GE CTS90FP2NS1, CTS90FP3ND1, CTS90FP4NW2, CTS90FP4MW2 Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

30” French Door Built-in Wall Ovens

Questions? Call us at 1.800.432.2737 or visit GEAppliances.com.
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit GEAppliances.ca.

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 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:

WARNING

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.

Before beginning the installation, switch power off at the service panel and lock

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED

Junction Box
Wire Nuts
Strain Relief Clamp for 1/2” Conduit

• 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.

• Product is for indoor use only.

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

1/8” Drill Bit and Electric or Hand Drill
3/16” hex key
1/8” hex key
Phillips Screwdriver
Wire Strippers

1

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.

DESIGN INFORMATION

FRENCH DOOR SINGLE OVEN INSTALLATIONS

The French Door single oven may be installed in a cabinet alone or above a warming drawer and/
or below a Microwave/Advantium. However, the French Door single oven is not allowed under a
countertop or cooktop, and it is not allowed to be installed flush to the front surface of the cabinet.

IMPORTANT: Always refer to individual installation instructions packed with each product for
specific requirements.

2

PREPARE THE OPENING

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 French Door ovens, the runners and
braces must support 220 lbs (98.8 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" x 4" (5 cm x 10 cm)

or Equivalent Runners Level

with Bottom of Cutout

and Flush with Sides of Cutout

C

L

3 A

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 approved
for stackable
installations.

H

Junction
Box
Location
(junction
box may
be located
in adjacent
cabinet)

B

F

E

J

Opening
Between
Inside Walls
Must be at
Least 281»2”
(72.4 cm)
Wide

22” (55.9
cm) Min.

J

to Bottom
of Junction
Box

Cutout Depth
231»2”
(59.7 cm) Min.

D

G

Recommended
Cutout Location from
Floor
321»2” (82.6 cm)
161»4” (41.3 cm) Min.

3 B

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 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.

C

Anti-Tip Block Against
Rear Wall Per Warming
Drawer Requirement

2" (5.1 cm)
Min.

Side-by-Side Installations

Install two ovens in separate cutouts.

Center Line Center Line

58
42

1

»2” (148.6 cm) if both ovens are French Door

1

»2” (108 cm) if only one oven is French Door

30” Models

A

L

Cutout –
observe all
dimensions and
requirements.

Dimension Dimension Description 30” Single Oven

A Cabinet width 30” (76.2 cm)
B Cutout width 28

C Cutout height 27

D Clearance from cutout - side edges*
E Door swing depth - Allow additional clearances for

F Clearance from cutout - top* 1” (2.5 cm) min

G Clearance from cutout - bottom* 11»4” (3.2 cm)
H Junction box location 9

J Door swing width - Allow additional clearances for

K Countertop or cabinet door protrusion (measure if exist) Measure “K”
L Gap between edge of countertop or cabinet door

* Refers to minimum clearance required for wall oven installation and does not reflect actual product dimensions.

Cutout –
observe all
dimensions and
requirements.

30” (76.2 cm) Min. if both ovens are French Door
14” (35.6 cm) Min. if only one oven is French Door

installation and oven usage

installation and oven usage

to cabinet opening

K

C

EE

1

»2” (72.4 cm) min.

5

»8” (72.7 cm) max.

28

1

»4” (69.2 cm) min.

5

»16” (69.4 cm) max.

27

11

»16” (1.75 cm)

1

16

»4” (41.3 cm) min.

(11»4” (3.2 cm)

1

»2” (24.1 cm) max.

right side only

14” (35.6 cm) min.

If K = 0, L = 0, Otherwise
L = K + 1” (2.54 cm) min.

Per Warming
Drawer
Requirement

3 C

CUTOUT FOR FRENCH DOOR UNDER A

MICROWAVE/ADVANTIUM AND 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.

Dimensions Per
Microwave/Advantium
Requirements

2" min.

27 1/4" min.

4

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

installation.

WARNING

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 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 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.

This appliance must be properly grounded.

To prevent fire or shock, do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

To prevent shock, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning

Improper connection of aluminum house wiring to copper leads can result in an

2" min.

1" min.

31-11162 04-18 GEA (sheet 1 of 2)

Dimensions Per
Warming Drawer
Requirements

16 1/4" min.

4"

4

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
is located on
left side trim

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

Connected
Appliance
Information
is located
on right side
trim

5

MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING

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 French Door oven, the
platform must support 220 lbs. (98.8 kg). Connect the flexible conduit to the electrical junction box
as shown below*. Position the conduit in such a manner that it will lie behind the unit 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.

Switch power off at the service panel and lock the service disconnecting

Junction Box

Ground

Conduit

Wire

KW Rating

240V

.: .: 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.

KW Rating

208V

Recommended

Circuit Size
(Dedicated)

Ground

Strain Relief Clamp

Place Oven on a
Support to Assist in
Connecting Conduit

* Ovens come equipped with a 40” long conduit. If a longer conduit is desired, there may be one

available for your model. To check availability or order parts, call GE Appliances at

1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737).

(not included) Must
Be Used at Junction
Box

Red

White

Black

THREE-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION

6

NOTE: If residence leads are aluminum conductors, see
WARNING in Section 3, Electrical Requirements.

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

A. Connect the oven ground conductor along with the

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.

Range

conduit

snaps

into
box

Red

Black

Neutral wire
connection

Branch
circuit

Alternate
knockout

Tape or Crimp

Ground and
neutral wires (white)

C. Install proper strain relief clamp.
D. Install junction box cover.

FOUR-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION

7

Junction Box Cover

NOTE: If residence leads or ground are aluminum conductors, see WARNING in Section 3,
Electrical Requirements.

When connecting to a four-conductor branch circuit, if local codes permit:
A. Free the neutral (white) lead from being restrained to any

other wires. If necessary, cut the neutral (white) lead and
then re-strip it to expose the proper length of conductor.

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

in accordance with local codes.

Range

conduit

snaps

into
box

Black

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

Red

White

Alternate
knockout

accordance with local codes, using wire nuts.

E. Install proper strain relief clamp.
F. Install junction box cover.

Junction Box Cover

Branch
circuit

Ground
wires

SLIDE OVEN INTO OPENING

8

• Lift oven into cabinet cutout using
the oven opening as a grip. Carefully
push against oven front frame. Do
not push against outside edges.