Trim for a kcms1655bss

Installation instructions can be found on this page:
sears com

or select different trim kit and get instructions:
Ge Microwave Trim Kit

feel your way around with a fine blade

As long as there is ventilation at the back and somewhere for the air to come out go ahead and use you imagination to make the trim kit look good to the eye. Making those tough decisions is what installers do.

I would go with it. The 1/8" on each side you are worried about can probably be trimmed if need be. The manufacturer is usually very precise on an measurements they publish.

Dave

The LG LMS2073SS fits in this space. Slightly different shade of SS, but will work fine.

Finally built up the courage to call GE Appliance number and weave my way through the phone menu system. Pressed the right menu option (sales) to speak to someone about trim kits. Found out that the trim kit model number is JX1527MWW. Then called back to select a different menu option (other) and learned from someone else that since the trim kit model is more than 1-2 years old, there's a slim-to-none chance any new microwave models will work with it, and even if there was they couldn't easily cross-reference against a model that old to tell me which one (or something to that effect). So I hit a dead end. Only option for me at this point is to buy a new microwave with new trim kit.

(Personal note: I think the trim kit business is a racket, in bed with the microwave manufacturers. Why else would there be no standard dimensions for microwaves by now--like refrigerators have--and why is it a few pieces of sheet metal cost over $150? Pretty convenient that every microwave model needs its own trim kit model!)

Your best bet is to call GE Parts & Accessories at 1-877-959-8688
(Mon-Fri 7am - 6pm CST, Sat 7am-4pm CST)

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The trim kit would be passively vented. I would contact the manufacturer's customer service peoiple for details. You may also need to ask to speak to a technician if the customer service folks can't fully answer your inquiry. See http://www.baumatic.co.uk

Phone these guys at maytag - sorry info is not available online 1-800-688-9900. Hope this helps :)