GE APPLIANCES JX1827 Microwave Trim Kit Instruction Manual

: July 31, 2024
: GE Appliances

Table of Contents

JX1827 Microwave Trim Kit
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product Usage Instructions
Before You Begin
Tools You Will Need:
Parts Included:
- FAQ
Q: How do I know if this trim kit will fit my specific

JX1827 Microwave Trim Kit

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Product Information

Specifications:

Height: 16 3/4 inches
Width: 25 1/2 inches
Depth (min.): 19 1/2 or 22 inches

Product Usage Instructions

Before You Begin

Read the instructions completely and carefully. Share the
instructions with the consumer and keep them for future
reference.

For Your Safety:

Switch power off at the service panel before installation.
Lock the service disconnecting means to prevent accidental
power switch-on.
If unable to lock, use a warning device like a tag on the
service panel.

Tools You Will Need:

Phillips screwdriver
Pencil
Awl or punch
Drill with 7/64 bit or #35
Tape measure

Parts Included:

Trim Frame
Bottom Duct
Side Duct

FAQ

Q: How do I know if this trim kit will fit my specific

model?

A: You can check the compatibility by referring to the model
number provided in your microwave’s manual or by contacting the
manufacturer directly.

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Installation Instructions

Built-In Trim Kits
JX1827 and JX1830

Questions? Call GE Answer Center at 800.626.2000 or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com

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.

· Unplug the microwave oven before attempting installation of this kit.
· Skill level Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and electrical skills.
· Completion time 1-3 hours
· Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
· Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.
· This kit is UL listed for installation alone or over any General Electric/Hotpoint/RCA single electric wall oven.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING Before beginning the
installation, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

PARTS INCLUDED

PART

Trim Frame

QUANTITY 1

Bottom Duct

1

Side Duct

1

Phillips screwdriver Pencil
Awl or punch

Drill with 7/64 bit or #35 Tape measure

1″ Screws

6

(4 required, 2 extra)

1/2″ Screws

15

(11 required, 4 extra)

Anti-Tip Bracket

1

Bottom Bracket

1

READ CAREFULLY.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1

Upper Duct

1

Template

1

Installation Instructions

1 CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
.

Models

27

30

Height

163/4

Width

251/2

Depth (min.)*

191/2 or 22 191/2 or 22

Min. depth with receptacle outside cabinet 191/2 Min. depth with receptacle inside cabinet 22

Depth

Width

Height

3 Min.
On 27 models, allow 1 at the top, 11/16 on the sides and 13/8 at the bottom for overlap of the Trim Frame over the edges of the cutout.
On 30 models, allow 1 at the top, 23/16 on the sides and 13/8 at the bottom for overlap of the Trim Frame over the edges of the cutout.

2 INSTALL BOTTOM BRACKET
.
AND BOTTOM DUCT
A Disconnect the microwave oven before proceeding with the installation.
B Fasten the bottom bracket to the bottom duct by using two 1/2 screws.
Front

Rear

1/2 Screws (2)
C Remove any loose items inside the microwave oven, including the turntable and turntable support. Carefully turn the microwave upside down.
D Install bottom duct with four 1/2 screws as shown.

Screws

Microwave Oven Upside Down
2

Installation Instructions

3 INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET
.
A Fold or cut the front edge of the template, along the front guide line. Place the template flush along the front edge of the cutout floor, aligning the center line of the template with the center line of the cutout floor. Mark the center positions with an awl or center punch for the anti-tip bracket location as shown.
Cutout Floor B Remove the template and drill two holes for the
anti-tip bracket. 1/2 Screws (2)
Anti-Tip Bracket
C Install the anti-tip bracket onto the cutout floor using two 1/2 screws.

4 INSTALL SIDE DUCT AND UPPER
.
DUCT
A Connect the side duct to the upper duct as shown.
1. Insert projecting tabs of the upper duct into the holes of the side duct.
2. Bend the tabs up with caution as shown. NOTE: Remove any oil or dirt on the surface of the microwave oven before the ducts are attached.
Upper Duct

3 Holes

3 Tabs

(1)

Side Duct

(2)

B Set the microwave upright, being careful not to bend the front flange. Remove the one existing screw from the left side of the microwave oven.
C Peel off the backing of the double sided tape. Carefully position the side duct and upper duct assembly on the microwave cabinet, aligning with the bottom screw hole. Press down firmly on the ducts. Fasten the duct assembly to the left side of the cabinet with the screw removed above.

Existing Screw (1)

3

Installation Instructions

5 INSTALL MICROWAVE OVEN
.
INTO CABINET
A Slide the microwave oven part way into the cabinet opening.

Bottom Duct

Anti-Tip Assembly

Anti-Tip Bracket

1/2 Screw

Bottom Bracket
B Plug in the microwave oven.
C Bottom bracket must be flat to the cutout floor to engage correctly with the anti-tip bracket as shown. Carefully slide the microwave back, making sure the power cord is not mashed or cut.
D Center the microwave oven within the cutout opening and slide the microwave oven in place, engaging the anti-tip bracket.
E Ensure the microwave oven is accurately centered.

6 INSTALLING THE TRIM FRAME
.
A Place the trim frame over the microwave oven. B Make sure the trim frame is level and the
microwave oven is centered within the trim frame. Mark four center positions through the four mounting holes of the trim frame. NOTE: Center the trim frame equally on all four sides. C Remove the trim frame and drill four pilot holes.
Pilot Hole Cutout Opening
1 Screw

Trim Frame

Mounting Hole

D Attach the trim frame by using four screws.

Cutout Opening

1/2 Screw

Positioning Flange

F Drill pilot holes through the positioning flange and then install three 1/2 screws at the front of the
bottom duct as shown.

7 REPLACE ANY LOOSE ITEMS
.
A Your trim kit is now fully installed. Replace any loose items that were removed from the inside of the microwave oven.
B Keep these installation instructions for future reference.
C Replace house fuse or close circuit breaker.

Part No. 245B1790P075 Pub. No. 31-20936-1

3828W5U0053 12-00 JR

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