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Page 1: ...ve these instructions with the Consumer Note to Consumer KeeI these instructions for future reterence Skill level Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer Product tailure due to improper installation is not coxered under the _M_rrantx Fora Spanish versionof thismanual visitour Website at ge com Para co...

Page 2: ... to WM1 12 Prepm_ltion of Top Cabinet 13 Checking t0r Proper Damper pe_zltion 13 Mount the Microwave Oven 13 Ac iust the Exhaust Adaptor 14 Connerting Durtwork 14 _ Outside Back Exhaust 15 18 Preparing Rear _ Vall for Outside Bark Exhaust 15 Remove Exhaust Adaptor 15 Attach Mounting Plate to _ dl 16 Prepm_ltion of Top CaMnet 16 Adapting Microwave Blower tor Outside Back Exhaust 16 17 Mount the Mic...

Page 3: ...GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR FATAL SHOCK The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a tKree prong grounding plug which mates with a standard three prong grounding wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from tiffs appliance Ensureproper groundexists beforeuse You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to mane sure the recep...

Page 4: ...RTANT If a rectangulat_to rotmd transition adaptor is used the bottom cornet_ of the damper will ha_e to be cut to fit usino _ the tin snips in order to allow free mo_ ement of the damper OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST EXAMPLE ONLY The following chart describes an example ot one possible ductwork installation DUCT PIECES _Wall Cap _ 90 Elbow EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT LENGTH x USED LENGTH 40 Ft x 1 40 Ft ...

Page 5: ...ransitions wall and roof caps etc present additional resistance to airflow and are equiwdent to a section of straight duct which is longer than their actual physical size When calculating the total duct length add the equiwdent lengths of all transitions and adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections The chart below shows w u how to calculate total equivalent ductwork length using the ...

Page 6: ...ment must be made by uT mgement between customer and installer PARTS iNCLUDED HARDWARE PACKET PART QUANTITY Wood Screws 2 Y4 x 2 ToggleBolts and 4 wing nuts _ x 3 Self AligningMachine 3 Screws W 28 x 31 4 NylonGrommet 2 for metal cabinets You will find the installation hardware contained in a packet with the unit Check to inake sure you have all these parts NOTE Some extI a parts are inchlded ADDI...

Page 7: ...e Cooking Surface Backsplash NOTES The space betweei the cabinets n ust be 30 wide and fl ee of obstructions 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 fl r w ur model This microwave oven is fl r installation over ranges up to 36 wide If VOU aye going ...

Page 8: ...ove the 2 screws from the mounting late This plate will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting You max discard these screws I _ FINDING THE WALL STUDS i i Wall i enter _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 surthce to find a solid sound This will indicate a stud location...

Page 9: ...s with the microwave installation Remove the decorative trim to install the microwave i roperly 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 fl ont overhang only with no back or side fl ame install the mounting plate down the same distance as the fl ont overhang depth This will kee I the microwave level _ Measm e the i...

Page 10: ...ting plate to the ceuterlhm on the wall _4 _ile holding the mortaring plate with one hand draw drcles on the wall at holes A B C and D see illustration above actual plate marked with arrows Four holes must be used for mounting NOTE Holes C and D are inside area E If neither C nor D is in a stud find a stud somewhere in area E and draw a fifth drcle to line up with the stud It is important to use a...

Page 11: ...B or C NOTE This microwave is shii ped assembled fl r Outside T p Exhaust except for non vented models Select the type of ventilation required for yore installation and proceed to that section _A_ OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST VERTICAL DUCT OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST HORIZONTAL DUCT Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust RECIRCULATING NON VENTED DUCTLESS A Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit is required for the non v...

Page 12: ...signated to go into drwvall and reattach the toggle wings to _A onto each bolt To use toggle bolts Spacingfor Toggles MoreThanWall l Th ckness ToggleWings Mounting Plate Bolt End _ Place tile mounting plate against tile wall and insert tile toggle wings into tile holes in tile wall to mount tile plate NOTE Betore tightening toggle bolts and wood scre_ make sure tile tabs on tile mounting plate tou...

Page 13: ... exhaust duct after tile microwave is installed MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR EASIER INSTAI IATION AND PERSONAl SAFETY WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN IMPORTANT Do not grip or use handle during installation NOTE If your cabinet is metal use tile nvhm grommet around tile power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord NOTE We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet fl on...

Page 14: ...wo screws to tl e top of tl e microwave oven While tightening screws hold tile microwave oven in place against tile wall and tl e top cabinet Install grease filte_ See the Owner s Manual packed with tile microwave ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and a iust the exhaust adaptor 10 connect 1o tile hotlse duct Backof Blower Plate Damper Microwave ForFront to Back or Side to SideAdjustm...

Page 15: ...o the rear wall lining up with the holes previously drilled t_ r holes A and B in the wall plate Cut the opening tollowing the instructions of the REAR X__I I TEMPI ATE REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR This microwave oven is shii ped assembled for top exhaust You will need the exhaust adaptor for installation in the rear wall opening To remove the exhaust adaptor tl om the microwave oven Remove tape securin...

Page 16: ... flush against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet CAUTION Be careflfl to axoid I inchin _ fingers between the back of the motmting I late and the wall _ Tighten all bolts Pull the fl om the wall plate to help tighten the bolts USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enouoh for the po...

Page 17: ...ck into tile lenin End CAUTION Do not pull or stretch the blower tufit wiring Make sure the wires axe not pinched NOTE The blower unit exhaust openings should match exhaust openings on rear of microwave oven Secure tile blower unit to tile microwaxe with tile screw fl om Step 1 Blower Plate I Backof Microwave Blower Motor Screw _ Replace tile blower plate in tile same position as befi re with the ...

Page 18: ...om edge onto fl m lower tabs of mo mting _ Rotate front of oxen up against cabinet bottoln _lnsert a self aligning screw through top center cabinet hole Temporarily secure the oven by turning tile screw at least two full turns atter tile threads have engaged It will be completely tightened later Be sure to keep power cord tight Be careful not to pinch the cord especially when mounting flush to bot...

Page 19: ...unting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate NOTE Betore tightening toggle bolts and wood scre_ make stlre the tabs on the mounting plate touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet CAUTION Be careflll to avoid I inching fingers between the back of the mountin...

Page 20: ...and saxe blower plate screw that and attached holds blower adaptor from plate to tile microwaxe i licrowa e ackof _ Microwave Slide exhaust adaptor to one side and remove it NOTE The exhaust adaptor with damper is not needed for recirculating models You mav want to save theln for possible ftlttlre rise _ Remove and tile that holds tile blower save scFew ii otor to tile illicrowa _e _ BlowerPlate _...

Page 21: ...abinet bottom shelf IMPORTANT If filler blocks are not used case damage may occur from overtightening screws NOTE When motmting the illicrowave oven thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet Kee I it tight throughout Steps 1 3 Do I ifl microwaxe tilt it not pinch cord or lift oxen b ullin cord _ fi rward and hook l _ slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of motmting _ Rotate...

Page 22: ...h tile microwaxe _ _ iNSTALLiNG THE CHARCOAL FILTER On 1400 and 1600 Series models remove screws on fi ont of grille using a 1 Phillips screwdriver On 1800 Series models i emove screws on top fixmt of grille using a 2 Phillips screwdriver Open tile dooI Remove the grille On 1400 and 1600 Series models pull the grille straight off On 1800 Series models slide the grille to the lett and pull it strai...

Page 23: ...logS A _ Read the Owner s Mantml I _ emoxe all ackino material from the illicrowax e ox en Install turntable and ring in caxitv _ Replace house fl se or tm n breaker back on I 1 IIII IIII I KEEP INSTAI I ATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE I_OCAL INSPECTOR S USE V_ lug power cord into a dedicated 15 to 20 amp electrical outlet Ensureproper groundexists beforeuse 23 ...

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