GE Compact Electric Ranges Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
GE Compact Electric Ranges

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In Canada, call 1.800.

561.3344

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and
carefully.

•

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for local inspector’s use.

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governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with consumer.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

• Install the anti-tip bracket to the wall or floor.

• Engage the range to the anti-tip bracket by sliding the
range back such that the foot is engaged.

• Re-engage the anti-tip bracket if the range is moved.

• Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns
to children or adults.

If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase,
call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost. (In Canada,
call 1.800.561.3344.) For installation instructions of the bracket,
visit: www.GEAppliances.com. (In Canada, www.GEAppliances.ca.)

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Squeeze Connector

(For Conduit

Installations Only)

1

REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS: Failure to remove packaging materials could

result in damage to the appliance. Remove all packing parts from oven, racks, heating elements
and drawer. Also, remove protective film and labels on the outer door, cooktop and control panel.

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WARNING

Tip-Over Hazard

(UL Listed 40 AMP)

4-Wire Cord 4’ long OR

3-Wire Cord 4’ long

• Note to consumer – Keep these
instructions for future reference.

• Skill level – Installation of this appliance
requires a qualified installer or electrician.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is
not covered under warranty.

Anti-Tip Bracket

Kit Included

WARNING

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Before beginning

the installation, switch power off at service
panel and lock the service disconnecting
means to prevent power from being
switched on accidentally. When the service
disconnecting means cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent warning device,
such as a tag,

Drill with 1/8” Bit
Safety Glasses
Adjustable Wrench
Level

to the service panel.

Tin Snips
Tape Measure
Pliers
1/4” Nut Driver

2

PREPARE THE OPENING (FOR INDOOR USE ONLY)

See illustrations for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. The range may be placed with 0”
clearance (flush) at the back wall and side walls of the cabinet.

24 3ø8s

13s

max.

30s min.

21ø2s

5s

2s

36s max.

Surface

Cord

1

ø

’ to 6’ long

2

mount
outlet

Wall Mounted

Wall

Outlet box

21ø4s

Floor

Recommended acceptable electrical outlet

area. Orient the electrical receptacle so the

length is parallel to the floor.

NOTE: Use a 4’ power cord to prevent interference
with the storage drawer. Power cords 4
may have to be dressed to allow for proper drawer
closing.

MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BETWEEN COOKTOP,
WALLS AND ABOVE THE COOKTOP:

A. Make sure the wall covering, countertop, flooring

A

(height)

41s(depth

with door

open)

15s min.

24 1ø3s

NOTE C

From
combustible
walls above
cooking
surface either

2s

side

36s

Models A

JAS02 44
JA624 47s

B

2

ø3s

Both

Sides

C

and cabinets around the range can withstand the
heat (up to 200°F) generated by the range.

B. Allow 30” minimum clearance between surface

units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal
cabinet, or allow a 24” minimum when bottom

A

A

of wood or metal cabinet is protected by no less
than 1/4” thick flame retardant millboard covered
with not less than No 28 MSG sheet metal, (.015”),
.015” thick stainless steel, .024”
aluminum or .020” copper.

C. This appliance has been approved for 0” spacing to adjacent surfaces above the cooktop. However,

a 2” minimum spacing to surfaces less than 15” above the cooktop and adjacent
cabinet is recommended to reduce exposure to steam, grease splatter and heat.

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 projects at least 5” beyond
the front of the cabinets. Cabinets installed above the cooktop must be no deeper than 13”.

3

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING: This appliance must be properly grounded.
WARNING:

local codes do not allow grounding through neutral, require a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord.

All new constructions, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and installations where

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock, do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
WARNING: To prevent shock, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before

beginning installation.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your range connected by a qualified

electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you how to disconnect power from the range.
You must use a single-phase, 120/208 VAC or 120/240 VAC, 60 hertz electrical system. If you connect

to aluminum wiring, properly installed connectors approved for use with aluminum wiring must be
used.

Effective January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code requires that new construction (not existing)
utilize a 4-conductor connection to an electric range. When installing an electric range in new
construction, mobile home, recreational vehicle, or an area where local codes prohibit grounding
through the neutral conductor, refer to the section on four-conductor branch circuit connections.

Check with your local utilities for electrical codes which apply in your area. Failure to wire your oven
according to governing codes could result in a hazardous condition. If there are no local codes, your
oven must be wired and fused to meet the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70 – latest edition,
available from the National Fire Protecti on Association.

This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an
individual, properly grounded, 40 amp (minimum) branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker
or time-delay fuse.

Use only a 3-conductor or a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord. These cords may be provided with ring
terminals on wire and a strain relief device.

A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp range cord
is not recommended but if used, it should be marked for use with nominal 1
openings. Care should be taken to center the cable and strain relief within the knockout hole to keep
the edge from damaging the cable.

The rating plate is located on the side of the drawer frame or under the cooktop.
Note: Use of automatic, wireless or wired external switches that shut off power to the appliances, are

not recommended for this product.

3

ø

” diameter connection

8

POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION

4

Remove wire cover (on the back of range) by removing screws using a 1/4” nut driver. You can

A

access the terminal block by either removing a terminal block cover (on some models) or the
wire cover. Do not discard these screws.

Back of range

Retaining
tabs

Wire cover

For power cord and 1” conduit only,

B

knockout ring (1
below the terminal block. To remove the
knockout, use a pair of pliers to bend the
knockout ring away from the bracket and
twist until ring is removed.

Terminal block
(appearance
may vary)

Knockout
ring in
bracket

Knockout ring
removed

3

ø

”) located on bracket directly

8

5 screws to
remove wire
cover

C

remove the

NOTE: Do not install the power cord without a

Strain relief

Power cord

Back of range

Terminal block cover

For power cord installations only

(see the next step if using conduit),
assemble the strain relief in the hole. Insert
the power cord through the strain relief
and tighten. Allow enough slack
to easily attach the cord terminals to
the terminal block. If tabs are present at
the end of the winged strain relief, they
can be removed for better fit.

strain relief. The strain relief bracket MUST be
installed before
reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.

Screw to
remove
terminal
block cover

Terminal
block

Bracket

Rating plate

SIDE OF THE DRAWER

Rating plate

UNDER THE COOKTOP

For 3/4” conduit installations only, purchase a squeeze connector matching the diameter

D

of your conduit and assemble it in the hole. Insert the conduit through the squeeze connector
and tighten. Allow enough slack to easily attach the wires to the terminal block. NOTE: Do not install the
conduit without a squeeze connector. The squeeze connector MUST be installed before reinstalling
the rear range wiring cover.

Squeeze

connector

Conduit

Proceed to step 5 or 6.

Terminal block

Bracket

5

3-WIRE INSTALLATION (GROUND IS THROUGH THE NEUTRAL WIRE)

6

4-WIRE INSTALLATION (SEPARATE GROUND WIRE)

WARNING: Shock Hazard

The neutral wire and ground strap must be
connected as shown below for the range to be
properly grounded. Do not remove the ground strap.
Failure follow this instruction may result in potential
shock hazard.

Terminal block
(appearance
may vary)

WARNING: Fire hazard

Terminal block screws must be securely tightened.
Failure to do so may result in potential fire hazard.

FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal

block. Do not loosen the upper screws.

B. Do not cut or remove the ground strap.
C. Insert the 3 screws through each power cord

terminal ring and back into the terminal block. Be
certain the white wire is in the center. Securely
tighten each screw (35 to 50 in-lbs.)

FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Loosen the 3 lower screws on the terminal block. Do not

loosen the upper screws.

B. Do not cut or remove the ground strap.
C. Insert the bare wire tip (insulation stripped 5/8”) into the

bottom terminal block openings. Be certain the white
wire is in the center. On certain models, the wire must
be inserted through an opening in the ground strap.
Securely tighten each screw onto each wire (35 to 50
in-lbs.).

NOTE: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be
rated for the correct amperage and voltage.

PROCEED TO STEP 7.

Ground
plate

Neutral
terminal

Ground
strap

Red or
Black

Power cord

Terminal
block

Wire
tips

Red or
Black

Conduit

White

Power Cord

Conduit

White

Red or
Black

Red or
Black

WARNING: Shock Hazard

The neutral wire and ground strap must be
connected as shown below for the range to
be properly grounded. Do not remove the
ground strap. Failure follow this instruction
may result in potential shock hazard.

WARNING: Fire hazard

Terminal block screws must be securely
tightened. Failure to do so may result in
potential fire hazard.

FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the

terminal block. Do not loosen the upper screws.

B. Remove the ground screw and ground plate

and retain them.

C. Cut the ground strap below the terminal

block and discard the lower section.

D. Insert the ground screw through the ground

plate (removed earlier) and back into the
range frame. Tighten securely, but do not
over-tighten (15 to 20 in-lbs.)

E. Insert the 3 terminal screws through each

power cord terminal ring and back into the
terminal block. Be certain the white wire is
in the center. Securely tighten each screw
(35 to 50 in-lbs.

FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the

terminal block. Do not loosen the upper screws.

B. Remove the ground screw and ground plate

and retain them.

C. Cut the ground strap below the terminal block

and discard the lower section.

D. Insert the bare ground bare wire tip (insulation

stripped 5/8”) between the range frame
and the ground plate (removed earlier)
and secure it in place with the ground
screw. Tighten securely, but do not over­tighten (15 to 20 in-lbs).

E. Insert the wire tips (insulation stripped 5/8”)

into the bottom terminal block openings. Be
certain the white wire is in the center. On
certain models, the wire must be inserted
through an opening in the ground strap.
Securely tighten each screw onto each wire
(35 to 50 in-lbs.)

NOTE: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated for the correct amperage and voltage.

Before–Power Cord and Conduit

Terminal
block

Ground
strap

Neutral
terminal

After–Power Cord

Terminal
block

Red or
Black

White

Ground
screw

Green
or Bare

After–Conduit

Terminal
block

Wire
tips

Red or
Black

White

Ground
screw

Green
or Bare

Ground strap

or

Neutral
terminal

Ground plate
(grounding to
range)

Red or
Black

Ground plate
(grounding to
range)

Red or
Black

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