GE Over the Range Microwave Oven manual Placement of the Mounting Plate, Finding the Wall Studs

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Installation Instructions

1PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

A. REMOVING THE MICROWAVE OVEN FROM THE CARTON/ REMOVING THE MOUNTING PLATE

1Remove the installation instructions, filters, glass tray, and the small hardware bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam protecting the front of the oven.

2Fold 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.

Carton

Styrofoam

3Pull the carton up and off the oven.

4Remove and properly discard plastic bags.

Mounting

ScrewsPlate

B. FINDING THE WALL STUDS

Wall

Studs

Center

1Find the studs, using one of the following methods:

A.Stud finder – a magnetic device which locates nails.

OR

B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the mounting surface to find a solid sound. This will indicate a stud location.

2After locating the stud(s), find the center by probing the wall with a small nail to find the edges of the stud. Then place a mark halfway between the edges. The center of any adjacent studs should be 16″ or 24″ from this mark.

3Draw a line down the center of the studs.

THE MICROWAVE MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE WALL STUD.

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Remove the 2 screws from the mounting plate. This plate will be used as the rear wall template and for mounting. You may discard these screws.

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Contents Before YOU Begin Read Carefully Keep These InstructionsInstallation Instructions ContentsImportant Safety Instructions Electrical RequirementsOutside Back Exhaust Example only Hood ExhaustOutside TOP Exhaust Example only Exhaust connection Maximum duct lengthDamage SHIPMENT/ Installation Parts IncludedHardware Packet Additional PartsTools YOU will Need Mounting SpacePlacement of the Mounting Plate Finding the Wall StudsDetermining Wall Plate Location Under Your Cabinet Microwave Must be LevelAligning the Wall Plate Set the mounting plate asideRecirculating NON-VENTED Ductless SeeTo use toggle bolts Installation OverviewA1. Attach the Mounting Plate to the Wall A3. Check for Proper Damper Operation A4. Mount the Microwave OvenA2. USE TOP Cabinet Template for Preparation of TOP Cabinet A5. Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor A6. Connecting DuctworkOutside Back Exhaust Horizontal Duct B1. Preparing the Rear Wall for Outside Back ExhaustB2. Attach the Mounting Plate to the Wall B3. USE TOP Cabinet Template for Preparation of TOP CabinetB4. Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Back Exhaust B5. Mount the Microwave Oven Recirculating Non-Vented Ductless C1. Attach the Mounting Plate to the WallC2. USE TOP Cabinet Template for Preparation of TOP Cabinet C3. Check Microwave Assembly C4. Adapting Microwave Blower for RecirculationC4. Adapting Microwave Blower for Recirculation C5. Mount the Microwave OvenOven C6. Installing Charcoal FilterC5. Mount the Microwave Before YOU USE Your Microwave Part No D3370P129 Pub. No 12-00 JR

Over the Range Microwave Oven specifications

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