GE 30" ELECTRIC SLIDE-IN RANGE Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR NEW

30" ELECTRIC SLIDE-IN RANGE

Before you begin - Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT - Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book for

future reference. NOTE: This appliance must be properly grounded.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

CAUTION: For Personal Safety remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before

beginning installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or even death.

All rough-in and spacing dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. Electricity to the range can be disconnected at the outlet without moving the range if the outlet is in the preferred location (remove lower drawer).

To reduce the risk of burns or fire when reaching over hot surface elements, cabinet storage space above the cooktop should be avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be provided above the cooktop, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that sticks out at least 5" beyond the front of the cabinets. Cabinets installed above a cooktop may be no deeper than 13".

Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

WARNING: To reduce the risk

of tipping the appliance, the

appliance must be secured by

properly installed anti-tip device

packed with the appliance.

STABILITY DEVICE

WARNING

• All Ranges Can Tip

• Injury To Persons Could Result

• Install Anti-tip Device Packed With Range

• See Installation Instructions

Remove all parts from the plastic bag found inside the prepack of the oven and save packaging tape.

INSTALLATION OF THE

ANTI–TIP DEVICE

Before placing range in the counter, check the factory location of the stability device on the back of the range. For convenience you can hook the stability chain in the upper set of holes. Make sure there is no structural interference when using the upper set of holes.

Fig. 1

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1. Decide on a location

that has no electrical wiring or plumbing.

2. With the long screw provided anchor the chain to the floor or wall.

3. Make sure the screw is going into the wall plate or stud at the base of the wall at least 3/4".

4. Attach the stability chain so that it lines up with the bracket on the back of the range.

5. Tug the chain to make sure it is securely fastened.

6. Take the packaging tape and temporarily attach the loose end of the chain to the rear of the countertop.

7. Slide the range into the counter leaving enough space behind to attach the chain to the bracket.

8. Slip the nearest link of the chain onto the bracket. Pull to make sure it is as snug as possible.

9. Slide the range all the way back. It is normal to have some slack in the chain, but it should not be excessive.

TAPE

MINIMUM CLEARANCES

• The distance from the floor to the top of the counter must be at least 35 7/8". The maximum counter height is 38".

• 30" ranges conform to U.L. requirements for 0" spacing from vertical walls above countertops. However, some kitchen cabinet finishes can be damaged by heat from the range surface elements. Where varnished wood or plastic film finishes are used, a minimum clearance of 6" must be maintained.

• For listed over-the-range microwave ovens, the microwave ovens can be installed above the cooktop as per manufacturer's installation instructions.

• The range may be placed with 0" clearance (flush) at the back wall and side walls if the range side trims extend beyond the cabinet fronts at least 1/4".

• See Figures 1 and 2 for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet may be changed as needed, but electricity to the range can be disconnected at the outlet without moving the range if the outlet is in the suggested location (remove lower drawer).

Fig. 6

30" MIN

18" MIN

MIN

TOOL LIST

• Hand or electric drill

• Hand or saber saw

• Pencil

• Tape measure

• Straightedge

• 1/8" drill bit

MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BETWEEN COOKTOP

AND CABINETS OR WALLS

REMOVING PACKAGING MATERIAL

Any packaging materials must

be removed during installation. This will include adhesive tape, wire ties, cardboard and protective plastic. Failure to remove these materials could result in damage to the appliance once the appliance has been turned on and surfaces have heated.

PREPARING THE COUNTER

FIG. 7

• The distance from the floor to the top of the counter must be at least 35 7/8". The maximum countertop height is 38".

Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand the heat (up to 200°F) generated by the range. NOTE: Dimension for Wall to Front of Door Handle (door closed). *-28" FOR MODELS- JSP26, JSS26, JSC26,

JSS16, RS734, RS504

**- 28 1/2" FOR MODELS- JSP39, JSP38,

JSP31, JSP28, RS744, RS622, JS960, JSP40, JSP34

PREPARATION

• Remove all tape and packaging. Be sure to remove clear plastic film that covers some chrome parts (around glass oven doors, side trim) and any tape and packaging from inside the oven.

• Take the accessory pack out of the oven.

• Check to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping.

If you have an existing 30" wide cutout that goes all the way to the wall, you have the option to buy a 4" Backguard, Model #JXS31 (white), JXS32 (chrome), JXS33 (almond), JXS34 (black), or JXS35 (bisque) or a Main Top Rear Filler Kit, Model # JXS62BB (black), JXS63WW (white), JXS64AA (almond), or JXS65CC (bisque). These kits are available through your GE dealer, if the existing cutout is in a counter that has a backsplash (postformed top) we recommend that you use the 4" backguard kit.

FIG. 8

Determine the dimension of your cutout. See Fig. 9 and Fig. 10. Dimensions given are from front of counter and not from cabinet face. To minimize chipping you may want to apply masking tape to the counter and mark the cut on top of the tape. Use a hand or saber saw to make the cut. For best appearance it is important that the cut be smooth and straight.

If you are NOT using the Filler or Backguard:

23 3/16"

30"

FIG. 9

If you have a countertop deeper than 25" and you wish to set the range further back into the counter, the cutout may be cut deeper (up to 24 1/2"), but there must be at least 24 1/2" from the front edge of the countertop and back wall.

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