GE JVM7195EK6ES Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 17

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Installation Instructions

ADAPTING BLOWER FOR  

OUTSIDE VENTILATION

 

CHECK BLOWER MOTOR 

ORIENTATION

The blower fan blade opening should be facing the top 

of the microwave. If the fan opening is already facing 

the top of the microwave, skip to Step B5. Otherwise, 

continue to Step B4 to adjust the motor orientation.

B3.

3

2

4

B4.

  Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires  

will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the 

blower unit.

 

Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade openings 

are facing toward the top of the microwave

Roll

  Slide the blower plate from under its retaining 

flange and lift it off. Remove the cover plate 

installed on the back. Remove and save screws 

that hold blower unit to the oven

  Remove the cover installed on the blower plate 

(including one screw).  Remove and save screws 

holding blower plate to the oven. 

 BEFORE: Fan Blade

 Openings Facing 

Front

1

Blower 

Plate

Cover Plate

Blower Motor Screws

Retaining 

Flange

AFTER: Fan 

Blade Openings 

Facing   Up

 

USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE 

FOR PREPARATION OF TOP 

CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a 

hole large enough for the power cord to fit through, 

and a cutout large enough for the exhaust adaptor.

B2

  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.

A

C

D

B

Blower Plate

Back of 

Oven

Blower 

Plate 

Screws

Blower Motor Screw

Cover Plate

Cover Plate

Summary of Contents for JVM7195EK6ES

Page 1: ...s 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...

Page 2: ...peninsula It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet AND a wall To avoid the risk of personal injury back injury or other injuries due to excessive weight of the microwave oven or property damage you wi...

Page 3: ...ll have to be cut to fit using the tin snips in order to allow free movement of the damper The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST EXAMPLE O...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...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 Part Quantity Wood screws 1 4 x 2 2...

Page 6: ...binets Your Owner s Manual contains the kit number for your model If you are going to vent your oven to the outside see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation When installing the oven benea...

Page 7: ...center of the studs THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD 1 Remove the installation instructions filters glass tray mounting plate and the small hardware bag Do not remove the foa...

Page 8: ...tive trim to install the microwave properly 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 front overhang only with no bac...

Page 9: ...two marks made with the stamped slot in the bracket STEP 2 Installer moves bracket to the other side of the cabinets and makes 2 more marks Marks are the same as STEP 1 just opposite side STEP 4 Insta...

Page 10: ...oles at all marked locations If there is a stud drill a 3 16 hole for wood screws For holes that do not line up with a stud drill a 5 8 hole for a toggle bolt Make a mark here along inside bottom of t...

Page 11: ...Horizontal Duct NOTE Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section B OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST VERTICAL DUCT See page 16 Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust...

Page 12: ...MP OPTION 1 OPTION 2 STEP 1 Installer uses bracket to make 2 marks First mark is made by using the stampled slot in bracket Second mark is made on the ouside edge of bracket STEP 2 Installer moves bra...

Page 13: ...er its retaining flange and lift it off Remove the cover plate installed on the back Remove and save screws that hold blower unit to the oven Remove and save screws that hold blower plate to the oven...

Page 14: ...EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS OVEN IMPORTANT Do not grip or use handle during installation NOTE If your cabinet is metal use the nylon grommet aroun...

Page 15: ...6 to 12 months depending on hood usage See your Owner s Manual for the filter kit number To replace the charcoal filter Open the microwave door Remove 2 screws from the top of the grille You may need...

Page 16: ...tion Instruction book for your installation situation Darle vuelta a la hoja para consultar la versi n en Espa ol CAUTION IF EXHAUST ADAPTOR IS POSITIONED OUTSIDE RECOMMENDED DIMENSION GREASE LADEN AI...

Page 17: ...ack Remove and save screws that hold blower unit to the oven Remove the cover installed on the blower plate including one screw Remove and save screws holding blower plate to the oven BEFORE Fan Blade...

Page 18: ...sembly may already be assembled to the oven 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 6 5 Replace blower mot...

Page 19: ...top of the oven completely While tightening screws hold the oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet Filler Block Oven Top Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Install grease filters See t...

Page 20: ...tioned accurately 2 Locate and mark at least one stud on the left or right side of the centerline NOTE It is important to use at least one wood screw mounted firmly in a stud to support the weight of...

Page 21: ...so that fan blade openings are facing out the back of the oven 4 BEFORE Fan Blade Openings Facing Up 2 1 Remove and save the two screws that hold the blower plate in place Slide blower plate from unde...

Page 22: ...exhaust openings on rear of oven 6 7 Blower Plate Back of Oven Blower Plate Screws Blower Motor Screws Snip all 4 webs on each knockout panel and remove the metal knockouts for rear airflow Oven Rear...

Page 23: ...Be careful not to pinch the cord especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet 5 Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf 4 Tighten the two screws to the top of the oven completely While tightening s...

Page 24: ...d the Owner s Manual 6 Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on 4 Remove all packing material from the microwave oven 2 Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions 1 BE...

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