GE JVM3160 Installation guide

GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
GE Appliances
New Model Introduction
Over the Range Microwave
JVM3160 & JNM3161
TB 05-13
GE introduces new over the range microwaves,
models JVM3160 and JNM3161. Available in
Black, White, Bisque and Stainless Steel.
Owners Manual: 49-40669
Installation Instructions: 49-40675
Mini Manual: 31-41079
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Training Bulletin
May 2013
Popcorn
Convenience Cooking
Express Cook
Potato
Start
Pause
Cancel
Off
Beverage
Reheat
Set
Clock
Turntable
Surface
Light
Vent
Add
30 Sec.
Power
Level
0
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
Cook
Time
Defrost
Weight/Time
Timer
On/Off
Time Features
Press Enter
COOK TIME
Amount of cooking time
DEFROST
Weight or time
TIMER
POWER LEVEL
ADD 30 SEC
EXPRESS COOK
Power level 1 to10
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Convenience Features
Press
POPCORN
REHEAT
BEVERAGE
POTA TO
Enter
Press pad to select serving size
Press pad to select food
Press pad to select serving s ize
Press pad to select serving
s ize
CookingControls
Checkthe ConvenienceGuide beforeyou begin.

THE CHARCOAL FILTER
Remove 2 screws on top of microwave oven, just
above the grille panel, using a Phillips screwdriver.
If two screws are not accessible, see section A6.
Open the door.
Remove the grille.
2
1
3
Popcorn
Convenience Cooking
ExpressCook
Potato
Start
Pause
Cancel
Off
Beverage
Reheat
Set
Clock
Turntable
Surface
Light
Vent
Add
30Sec.
Power
Level
0
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
Cook
Time
Defrost
Weight/Time
Timer
On/Off
Grille
Filter (dashed to show
details of groves)
Bottom Tab
Grooves in
Microwave for
Filter on Each Side
Insertthe top of the filterup and into the grooveson
both sides of the insideof the top opening.Once you
have clearedthe bottom tab, push the bottomof the
filterin untilit restsin placebehindthe tab.
4
Replace the grille
by inserting the top
grill flange into the
slots in the case as
shown.
5
Grille
Grille
Replace the 2 top screws.
Close the door.
6
7
MOUNTING SPACE
Backsplash
66sor
more from
the floor
to the
top of the
microwave
oven
30s
2s
30s
min.
16-½s
Bottom edge of
cabinet needs to
be 30sor more
from the cooking
surface
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max.
Filler Panel Kits
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When replacing a 36” range hood, filler
panel kits fill in the additional width to
provide a custom built-in appearance.
For installation between cabinets only; not
for end-of-cabinet installation. Each kit
contains two 3” wide filler panels.
Charcoal Filter Kits
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Filter kits are used when the oven cannot
be vented to the outside.
Maximum cabinet depth above and beside
the unit is 12 3/4”.
Note: This product should not be
installed over any cooktop range with
a combined BTU greater than 66,000
BTUs.

Bottom Tab
Cavity Lamp - Replacement
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depress the bottom plastic tab and remove
the light cover to access the light bulb.
Replace the bulb with part number
WB25X10029.
Popcorn
Convenience Cooking
Express Cook
Potato
Start
Pause
Cancel
Off
Beverage
Reheat
Set
Clock
Turntable
Surface
Light
Vent
Add
30 Sec.
Power
Level
0
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
Cook
Time
Defrost
Weight/Time
Timer
On/Off
Control Panel Access
To remove the control panel, remove a single
Phillips screw located behind the top of the
panel; visible through a small vent slot in
the top panel trim.
Removal of the control panel allows access to:
Control Panel
Door Switch Holder
Interlock Switches
Hood Thermostat
Bottom TCO
Access to the Magnetron, Magnetron Fan, Vent
Blower, Capacitor, Diode, and HV Capacitor
all require de-installation of the oven and the
removal of the case wrapper.
Oven Door Service
The door can be removed from the oven
after removing the top vent trim. Open the
door to a 90 degree angle to the case and
lift to release it from the hinge pins. The door
components can be replaced independently
or as an complete assembly.
Popcorn
Convenience Cooking
ExpressCook
Potato
Start
Pause
Cancel
Off
Beverage
Reheat
Set
Clock
Turntable
Surface
Light
Vent
Add
30Sec.
Power
Level
0
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
Cook
Time
Defrost
Weight/Time
Timer
On/Off
Door Switches
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the high voltage transformer when the door is
open.
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line to neutral in case the power relay on
the control board is closed when the door is
opened, which could result in blowing the line
fuse.
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trol that the door is closed and the unit is ready
to microwave.
PRIMARY S/W
MONITOR S/W
DOOR SENSE S/W

Door Switches, Continued
Primary Switch
A. Closed circuit when the door is closed,
open circuit when the door is open.
B. Open circuit when the door is closed,
closed circuit with door open.
C. Same function as switch A.
Thermostats and Thermal Cut Outs
Cavity TCO
Bottom TCO
Hood TCO
Magnetron TCO
The interlock switches are not adjustable.
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cavity with two screws.
IMPORTANT: Check for microwave leakage
after replacing or adjusting the door.
Bottom TCO
The Bottom TCO opens the line voltage to the
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the oven. It opens at 250 degrees and is
non-resettable.
Hood TCO
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blower if the bottom of the unit reaches 158
degrees. The vent blower will turn off when
the bottom cools to 104 degrees. It is normal
for the fan to operate after the oven is turned
off.
Cavity TCO
The Cavity TCO is a thermal cut out and
disables oven operation when the top cavity
duct temperature reaches 230 degrees. This
provides protection for the microwave in case
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oven cavity. The cavity TCO is non-resettable.
Cavity TCO - Replacement
The Cavity TCO is located on the top side
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behind a plastic door. The TCO is tightly held
to the top of the cavity by a spring clip. It can
be accessed without removing the unit from
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uninstall the oven and remove the outer case.
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Turn Table Motor
To Service the Turntable Motor
Disconnect power and remove bottom plate
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connect the turntable motor wire. Remove
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motor.
Primary Switch
A
Secondary Switch
C
Monitor Switch
B

Smart Board
The Smart Board contains the Power Relay,
Vent Blower Triac, Surface Light Relays and
other load controls. There are three connectors
located on the smart board:
CN3 - Ribbon Connector
CN2 - Door Sensing Switch
CN100 - 120 volt load outputs
Always be certain the capacitor is discharged before
servicing. Mechanically discharge by placing an insulated
handle screw driver between the diode connection of the
capacitor and oven chassis ground.
NOTE:u se screw head close to capacitor to insure ground
metal contact.
WARNING
4000V, RISK OF DEATH
Key Panel
Set Clock - Touch clock pad one time, enter
time of day. Alternately, touch each function pad
and enter time, power level or selected func-
tion. Touch CANCEL/OFF after each function
test to clear. Repeat procedure for each pad.
Control and display should respond to each en-
try. Display should revert to Time-Of-Day after
each cancel. If pads do not respond, clean and
reseat ribbon, perform key panel test to verify
pad operation if needed.
ERROR MESSAGE
Display Signal:
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Keypanel shorted continuously for 60 seconds.
Basic Diagnostics
Dead Unit
Check for power to the microwave
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Check for power to the control at CN1 pins 1&3
Check TCOs for open:
Cavity Thermal
Magnetron Thermal
Bottom Thermal
Microwave Runs - No Heat
Check amperage draw on the line wire
< 1 amp
Check Primary Door Switch
Check Control Power Relay
Check HVT Primary Winding Resistance
1 to 5 amps
Open in High Voltage Circuit
Check Magnetron, Capacitor Resistance
and HV Transformer for open circuit
9 to 14 amps, loud hum and fuse blows
Check for shorted capacitor
1 to 5 amps, loud hum, fuse is OK.
Check HV Diode for short