Can this model be installed over a built-in oven? null

The short answer is yes. However, there are a number of caveats with this answer. First, the answers I've seen from GE to this question on other sites is that it's not designed to be installed in a cabinet (nevermind the over oven part) because it vents to the rear. Second, GE does not currently make a kit to install this specific microwave in a cabinet. With that said, you can see in the pics uploaded, that we did install ours in a cabinet and over our wall oven. The reason we wanted to and were able to do this installation was because we were replacing an old GE Profile microwave that was literally identical to this "new" GE model (except for the look of the door and keypad) and our existing GE install kit (JX2030SMSS) fit like a glove. The old microwave worked with no issues installed this way for 14 years, so I'm confident this one will be fine. The old microwave had the exact same rear venting as this model. The label on the rear of the OLD microwave (see pic) said "For built in installation: Not for use adjacent to (within 2 feet of) any gas or electric range, cooktop, or oven. Suitable for installation above any General Electric / Hotpoint/ RCA SINGLE ELECTRIC OVEN IF USED WITH THE RECOMMENDED BUILT-IN KIT." Capitalization in the previous sentence was how the label had it. So, if you can find a wall kit like we have, you could install it similarly. Interestingly, if you search for the wall kit noted above, you may find (I did) a GE picture of this GE microwave installed in a cabinet over a GE wall oven. Obviously, I don't make any recommendation that you do this install and you would be likely doing something that GE says is not advisable; just stating that it is physically feasible. We've had it installed this way for about 5 weeks with no problems. Note that our kit is a 30" kit but there is a 27" version as well (JX2027SMSS) and there may have been other kits for the older GE Profile we had (PEB2060SMSS) or others in that 2.0 cu. ft series. Good luck.

I've seen comments and instructions online if you want to install this like you are suggesting; however, I keep mine as a counter appliance. It generates a lot of heat around the unit when it is running, so it seems it needs free air to work with to avoid overheating the unit, or potential fire, so you may wish to keep that in mind.

Hey there, Thank you so much for reaching out! This model microwave can not be installed inside any cabinetry. If you are in search of a microwave that can be installed, we recommend checking out model PEB7227ANDD. We hope this helps. Let us know if you have any other questions. Best wishes! Mike@GEA

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The short answer is yes. However, there are a number of caveats with this answer. First, the answers I've seen from GE to this question on other sites is that it's not designed to be installed in a cabinet (nevermind the over oven part) because it vents to the rear. Second, GE does not currently make a kit to install this specific microwave in a cabinet. With that said, you can see in the pics uploaded, that we did install ours in a cabinet and over our wall oven. The reason we wanted to and were able to do this installation was because we were replacing an old GE Profile microwave that was literally identical to this "new" GE model (except for the look of the door and keypad) and our existing GE install kit (JX2030SMSS) fit like a glove. The old microwave worked with no issues installed this way for 14 years, so I'm confident this one will be fine. The old microwave had the exact same rear venting as this model. The label on the rear of the OLD microwave (see pic) said "For built in installation: Not for use adjacent to (within 2 feet of) any gas or electric range, cooktop, or oven. Suitable for installation above any General Electric / Hotpoint/ RCA SINGLE ELECTRIC OVEN IF USED WITH THE RECOMMENDED BUILT-IN KIT." Capitalization in the previous sentence was how the label had it. So, if you can find a wall kit like we have, you could install it similarly. Interestingly, if you search for the wall kit noted above, you may find (I did) a GE picture of this GE microwave installed in a cabinet over a GE wall oven. Obviously, I don't make any recommendation that you do this install and you would be likely doing something that GE says is not advisable; just stating that it is physically feasible. We've had it installed this way for about 5 weeks with no problems. Note that our kit is a 30" kit but there is a 27" version as well (JX2027SMSS) and there may have been other kits for the older GE Profile we had (PEB2060SMSS) or others in that 2.0 cu. ft series. Good luck.
Answered by Fletch 3 years ago
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I've seen comments and instructions online if you want to install this like you are suggesting; however, I keep mine as a counter appliance. It generates a lot of heat around the unit when it is running, so it seems it needs free air to work with to avoid overheating the unit, or potential fire, so you may wish to keep that in mind.
Answered by Desktop 3 years ago
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Hey there, Thank you so much for reaching out! This model microwave can not be installed inside any cabinetry. If you are in search of a microwave that can be installed, we recommend checking out model PEB7227ANDD. We hope this helps. Let us know if you have any other questions. Best wishes! Mike@GEA
Answered by GE Answers 3 years ago
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