GE JVM6172SKSS Installation Instructions - Page 3

Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION". These words are defined as: DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. A qualified electrician must perform a ground continuity check on the wall receptacle before beginning the installation to ensure that the outlet box is properly grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the wall receptacle does not meet electrical requirements noted (under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified electrician should be employed to correct any deficiencies. WARNING Risk of Electric Shock. Can cause injury or death: Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation to avoid severe or fatal shock injury. WARNING Risk of Electric Shock. Can cause injury or death: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED to avoid severe or fatal shock. Ensure proper ground exists before use The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it must be replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle, installed by a qualified electrician. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 15 amps and 1.7 kilowatts. This product must be connected to a supply circuit of the proper voltage and frequency. Wire size must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code for this kilowatt rating. The power supply cord and plug should be brought to a separate 15- to 20-ampere branch circuit single grounded outlet. The outlet box should be located in the cabinet above the microwave oven. The outlet box and supply circuit should be installed by a qualified electrician and conform to the National Electrical Code or the prevailing local code. CAUTION For personal safety, the mounting surface must be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in addition to the added weight of this 63-85 pound product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds or a total weight of 113-135 pounds. CAUTION For personal safety, this product cannot be installed in cabinet arrangements such as an island or a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH a top cabinet AND a wall. CAUTION To avoid the risk of personal injury (back injury or other injuries due to excessive weight of the microwave oven) or property damage, you will need two people to install this microwave oven. WARNING Risk of Electric Shock. Can cause injury or death: DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut, deform or remove any of the prongs from the power cord. Do not use with an extension cord. Failure to comply may cause fire. 3