GE · countertop microwave; freestanding placement
GE JES1657SMSS dimensions
GE 1.6 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave Oven
Manufacturer documentation reviewed 2026-09-21; individual fact dates are retained below. This is a research record, not a hands-on review.
Manufacturer product information ↗The linked manufacturer documents have been reviewed for the configuration shown.
Opening requirements and body dimensions
Use the opening requirements for the installation shown. The appliance-body dimensions are provided separately for reference. “Not verified” means the requirement has not been established in this record.
| Measurement | Documented value |
|---|---|
| Minimum opening width | Not verified |
| Maximum opening width | Not verified |
| Minimum opening height | Not verified |
| Maximum opening height | Not verified |
| Minimum opening depth | Not verified |
| Maximum opening depth | Not verified |
| Appliance body width | 21.75 in |
| Appliance body height | 12.875 in |
| Appliance body depth | 17.75 in |
Body is overall microwave size. Countertop placement and ventilation recommendations do not establish a built-in cabinet cutout; all opening fields are explicitly unknown.
Compare your opening with the documented dimensions
This checks only the opening measurements recorded below. Conditional cutouts, trim, ventilation, utilities, support and delivery access still need a separate review.
Installation details to review
- Do not treat this countertop model as approved for built-in installation or infer a trim kit.
- Keep vents unobstructed and verify receptacle, support surface and door swing.
Owner center reports manufactured June, 2018 - September, 2024. Local stock, delivery availability and SKU commission eligibility are unverified.
Confirm the full model suffix and the revision of the installation instructions. Dimensional checks do not establish utility compatibility, structural support, safe clearances or installation approval.
The evidence behind this record
- JES1657SMSS manufacturer specifications ↗ manufacturer-product
- JES1657SMSS exact-model installation hub ↗ manufacturer-support
- Manufacturer manual linked by exact-model hub; relevant page 3 ↗ manufacturer-manual
View individual facts and their sources
| Fact | Recorded information | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Body · width | 21.75 in Manufacturer overall dimension; not opening size. Observed 2026-09-21 | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Body · height | 12.875 in Manufacturer overall dimension; not opening size. Observed 2026-09-21 | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Body · depth | 17.75 in Manufacturer overall dimension; not opening size. Observed 2026-09-21 | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Opening · min Width | Not verified in Not established for this configuration; null does not mean unrestricted. Observed 2026-09-21 | Not established |
| Opening · max Width | Not verified in Not established for this configuration; null does not mean unrestricted. Observed 2026-09-21 | Not established |
| Opening · min Height | Not verified in Not established for this configuration; null does not mean unrestricted. Observed 2026-09-21 | Not established |
| Opening · max Height | Not verified in Not established for this configuration; null does not mean unrestricted. Observed 2026-09-21 | Not established |
| Opening · min Depth | Not verified in Not established for this configuration; null does not mean unrestricted. Observed 2026-09-21 | Not established |
| Opening · max Depth | Not verified in Not established for this configuration; null does not mean unrestricted. Observed 2026-09-21 | Not established |
| Placement · front Door Setback | 3 in Minimum distance of front door surface behind countertop edge. Observed 2026-09-21 | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Recommended Clearance · left | 3 in Manufacturer recommended ventilation clearance; not a certified cabinet cutout. Observed 2026-09-21 | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Recommended Clearance · right | 3 in Manufacturer recommended ventilation clearance; not a certified cabinet cutout. Observed 2026-09-21 | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Recommended Clearance · top | 3 in Manufacturer recommended ventilation clearance; not a certified cabinet cutout. Observed 2026-09-21 | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Recommended Clearance · rear | 1 in Manufacturer recommended ventilation clearance; not a certified cabinet cutout. Observed 2026-09-21 | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
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