GE Over the Range Microwave Oven manual A4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN, Installation Instructions

damper pivots easily before mounting microwave.

Make sure tape securing damper is removed and

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• You will need to make adjustments to assure proper alignment with your house exhaust duct after the microwave is installed.

Damper

Back of

Microwave

• Place the microwave in its upright position, with the top of the unit facing up.

• This microwave oven may be shipped assembled for top exhaust (adaptor installed) or for recirculation exhaust (adaptor absent).

Installation Instructions

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.

•Read the instructions on the TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

•Tape it underneath the top cabinet.

•Drill the holes, following the instructions on the

TOP CABINET TEMPLATE.

A4. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN

FOR EASIER INSTALLATION AND PERSONAL SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE

INSTALL THIS MICROWAVE OVEN.

IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle during installation.

NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon grommet around the power cord hole to prevent cutting of the cord.

NOTE: We recommend using filler blocks if the cabinet front hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not used, case damage may occur from over tightening screws.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes in the cabinet bottom.

A3. CHECK FOR PROPER DAMPER OPERATION

	Exhaust Adaptor
Blower Plate	(absent on models shipped
	for recirculation exhaust)

NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through hole in bottom of top cabinet. Keep it tight throughout Steps 1–3. Do not pinch cord or lift oven by pulling cord.

2Rotate front of oven up against cabinet bottom.

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Lift microwave, tilt it forward, and hook slots at back bottom edge onto four lower tabs of mounting plate.

3Insert 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.

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