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Installation
Instructions

Above the

Cooktop Oven

JVM1500 Series

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.

Summary of Contents for JVM1500 Series

Page 1: ...uctions 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 fail...

Page 2: ...ounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Mount the Oven 13 14 When Replacing the Charcoal Filter 14 Outside Back Exhaust Horizontal Duct 15 18 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust 15 Attach Exhaust Adapter to Wall Plate 15 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 16 Preparation of Top Cabinet 16 Adapting Blower for Outside Back Exhaust 17 Mount the Oven 18 B A Installation Types cont Ou...

Page 3: ...ROPERLY 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 Insure proper ground exists before use You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure...

Page 4: ...s to accommodate exhaust IMPORTANT If a rectangular to round transition adapter 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 OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST EXAMPLE ONLY The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED LENGTH Wall Cap 40...

Page 5: ... 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 4 x 10 rectangular duct If a round duct is required a rectangular to round transition adapter must be used...

Page 6: ...ine 3 Screws 1 4 28 x 31 4 Nylon Grommet 2 for metal cabinets Exhaust Adapter 1 Damper 1 Metal Screws 1 black 1 8 x 1 2 2 bronze Power Cord Strap 1 plastic Installation Instructions 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 responsi...

Page 7: ...If the space between the cabinets is greater than 30 a Filler Panel Kit may be used to fill in the gap between the oven and the cabinets Your Owner s Manual contains the kit number for your model This oven is for installation over ranges up to 36 wide 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...

Page 8: ...ar wall template and for mounting the oven to the wall Set the oven upright Remove and properly discard plastic bags and Styrofoam Open the oven door and remove any packing material if present from inside the oven 6 5 4 3 2 1 A Carton Styrofoam FINDING THE WALL STUDS 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 light...

Page 9: ...g 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 mounting tabs with this horizontal line not touching the cabinet bottom as described in Step D 3 2 1 Plate position beneath flat bottom cabinet Plate position beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overha...

Page 10: ...e on the mounting plate to the center line on the wall While holding the mounting plate with one hand draw circles 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 circle to line up with the stud It is impo...

Page 11: ...Recirculating Exhaust Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section 11 INSTALLATION TYPES Choose A B or C 2 Installation Instructions NOTE A disposable Charcoal Filter is installed for the non vented exhaust to help remove smoke and odors See page 15 OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST HORIZONTAL DUCT B See page 19 OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST VERTICAL DUCT C See page 12 RECIRC...

Page 12: ...The exhaust adapter with damper is not needed for recirculating models You may want to save them for possible future use To use toggle bolts Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate NOTE Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw make sure the tabs on the mounting plate touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush a...

Page 13: ...power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet Keep it tight throughout Steps 1 3 Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord Installation Instructions USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE FOR PREPARATION OF TOP CABINET You need to drill holes for the top support screws and a hole large enough for the power cord to fit through Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE Tape it underneath the top c...

Page 14: ...lter When properly installed the wire mesh of the filter should be visible from the front Replace the grille and the 2 screws Close the door 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A4 14 Installation Instructions MOUNT THE OVEN cont Attach the oven to the top cabinet by inserting 2 self aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes Turn two full turns on each screw Be sure to keep power cord tight Be careful not to pinch...

Page 15: ...ALLATION OVERVIEW B1 Prepare Rear Wall B2 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall B3 Prepare Top Cabinet B4 Adjust Blower B5 Mount the Oven I F H G ATTACH THE EXHAUST ADAPTER TO THE WALL PLATE Insert the tabs on each side of the damper into the holes at the inside rear of the adapter Attach the exhaust adapter to the back of the wall plate by sliding it into the guides at the top center of the back of the p...

Page 16: ...ch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and that the plate is properly centered under the cabinet CAUTION Be careful to avoid pinching fingers between the back of the mounting plate and the wall Tighten all bolts Pull the plate away from the wall to help tighten the bolts 4 3 2 1 B3 Wall Mounting Plate Spacing for Toggles more than wall thickness Bolt End Toggle Bolt Toggle...

Page 17: ...facing out the back of the oven Locate the two knockout plates on the rear oven panel near the top of the oven Using tin snips carefully cut the web area from the two holes side by side that secure the knockouts to the oven Cut all four webs on both rear knockouts this will allow the ventilation fan airflow to exhaust out the rear of the oven CAUTION Be sure to trim the sharp edges from the openin...

Page 18: ...hout Steps 1 3 Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord Lift oven tilt it forward and hook slots at back bottom edge onto two lower tabs of mounting plate 1 Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom 2 Attach the oven to the top cabinet by inserting 2 self aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes Turn two full turns on each screw Be sure to keep power cord tight Be careful not to ...

Page 19: ...d to go into drywall and reattach the toggle wings to 3 4 onto each bolt 2 1 C1 To use toggle bolts Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate NOTE Before tightening toggle bolts and wood screw make sure the tabs on the mounting plate touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed flush against the wall and that the plate is pro...

Page 20: ...t adapter Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE Tape it underneath the top cabinet Drill the holes following the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE CAUTION Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom C2 ADAPTING BLOWER FOR TOP EXHAUST Remove and save screws that hold blower plate and blower unit to the oven Slide the blower plate from under its retaining flange ...

Page 21: ...used case damage may occur from over tightening screws C5 NOTE When mounting the oven thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet Keep it tight throughout Steps 1 3 Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord Lift oven tilt it forward and hook slots at back bottom edge onto two lower tabs of mounting plate 1 Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom 2 ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL ADAPT...

Page 22: ... careful not to pinch the cord especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet Tighten the two screws to the top of the oven completely While tightening screws hold the oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet Install grease filters See the Owner s Manual packed with the oven 5 4 3 C5 Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Oven Top Equivalent to depth of cabinet recess Self ...

Page 23: ...OUR OVEN Installation Instructions Remove all packing material from the oven 2 Install turntable and wheeled ring in cavity 3 Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on 4 Plug power cord into a dedicated 15 to 20 amp electrical outlet 5 Read the Owner s Manual 6 KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR S USE 7 ...

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