GE JVM3162RJSS User manual

READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Installation Over the Range
Instructions Microwave Oven
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.
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Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY 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.
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.
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.
Ensure
proper
ground
exists before
use
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
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.
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.
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.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These
words are defined as:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14.5 amps
and 1.7 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.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

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Installation Instructions
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 11.
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.
* 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.
OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
EQUIVALENT NUMBER
DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH
Roof Cap 24 Ft. x (1) = 24 Ft.
12 Ft. Straight Duct 12 Ft. x (1) = 12 Ft.
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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.
EQUIVALENT NUMBER
DUCT PIECES LENGTH* x USED = LENGTH
Wall Cap 40 Ft. x (1) = 40 Ft.
3 Ft. Straight Duct 3 Ft. x (1) = 3 Ft.
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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.

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EQUIVALENT NUMBER
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.
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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
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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.
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transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than
a 6Ǝdiameter duct.
Maximum duct length:
For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of
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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.

31-7000173 Rev. 0 5
Installation Instructions
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 3»16Ǝ7»16Ǝ
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Hammer (optional)
Stud
finder
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
Scissors (to cut
template, if necessary)
Safety goggles
MOUNTING SPACE NOTES:
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and free of obstructions.
•This oven is for installation over ranges up to
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•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 for your
model.
•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.
• * 13” max: for standard installation, 15” cabinet
depth requires additional steps using an additional
installation kit JX15BUMPWW/BB.
• For models with top venting holes: Do not allow
cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of the vent.
• Café branded over-the-range microwaves should only
be installed over Café branded ranges. Installation over
any other range may result in surface temperatures that
can cause burns.
• All other over-the-range microwaves should not be
installed over any cooktop or range with a combined
BTU greater than 60,000 BTU.
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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
ADDITIONAL PARTS
Installation Instructions - Straight Mounting Plate
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.
Part Quantity
Wood screws (1/4” x 2”) 2
Toggle bolts (and wind
nuts) (3/16” x 3”) 2
Self-aligning machine
screws (1/4” - 28 x 3
1/4”)
2
Nylon Grommet (for
metal cabinets) 1
Tapping screws (for
attaching the damper
duct connector)
3
One power cord clamp
and One dark-colored
mounting screw (to hold
the power cord)
1
Part Quantity
Top Cabinet
Template 1
Rear Wall
Template 1
Installation
Instructions 1
Separately
Packed Grease
Filter
2
Mounting Plate
(for supporting
the microwave
Oven)
1
Cover plate (for
Room Venting
installation)
1

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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
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Draw a line down the center of the studs.
THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO
AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.
1
Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass
tray, mounting plate, and the small hardware bag.
Do not remove the foam 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.
REMOVING THE MICROWAVE
OVEN FROM THE CARTON
FINDING THE WALL STUDS
B.
A.
2
PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE
1
Wall
Studs
Center
3
Carton
Pull the carton up and off the oven.
foam
Installation Instructions
2
3
Set the oven upright. Remove and properly discard
plastic bags and foam packing.
4
1

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Installation Instructions
DETERMINING MOUNTING PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
C
Plate Position – beneath flat bottom
cabinet Plate Position – beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom
3
2
Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the
30” space.
Tape the Rear Wall Template onto the wall
matching the centerline and touching the bottom
cabinet frame.
30” to Cooktop
Plate Position – beneath recessed
bottom cabinet with front overhang.
30” to Cooktop
Draw a line on the
back wall equal to
the depth of the front
overhang
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.
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 Rearwall Template with this horizontal
line, not touching the cabinet bottom as described
in Step D.
Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the
30” wide space. Tape the Rear Wall Template onto
the wall matching the centerline and touching the
bottom of the cabinet
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Installation Instructions
CUT HOLE THROUGH REAR WALL FOR EXHAUST ADAPTOR
12"
4"
NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO
READ AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS
IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS
REAR WALL TEMPLATE.
This Rear Wall Template serves to position the bottom
mounting plate and to locate the horizontal exhaust
outlet.
1. Use a level to check that the template is positioned
accurately.
2. Locate and mark at least one stud on the left or
right side of the centerline.
NOTE:It is important to use at least one wood
screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the weight
of the microwave. Mark two additional, evenly spaced
locations for the supplied toggle bolts.
3. Drill holes in the marked locations. Where there is
a stud, drill a 3/16" hole for wood screws. For holes
that do not line up with a stud, drill 5/8" holes for
toggle bolts.
NOTE::DO NOT INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE
AT THIS TIME.
4. Remove the template from the rear wall.
5. Review the Installation Instruction book for your
installation situation.
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versión en Español.
CAUTION - IF EXHAUST ADAPTOR IS POSITIONED OUTSIDE
RECOMMENDED DIMENSION, GREASE-LADEN AIR WILL
DISCHARGE INTO HOUSE STRUCTURE
30” MINIMUM WIDTH REQUIRED
REAR WALL TEMPLATE
F. CUT OUT FOR HORIZONTAL
OUTSIDE EXHAUST
Locate and mark holes to align with holes in the
mounting plate.
IMPORTANT:
LOCATE AT LEAST ONE STUD ON EITHER SIDE OF
THE CENTERLINE.
MARK THE LOCATION FOR 2 ADDITIONAL, EVENLY
SPACED TOGGLE BOLTS IN THE MOUNTING PLATE
AREA.
Locate and mark holes to align with holes in the
mounting plate.
IMPORTANT:
LOCATE AT LEAST ONE STUD ON EITHER SIDE OF
THE CENTERLINE.
MARK THE LOCATION FOR 2 ADDITIONAL, EVENLY
SPACED TOGGLE BOLTS IN THE MOUNTING PLATE
AREA.
Trim the rear wall template along the dotted line.
3/8" TO EDGE
C
NOTES:
- 13” Max Cabinet Depth
- 15” deep cabinets require additional steps using
an additional installation kit: JX15BUMP
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
STEP1: Installeruses bracketto make2 marks.First
markis madeby usingthe stampled slotin bracket.
Secondmark ismade onthe ousideedge ofbracket.
STEP3: Installeruses a levelto drawa horizontalline
thatconnects thetwo marksmade withthe stamped
slotin thebracket.
STEP2: Installermoves bracketto theother side of
thecabinets andmakes 2more marks.Marks arethe
sameas STEP1, justopposite side.
STEP4: Installeruses marks toinstall bracketin
correctposition. Thebracket isto beinstalled per
standardrequirements(at least onewood screw
mountedin astud, twoadditional evenlyspaced
locationsfor togglebolts). Markhole locationA,B, C and
Dby placingthe mountingbracket onthe wall asshown
inthe picture.Hole Cand or Dmust bein aWALL STUD.
STEP5: Setmounting bracketaside and drillholes at
allmarked locations.If thereis astud, drilla 3/16” hole
forwood screws.Forholes thatdo not lineup witha
stud,drill a5/8” holefor a togglebolt.
Makeamark here,along
insidebottomof the
stampedslotprovided.
Makeamark
here,
evenwith
bottomof
stamped
slot
Makeamark here,along
insidebottomof the
stampedslotprovided
(sameasStep 1).
Makea
markhere,
evenwith
bottomof
stamped
slot
Horizontalline
A C D B
Placebracketwithin thelines createdinprevious steps.
Markholelocations forA, B,C, andD.
NOTE:Refer to step C “DETERMINING MOUNTING PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET on page 10 for aligning instructions.
C
AB
MARKING THE MOUNTING HOLES
OPTION 1: USE PAPER REAR WALL TEMPLATE
WARNING Risk of electric shock. Can cause
injury or death. Take care to not drill into electrical
wiring inside walls or cabinets.
This Rear Wall Template serves to locate the mounting
holes for the bottom mounting plate and to locate the
horizontal exhaust outlet.
1. Use a level to check that the template is positioned
accurately.
2. Locate and mark at least one stud on the left or right
side of the centerline.
NOTE: It is important to use at least one wood screw
mounted firmly in a stud to support the weight of the
microwave.
3. Mark the hole location on the wall using the template
at holes A and B. Mark at least one hole location
in area C that lines up with the location of a stud. A
minimum of three holes must be used for mounting.
4. Drill holes in the marked locations. Where there is a
stud, drill a 3/16” hole for wood screws. For holes that
do not line up with a stud, drill 5/8” holes for toggle
bolts.
NOTE: DO NOT INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE AT
THIS TIME
5. Remove the template from the rear wall.
D
CAUTION Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers
on sharp edges.
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D
STEP 2: Installer uses bracket to make 2 marks. First
mark is made by using the stampled slot in bracket. Second
mark is made on the ouside edge of bracket.
STEP 1: Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of
the 30” space. STEP 4: Installer uses a level to draw a horizontal line that connects the two marks made with the stamped slot in
the bracket.
STEP 5: Installer places the mounting bracket on the wall
as shown in the picture. Draw circles on the wall at holes A
and B. Draw at least one circle in area C. At least one circle
MUST line up with a wall stud.
STEP 6: Set mounting bracket aside and drill holes at
all marked locations. If there is a stud, drill a 3/16” hole for
wood screws. For holes that do not line up with a stud, drill a
5/8” hole for a toggle bolt.
Make a mark here, along inside
bottom of the stamped slot
provided.
Make a mark
here on the
outside edge
of the bracket
Horizontal line
NOTE: Refer to step C “DETERMINING MOUNTING PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET on page 8 for aligning instructions.
MARKING THE MOUNTING HOLES
OPTION 2: USE METAL BRACKET AS TEMPLATE
STEP 3: Installer moves bracket to the other side of the
cabinets and makes 2 more marks. Marks are the same as
STEP 2, just opposite side.
Make a mark here, along
inside bottom of the
stamped slot provided
(same as Step 1).
Make a mark
here on the
outside edge of
the bracket
A
C
B
Place bracket within the lines created in previous steps.
Mark hole locations for
A, B, and area C.