In-Wall Installation; Installation Preparation - GE Monogram ZEM200BF Installation Instructions Manual

In-wall
installation
Tools and materials required:
• 3/8" thick plywood (min.)
• 2" x 4" lumber
• Saw
• Screws and screwdriver or other hardware for construction of
plywood base.
The opening must be:
• 24-7/8" 1/16" wide.
• 15" 1/16" high.
• With approximately 1-1/4" for oven trim
overlap around all edges of opening.
• Deep enough to accommodate electrical
receptacle and permit adequate air circula-
tion for proper venting:
–Minimum 18" deep with receptacle inside
cutout.
–Minimum 16" deep with receptacle outside
cutout.
• Height from floor may vary according to
preference of user.
Note: When installed, trim
kit will require wall space
26-1/8" W x 16-1/4" H for
clearance.
Within opening of appropriate dimensions:
• Install a level base of plywood:
–Flush with lower edge of opening.
–Entirely covering floor of opening.
• 3/8" thick (min.) plywood must be sup-
ported by 2" x 4" or 1" x 2" equivalent
runners on all sides.
• Finished floor must support a minimum of
100 pounds.
• JX827 accessory kit may be assembled and
installed at this time. Refer to "Installation"
for instructions.
The JX827 accessory kit provides trim strips to
conceal all raw edges of cabinets.

Installation Preparation

Microwave Oven
18" Min.
Receptacle
Inside
16" Min.
Receptacle
Outside
15" 1/16
24-7/8"
1/16"
16"-18" Min.
Opening
Cabinet
3/8"
Plywood
Base
2 x 4 or 1 x 2
Equivalent runners
must support base
of all 4 sides
15"
1/16"
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