GE PVM1899 User manual

Installation
Instructions
Above the Cooktop
Microwave Oven
PVM1899 & PVM2155
Questions? Call 1-800-561-3344 or Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.ca
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
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.
Throughout this manual, features and appearances may vary from your model
READ CAREFULLY.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
29-6080
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Table of Contents Safety Denitions
WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may
occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may
occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.
NOTICE :
T his indicates that damage to the appliance or property
may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory.
NOTE:
This alerts you to important information and/or tips.
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1 ............SafetyDenitions
2............IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 ............Appliance Handling Safety
2 ............Safety Codes and Standards
2 ............Electric Safety
2 ............Microwave Safety
3 ............Related Equipment Safety
4 ............Checklist for Installation
4 ............Before You Begin
4 ............Removing Packaging
4 ............Tools and Parts Needed
5 ............Parts Included
5 ............Location requirements
6 ............Power Requirements
6 ............Electrical Installation
7 ............Install Appliance
7 ............Removing the mounting plate
7 ............Finding the wall studs
7 ............Possiblewallstudcongurations
8 ............Attaching the mounting plate to the wall
9 ............Adapting microwave blower
10 ...........Preparing cabinet
10 ...........Mounting the microwave oven
11 ...........Hood exhaust
12 ...........Testing Operation

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLER: LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE
APPLIANCE AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR’S USE
WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly,
reorshockmayresultcausingpropertydamageor
personal injury.
WARNING
Do not repair, replace or remove any part of the
applianceunlessspecicallyrecommendedinthemanuals.
Improper installation, service or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Refer to this manual for guidance. All
otherservicingshouldbedonebyaqualiedtechnician.
Appliance Handling Safety
Unit is heavy and requires at least two people or proper
equipment to move.
Do not lift appliance by door handle.
Hidden surfaces may have sharp edges. Use caution
when reaching behind or under appliance.
Safety Codes and Standards
This appliance complies with the latest version of one or
more of the following standards:
• CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61 - Household Cooking Ranges
• UL 858 - Household Electric Ranges
• CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 150 - Microwave Ovens
• UL 923 - Microwave Cooking Appliances
• UL 507 - Electric Fans
• CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 113 - Fans and Ventilators
• CSA C22.2 No. 64 - Household Cooking and Liquid-
Heating Appliances
• UL 1026 - Electric Household Cooking and Food
Serving Appliances
It is the responsibility of the owner and the installer to
determine if additional requirements and/or standards
applytospecicinstallations.
Electric Safety
WARNING
Before you plug in an electrical cord or turn on power
supply, make sure all controls are in the OFF position.
For appliances equipped with a cord and plug, do not
cut or remove the ground prong. It must be plugged into
a matching grounding type receptacle to avoid electrical
shock. If there is any doubt as to whether the wall receptacle
is properly grounded, the customer should have it checked by
aqualiedelectrician.
If required by the National Electrical Code (or Canadian
Electrical Code), this appliance must be installed on a
separate branch circuit.
Installer – show the owner the location of the circuit
breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
Before installing, turn power OFF at the service panel.
Lock service panel to prevent power from being turned
ON accidentally.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by
aqualiedtechnician.Installation,electricalconnectionsand
grounding must comply with all applicable codes.
Microwave Safety
PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND
DURING SERVICING TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
• Do not operate or allow the oven to be operated with
the door open.
• Make the following safety checks on all ovens to be serviced
before activating the magnetron or other microwave source,
and make repairs as necessary:
1. Interlock operation
2. Proper door closing
3. Seal and sealing surfaces (arcing, wear, and other damage)
4. Damage to or loosening of hinges and latches
5. Evidence of dropping or abuse
• Before turning on microwave power for any service test or
inspection within the microwave generating compartments,
check the magnetron, wave guide or transmission line, and
cavity for proper alignment, integrity, and connection.
• Any defective or misadjusted components in the interlock,
monitor, door seal, and microwave generation and
transmission systems shall be repaired, replaced, or
adjusted by procedures described in this manual before the
oven is released to the owner.
• A microwave leakage check to verify compliance
with the Federal Performance Standard should be
performed on each oven prior to release to the owner.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. Grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing a safe pathway for electric
current in the event of a short circuit.
This appliance is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
WARNING
Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consultaqualiedelectricianifthegrounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists
as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too
short,haveaqualiedelectricianinstallanoutletnearthe
appliance.
Related Equipment Safety
Remove all tape and packaging before using the
appliance. Destroy the packaging after unpacking the
appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging
material.
Never modify or alter the construction of the appliance.
For example, do not remove leveling legs, panels, wire
covers or anti-tip brackets/screws.
WARNING
Toreducetheriskofre,useonlymetalductwork.
CAUTION
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust
hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

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Checklist for Installation
Use this checklist to verify that you have completed each
step of the installation process. This can help you avoid
common mistakes.
Refer to detailed instructions for each step in the sections
following this checklist.
1. Before installing the appliance, be sure to verify the
cabinet dimensions are correct for your appliance and
that the required electrical connections are present.
Make sure the electrical cord provided on the appliance
is able to reach to the point of connection.
Sections: Location requirements, Electrical installation
2. Move the appliance into place in front of the cabinet
opening.
Section: Removing Packaging
3. Remove packaging materials, leaving the bottom
packaging on the appliance to avoid damage to the
oor.
Section: Removing Packaging
4. Remove the mounting plate from the rear of the
appliance.
Section: Install Appliance - Removing the mounting
plate
5. Find wall studs.
Section: Install Appliance - Finding the wall studs
6. Attach the mounting plate to the wall.
Section: Install Appliance - Attaching the mounting plate
to the wall
7. Adapt the microwave blower.
Section: Install Appliance - Adapting the microwave
blower
8. Prepare the cabinet for mounting.
Section: Install Appliance - Preparing cabinet
9. At least two persons are needed to lift the appliance; tilt
and hook the appliance to the holding plate.
Section: Install Appliance - Mounting the microwave
oven
10. Push the appliance all the way into place and fasten the
holding screws through top cabinet holes.
Section: Install Appliance - Mounting the microwave
oven
11. Use correct hood exhaust.
Section: Install Appliance - Hood exhaust
12. Test the microwave oven for proper functioning.
Section: Testing operation
Always read and follow the complete installation
instructions contained in this manual.
Before You Begin
Removing Packaging
1. Removelter,accessoriesandhardware.Donotremove
the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven.
2. Foldbackallfourcartonapsfullyagainstcartonsides.
Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top
side. The oven should be resting in the Styrofoam.
3. Pullthecartonupandotheoven.
4. Cut the middle of the outer protective plastic bag to
remove the mounting plate.
Tools and Parts Needed
• Philips head screwdriver
• Pencil
• Ruler or tape measure and straight edge
• Drill
• Drill bits: 3/16", 1/2", 5/8"
• Gloves
• Saw (saber, hole or keyhole)
• Studnderorhammer
• Safety goggles
• Level
• Duct and masking tape
Optional tools
• Carpenter square
• Tin snips (to cut damper)
• Scissors (to cut cabinet template)
• Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces (for recessed bottom
cabinet installations)

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Parts Included
Youwillndtheinstallationhardwarecontainedinpacket
with the unit. Check to make sure you have all these parts:
A Top mounting bolts:
Self-aligning machine screws (3)
B Toggle bolts (3/16"x 3")
C Wall mounting hardware:
Toggle wings
D Wood screws (2)
E Nylon grommet (for metal cabinets)
F Exhaust adaptor
Not shown:
• Top cabinet template
• Rear wall template
• Mounting plate (attached to the back of the microwave oven)
• Aluminumgreaselters
• Charcoallter(factoryttedinthemicrowaveoven)
Location requirements
Installation dimensions
* For optimal performance and
reliability, the manufacturer
recommends 33"-36" clearance
although the minimum allowable
clearance is noted 30".
min. 12" (305mm)
max. 14" (356mm)
min. 16-1/2"
(419mm)
*min. 30"
(762mm)
min. 66"
(1676mm)
*min. 30"
(762mm)
cabinet
opening
width
13-3/4"
(349mm)
min.
A B D
FE
C

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Appliance dimensions Power Requirements
The outlet must be properly grounded in accordance with
all applicable codes.
It can be installed inside the cabinet above the appliance.
Electrical Installation
Electrical Requirements:
• a three prong grounded outlet
• 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only
• 20 Amp electrical supply with a fuse or a circuit breaker
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 Electric Code or the prevailing
local code for this rating. The power supply cord and plug
should be brought to a separate 20-amp branch circuit
single grounded outlet. The outlet box should be located
inside the cabinet above the appliance (see section Location
Requirements). The outlet box and supply circuit should be
installedbyaqualiedelectricianandconformtotheNational
Electrical Code or the prevailing local code.
Thevoltageusedmustbethesameasspeciedonthis
microwave oven. Using a higher voltage is dangerous and
mayresultinareorovendamage.Usingalowervoltage
will cause slow cooking. The dealer is not responsible for any
damages resulting from the use of the oven with any voltage
otherthanspecied.
29-7/8"
(760mm) 15-3/8"
(390mm)
16-1/2"
(419mm)

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Install Appliance
Removing the mounting plate
Note: To avoid possible damage to the work surface or to the
bottom of the appliance, cover the work surface.
1. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven
cavity.
2. Remove the screws from the mounting plate.
The mounting plate will be used as the rear wall template
and for mounting.
3. Reinstall the screws into the holes where they were re-
moved.
Note: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not grip
or use the door or door handle while the microwave oven is
being handled.
Finding the wall studs
Note: The microwave must be connected to at least one wall
stud. If no wall studs exist within the cabinet opening, do not
install the microwave oven.
1. Locate the edges of the wall studs within the cabinet
opening by using:
-astudnderor
- a hammer (tapping lightly across the mounting surface to
ndasolidsound).
2. Place a mark halfway between the edges and draw a
line down the center of the studs (See possible wall studs
conguration).
Possible wall stud congurations
These depictions show examples of preferred installation
congurationswiththemountingplate.
Note: Care must be taken when drilling holes. Electrical wires
may be concealed behind the wall covering and contact with
them could result in electrical shock.
No wall studs at corner holes
If wall stud is within 6¼" (159 mm) of the vertical centerline,
only Room Venting (recirculation) or Roof Venting installations
can be done.
Wall stud at one corner hole
Wall studs at both corner holes

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Attaching the mounting plate to the wall
Preparing rear wall
CAUTION
Wearglovestoavoidcuttingngersonsharpedges.
Note: Make sure the cabinet bottom is level.
1. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the cabinet
space.
2. Cabinet with front overhang: Draw a line on the back wall
equal to the depth of the front overhang.
3. Tape the REAR WALL TEMPLATE onto the wall matching the
centerline and touching the bottom of the cabinet or the
level line.
4. Draw a horizontal line on the wall at the bottom of the Rear
Wall Template.
5. Drill holes at locations A and B:
• 3/16" (5 mm) holes for wood screws (stud)
• 5/8" (16 mm) holes for toggle bolts (no stud)
Note:IfneitherAnorBisinastud,ndastud
somewhere in the area of the mounting plate and drill a
3/16" (5 mm) hole.
It is important to use at least one wood screw mounted
rmlyinastudtosupporttheweightofthemicrowave.
6. Wall venting installation only: Cut out the shaded area "F"
on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE using a saber or keyhole saw.
CAUTION
If exhaust adaptor is positioned outside consider
recommended dimensions, otherwise grease-
laden air will discharge into house structure.
7. Remove REAR WALL TEMPLATE.
Attaching the mounting plate
1. Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
2. Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes
designated to go into drywall.
3. Attach toggle wings from the back of the mounting plate
onto each bolt. Leave enough space for toggle wings to go
through the wall and to open.
4. Place the mounting plate against the wall and push the
bolts through the drywall.
5. Finger tighten the bolts to make sure toggle wings have
opened against drywall.
6. Verify that the plate is properly centered and level.
7. Securely tighten all screws, including the wood screw.

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Adapting microwave blower
This microwave is shipped assembled for Room Venting
Installation. The blower unit is already in place and must not
to be adapted.
Adapting microwave blower for roof venting
1. Remove and save the screws holding the blower motor and
the blower plate. Lift up the blower plate and put it aside.
2. Carefully pull out the blower unit and rotate 90º so that fan
blade openings are facing out the top of the microwave.
3. Place the blower unit back into the opening.
CAUTION
Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Make
sure the wires are not pinched, and that they are
properly secured.
4. Replace the blower plate and secure with the screws
removed in step 1.
5. Attach the exhaust adapter to the top of the blower plate
by sliding it into the guides. Push in securely until it is in the
locking tabs. Make sure the damper hinge swings freely.
Adapting microwave blower for wall venting
1. Remove and save the screws holding the blower motor and
the blower plate. Lift up the blower plate and put it aside.
2. Carefully pull out the blower unit and rotate 90º so that fan
blade openings are facing out the top of the microwave.
3. Rotate the blower unit counterclockwise 180º.
4. Gently remove the wires from the grooves. Reroute the
wires through the grooves on other side of the blower
unit. Rotate blower unit 90º so that fan blade openings are
facing out the back of the microwave.
CAUTION
Do not pull or stretch the blower unit wiring. Make
sure the wires are not pinched, and that they are
properly secured.
5. Place the blower unit back into the opening.

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6. Replace the blower plate and secure with the screws
removed in Step 1.
7. Attach the exhaust adapter to the rear of the oven by
sliding it into the guides. Push in securely until it is in the
lower locking tabs. Make sure the damper hinge swings
freely.
Preparing cabinet
1. Remove power to outlet.
2. Remove all contents from upper cabinet.
3. Tape the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE onto the bottom surface.
Make sure the template centerline aligns with the vertical
line on the wall. Rear wall arrows must be against rear wall.
Note: For recessed cabinet bottom, trim the template
edgessothatittsinsidetherecessedarea.Thetemplate
has trim lines to use as guides.
4. Drill 3\8" (10 mm) holes at "A", "B" and "C".
Note: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the
cabinet bottom.
5. Cut out the 2" (51 mm) hole at "D". This hole is for the power
supply cord.
Note: If the cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet
around the opening to protect the cord.
6. Roof venting installation only: Cut out the shaded area "E" on
the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE using a saber or keyhole saw.
7. Remove templates from back wall and cabinet.
Mounting the microwave oven
Notes
• If the bottom of the upper cabinet is recessed or has front
overhang, you will need to prepare 2" x 2" (51 mm x 51 mm) -
depthequivalenttocabinetrecessoroverhang)llerblocks
to provide additional support for the bolts:
• markthecenterofeachllerblockanddrilla3\8"
(10 mm) diameter hole
• alignllerblocksoverthethreeopeningsontopof
the microwave oven and attach with masking tape
• Use at least two people to install the microwave oven.
Do not grip or use handle during the installation.
• When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord
through hole in bottom of top cabinet. Keep the cord tight
anddonotpinchit,especiallywhenmountingushto
bottom of cabinet. Do not pull the cord to lift the oven.
1. Lift the microwave, tilt it forward, and hook slots at back
bottom edge onto four lower tabs of the mounting plate.
2. Rotate the front of the oven up against cabinet bottom.
3. Insert a self-aligning screw (item A) through top center
cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by turning
the screw at least two full turns after the threads have
engaged.

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4. Insert the two remaining self-aligning screws through outer
top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw.
5. Tighten center screw completely.
6. Tighten the outer two screws completely to the top of the
microwave oven.
Note: While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in
place against the wall and the top cabinet.
7. Installgreaseltersbyslidingthemintothesideslots,
then pushing up and toward oven to lock (image
shows bottom view of appliance).
Hood exhaust
When venting exhaust to the outside, hood exhaust
ducts will be required. 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.
The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with a
standard 3¼" x 10" (82 x 254 mm) rectangular duct. If a
round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round transition
adaptor must be used. Do not use less than a 6" (152 mm)
diameter duct.
For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length
of 3¼" x 10" (82 x 254 mm) rectangular or 6" (152 mm)
diameter round should not exceed 120 equivalent feet
(36.5 m).
Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps etc. cause
additionalresistancetoairow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:
Duct Pieces x Number used =Equivalent Length

Rectangular-to-Round
Transition Adaptor* 5 ft (1.5 m) x =
Wall Cap 40 ft (12.2 m) x =
90° Elbow 10 ft (3 m) x =
45° Elbow 5 ft (1.5 m) x
Total Ductwork
=
=

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Duct Pieces x Number used =Equivalent Length

90° Elbow 25 ft (7.6 m) x =
45° Elbow 5 ft (1.5 m) x =
Roof Cap 24 ft (7.3 m) x =
Straight Duct 6" (152 mm)
Round or 3 1/4" x 10"
(82 x 254 mm) Rectangular
1 ft (0.3 m) x =
Total Ductwork =
*Ifarectangular-to-roundtransitionadapterisused,rst
make sure the damper hinge of the microwave swings
freely.Ifnecessary,cutthedampertot,usingthetin
snips, in order to allow free movement.
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual
testsandreectrequirementsforgoodventing
performance with any vent hood.
Testing Operation
1. Turn on power at the breaker.
2. Test the oven mode:
Test the CONVECTION oven mode (if available). See
the Use and Care Manual for detailed operation
instructions.
3. Verify that the oven light comes on and the oven
begins to preheat.
4. Test the microwave:
Place a cup of water into the oven cavity. Follow the
instructions in the Use and Care Manual on how to
heat a beverage.
5. Verify that the oven light comes on and the water is
heated.
6. If any of the tests do not result as explained above,
contact service for assistance. Otherwise, the
installation is complete at this time.

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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Make sure the microwave oven has
been installed according to instructions.
Remove all packing material from the
microwave oven.
Install turntable and turntable ring in cavity.
Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on.
120 V Models: Plug power cord into a
dedicated 15- to 20-amp electrical outlet.
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qualied
electrician.
Read the Quick Use & Care.
KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE.
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.
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