GE · over-the-range microwave; standard upper cabinet
JVM3160RFSS
1.6 cu. ft. over-the-range microwave
Manufacturer documentation checked 2026-09-20. This is a research record, not a hands-on review.
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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 | 30 in |
| Maximum opening width | 30 in |
| Minimum opening height | Not verified |
| Maximum opening height | Not verified |
| Minimum opening depth | Not verified |
| Maximum opening depth | Not verified |
| Appliance body width | 29.875 in |
| Appliance body height | 16.125 in |
| Appliance body depth | 15.5625 in |
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
- Over-the-range fit requires vertical measurements from the cooking surface and floor, an upper cabinet, wall fastening, and a compatible ventilation route. Body dimensions cannot establish installation fit.
- Standard upper-cabinet depth is at most 13 inches. A 15-inch cabinet requires additional installation steps and a specified bump-out kit; that alternative is not part of this record.
- The manufacturer table contains conflicting cutout heights. Opening height and depth remain unknown for automatic comparison.
- Compare the cooking appliance's output and the microwave manual's pairing limits with the installer. Do not block ventilation.
Official owner center lists manufacture through Present. Product-page extraction includes conflicting availability and discontinued UI text; local stock and manufacturing status have not been independently confirmed. Check exact model availability with retailer before purchasing.
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
- GE JVM3160RFSS specifications ↗ manufacturer-product
- GE JVM3160RFSS model-specific installation hub ↗ manufacturer-support
- Manufacturer installation or owner manual linked by model hub ↗ manufacturer-manual
View individual facts and their sources
| Fact | Recorded information | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Body · width | 29.875 in Manufacturer overall appliance dimension, not a cabinet opening. Not a verified concealed-chassis or handle-excluded dimension. | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Body · height | 16.125 in Manufacturer overall appliance dimension, not a cabinet opening. Not a verified concealed-chassis or handle-excluded dimension. | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Body · depth | 15.5625 in Manufacturer overall appliance dimension, not a cabinet opening. Not a verified concealed-chassis or handle-excluded dimension. | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Opening · min Width | 30 in 31-7000341 Rev. 0, page 6: standard space between cabinets is 30 inches wide. Wider spaces need separately verified filler-kit configuration. | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Opening · min Height | Not verified in Not established for this configuration; null does not mean unrestricted. | Not established |
| Opening · min Depth | Not verified in Not established for this configuration; null does not mean unrestricted. | Not established |
| Opening · max Width | 30 in 31-7000341 Rev. 0, page 6: standard space between cabinets is 30 inches wide. Wider spaces need separately verified filler-kit configuration. | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Opening · max Height | Not verified in Not established for this configuration; null does not mean unrestricted. | Not established |
| Opening · max Depth | Not verified in Not established for this configuration; null does not mean unrestricted. | Not established |
| Mounting · upper Cabinet Max Depth | 13 in Page 6, standard installation maximum cabinet depth. This is NOT a minimum opening depth. | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Mounting · floor To Oven Top Min | 66 in Page 6 mounting diagram. | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Mounting · cooking Surface To Upper Cabinet Bottom Min | 30 in Page 6; this reference is the cabinet bottom, not the microwave bottom. | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Source Observation · mounting Diagram Height | 16.5 in Page 6 diagram labels microwave mounting area 16.5 inches; not promoted to a generic opening minimum because the cooktop/cabinet reference geometry must be checked. | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Electrical · supply | 120 V AC, 60 Hz; separate grounded 15–20 A branch circuit Page 3 electrical requirements; qualified electrician must confirm supply. | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Mounting · required Attachment | top cabinet and wall Page 3: cannot be installed in island/peninsula cabinet arrangements. | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Ventilation · options | recirculating or external venting GE specifications identify factory recirculation with conversion to external venting; duct configuration and parts require review. | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
| Source Observation · product Comparison · cutout Height | 16.25 in Combined cutout string says 16.25 but standalone height says 16.5 on same GE table. Conflict retained; opening height remains null. | Manufacturer evidence ↗ |
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