GE RVM5160 User manual

Installation
Instructions
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Over the Range
Microwave Oven
AVM4160, JNM3161, JVM3160,
and RVM5160
49-40675-4 08-18 GEA
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
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
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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.

2
Installation Instructions
Outside Back Exhaust .......................... 21-24
Installation Overview .......................... 21
Preparing Rear Wall for
Outside Back Exhaust ........................21
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ......21, 22
Preparation of Top Cabinet ................22
Adapting Blower for Outside
Back Exhaust ................................. 22, 23
Mount the Microwave Oven ......... 23, 24
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven ........... 25
CONTENTS
General information
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 3
Electrical Requirements ........................................ 3
Tools You Will Need .............................................. 4
Hood Exhaust ..................................................... 5,6
Damage – Shipment/Installation .......................... 7
Parts Included ........................................................ 7
Mounting Space ..................................................... 8
Step-by-step installation guide
Placement of Mounting Plate .......................... 9-11
Removing the Mounting Plate ...................... 9
Finding the Wall Studs ................................. 9
Determining Mounting Plate Location .........10
Aligning the Mounting Plate ....................... 11
Installation Types ........................................... 12-23
Recirculating .......................................... 13-16
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ........... 13
Preparation of Top Cabinet ............... 13
Adjust the Blower ............................... 14
Installing the Charcoal Filter .............. 15
Mount the Microwave Oven ..........15, 16
Installing the Charcoal Filter
without Top Access ..................... 16
Outside Top Exhaust ............................. 17-20
Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............17
Preparation of Top Cabinet ................18
Adjust Blower Motor............................18
Assemble and Install Adaptor .............19
Mount the Microwave Oven ..........19, 20
Connecting Ductwork ..........................20
A
B
C

3
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.
120 V Models
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Installation Instructions
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 microwave 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
back wall.
To avoid the risk of personal
injury (back injury or other
injuries due to excessive weight of the microwave)
or property damage, you will need two people to
install this microwave.
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.
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.
120 V Models
This product requires a three-prong grounded
outlet. Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 15
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 microwave oven and away
from any potential microwave ducting. 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.
WARNING
WARNING
Ensure
proper
ground exists
before use.
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION

4
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»16s, 7»16s,
1»2s and 5»8s drill bits
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

5
Installation Instructions
HOOD EXHAUST
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. Below are examples of Outside Top Exhaust and Outside Back
Exhaust duct system layouts. Note the position of the microwave oven relative to the duct system.
OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)
The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.
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.
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»4s x 10s 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.
(6s Round)
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.
* 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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Installation Instructions
EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT
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.
Straight Duct 6s Round or 1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3
1»4s x 10s 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
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 .
NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total
duct length of 31»4Ǝ[ƎUHFWDQJXODURUƎGLDPHWHU
round 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.
Exhaust connection:
The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with
a standard 31»4Ǝ[ƎUHFWDQJXODUGXFW
If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round
transition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than
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Maximum duct length:
For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of
31»4s x 10s rectangular or 6s diameter round duct should
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 duct pieces.

7
PART QUANTITY
Top Cabinet
Template 1
Rear Wall
Template 1
Installation
Instructions
and
Owners
Manual
1
1
Grease
Filters 2
Exhaust
Adaptor
1
Tray 1
Turntable
Ring 1
Charcoal
Filter
(on some
models)
1*
Installation Instructions
PARTS INCLUDED
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
OWNERS
MANUAL
ADDITIONAL PARTS
≤
≤
≤
* NOTE:
• For JVM3160 and AVM4160, filter is in accessory
pack.
It is not installed in the product.
• For JNM3161, filter is already installed in the product.
• For RVM5160, filter not included.
PART QUANTITY
Wood Screws
(3/16” x 2”) 2
Toggle Bolts (and
wing nuts) (1/4” x 3”) 4
Self-aligning
Machine Screw
(1/4”-28 x 3-1/4”)
3
Nylon Grommet (for
metal cabinets) 2
Power Cord Strap
(plastic) 1
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.
PARTS INCLUDED
HARDWARE PACKET
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.

8
Installation Instructions
MOUNTING SPACE NOTES:
• The space between the cabinets must be 30s
wide and free of obstructions.
• This microwave oven is for installation over
ranges up to 36s wide.
• If you are going to vent your microwave oven
to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for
exhaust duct preparation.
• When installing the microwave oven beneath
smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the
instructions on the top cabinet template for power
cord clearance.
• For models setup in Recirc Exhaust: Do not allow
cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of the
vent.
• The product should not be installed over any
cooktop or range with a combined BTU greater
than 60,000 BTU.
* 13” max: for standard installation, 15” cabinet
depth requires additional steps using an additional
installation kit JX15BUMPWW/BB.
Backsplash
66s or
more from
the floor
to the top
of the
microwave
oven
30s
2s
30s
min.
16-½s
Bottom edge of
cabinet needs
to be 30s or
more from the
cooking surface
13s
max*

9
Installation Instructions
Find the studs, using one of the following
methods:
A. Stud finder.
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 16s
or 24s from this mark.
Draw a line down the center of the studs.
IMPORTANT: The microwave must be connected
to at least one wall stud.
1
Open the box and fold back all four carton flaps
fully against the carton sides. Remove the following
items from the protective foam: installation
instructions, filters, exhaust adaptor, damper, and
the small hardware bag. Do not remove the foam
protecting the front of the microwave oven.
Then carefully roll the microwave oven and carton
over onto the top side. The microwave oven
should be resting in the foam.
REMOVING THE MICROWAVE
OVEN FROM THE CARTON/
REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE
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 microwave oven.
Open the microwave oven door and remove the
plastic sheet and tape from inside the microwave
oven door. Remove the tape covering the turntable
hub.
Foam
2
3
6
Set the microwave oven upright. Remove and
properly discard plastic bags and foam.
1
The mounting plate is attached to the back of the
microwave oven. Remove the two screws holding
it to the microwave oven. The plate will be used
as the rear wall template and for mounting the
microwave oven to the wall.
4
5

10
Installation Instructions
DETERMINING MOUNTING PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET
C
Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes
with the microwave oven installation. You may need
to 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, 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,
align the mounting tabs with this horizontal line, not
touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D.
Plate Position – flat bottom cabinet
Plate Position – 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 30s, up to 36s
Plate Position – recessed cabinet bottom
Mounting Plate
Tabs Touching the
Back Frame of the
Cabinet
30s to Cooktop
30s to Cooktop
1
2
3