GE Gas Slide-in Range Installation Instruction

SAFETY

STABILITY DEVICE

WARNING- if the information in
this manual is not followed exacUy,

e fire or explosion may result caus-
ing property damage, personal in-

jury or death.

m Do not store, or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquid in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas

supplier's Instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.

InstallaUon and service must be performad
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.

TOOL LIST

1.1/2", 1 3/16" and 1 3/8" open end or adjustable
wrenches

2. Pipe wrench

3. 1/8" and 1/4" flat blade screwdriver

4. Phillips screwdriver

5. Pliers

6. 1/4" socket or nut driver.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

Gas supply line shut-off valve

Pipe joint sealant

Flexible appliance connector (5 ft. In length) with two
flare union adaptors forconnection to supply line and
to 1/2" NPT pressure regulator.

WARNING

• ALL RANGES

CAN TiP

,INJURY TO PERSONS

COULD RESULT

• INSTALL ANTI.TIP

DEVICES PACKED
WITH RANGE

• SEE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

REMOVE ALL PARTS FROM THE PLASTIC BAG AT-
TACHED TO THE BACK OF THE RANGE AND SAVE
PACKAGING TAPE.

INSTALLATION

1) Beforeplaclng range ln the counter, noUcatheloca-
tion of the stability bracket which Is already attached to
the back of the range. This location should work for

most Installations. However, It may be more convenient

to hook the stability chain to the range when the stability

bracket Is attached to the upper set of holes In the back

of the range. See Fig. 1.

Fig. 1 BACKGUARD

BRACKET
OP_ONAL"
LOCA_ON

CHAIN

BRACKET
FACTORY

SR10051 LOCATION MAINBACK

INT272-3 1

2) Fasten ono end ofthe stabllltychalntothe flnor orthe

wall with the long screw and washer supplied. See Fig,

2 & 3. Make certain the screw Is going Into the wall plate
atthe base of the wall oi"oneof the studs Inthe wall. See

Fig. 3. Whether you attach the chain to the wall or floor,
be certain that the screw Is In at least 3/4" thlcknese of

wood other than baseboard and that there are no elec-
trical wires or plumbing In the area In which the screw

could penetrate. Attach the stablllty chain In a location
which will allow the chain to be In line wlth the bracket

side of the range. Test to see If the chain Is securely
fastened by tugging on the chain.

Fig. 2

CHAIN_-_

WASHER 4r I
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Fig. 3 CHAIN _ WALL

WAS

3) Temporarily attach the loose end of the chain to the
rear of the countertop with the tape from the peckaglng.
See Fig. 4.

Fig. 4

TAPE

LOCATION

The distance from the floor to the top of the counter
must be at least 35718". The maximum counter height
IS38".

DOnot put the range near an outside door or where a
draft may affect use.

Cabinet space directly over the range should not be
used. You could be seriously Injured when reaching
over the range for items stored in such cablnets. This

hazard can be reduced by Installing a range hoodthat

projects a minimum o1 5" beyond the bottom of the
cabinets. Cabinets Installed above the range may be

no deeper than 13".

CLEARANCES

• You must keep a clearance of at least 2" between the
sides of cooktop portion of range and any matarlal

that could catch fire, from the cooktop upward, to a
height of at least 18".
You must keep a vertlcal distance of at least 30"
between the cooktop and any overhead cabinets for

an area equal to the width and depth of the range (30"
x 28").
See Figures 5, 6, and 7 for all rough-in and minimum

clearance dimensions.

• For listed over-the-range microwave ovens, the oven

can be Installed above the cooktop as per
manufacturer's Instructions.

• Some vinyl wall tiles and floor coverings, as well as

some Indoor-outdoor carpeting, soften at fairly low
temperatures. Ifyou are unsure ofthe heatresistance

of a materia!, put a protective covering under the
range to prevent possible heat damage during range

use.

• Recommended location for the gas Inlet plpe and

electrlcal outlet are shown In Figure 5.

• Seal all openings In the wall behind and the floor

belowthe range before you slide the range Into place.

Fig.5

RECOMMENDED AREA FOR 120V OUTLET ON
REAR WALL AND AREA FOR THROUGH THE

WALL CONNECTION OF PIPE STUB AND

SHUT-OFF VALVE

4) Place the range In the counter cutout leaving just
enough room between the back of the range and the wall

to reach the stability bracket.

5) Hook the loose end of the chain onto the bracket by

slipping the nearest link of the chain Into the slot In the

bracket (See Figure 1), making sure the chain Is pulled
as tight as possible and that there Is no excess slack In

the chain after chain is attached to the bracket.
* Excess slack In the chain could allow the range to

tip over.

6) Slide the range all the way back Into the counter.
Once the range Is pushed back In place, there will be a
small amount of slack In the chain. This Is normal.

THROUGH THE FLOOR

CONNECTION OF PIPE STUB ANTI-TIP

AND SHUT-OFF VALVE LOCATION

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Fig.6

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18" MIN

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NOTE: 2" minimum dimension to nearest
combustible side wall on either side of.
c0oktop. Dimension extends upward 18"
minimum from cooktop.

DIMENSIONS WITH OVEN DOOR
IN THE OPENED OR CLOSED
POSITION

Fig. 7 BACKGUARD

Step 1:

PREPARING THE COUNTER

A 4" backguard Is provided with your range. The
backguard or optional rear lifter kit MUST BE USED.

Your range Is designed to be Installed In a 30" wide

opening; the cutout depth will vary with the type
countertop you have. There are three basic recom-

mended Installations: =_

1. Standard 25" countertop without post-formed
backsplash (see Figs. 15 and !6).

2. Island (seeFIgs. 11 & 12).

3. Standard countertop with post-formed backsplash.
(See Figs. 8, 9, & 10).

After decldln g the cou ntertop type you have, choose the
best installation to meet your needs.

With any Installation, mark the cutout on the counter.
Dimensions given In the following references are mea,

sured from the front of the counter, not from the cabinet
face. To minimize chipping, you may apply masking
tape. For best appearance, it Is important that the cut be

smooth and straight.

For standard 25" counters with post.

formed backsplash:
It your countertop has a post-formed backsplash, we

recommend using the backguard provided.

Fig. 8 (Top view of counter cutout)

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_- , WALL TO TOP OF

_ WARNING: THE FILLER STRIP

SUPPLIED OR OPTIONAL

BACKGUARD MUST BE USED.

With any installation do not let the

countertop or other combustible
material fill the space between the

back edge of the cooktop and back of
the required cutout.

DOOR FRAME
(DOON OPEN)

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28 15/32"
WALL TO FRONT OF

DOOR HANDLE
(DOOR CLOSED)

7/16"
SPACE BETWEEN

REAR OF BODY SIDE
TO WALL

Fig. 9

-- 30' I --

25 °l __

_OST-FORMED__

BACKSPLASH--_

357/8"MIN.

38" MAX.

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REAR

WALL

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