GE JVM1660CB002 User manual

Installation Over the Range
Instructions Microwave Oven
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Installation Instructions
CONTENTS
General information
Important Safety Instructions .........ccccccccccesceesseeeee O
Electrical Requirements .........cccccccccccccsccsccescsesseeeee o
Hood Exhaust ........cccccccssescessessessessesscssessesecssesseeee Ay &
Damage — Shipment /Installation.........cccccccccsceesseeeee 6
Parts Included..........cccccccscsesccesccesccsccesseeescessesssersceese O
Tools You Will Need ...........cssesesesceccecceceetstsssseseceseeee Z
7 Mounting Space .......sssssssseesseecceecsecceceeececeeccescesceeeees
Step-by-step installation guide
Placement of Mounting Plate ...........sssseseeseeeeeee BOLO
Removing the Mounting Plate ........cccccceeee 8
Finding the Wall Studs........cscesssssseseseeeeeeeee 8
Determining Wall Plate Location ......ccccceeee 9
Aligning the Wall Plate....ccccsceseesessereeee LO
Installation, Types.......cccccsssseesssssssseeerseessseseeeres LL-22
|A| Outside Top Exhaust .....scsscssesesreesvees L2-14
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............12
Preparation of Top Cabinet ............13
Checking for Proper Damper
OPeratiOn ...cccscccceceeeeessseseseesesereeeseeeeeee LD
Mount the Microwave Oven .........00000013
Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ........0.014
Connecting Ductwork.......ccccccceeeeeeeee LA
B. Outside Back Exhaust........cccssssssssssseseee 15-18
Preparing Rear Wall for
Outside Back Exhaust.......ccccccccccseeeeeee LS
Remove Exhaust Adaptor... LS
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............16
Preparation of Top Cabinet .............16
Adapting Microwave Blower
for Outside Back Exhaust......016, 17
Mount the Microwave OVEN «cece LB
Recirculating ....ccccrcessecssessssssessersseeseees LI-22
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............19
Preparation of Top Cabinet ..........0019
Check Microwave Assembly «..cccccceeeeee20
Adapting Microwave Blower
for Recirculation .....cccccccsscesscesceees 20, 21
Mount the Microwave Oven ..........21, 22
Installing the Charcoal Filter .........6666622
Before You Use Your Microwave ...cccccccccecsecseceeeeee 29

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 te 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, THOS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOIDD 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.
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use
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.
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 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 microwave 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.

Installation Instructions
HOOD EXHAUST
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)
The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
SQ DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
we
Roof
Cap
2A
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 = 47 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.
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH* x USED = LENGTH
J a) Wall Cap 40 Ft. x (1) = 40 Ft.
3 Ft. Straight Duct 3 Ft. X (1) = 3 Ft.
LJ (314” 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.
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 you need to install ducts, note that the total
duct length of 34” x 10” 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 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 34” x 10” rectangular duct.
Ifa round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round
transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than
wt s
a 6” diameter duct.
Maximum duct length:
For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of
34%" x 10” 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
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.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x { } = Ft
Transition Adaptor*
T_) Wall Cap AQ Ft. x ( } = Ft
OD 30° Elbow 10 Ft. x ( } = Ft
QD 45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( } = Ft.
CE 90° Elbow 25 Ft. x ( ) = Ft
A 45° Elbow 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft
eS Roof Cap 24 Ft. x () = Ft.
Straight Duct 6” Round or 1 Ft. x ( } = Ft.
34” x 10” Rectangular
Total Ductwork = Ft.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests
> adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper and reflect requirements for good venting performance with
will have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order
to allow free movement of the damper.
any vent hood.
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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 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.
PARTS INCLUDED
HARDWARE PACKET
PART QUANTITY
Wood Screws 2
= (" X 2”)
Toggle Balts {and 4
an wing nuts) (%e” X 3”)
Self-Aligning Machine 3
Screws (4-28 x 314”)
Nylon Grommet 2
(for metal cabinets)
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.
ADDITIONAL PARTS
PART QUANTITY
Top Cabinet |
TOP CABINET TEMPLATE Template
Rear Wall |
Template
REAR
WALL
TEMPLATE
Installation |
INSTALLATION Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS
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Packed
Grease
Filters

Installation Instructions
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Ruler or tape measure and
straight edge
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1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver
of
Tin snips (for cutting
damper, if required)
Pencil
Carpenter square
(optional)
Scissors
(to cut template, if necessary] Electric drill with “5”, 14” and 5%”
drill
bits
Filler
blocks
or
scrap
wood pieces, if needed
for top cabinet spacing
{used on recessed bottom
cabinet installations only)
Gloves
Saw (saber, ne or keyhole) Stud finder or Hammer (optional)
A git Sees
Safety
goggles
Level
Duct
and
masking
tape
MOUNTING SPACE
Hi com ee * The space between the cabinets must be
IR” . . ~
be 30” or More 30” wide and free of obstructions.
PS
k from the Cooking ~—® If the space between the cabinets is greater
Surface than 30%, a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill
30” in the gap between the microwave oven and
min. the cabinets. Your Owner’s Manual contains
the kit number for your model.
Backsplash . . . . .
P * This microwave oven is for installation over
ranges up to 36” wide.
66” or More * If you are going to vent your microwave oven
from the Floor to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for
to
the
Top
of
5
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exhaust
duct
preparation.
the Microwave
= * When installing the microwave oven beneath
K smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the
instructions on the top cabinet template for
power cord clearance.

Installation Instructions
1 |PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
A.| REMOVING THE MICROWAVE
OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING
PLATE
1 | Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass
tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove
the Styrofoam 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 Styrofoam.
7 A Carton
“hs, y
Styrofoam
Pull the carton up and off the oven.
4 | Remove and properly discard plastic bags.
Mounting
Plate
[5 | Remove the 2 screws from the mounting plate.
This plate will be used as the rear wall template
and for mounting. You may discard these screws.
B.| FINDING THE WALL STUDS
Wall
Studs
Center
MY
1 | 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.
[2 | 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 MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO
AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.

Installation Instructions
Plate position — beneath flat bottom
cabinet
Mounting Plate Tabs
At
least
30”,
up
to
36”
Plate position — beneath recessed bottom
cabinet with front overhang
Mounting Plate with
Tabs Below Cabinet
Bottom the Same
Distance as the Front
Overhang Depth
v
Touching the Cabinet Bottom
C.| DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
Plate position — beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom
Mounting Plate Tabs
Touching the Back
Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes
with the microwave installation. Remove the decorative
trim to install the microwave properly 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 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 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 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.

Installation Instructions
ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE
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HoleC Centerline
Notches
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CAUTION: Wear gloves
to avoid cutting fingers on
sharp edges.
[1 | Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the
30” wide space.
[2 | 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 centerline
on the bottom of the mounting plate to the centerline
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.
~— from Center of
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=
Hole B
Draw a Vertical
Line on Wall
Top Cabinet
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Hole D
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 microwave.
Set the mounting plate aside.
Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a “6”
hole for wood screws. For holes that don’t line up with
a stud, drill a %” hole for toggle bolts.
NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS
TIME.
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