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Questions? Call 1.800.561.3344
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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IMPORTANT –
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Note to Installer –
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Over the Range
Microwave Oven
PVM2070
www.GEAppliances.ca
Note to Consumer –
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.
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  • Page 1 Over the Range Installation Microwave Oven Instructions PVM2070 Questions? Call 1.800.561.3344 www.GEAppliances.ca Visit our Website at: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. Note to Consumer – • Keep these instructions for future reference. IMPORTANT – • Save these •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation Instructions Recirculating ........19–22 CONTENTS Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ....19 General information Preparation of Top Cabinet ....19 Important Safety Instructions ........3 Check Microwave Assembly ....20 Electrical Requirements .......... 3 Adapting Microwave Blower Hood Exhaust ............4, 5 for Recirculation ......20, 21 Damage –...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked The installer must perform a ground continuity check by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is on the power outlet box before beginning the properly grounded.
  • Page 4: Hood Exhaust

    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. OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY) The following chart describes an example of one possible 1’...
  • Page 5 Installation Instructions Maximum duct length: NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct length of 3¼” x 10” rectangular or 6” diameter For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of round duct should not exceed 140 equivalent feet. 3¼”...
  • Page 6: Damage - Shipment/Installation

    Installation Instructions PARTS INCLUDED DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION HARDWARE PACKET • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the PART QUANTITY unit to the store in which it was bought for repair Wood Screws or replacement. (¼” x 2”) •...
  • Page 7: Tools You Will Need

    Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Pencil Carpenter square # 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver (optional) Tin snips (for cutting damper, if required) Scissors Electric drill with ”, ½” and ” (to cut template, if necessary) drill bits Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed...
  • Page 8: Placement Of Mounting Plate

    Installation Instructions PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE REMOVING THE MICROWAVE FINDING THE WALL STUDS OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray and the small hardware bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven. Wall Studs Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton...
  • Page 9: Determining Wall Plate Location

    Installation Instructions DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position – beneath framed recessed Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet cabinet bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Cabinet Bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Back Frame 30” to Cooktop Plate position –...
  • Page 10: Aligning The Wall Plate

    Installation Instructions ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE Hole B Hole A Draw a Vertical Line on Wall Hole C Centerline from Center of Notches Top Cabinet Area E Hole D CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges. Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the NOTE: Holes C and D are inside area E.
  • Page 11: Installation Types

    Installation Instructions INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside the following three types of ventilation: Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and A.
  • Page 12: Aoutside Top Exhaust

    Installation Instructions OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall A2. Prepare Top Cabinet A3. Check Damper Operation A4. Mount Microwave Oven A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor A6. Connect Ductwork To use toggle bolts: ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL Spacing for Toggles More Than Wall...
  • Page 13: Preparation Of Top Cabinet

    Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE OVEN 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. FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.
  • Page 14: Adjust The Exhaust Adaptor

    Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE ADJUST THE EXHAUST OVEN (cont.) ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor Cabinet Front to connect to the house duct. Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Damper Back of Blower Plate Microwave Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess...
  • Page 15: Boutside Back Exhaust

    Installation Instructions OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Prepare Rear Wall B2. Remove Exhaust Adaptor B3. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall B4. Prepare Top Cabinet B5. Adjust Blower B6. Mount the Microwave Oven NOTE: * Make sure the screws for the blower motor and blower cover are re-tightened securely to prevent excessive vibration.
  • Page 16: Attach Mounting Plate To Wall

    Installation Instructions ATTACH THE MOUNTING USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE PLATE TO THE WALL 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. Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts.
  • Page 17 Installation Instructions 7 Guide the wire down into the blower opening ADAPTING MICROWAVE so it rests securely in front of the blower. BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (cont.) Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade openings are facing the front of the microwave. Before Rolling After Rolling Secure the blower unit to the microwave with...
  • Page 18: Mount The Microwave Oven

    Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE Insert a self-aligning screw through top center cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by OVEN turning the screw at least two full turns after the threads have engaged. (It will be completely tightened later.) Be sure to keep power cord tight.
  • Page 19: Recirculating

    Installation Instructions RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) 1’ = 0.3 m 1” = 2.5 cm INSTALLATION OVERVIEW C1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall C2. Prepare Top Cabinet C3. Check Microwave Assembly C4. Adjust Blower C5. Mount the Microwave Oven C6. Install Charcoal Filter NOTE: * Make sure the screws for the blower motor and blower cover...
  • Page 20: Check Microwave Assembly

    Installation Instructions CHECK MICROWAVE ASSEMBLY Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the Exhaust Adaptor (absent blower unit. on models shipped for recirculation exhaust) Back of Microwave • Place the microwave in its upright position, with the top of the unit facing up.
  • Page 21: Mount The Microwave Oven

    Installation Instructions NOTE: When mounting ADAPTING MICROWAVE the microwave oven, BLOWER FOR thread power cord through hole in bottom of RECIRCULATION (cont.) top cabinet. Keep it tight throughout Steps 1–3. Do Guide the wire down into the blower opening so it Lift microwave, tilt it not pinch cord or lift rests securely in front of the blower.
  • Page 22: Installing The Charcoal Filter

    Installation Instructions MOUNT THE MICROWAVE INSTALLING THE OVEN (cont.) CHARCOAL FILTER Remove screws on top front of grille using a #2 Insert 2 self-aligning screws Phillips screwdriver. through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on Open the door. each screw.
  • Page 23: Before You Use Your Microwave

    Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE Make sure the microwave oven has been Read the Owner’s Manual. installed according to instructions. KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. Install turntable and ring in cavity. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on.
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