GE Electric Drop-In Ranges Installation Instructions
Installation
30” Electric
Drop-In Ranges
Instructions
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these in struc tions care ful ly and completely.
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IMPORTANT ³ Save these instructions for
local in spec tor’s use.
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IMPORTANT ³ Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
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Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the consumer.
• ATTENTION INSTALLER: All electric drop-in ranges must be hard wired (direct wired) into an
approved junction box. A plug and receptacle is NOT per mit ted on these products
Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for
future reference.
Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires a
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qualified installer or electrician.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
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Product failure due to improper installation is NOT
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covered under the warranty.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
WARNING 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.
WARNING The information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock,
or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
WARNING
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed
and engaged.
Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range
is moved.
Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in
place and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
serious burns to children or adults.
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
Junction Box
Wire Nuts
Strain Relief Clamp for 1/2” Conduit
Tip-Over Hazard
Anti-Tip Bracket
Oven
TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
1/8” Drill Bit and Electric Drill Phillips Screwdriver
Level Flathead Screwdriver
Tape Measure 1/4” Nut Driver
Straight edge or Square Hammer
Hand or Saber Saw Pencil
Safety Glasses
top or
Counter
Wood Block
Rear
Wall
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Installation Instructions
REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS
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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 and all tape around the oven. Open oven door and remove literature
pack and oven racks. Remove the bottom trim from the side of the oven. It will be installed at the end of the
installation process. The trim is wrapped separately in a plastic bag which will also contain the 4 screws to
secure the bottom trim and the 2 shoulder screws used to secure the product to the cabinet.
PREPARING THE OPENING (FOR INDOOR USE ONLY)
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NOTE: Drop-In Ranges are designed to hang
from the countertop only. Do not install on a
platform or sup port rails.
Allow 30” minimum clearance
between surface units and bottom
of unprotected wood or metal
cabinet. Allow a 24” minimum
when bottom of wood or metal 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.
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Installation Instructions
PREPARING THE OPENING (Continued)
2
1/4” min. flat
Wall
Flat
area
R
9/16” min.
flat
23-3/16”
9/16” min.
29-15/16”– 30-1/16”
smooth cut
flat
25”
typically
1/4”
Range support
The Standard Installation of this Drop-In Range is to hang
by the countertop on the side metal flang es under glass
cooktop. This Range must not be installed on a base or
sub structure (2”x 4” support).
Countertop
If the construction of your cabinet cannot provide a
1/4” flat area at the back of the countertop opening,
consider changing the countertop to accommodate this
dimension. If the area is not flat, excess tension may
be applied to the glass cooktop, causing breakage and
voiding the warranty.
• Countertop thickness 1-1/4” min. is required to support the product. Braces must be installed between the
underside of the countertop and the cabinet if required to obtain 1-1/4” minimum thickness (each side).
• 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.
• This appliance has been approved for 0” spacing to adjacent surfaces above the cooktop. However, a 6”
minimum spacing to surfaces less than 15” above the cooktop and adjacent cabinet is recommended to
reduce exposure to steam, grease splatter and heat.
• Locate the wiring junction box at the rear of the cutout. The dimension from the top of the wiring junction
box to the countertop must be a minimum of 28-1/2”. The box must not extend more than 3” off the plane
of the wall. The junction box must be located where it will allow considerable slack in the range conduit, so
that the range can be pulled out for service if necessary.
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Installation Instructions
WHEN INSTALLING RANGE IN COUNTERTOP CUT OUT TO THE WALL
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If the counter opening extends to the walls, it will require maintop filler kit WB07T1068X or backguard kit
JXS32XX to close the gap. Refer to the filler or back guard kit instructions for installation details.
NOTE: If the countertop is greater than 25” it will show a gap between the back-guard and wall or between
filler kit and the wall.
25”
Must be Flat
9/16”
Wall
Must be Flat
9/16”
10-3/8” from
countertop to
anti-tip support
29-15/16” Min.
30-1/16” Max.
PREPARING THE RANGE
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Remove Oven Door
Door removal is not a requirement for installation of
the product but is an added convenience. To remove
the door:
1. Open the oven door as far as it will go.
2. Push both hinge locks toward the door frame
to the unlocked position. This may require a flat
blade screwdriver.
Hinge Lock
(Unlocked
Position)
WARNING
An additional anti-tip bracket
support must be mounted to
the rear wall of the cutout.
The anti-tip bracket support
is typically a 2x4 piece of
Anti-Tip Support
3. Place hands on both sides of the
door, and close the door to the
removal position. This is half way
between the broil stop and fully
closed.
4. Lift the door up and out until the
hinge arms clear the slots.
lumber screwed directly into
the wall studs. The anti-tip
bracket support must be able
to withstand 200 lbs of force
at the engagement point.
Hinge
Slot
Hinge Arm
Hinge
Clears Slot
NOTE: The oven door is very heavy. Be sure you have a firm grip before lifting the oven off the hinges.
Use caution once the door is removed. Do not lay door on its handle. This could cause dents or
scratches.
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Installation Instructions
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
5A
WARNING Electric Shock Hazard
• This appliance must be properly grounded.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Before installing range, switch power off at the service panel and lock the service disconnecting means
to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the disconnection means cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING Fire Hazard
Improper connection of aluminum house wiring to copper leads can result in an electrical or fire hazard. If
residence leads are aluminum, use only connectors designed for joining copper to aluminum and follow the
manufacturer’s recommended procedure closely. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of the 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.
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 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 code 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.
Rating plate is located on oven front frame and is visible when oven door is open.
This appliance must supplied be 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.
DO NOT shorten the flexible conduit. The conduit strain relief clamp must be securely attached to the junction
box and the flexible conduit must 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.
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Installation Instructions
MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
5B
Place the unit on a platform or table even with the cutout opening. The platform must support 200 lbs. (91 kg).
Connect the flexible conduit to the electrical junction box as follows:
THREE-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION
NOTE: If residence leads or ground are aluminum conductors, see WARNING in section 5A, Electrical
Requirements.
When connecting to a three-conductor branch circuit, if local codes permit:
Connect the bare oven ground con duc tor with the
1.
crimped neutral (white) lead to the branch circuit
neutral (white or gray in color), using wire nuts.
Connect the oven red lead to the branch circuit red
2.
lead, and the oven black lead to the branch circuit
black lead in accordance with local codes, using
wire nuts.
Install proper strain relief clamp.
3.
Range conduit
snaps into box
Black
Branch
circuit
Install junction box cover.
4.
Red
Ground and
neutral wires
(white)
Alternate
knockout
Neutral bare wire
connection
FOUR-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION
NOTE: If residence leads or ground are aluminum conductors, see WARNING in section 5A, Electrical
Requirements.
When connecting to a four-conductor branch circuit, if local codes permit:
1.
Cut the neutral (white) lead from the clamp. Re-strip
the neutral (white) lead to expose the proper length
of conductor.
Attach the appliance grounding lead (green or bare
2.
copper) in accordance with local codes.
Connect the oven neutral (white) lead to the branch
3.
circuit neutral (white or gray) in accordance with
local codes, using a wire nut.
Connect the oven red lead to the branch circuit red
4.
lead and the oven black lead to the branch circuit
black lead in ac cor dance with local codes, using
wire nuts.
Range conduit
snaps into box
Red
White
Black
Alternate
knockout
Branch
circuit
Ground
wires
Install proper strain relief clamp.
5.
Install junction box cover.
6.
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Installation Instructions
ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION
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WARNING
• To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be properly secured to the countertop or rear wall
using the anti-tip suppport. (See section 3 for details.)
• Weight on the door could potentially cause the range to tip and result in injury. Never allow anyone to
climb, sit, stand, or hang on the oven door.
Installing the Anti-Tip Bracket
The anti-tip bracket is attached to the back of the
Drop-In Range. It is designed to fit under the bottom
of the countertop opening at the rear. Measure
counter thickness at back of cutout to determine
correct bracket location.
ANTI-TIP INSTALLATION
Interior wall
1/4” min. flat area
Maintop
Anti-tip
bracket
Bottom of
countertop
to engage
bracket by
1/2” min.
Wall stud
Countertop
thickness
Bottom of
countertop
Wire cover
Select the proper position for the countertop
thickness and move bracket to proper position. (Unit
is sup plied with brack et in po si tion 1.)
1 For 1.18” (3 cm) Counter
2 For 1.5” Counter
3 For 3.5” Counter
4 Alternate
(shown below)
Anti-tip bracket location
Cooktop
(rear of range)
Interior wall
Non-kit ap pli ca tion
Maintop
Wall stud
Countertop
surface
Attachment
Position
#5 non-kit
application
Anti-tip bracket
*Attachment
to engage
bracket by 1/2” min.
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10-3/8”
Wire
cover
1-1/2”
Attachment
anchored to wall
stud is required
Installation Instructions
INSTALL THE RANGE
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INSTALL STOP SCREW
These screws prevent the range from sliding out of
position during operation.
1. Carefully mark the cabinet for the location of the
stop screws.
2. Drill 1/8” pilot holes into cabinet, on each side of
the range. (Do not drill entirely through the cabinet
wall.)
3. Carefully turn the shoulder screws into the pilot
holes until they are tight.
PLACING RANGE INTO THE OPENING
1. It is recommended that two people lift the range
into place, carefully setting the side metal flanges
under the glass on the edges of the countertop
opening.
Countertop
Gap Approx. 4”
2. Carefully slide the range toward the back of the
opening. Stop pushing the range when there is till
a 4” gap at the front before flushing the range with
the counter.
REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE CHANNELS (if provided)
Carefully remove the protective channels from the
sides of the glass cooktop. This may require a slight
lifting of the range to remove the weight of the range
from the protective channels.
CHECK ANTI-TIP BRACKET
With the range still sitting out from the counter-top,
confirm the anti-tip bracket is securely attached to
the rear of the range, and slide the range back so that
the anti-tip bracket slides just under the countertop or
wood block attached to the rear wall.
If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason,
always repeat this procedure to verify the range is
properly secured by the anti-tip bracket.
Gap Approx. 4”
Glass Cooktop
Remove Protective Cover from Both Sides after Range is in Cabinet
Counter
Wood Block
Anti-Tip Bracket
Oven
Protective Cover
top or
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