Installation Instructions Over the Range Microwave Oven CVM2072 Questions? Call Mabe at 1-800-561-3344 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN 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. Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.
Installation Instructions C CONTENTS Recirculating ........................................ 19–22 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............19 General information Preparation of Top Cabinet ................19 Important Safety Instructions .................................. 3 Check Microwave Assembly ................20 Electrical Requirements .......................................... 3 Hood Exhaust ......................................................
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. The installer must perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before beginning the installation to insure that the outlet box is properly grounded.
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 ductwork installation. EQUIVALENT LENGTH x NUMBER USED = EQUIVALENT LENGTH Roof Cap 7.4 m (24 Ft.) x x (1) (1) = = 7.4 m (24 Ft.) 3.6 m (12 Ft.) Straight Duct 15.2 cm (6”) Round 3.6 m (12 Ft.
Installation Instructions Maximum duct length: NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total duct length of 8.3 x 25.4 cm (3¼” x 10”) rectangular or 15.2 cm (6”) diameter round duct should not exceed 42.7 m (140 feet). Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT. Read the following carefully. NOTE: 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.
Installation Instructions PARTS INCLUDED DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION HARDWARE PACKET • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the PART 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 responsibility 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.
Installation Instructions TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Pencil # 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver Tin snips (for cutting damper, if required) Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Scissors (to cut template, if necessary) Electric drill with 3/16”, ½” and 5/8” drill bits Carpenter square (optional) Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing (used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Gloves Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Safety goggles Level Hammer (optional)
Installation Instructions 1 PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE A. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS 1 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 2 Fold back all 4 carton flaps fully against carton sides. Then carefully roll the oven and carton over onto the top side. The oven should be resting in the Styrofoam.
Installation Instructions C. DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET Plate position – beneath framed recessed cabinet bottom Plate position – beneath flat bottom cabinet Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Cabinet Bottom Mounting Plate Tabs Touching the Back Frame 76.2 cm (30”) to Cooktop At least 76.2 cm (30”), up to 91.4 cm 36”) Plate position – beneath recessed bottom cabinet with front overhang Your cabinets may have decorative trim that interferes with the microwave installation.
Installation Instructions D. ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE Hole B Hole A Hole C Draw a Vertical Line on Wall from Center of Top Cabinet Centerline Notches Area E Hole D CAUTION: Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges. 1 Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 76.2 cm (30”) wide space. 2 Use the mounting plate as the template for the rear wall.
Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the following three types of ventilation: A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) A NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Select the type of ventilation required for your installation and proceed to that section.
Installation Instructions A 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: A1.
Installation Instructions A4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN A2. 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. FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN. IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation.
Installation Instructions A4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) A5. ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the house duct. Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Damper Filler Block Back of Microwave Blower Plate Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw For Front-to-Back or Side-to-Side Adjustment, Slide the Exhaust Adaptor as Needed Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to the top cabinet.
Installation Instructions B 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 B2. REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR B1. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST This microwave oven is shipped assembled for top exhaust. You will need the exhaust adaptor for installation in the rear wall opening.
Installation Instructions B3. ATTACH THE MOUNTING PLATE TO THE WALL B4. 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. Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a wall stud. 1 Remove the toggle wings from the bolts.
Installation Instructions B5. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (cont.) 7 Guide the wire down into the blower opening so it rests securely in front of the blower. 3 Roll the blower unit 90° so that fan blade openings are facing the front of the microwave. Before Rolling After Rolling 8 Secure the blower unit to the microwave with the screw from Step 1.
Installation Instructions 3 Insert a self-aligning screw through top center cabinet hole. Temporarily secure the oven by 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. Be careful not to pinch the cord, especially when mounting flush to bottom of cabinet. B6.
Installation Instructions C RECIRCULATING (Non-Vented Ductless) 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 3 Place the mounting plate against the wall and insert the toggle wings into the holes in the wall to mount the plate.
Installation Instructions C3. CHECK MICROWAVE ASSEMBLY 5 Carefully pull out the blower unit. The wires will extend far enough to allow you to adjust the blower unit. Exhaust Adaptor (absent on models shipped for recirculation exhaust) Back of Microwave • Place the microwave in its upright position, with the top of the unit facing up. • The microwave oven may be shipped assembled for top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for recirculation exhaust (adaptor absent).
Installation Instructions C4. ADAPTING MICROWAVE BLOWER FOR RECIRCULATION (cont.) NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet. Keep it tight throughout Steps 1–3. Do 1 Lift microwave, tilt it not pinch cord or lift forward, and hook oven by pulling cord. slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate. 8 Guide the wire down into the blower opening so it rests securely in front of the blower.
Installation Instructions C5. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) C6. INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER 1 Remove screws on top front of grille using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Open the door. 3 Remove the grille. Slide the grille to the left and pull it straight off. 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw. Charcoal Filter 6 Tighten center screw completely. 7 Tighten the outer two screws to the top of the microwave oven.
Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to instructions. 2. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. 3. Install turntable and ring in cavity. 4. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on. 5 Plug power cord into a dedicated 15 amp electrical outlet. Ensure proper ground exists before use 23 6. Read the Owner’s Manual. 7. KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE.
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