GE JVM2052 User manual

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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Installation Above the
Instructions Cooktop Oven
Model JVM2052
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.
49-40587-1
MFL57007101
07-09 JR

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CONTENTS
General information
Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3
Electrical Requirements .................................................. 3
Hood Exhaust ................................................................ 4–5
Damage – Shipment/Installation .................................. 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 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
Attach Exhaust Damper ............................13
Mount the Microwave Oven ..............13, 14
Outside Back Exhaust .................................. 15–18
Prepare Rear Wall for
Outside Back Exhaust................................15
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ................16
Preparation of Top Cabinet ......................16
Adapt Microwave Oven Blower
for Outside Back Exhaust ....................16, 17
Mount the Microwave Oven......................18
Installation Instructions
Recirculating ................................................ 19–22
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ................19
Preparation of Top Cabinet ......................19
Adapt Microwave Oven Blower
for Recirculation ........................................20
Mount the Microwave Oven ....................21
Install the Charcoal Filter..........................22
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven ...................... 23
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B
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Installation Instructions
A qualified electrician must perform a ground continuity
check on the wall receptacle before beginning the
installation to ensure that the outlet box is properly
grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the wall
receptacle does not meet electrical requirements noted
(under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified electrician
should be employed to correct any deficiencies.
WARNING:
Risk of Electric Shock.
Can cause injury or death:
Remove house fuse or
open circuit breaker before
beginning installation to avoid
severe or fatal shock injury.
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock.
Can cause injury or death: 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.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it must be replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed
by a qualified electrician.
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock.
Can cause injury or death: DO NOT, under any
circumstances, cut, deform or remove any of the prongs
from the power cord. Do not use with an extension cord.
Failure to comply may cause fire.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14 amps and
1.70 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.
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use
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.
CAUTION: To avoid the risk of personal
injury (back injury or other injuries due to excessive
weight of the microwave oven) or property damage,
you will need two people to install this microwave oven.

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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.
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.
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.
(31⁄4" 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
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 Adapter*
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.
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
*IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition adapter 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.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
Rectangular-to-Round 5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Transition Adapter*
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.
31⁄4" 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
Adapter 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 31⁄4" x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct
should not exceed 120 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 31⁄4" x 10" rectangular duct.
If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round
transition Adapter must be used. Do not use less
than a 6" diameter duct.
Maximum duct length:
For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length
of 31⁄4" 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
adapters 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
Upper Cabinet 1
Template
Rear Wall 1
Template
(3 pieces
mounting
plate only)
Installation 1
Instructions
Exhaust 1
Adapter
Damper 1
Power Cord 1
Clamp Bushing
(for the cord
hole in a metal
upper cabinet)
PART QUANTITY
Lag Screws (1⁄4" x 2") 4
(for wall stud holes)
Toggle Bolts (1⁄4" x 3") 4
(for drywall holes)
Spring Toggle Heads 4
(for toggle bolts)
Bolts 2
(for securing to
the upper cabinet)
Tapping Screws (1⁄8"x 1⁄2") 1 black
(for attaching the 2 bronze
damper duct connector)
Power Cord Clamp and 1
Dark-Colored Mounting
Screw (to hold
the power cord)
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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.
DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/
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.
NOTE: You need to install at least two lag screws
into a 2" x 4" stud and four anchor bolts into the wall.
Also, the mounting area must meet the 150 lbs. weight
requirement.
HARDWARE PACKET

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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 upper cabinet template for power cord
clearance.
•Maximum cabinet depth above and beside
the unit is 13".
• For models with top venting holes: Do not allow
cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow
of the vent.
Backsplash
66" or more
from the floor
to the top of
the oven
30"
2"
30" min.
16-1⁄4"
Bottom edge of
cabinet needs to
be 30" or more
from the cooking
surface
Installation Instructions
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips screwdriver Flat blade screwdriver
Pencil
Ruler or tape measure
and straight edge Carpenter square
(optional)
Tin snips (for cutting
damper, if required) Electric drill with 3⁄8" and 3⁄4" wood
drill bits and 3⁄16" and 1⁄2" 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
Clear tape
(for taping the templates to the wall)
Scissors
(to cut template, if necessary)
Safety goggles
13"
max.

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Installation Instructions
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.
IMPORTANT: The microwave oven must be connected
to at least one wall stud.
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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.
REMOVING THE MICROWAVE
OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING
PLATE
FINDING THE WALL STUDS
B
2
PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
1
Wall
Studs
Center
3
Carton
Pull the carton up and off the oven.
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.
Mounting
Plate
Screws
2
Styrofoam
3
5
Remove and properly discard plastic bags.
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1
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Installation Instructions
DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes
with the microwave oven installation. Remove the
decorative trim to install the microwave oven properly
and to make it level.
THE MICROWAVE 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 microwave 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
At least 30″, up to 36″
Plate position – beneath framed recessed
cabinet bottom
Mounting Plate Tabs
Touching the Back
Frame
30″to Cooktop
30″to Cooktop
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2
3
C

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Installation Instructions
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 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.
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 oven.
Set the mounting plate aside.
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. Can
cause injury or death. Take care to not drill into electrical
wiring inside walls or cabinets.
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.
1
2
3
4
Draw a Vertical
Line on Wall
from Center of
Top Cabinet
Area E
Hole A Hole B
Hole D
Hole C
CAUTION: Wear gloves
to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges.
Centerline
Notches
D