GE CT918ST1SS, CT918ST2SS, CT959ST1SS, CT959ST2SS, JKP30BM3BB Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

27"& 30"ElectricBuilt-InWall Ovens

Questions? Call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737) or visitwww.GEAppliances.com

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and
carefully.

° IMPORTANT -- Savethese

instructions for local inspector's use.

° IMPORTANT -- Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these
instructions with Consumer.

ATTENTION INSTALLER: All electric wall ovens must be hard-wired (direct-wired)

into an approved junction box. A plug and receptacle is NOT permitted on these products.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

^,u,WARN ING: Before beginning the installation, switch power off at the 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, to the service panel.

Be sure the oven is securely installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached to the house structure.
Weight on the oven door could cause the oven to tip and result in injury. Never allow anyone to climb,

sit, stand or hang on the oven door.
Make sure the wall coverings, counters and cabinets around the oven can withstand the heat

(up to 200°F [93.3°C]) generated by the oven.

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED

Junction Box
Wire Nuts

Strain Relief Clamp for 1/2" Conduit
36" (91 cm) of String

[_ REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS

Failure to remove packaging materials could result in damage to the appliance. Remove all
packing parts from oven, racks and heating elements. Remove protective film and labels on the
outer door and control panel. Also, remove plastic on trims and panel, all tape around the oven
and any shipping screws securing the oven to the base pad. Open oven door and remove
literature pack and oven racks. Remove the bottom trim from the top of the oven. It will be
installed at the end of the installation process. The trim is wrapped separately and taped

to the top of the unit.

• 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.

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

1/8" Drill Bit and Electric or Hand Drill
Phillips Screwdriver

Wire Strippers

DESIGN INFORMATION

SINGLE OVEN INSTALLATIONS
The single oven may be installed in a cabinet alone or above a warming drawer. The single oven may

also be installed below a countertop or below specified cooktops. See the label on top of the oven for
approved models.

DOUBLE OVEN INSTALLATIONS

A double oven may be installed in a cabinet alone or above a warming drawer. See the label on top of

the oven for approved models.
IMPORTANT: Always refer to individual installation instructions packed with each product for specific

requirements.

E_ PREPARE THE OPENING (FOR INDOOR USE ONLY)

NOTE: If the cabinet does not have a solid bottom,

two braces or runners must be installed to support
the weight of the oven. For single ovens, the runners

and braces must support 200 Ibs (91 kg). For double
ovens, the runners and braces must support 375 Ibs.

(170 kg).
NOTE: If marks, blemishes or the cutout opening are

visible above the installed oven, it may be necessary
to add wood shims under the runners and front trim

until the marks or opening are covered.
NOTE: If the cabinet does not have a front frame

and the sides are less than ¾" (1.9 cm) thick, shim

both sides equally to establish the cutout width.

Suitable

Bracing

to Support

Runners

2" x4"(5cmxtOcm)

or Equivalent Runners Level

with Bottom of Cutout

I 21 5/8"

(54.9 cm) Over /

Centerline

of Cabinet

r21rA-i CUTOUT FOR SINGLE OVENS IN WALL CABINET

NOTE: If the cabinet does not have a front frame and the sides are less than ¾" (1.9 cm) thick,
shim both sides equally to establish the cutout width.

These ovens are not I
approved for stackable

installations.

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Wails Must

Be at Least

28 1/2"

(72.4 cm)

Side-by-Side Installations (30" only) " - -- - - -.

Install two ovens in separate cutouts,

Center Line Center Line

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I 30.5" (77.5 cm) I

! !

I

observe all
dimensions and

Cutout

requirements,

I

observe all
dimensions and

Cutout 1

requirements,

I-4[,-- 2" (5,1 cm) Min,

Dimension Dimension Description 27" Single Oven 30" Single Oven

A Cabinet Width 27" (68.6 cm) 30" (76.2 cm)

B Cutout Width 25" (63.5 cm) min. 28½" (72.4 cm) min.

25¼" (64.1 cm) max. 28%" (72.7 cm) max.

C Cutout Height 27%" (70.2 cm) min. 27¼" (69.2 cm) min.

28½" (71.4 cm) max. 27%6" (69.4 cm) max.

D Overlap of Oven Over 1" (2.5 cm) _½6"(1.75 cm)

Side Edges of Cutout

E Clearance to 20" (50.8 cm) min. 21" (53.3 cm) min.

Adjacent Corners,

Drawers, Walls, etc.,

When Door Is Open

F Overlap of Oven 1" (2.5 cm) min. 1" (2.5 cm) min.

Top of Cutout

G Overlap of Oven 1" (2.5 cm) min. 1¼" (3.2 cm)

H Junction Box Location 8%" (22.2 cm) max. 9½" (24.1 cm) max.

Bottom of Cutout

right side only right side only

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C Min. To

Recommended

Cutout

Location

From Floor

32 t12" (82.8 cm)

Junction Box

Location

(junction box

may be

located

in adjacent

cabinet)

22" (55.9 cm)

Bottom of

Junction Box

Cutout Depth - 23 t/2"

(59,7 cm) Minimum

12-11-B-ICUTOUTFORSINGLE OVENS-UNDER COUNTER

NOTE: These ovens are only approved to be installed under the specific models as labeled on

the unit.

Gas or Electric Cooktops May Be installed Over This Oven.

See Cooktop Installation instructions for Cutout Size, 240V/208V
See Label on Top of Oven for Approved Models, Junction Box

25" (63.5 cm)

MUST SUPPORT 200 Ibs. (90 kg) FOR SINGLE OVENS
MUST SUPPORT 375 Ibs, (170 kg) FOB DOUBLE OVENS

Side-by-Side Installations (30" only)

Install two ovens in separate cutouts.

Center Line Center Line

Cutout - observe

all dimensions and

requirements.

30.5" (77.5 cm) I

',_ _I

Cutout- observe I
all dimensions and

requirements.

'_1 I_ 2" (5,1 ore) Min,

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NOTE: One cooktop may be centered over either

oven in the side-by-side installation.

Dimension Dimension Description 27" Single Oven 30" Single Oven

A Cabinet Width 25" (63.5 cm) min. 28½" (72.4 cm) rain.

B Cutout Height 27%" (70.2 cm) min. 27¼" (69.2 cm) min.

C Unit Overlap Top 1" (2.5 cm) 1" (2.5 cm)
D Unit Overlap Bottom 1" (2.5 cm) 1¼" (3.2 cm)
E Unit Overlap Side Edges 1" (2.5 cm) _6" (1.75 cm)
F Junction Box Location 8¾" (22.2 cm) max. 9½" (24.1 cm) max.

Continue to Section 3.

Location (junction

box may be

in adjacent cabinet)

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Gas and Electrical Connections
for Gas Cooktop Must be Located

in an Ad acent Accessible

Locat on to the Right

22" (55.9 cm) Min. 36" (91.4 crn)
Above Support

Platform Countertop

Toeklck
4" (t0.2 cm)

Height

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25¼" (64.1 cm) max. 28%" (72.7 cm) max.

28½" (71.4 cm) max. 27%6" (69.4 cm) max.

right side only right side only

_--]_"] CUTOUT FOR DOUBLE OVENS (2 ThermalOvens)

NOTE: If the cabinet does not have a front frame and the sides are less than ¾" (1.9 cm) thick,
shim both sides equally to establish the cutout width.

H

Junction Box

Location

(junction box

may be
located

J in adjacent

cal_inet)

--_

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eli

G"

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E_[_] CUTOUT FOR DOUBLE OVENS (withUpperMicrowaveOven)

NOTE: If the cabinet does not have a front frame and the sides are less than ¾" (1.9 cm) thick,

shim both sides equally to establish the cutout width.

H

Junction BOX

Location

/ (junction box
/ may be

located

in adjacent

cabinet)

C 28" (71.1 cm) Min.

. -" Cutout Depth =23 1/2"

_.........__,_/(59.7 cm) Minimum

Cutout Location I

From Floor

to Bottom Of

_--][_ CUTOUT FOR INSTALLATION OVER A WARMING

DRAWER

NOTE: Install the oven only with specific models listed on the label located on top of the oven.
NOTE: Additional clearances between cutouts may be required. Check to be sure the oven

supports above the Warming Drawer location do not obstruct the required interior depth and
height.

When installing a Warming Drawer below a single or double oven, a separate 120V, 60 HZ,
properly grounded receptacle must be installed. Refer to installation instructions packed with
the Warming Drawer for specific installation requirements.

Anti-Tip Block Against

Rear Wall Per Warming
Drawer Requirement

2" (5.1 cm)

Min.

Per Warming

Drawer
Requirement

Dimension Dimension Description 27" Double Oven 30" Double Oven

A Cabinet Width 27" (68.6 cm) 30" (76.2 cm)

B Cutout Width 25" (63.5 cm) min. 28½" (72.4 cm) min.

25¼" (64.1 cm) max. 28%" (72.7 cm) max.

C Cutout Height 49_6 '' (126.2 cm) min. 51_%6'' (131.6 cm) min.

50½" (127.3 cm) max. 51_%6'' (131.9 cm) max.

D Overlap of Oven 1" (2.5 cm) _6" (1.75 cm)

Over Side Edges

of Cutout

E Clearance to Adjacent 20" (50.8 cm) min. 21" (53.3 cm) min.

Corners, Drawers, Walls,

etc., When Door Is Open

F Overlap of Oven 1" (2.5 cm) min. 1" (2.5 cm) min.

Top of Cutout

G Overlap of Oven 1" (2.5 cm) min. 1¼" (3.2 cm)

Bottom of Cutout

H Junction Box Location 8¾" (22.2 cm) max. 9½" (24.1 cm) max.

right side only right side only

J Height to Bottom of 44" (111.8 cm) 47" (119.4 cm)

K Recommended 13¼" (33.7 cm) 12" (30.5 cm)

Junction Box

Cutout Location from

Floor

Continue to Section 3.

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Dimension Description with Microwave with Microwave

A Cabinet Width 27" (68.6 cm) 30" (76.2 cm)

B Cutout Width 25" (63.5 cm) min. 28½" (72.4 cm) min.

C Cutout Height 41½" (104.5 cm) min. 42%6" (107.2 cm) min.

D Overlap of Oven 1" (2.5 cm) _6" (1.75 cm)

E Clearance to Adjacent 20" (50.8 cm) min. 21" (53.3 cm)

F Overlap of Oven 1" (2.5 cm) min. 1" (2.5 cm) min.

G Overlap of Oven 1" (2.5 cm) min. 1¼" (3.2 cm)

H Junction Box Location 8¾" (22.2 cm) max. 9½" (24.1 cm) max.

Continue to Section 3.

Dimension 27" Oven 30" Oven

25¼" (64.1 cm) max. 28%" (72.7 cm) max.

41¼" (104.8 cm) max. 42¼" (107.3 cm) max.

Over Side Edges

of Cutout

Corners, Drawers, Walls,
etc., When Door Is Open

Top of Cutout

Bottom of Cutout

right side only right side only

Continue to Section 3.

r_ DOOR REMOVAL (recommended)

NOTE: Door removal is not a requirement for installation of the product but is an added
convenience.

To remove the door:

A. Open the oven door as far as it will go.

B. Push both hinge locks down toward the door

frame to the unlocked position. This may require a
flat-blade screwdriver. DO NOT LIFT THE DOOR

BY THE HANDLE!

C. Place hands on both sides of the door

and close the oven door to the removal position
(approximately 1"-2" [2.5 cm-5.1 cm] from the
closed position).

D. Lift the door up and out until the hinge arms clear

the slots.
NOTE: The oven door is very heavy. Be sure

you have a firm grip before lifting the oven door off
the hinges. Use caution once the door is removed.
Do not lay the door on its handle.

This could cause dents or scratches.

II I_ Unlocked
/_ /_ Position

Hinge Slot 1_ ,,

Hinge Arm __b._

Hinge

Clears Slot

Hinge

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

_4,WARN ING:This appliance must be properly grounded.

-4,WARN ING: To prevent fire or shock, do not use an extension cord with this

appliance.

_4,WARN ING: To prevent shock, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before

beginning installation.

_a,WARN ING:Improper connection of aluminum house wiring to copper leads can

result in an electrical hazard or fire. Use only connectors designed for joining copper to aluminum and

follow the manufacturer's recommended procedure closely.

We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your appliance connected by a
qualified electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you how to disconnect power from
the appliance.

You must use a single-phase, 120/208 VAC or 1201240 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 four-conductor connection to an electric oven. When installing an electric oven in new
construction, a 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 Protection Association.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS (CONT.)

This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency and connected to an individual,
properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a circuit breaker or fuse. See the rating plate located on
the oven frame to determine the rating of the product.

Rating Plate

Rating Plate

Location

Rating plate is located on the oven side trim,

side front frame or lower front frame.

)late is located on the microwave oven

Rating

inside wall or upper front frame.

Use the chart below to determine the minimum recommended dedicated circuit protection:

KW Rating KW Rating Circuit Size

240V 208V (Dedicated)

<4.8 KW <4.1 KW 20 Amp

4.9 KW-7.2 KW 4.2 KW-6.2 KW 30 Amp

7.3 KW-9.6 KW 6.3 KW-8.3 KW 40 Amp

9.7 KW-12.0 KW 8.4 KW-10.4 KW 50 Amp

DO NOT shorten the flexible conduit. The conduit strain relief clamp must be securely attached
to the junction box and the flexible conduit must be securely attached to the clamp. If the flexible
conduit will not fit within the clamp, do not install the oven until a clamp of the proper size is obtained.

The 3 power leads supplied with this appliance are suitable for connection to heavier gauge household

wiring. The insulation of these 3 leads is rated for temperatures much higher than the temperature

rating of the household wiring. The current-carrying capacity of the conductor is governed by the wire
gauge and the temperature rating of the insulation around the wire.

Recommended

Location

)

r_ MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

_4,WARN ING: Switch power off at the 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,
to the service panel.

Place oven on table or platform even with the cutout opening. For a single oven, the platform must
support 200 Ibs. (91 kg); and for a double oven, the platform must support 375 Ibs. (170 kg). Connect
the flexible conduit to the electrical junction box as shown below*. Position the conduit in such a
manner that it will lie on top of the oven in a natural loop when the oven is installed. You will need
to purchase an appropriate strain relief clamp to complete the connection of the conduit to the

junction box. Junction Box

Conduit

Strain Relief Clamp

Place Oven on a

Support to Assist in
Connecting Conduit

*Ovens come equipped with a 48" long conduit. If a longer conduit is desired, there may be one

available for your model. To check availability or order parts, call 1.800.GE.CARES.

[_ THREE-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION

NOTE: If residence leads are aluminum conductors, see
WARNING in Section 4, Electrical Requirements.

When connecting to a three-conductor branch circuit, if local codes
permit:

A. Connect the bare oven ground conductor with the crimped

neutral (white) lead to the branch circuit neutral (white or gray
in color), using a wire nut.

B. Connect the oven red lead to the branch circuit red lead

and the oven black lead to the branch circuit black lead
in accordance with local codes, using wire nuts.

C. Install junction box cover.

(not included) Must
Be Used at Junction
Box

ound

d Neutral

res

unction

Box Cover

17-1 FOUR-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION

NOTE: If residence leads are aluminum conductors, see WARNING in Section 4, Electrical
Requirements.

A. Cut the neutral (white) lead from the crimp. Re-strip the neutral (white) lead to expose

the proper length of conductor.

B. Attach the appliance grounding lead (green or bare copper)

in accordance with local codes. If the residence grounding
conductor is aluminum, see WARNING in Section 4.

C. Connect the oven neutral (white) lead to the branch circuit

neutral (white or gray) in accordance with local codes, using
a wire nut.

D. Connect the oven red lead to the branch circuit red lead

and the oven black lead to the branch circuit black lead
in accordance with local codes, using wire nuts.

NOTE: If the residence red, black or white leads are aluminum

conductors, see WARNING in Section 4.

E. Install junction box cover.

Ground

Junction

Box Cover

_-_ SLIDE OVEN INTO OPENING

A. Loop (do not tie) a 36" (91 cm) string around the conduit before the oven is slid into place.

This will keep the conduit from falling behind the oven.

B. Lift oven into cabinet cutout

using the oven opening as a
grip. Carefully push against
oven front frame. Do not push
against outside edges.

C. As you slide the oven back,

pull the string so that the
conduit will lie on top of the
oven in a natural loop.

D. When you are sure the

conduit is out of the way, slide
the oven ¾ way back into the
opening. Remove the string
by pulling on one end of the
loop.

Pull Out on

String Loop
While

Pushing

the Oven Into
the Cabinet

r-_ MOUNT THE OVEN

WARN ING: Mountingscrews

must be used. Failure to do so could result in the
oven falling out of the cabinet, causing serious injury.

NOTE: Before drilling the pilot holes, make sure
the oven is pushed as far back into the opening
as it will go and is centered.

NOTE: If the cabinet is particle board, you must
use #8 x ¾" particle board screws. These may
be purchased at any hardware store.

A. Drill through the mounting holes (top and

bottom) of the side trim for the #8 mounting
screws provided.

B. Secure the oven cabinet with the screws

provided.

BOTTOM TRIM INSTALLATION

A. With oven installed, take the bottom trim and For 27" (68.6 cm)

center it on the bottom front edge of the cabinet Models with
opening. Lower Trim in

B. Using the trim as a template, mark the center Position, Mark (2)

of each slot (two total) where the mounting holes Locations Here
will be drilled.

C. Remove the trim.
D. Drill pilot holes into the center of each template

mark.

Trim Before _ For 30" (76.2 cm)

E. Place the bottom metal trim centered over

the predrilled mounting holes. Tape the edges
of the trim down to maintain the alignment.

F. Using two trim screws provided, secure the bottom

trim to the bottom edge of the cabinet.

IMPORTANT: If this unit is ever removed from
the cabinet or the oven is ever pulled out for

service, the bottom trim must be removed first
or damage to the trim will occur.

Trim Screw _._:I_._ I, Side

with Lower Trim

Mounting

Hole

Locations

(hole locations

may vary)

Mounting Hole

Remove Lower /
Predrilling Models with Lower

Mounting Holes Trim in Position, Mark

Locations for 27" <'._y_ u Trim

(68.6 cm) Models _,! _ _ "
Side Trim IHI _

Trim Screw Locations for 30" (76.2 cm)

Models with Lower Trim

%,

The Screws
Must Be a

Minimum of

1/4" (6 mm)
From the

Front of

the Cutout.

(2) Mounting Hole
Locations Here

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I1"11REPLACING THE OVEN DOOR

NOTE: The oven door is heavy. You may need help lifting the door high

enough to slide it into the hinge slots. Do not lift the door by the handle.
A. Lift the oven door by grasping each side.

B. With the door at the same angle as the removal position (approximately

1"-2" [2.5 cm-5.1 cm] from the closed position), seat the notch of the
hinge arm into the bottom edge of the hinge slot. The notch of the hinge
arm must be fully seated into the bottom of the slot.

C. Fully open the door. If the door will not fully open, the indentation is not

seated correctly in the bottom edge of the slot.

D. Push the hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity,

to the locked position.

E. Close the oven door.

Hinge in
Locked II m !_:&

Edge of }1 il

slot i i

Positio_

Notch of Hing'_e _'_"_._
Securely Fitted I[_\_ .. "_.\_

Into Bottom of........... "

Hinge Slot

r_ FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

• Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed (RESET) or the circuit fuses are replaced.

• Be sure power is in service to the building.

• Check that all packing material and tape have been removed. Failure to remove these materials
could result in damage to the appliance once the appliance has been turned on and surfaces

have heated.

• Remove all items from inside the oven.

• Check to be sure that the mounting screws are installed and flush with the side trim

(see Section 9).

• Check that the bottom trim is installed properly (see Section 10).

OPERATION CHECKLIST

• Turn on the power to the oven (refer to your Owner's Manual). Verify that the bake and broil

units and all cooking functions operate properly.

• See your Owner's Manual for the troubleshooting list.

• Be sure all of the oven controls are OFF before leaving the oven.

Bottom i rmilli Hinge

Hinge Notch