinets must be 30”wide
and free 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 oven and the cabinets.
Your Owner’s Manual contains the kit number for
your model.
•This oven is for installation over ranges up to
36”wide.
•If you are going to vent your oven to the outside,
see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct
preparation.
• When installing the oven beneath smooth, flat
cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions
on the top cabinet template for power cord
clearance.
Backsplash
66” or more
from the floor
to the top of
the oven
30”
2”
30”
min.
16-¼”
Bottom edge of
cabinet needs
to be 30” or
more from the
cooking surface
Installation Instructions
Scissors
(to cut template, if necessary)
Safety goggles
NOTE: Maximum cabinet depth is 13”.

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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 surface to find a solid sound.
This will indicate a stud location.
After locating the stud(s), find the center by
probing the wall with a small nail to find the
edges of the stud. Then place a mark halfway between
the edges. The center of any adjacent
studs should be 16” or 24”from this mark.
Draw a line down the center of the studs.
THE OVEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE
WALL STUD.
1
Remove the turntable, installation instructions,
filters, exhaust adaptor, damper, shelf and the small
hardware bag. Do not remove the foam packing
protecting the front of the oven.
Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides.
Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto
the top side. The oven should be resting in the foam
packing.
REMOVING THE OVEN FROM
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MOUNTING PLATE
FINDING THE WALL STUDS
B.
A.
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PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
1
Wall
Studs
Center
3
Carton
Pull the carton up and off the oven.
Open the oven door and remove any packing
material, if present, from inside the oven.
Foam packing
Installation Instructions
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3
6
Set the oven upright. Remove and properly discard
plastic bags and foam packing.
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1
The mounting plate is attached to the back of the
oven. Remove the two screws holding it to the oven.
The plate will be used as the rear wall template and
for mounting the oven to the wall.
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DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
C.
Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes
with the oven installation. Remove the decorative trim to
install the oven properly and to make it level.
THE OVEN MUST BE LEVEL.
Use a level to make sure the cabinet bottom is level.
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. This
will keep the oven level.
Measure the inside depth of the front 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 installation with front overhang only,
align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line, not
touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.
Plate position – beneath flat bottom
cabinet
Plate position – beneath recessed bottom
cabinet with front overhang
Mounting Plate
Tabs
Touching the
Cabinet Bottom
Mounting Plate with
Tabs Below Cabinet
Bottom the Same
Distance as the Front
Overhang Depth
Plate position – beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom
Mounting Plate Tabs
Touching the Back
Frame
At least 30”, up to 36”
Installation Instructions
30” to Cooktop
30”to Cooktop
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3

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ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE
Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30”
wide space.
Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear
wall. Place the mounting plate on the wall, making
sure that the tabs are touching the bottom of the
cabinet or the level line drawn in Step C for cabinets
with front overhang. Line up the notch and center line
on the mounting plate to the center line on the wall.
While holding the mounting plate with one hand,
draw circles 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 circle to line up with the stud. It is important
to use at least one wood screw mounted
firmly in a stud to support the weight of the oven.
Set the mounting plate aside.
Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a 3/16”hole
for wood screws. For holes that don’t line up with a stud,
drill a 5/8”hole for toggle bolts.
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE
AT THIS TIME.
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3
4
Draw a
Vertical Line
on Wall from
Center of Top
Cabinet
Area E
Hole A Hole B
Hole D
D.
Installation Instructions
CAUTION: Wear
gloves to avoid cutting
fingers on sharp edges.
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Hole C
NOTE: Appearance and
shape of the mounting
plate may vary from your
model.