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Installation Above the Cooktop Microwave Oven Instructions PVM1899 & PVM2155 Questions? Call 1-800-561-3344 or GEAppliances.ca Visit our Website at: BEFORE YOU BEGIN Note to Consumer – Read these instructions completely and carefully. • Keep these instructions IMPORTANT – for future reference.
Installation Instructions Table of Contents Safety Definitions Pg # WARNING 1 ....Safety Definitions 2 ....IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning. 2 ....Appliance Handling Safety 2 ....Safety Codes and Standards 2 ....Electric Safety CAUTION 2 ....Microwave Safety...
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Electric Safety INSTALLER: LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE APPLIANCE AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE. IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE WARNING LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR’S USE Before you plug in an electrical cord or turn on power supply, make sure all controls are in the OFF position.
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a safe pathway for electric current in the event of a short circuit. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
Installation Instructions Checklist for Installation Use this checklist to verify that you have completed each 6. Attach the mounting plate to the wall. step of the installation process. This can help you avoid Section: Install Appliance - Attaching the mounting plate common mistakes.
Installation Instructions Parts Included Location requirements Installation dimensions 13-3/4" (349mm) min. You will find the installation hardware contained in packet with the unit. Check to make sure you have all these parts: min. 12" (305mm) Top mounting bolts: max. 14" (356mm) Self-aligning machine screws (3) min. 16-1/2" Toggle bolts (3/16"x 3") (419mm) Wall mounting hardware: Toggle wings...
Installation Instructions Power Requirements Appliance dimensions The outlet must be properly grounded in accordance with all applicable codes. It can be installed inside the cabinet above the appliance. 16-1/2" (419mm) 29-7/8" 15-3/8" (760mm) (390mm) Electrical Installation Electrical Requirements: • a three prong grounded outlet •...
Installation Instructions Install Appliance No wall studs at corner holes Removing the mounting plate Note: To avoid possible damage to the work surface or to the bottom of the appliance, cover the work surface. 1. Remove any remaining contents from the microwave oven cavity.
Installation Instructions Attaching the mounting plate to the wall Attaching the mounting plate 1. Remove the toggle wings from the bolts. Preparing rear wall 2. Insert the bolts into the mounting plate through the holes designated to go into drywall. CAUTION Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges.
Installation Instructions Adapting microwave blower This microwave is shipped assembled for Room Venting Installation. The blower unit is already in place and must not to be adapted. Adapting microwave blower for roof venting 1. Remove and save the screws holding the blower motor and the blower plate.
Installation Instructions Mounting the microwave oven 6. Replace the blower plate and secure with the screws removed in Step 1. Notes • If the bottom of the upper cabinet is recessed or has front overhang, you will need to prepare 2" x 2" (51 mm x 51 mm) - depth equivalent to cabinet recess or overhang) filler blocks to provide additional support for the bolts: • mark the center of each filler block and drill a 3\8"...
Installation Instructions 4. Insert the two remaining self-aligning screws through outer 7. Install grease filters by sliding them into the side slots, then pushing up and toward oven to lock (image top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw. shows bottom view of appliance). Hood exhaust When venting exhaust to the outside, hood exhaust ducts will be required.
Installation Instructions Duct Pieces Number used Equivalent Length 90° Elbow 25 ft (7.6 m) 45° Elbow 5 ft (1.5 m) Roof Cap 24 ft (7.3 m) Straight Duct 6" (152 mm) Round or 3 1/4" x 10" 1 ft (0.3 m) (82 x 254 mm) Rectangular Total Ductwork = * If a rectangular-to-round transition adapter is used, first...
Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Make sure the microwave oven has Read the Quick Use & Care. been installed according to instructions. Remove all packing material from the KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS microwave oven. FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE. Install turntable and turntable ring in cavity.
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