GE Monogram ZEM200BF User manual

GE Monogram®
Installation
Instructions
Under Cabinet Installation
and
JX827 Series Built-In Kit
Microwave Oven
Models
ZEM200 Series

Before you begin—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.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book for future
reference.
This appliance must be properly grounded. See “Electrical Supply”, page 6.
CAUTION
WARNING
If you have questions concerning the installa-
tion of this product, call the GE Answer
Center® Consumer Information Service at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you received a damaged microwave oven,
you should contact your dealer.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer. Product failure due to improper
installation is not covered under the GE
Appliance Warranty. See the Use & Care
Guide for warranty information.
Contents Design Information
Model Available ...................................................................................................................................3
Dimensions and Clearances ...............................................................................................................3
Installation Options ............................................................................................................................3
Advance Planning ...............................................................................................................................3
Cabinetry
In-Wall Installation..............................................................................................................................4
Installation with Single Oven .............................................................................................................5
Under-Cabinet Mounting ...................................................................................................................5
Installation Preparation
Electrical Supply..................................................................................................................................6
In-Wall Installation..........................................................................................................................6, 7
Under-Cabinet Mounting ...................................................................................................................7
Installation
JX827 Installation ......................................................................................................................8, 9, 10
Assemble Trim Kit Frame .................................................................................................................11
Install Trim Kit Frame.......................................................................................................................11
Under-Cabinet Mounting .................................................................................................................12
To Drill from Inside ....................................................................................................................12, 13
To Drill from Bottom ........................................................................................................................13
If Cabinet Has a Partition .................................................................................................................13
Finalize Under-Cabinet Installation .................................................................................................14
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Design Information
Microwave Oven
Model
available
Dimensions
and clearances
Installation
options
3
ZEM200 Series
Electronic microwave ovens
available in black, white and
stainless steel
A - 12-5/16" (284 mm)
B - 23-13/16" (605 mm)
C - 11-3/16" (284 mm)
(includes feet)
Note: When installed, trim kit
will require wall space 26-1/8"
W x 16-1/4" H for clearance.
This microwave oven can be used on the
countertop, built into a wall or suspended
beneath a cabinet.
•Accessory kit JX827 is necessary for custom
in-wall installation. Available in white, black
and stainless steel.
•Do not install into a wall or cabinet without
JX827. This trim kit provides openings for
ventilation.
•Do not install this microwave oven above a
cooktop, range or other heating surface.
Advance
planning
Refer to “Installation” for complete details on
preparation for in-wall installation.
If you wish to mount the ZEM200 beneath a
cabinet:
•Cabinet must be wood or metal, in good
condition.
•The cabinet must be capable of supporting
the items in the cabinet plus an additional 90
pounds from the bottom.
•Wood cabinet bottom must be at least 3/16"
thick masonite or plywood.
•Underside of cabinet must be at least 24"
wide.
•12" deep cabinet is preferred, though oven
may be mounted on shallower cabinetry.
•A 3-prong grounding wall receptacle must be
within reach of the 40" power cord:
–Receptacle should not be directly behind
oven, but should be out of view when oven
is installed.
•Check that cabinet is securely installed, using
more than two screws at top:
–If not, add two screws at cabinet bottom,
making sure they enter wall studs at
least 1/2".
•Refer to “Installation” for further details.
C
AB
24-7/8"±1/16"
15"±1/16" Min.
In-Wall Installation
16"-18" Min.
15"
±
1/16"
Min.
•Using the accessory kit, this microwave
oven can be installed alone or over any
Monogram single electric wall oven.
All necessary hardware for under cabinet
installation comes packed with the product.
Before installing, consult installation
instructions packed with product for
current dimensional data.
To obtain ahead of time, order Pub. No.
31-1130 for Under Cabinet Installation. Order
Pub. No. 31-1163 for Built-In Accessory Kit
JX827. Call GE Publications: 800-848-7722.

Installation Preparation
Microwave Oven
Note: When installed, trim
kit will require wall space
26-1/8" W x 16-1/4" H for
clearance.
Within opening of appropriate dimensions:
•Install a level base of plywood:
–Flush with lower edge of opening.
–Entirely covering floor of opening.
•3/8" thick (min.) plywood must be sup-
ported by 2" x 4" or 1" x 2" equivalent
runners on all sides.
•Finished floor must support a minimum of
100 pounds.
•JX827 accessory kit may be assembled and
installed at this time. Refer to “Installation”
for instructions.
The JX827 accessory kit provides trim strips to
conceal all raw edges of cabinets.
Tools and materials required:
•3/8" thick plywood (min.)
•2" x 4" lumber
•Saw
•Screws and screwdriver or other hardware for construction of
plywood base.
The opening must be:
•24-7/8" ±1/16" wide.
•15" ±1/16" high.
•With approximately 1-1/4" for oven trim
overlap around all edges of opening.
•Deep enough to accommodate electrical
receptacle and permit adequate air circula-
tion for proper venting:
–Minimum 18" deep with receptacle inside
cutout.
–Minimum 16" deep with receptacle outside
cutout.
•Height from floor may vary according to
preference of user.
18" Min.
Receptacle
Inside
16" Min.
Receptacle
Outside
15" ±1/16
24-7/8"
±1/16"
16"-18" Min.
15"
±
1/16"
3/8"
Plywood
Base
2 x 4 or 1 x 2
Equivalent runners
must support base
of all 4 sides
Opening
Cabinet
4
In-wall
installation

Refer to diagram at
right for dimensions
when installing above
a Monogram single
oven.
With single
oven
Within opening of appropriate dimensions:
•Install a level base of plywood:
–Flush with lower edge of opening.
–Entirely covering floor of opening.
•3/8" thick (min.) plywood must be sup-
ported by 2" x 4" or 1" x 2" equivalent
runners on all four sides.
•Finished floor must support a minimum of
100 pounds.
•Assemble JX827 accessory kit, refer to
“Installation” for details.
Under-cabinet
mounting
These microwve ovens may be installed under
virtually any cabinetry and is supplied with
all hardware necessary for under-cabinet
installation. The cabinet must be capable of
supporting the items in the cabinet plus an
additional 90 pounds from the bottom. Refer
to “Advance Planning” for more details.
Note: Trim kit JX827 is
required for installation above
a single oven.
Installation Preparation
Microwave Oven
5
24-7/8" ±1/16"
Per Oven
Requirement
15" ±1/16"
Front of Cabinet
Door
Bracket
Side of
Microwave

Installation Preparation
Microwave Oven
Tools and materials required:
•3-prong grounded electrical receptacle.
•Electrical cable, 2-wire with ground, No. 14 minimum,
as required.
Monogram microwave ovens require a 120
volt, 60 Hz power supply, protected by a time
delay fuse or circuit breaker.
These ovens are supplied with a power cord
40" long for which a properly grounded
3-prong electrical receptacle is required.
•800 watt* oven draws 1300 watts, with a
12.5 amp load.
*IEC-705 test procedure
Note: Do not use an extension
cord with these appliances.
In-wall
installation
•Install a 3-prong grounded receptacle.
•Receptacle may be within opening (shaded
area in diagram):
–If using this installation, be sure opening is
sufficiently deep to accommodate power
cord and plug (18" min.).
•Receptacle may also be placed outside
shaded area, within reach of oven’s 40"
power cord. In this case, opening need only
be 16" deep.
Electrical
supply
6
18" Min.
Receptacle
Inside
16" Min.
Receptacle
Outside
24-7/8" ±1/16"
15" ±1/16"

In-wall
installation
(continued)
Under-cabinet
mounting
Installation Preparation
Microwave Oven
•When cabinet depth is a critical factor,
receptacle should be installed in a side wall
at rear of opening:
–14-5/8" minimum cabinet depth is
required.
Receptacle installed in side
wall.
Receptacle installed behind
oven, flush with wall.
•If receptacle is located behind oven, install
receptacle flush with wall to minimize depth:
–16" minimum depth is required.
Receptacle installed behind
oven, extended into cabinet.
•If receptacle is located behind oven and
extended into cabinet:
–18" minimum cabinet depth is required.
•Do not install where vents on the sides will be
blocked.
•A 3-prong grounded receptacle must be
within reach of the oven’s 40" power cord,
but located out of view when oven is installed.
•Allow access for plugging and unplugging; do
not place receptacle directly behind oven.
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14-5/8"
16"
18"

JX827
installation
Installation
Microwave Oven
Tools and materials
required:
•Accessory kit JX827 for
in-wall installation
•2 Phillips head screwdrivers
(#1 & #2)
•Drill and 3/32" drill bit
•Centerpunch or nail
•Pencil and ruler
JX827 Parts List
1. Base Pan
2. Rear Duct
3. Side Covers (2)
4. Top Trim
5. Bottom Trim
6. Side Trims
7. Rear Holddown Brackets
Screws A (9 required 1 extra)
B (4 required 1 extra)
C (10 required 2 extra)
D (4 required 1 extra)
E (4 required 1 extra)
•Drive two screws into the base pan front
flange to temporarily hold in place.
•Slide two rear holddown brackets into slots
in the rear of base pan. Tongues should be
sticking into the base pan and centered in
the slot.
•Mark and drill four 3/32" holes.
•Install both brackets with 2 screws B.
•Remove two screws in the base pan front
flange and slide the base pan straight out.
•Set the base pan into cabinet cutout and
center left and right. Front flange should be
pushed back against front wall, flush with
opening.
•Use the V-notch in the base pan front flange
to center.
•Drill two 3/32" diameter holes into the base
supporting structure, using the two holes in
the base pan front flange as a guide.
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Screw A Screw B Screw EScrew DScrew C
Screw B
Screw C
Step 1
Install rear
holddown
brackets
1B
2
456
C
AE
D
7
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Parts Inventory
V Notch
120V/60 Hz
Grounded
Power
Outlet

Step 2
Install
base pan
Installation
Microwave Oven
Note: Do not tighten screws until all screws are started.
•Install side cover by inserting bottom
between oven and base pan.
•Start two screws A, through side cover and
two screws E, through the cover on top into
holes where buttons were removed.
•Install other side cover with screws A.
•Install other top screws E.
•Tighten all screws.
•Remove screw located on the top left of the
back of the oven. Retain screw.
•Remove the four top plug buttons from the
top of the microwave oven cabinet.
•Remove any protective film on oven cabinet.
•Place the microwave oven on the base pan
centered left to right.
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Screw E
Screw A
Remove 4 Plug Buttons
V Notch
Remove and
Save Screw
Step 3
install
side covers

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Installation
Microwave Oven
Step 4
Install
rear duct
•Install rear duct by inserting into bottom
flange between the oven and back of base
pan.
–The rear duct should be as far to the left as
possible, between the base pan back flange
and the partition on the right side.
•Locate and use screws A.
•Drive one screw through the rear duct into
the partition in the base pan.
•Drive one screw into the rear duct side
flange near the lamp cover.
•Drive three screws through the base pan into
the rear duct bottom.
•Replace the screw removed from the top left
to complete the rear duct.
•The base pan should be completely sealed to
the microwave oven in the back.
Caution: Do not pinch
power cord.
•Plug the power cord into the wall receptacle.
•Gently slide the microwave oven assembly
into the cabinet opening, keeping it
centered.
•Push to the back, allowing tongues of rear
brackets to slide through rear slots.
•Check to be sure oven is centered.
•Locate and use screws C.
•Drive two screws through the base pan front
flange through the holes drilled initially.
Screw C
Step 5
Install
microwave
oven
Replace Screw
Base Pan
Partition
in Base Pan
Rear Duct
Screws
Screw C
Screws
V Notch

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Step 6
Assemble
trim kit
frame
Step 7
Install
trim kit
frame
Installation
Microwave Oven
•Assemble top,
bottom and side
trims with four
screws D, as
illustrated.
When assembled,
top, bottom and side
strips must be flush.
Note: Bottom trim has a hinge
notch and is not
interchangable with top trim.
Caution: Do not overtighten
screws; doing so could cause
misalignment of top and side
strips.
•Use the assembled frame as a template.
Insert the frame into the cut-out and locate
the attaching holes.
•Temporarily hold the frame in place by
starting the four screws that attach the frame
to the base pan and side covers.
•Push frame as far left as possible, drive the
four screws.
•Check to be sure door clears the trim when
open.
•Mark the four holes on the side of the trim.
•Remove the frame.
•Center punch and drill 3/32" pilot holes.
•Position the assembled frame around the
oven and secure with 8 screws C, using the
smaller Phillips head screwdriver to prevent
burring the Phillips head.
Screw D
Screw C
Bottom Trim
Screw Top Trim
Side Trim
Side
Trim

Screw
Screw
Screw
Wall Installation
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Trim Kit Frame
Mark
Mark
Mark
Mark

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Under-cabinet
mounting
Tools and materials
required:
•Flat-blade screwdriver
•Phillips screwdriver
•Drill and 1/4" bit
•Nail or center punch
•Pencil and ruler
•Scissors
•Hammer
•Tape
•Safety glasses
•Two brackets (supplied)
To drill
from inside
Template 1
Template 2
•Carefully remove the four plastic plug buttons
from oven top and the two screws at top rear
flange of case.
•Remove the two top case screws on the back
of oven. Retain screws.
•Select correct template and rear brackets for
this model. (See Template/Rear Bracket
Reference Sheet.)
•Secure the two rear brackets to back of the
oven, left and right, using screws removed
earlier.
–Make sure brackets are level and flush with
top surface of case.
•Cut Template 1 along dotted lines.
•Place template 2 inside the cabinet:
–If cabinet is less than 12" deep, cut off front
edge of template to fit, using template cut
lines as a guide.
–If cabinet has a recessed shelf, measure the
thickness of the front rail and cut that
amount off the front edge of template.
This will allow template 2 to lie flat.
•If you have a partition, you must:
–Cut Template 2 into 2 pieces to fit each
side of the partition.
–Position one piece of Template 2 inside the
cabinet with front edge even to cabinet
front edge.
–Position template 1 on front of the cabinet
so that the arrow is aligned with the hole
center line on template 2.
Installation
Microwave Oven
Case
Emboss Right Side
Left Side
1513/32"
Mounting holes for the oven should be drilled
from the inside, if cabinet shelves are remov-
able to allow enough space. Holes may be
drilled from bottom, if necessary.
Buttons

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To drill
from inside
(continued)
To drill from
bottom
If cabinet
has a
partition
–Position remaining piece of Template 2 inside
cabinet and align hole center line with arrows
on Template 1.
–Cut excess paper from center of Template 2 so
it will lie flat.
–Distance from right hole center to left hole
center should measure distance indicated on
template.
–Tape remaining portion of Template 2 in
place.
•With template secured in place, check again
that hole center lines on Template 2 are
straight, and that distance from right to left
hole center measures distance shown on
template.
•Position Template 2 flat against underside of
cabinet:
–If cabinet is less than 12" deep, cut that
amount off front edge of template.
–If cabinet has a front rail, cut front edge of
template to fit; place cut edge against back
of front rail.
–Cut template to fit around corner brackets
or glue blocks underneath cabinet.
If cabinet has partition:
– Cut Template 2 into two pieces to fit on
either side of partition.
–Align front edge of one template piece with
front edge of cabinet or back of front rail;
tape in place.
–Tape Template 1 to rear of cabinet,
aligning arrow with hole center line on
Template 2.
–Position remaining piece of Template 2
under cabinet and align hole center line
with arrows on Template 1.
–Cut excess paper from center of Template 2
so it will lie flat.
–Distance from right hole center to left hole
center should measure distance indicated
on template.
–Tape remaining portion of Template 2 in
place.
Installation
Microwave Oven

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Finalize
under-cabinet
installation
Installation
Microwave Oven
•With template secured in place, check again
that hole center lines on Template 2 are
straight, and that distance from right to left
hole center measures distance shown on
template.
•Drill mounting holes:
–Use of safety glasses is recommended to
protect the eyes.
–Empty cabinet and remove delicate items
from adjacent cabinets.
–Use center punch or nail to make an
indentation for centering the drill bit.
–Holding drill straight, drill through
Template 2 at the four black drilling holes
indicated on template.
–Remove template and clean drill holes.
•Select four bolts—one of each size—from
parts package.
•Hold each bolt against cabinet front rail.
•Select bolt that extends beyond top of
bottom shelf by 3/16" to 3/4".
–Correct bolt length is important. If bolt is
too short, it won’t reach oven; if bolt is too
long, oven will not be drawn up tight to
cabinet.
•From inside cabinet, insert four bolts, all
same length, through mounting straps and
then into drilled holes of cabinet shelf.
•Place solid support, such as a stack of books,
under oven to raise it close to cabinet
bottom.
•Align mounting holes on oven with bolts.
•Lift oven, and insert bolts into mounting
holes.
•Tighten bolts alternately to draw oven up
evenly and secure it to cabinet bottom.
•Remove oven’s rubber feet and save for
future use.
•Plug power cord into receptacle.
Good Area Top of Bottom Shelf
3/4"
3/16"
Front of Cabinet
Door
Bracket
Side of
Microwave


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Notes
Microwave Ovens

NOTE: While performing installations described in this book,
safety glasses or goggles should be worn.
To obtain specific information concerning any
Monogram product or service, call GE Answer Center®
consumer information service at 800.626.2000—any
time, day or night.
For Monogram local service in your area, call
1-800-444-1845.
NOTE: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General
Electric. Therefore, materials, appearance and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Monogram.
®
General Electric Company
Louisville, KY 40225
Pub. No. 49-8893
Part No. 164D3333P128
 1997 GE Appliances
(N.D. 881) 10/97