GE JB256DM1BB, JB256DM1CC, JB256DM1WW, JB256RM1SS, JBS360DM1BB Installation Guide

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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.

• 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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

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.)

Installation Instructions

Electric Slide-In Ranges

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

(UL Listed 40 AMP)

4-Wire Cord 4’ long OR

3-Wire Cord 4’ long

Squeeze Connector

(For Conduit

Installations Only)

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.

Drill with 1/8” Bit

Safety Glasses

Adjustable Wrench

Level

Tin Snips

Tape Measure

Pliers

1/4” Nut Driver

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.

NOTE: Use a 4’ power cord to prevent interference with

the storage drawer. Power cords 4

’ to 6’ long 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 and

cabinets around the range can withstand the heat (up

to 200°F) generated by the range. 0” to cabinets below

cooktop and at the range back.

B. Allow 30” minimum clearance between surface units

and bottom of unprotected wood or metal cabinet, or

allow a 24” minimum when bottom 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 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.

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 16”.

Anti-Tip Bracket

Kit Included

WARNING

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, to the service panel.

• 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.

Tip-Over Hazard

WARNING

30”

8 1/2”

Install the

outlet box

on either

side of the C

36 1/4”

46 3/4”

30”

3”

9”

8”

4”

2 1/4”

7 1/2”

2 1/4”

Recommended

acceptable

electrical outlet

area. Orient the

electrical receptacle

so the length is

parallel to the floor.

29”

with handle

26 1/4”

w/o handle

NOTE C

Both

Sides

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

This appliance must be properly grounded.

WARNING

All new constructions, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and installations

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

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 Protection 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

” diameter connection

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 oven frame or on the side of the drawer frame.

NOTE: Use of automatic, wireless or wired external switches that shut off power to the appliances,

are not recommended for this product.

Rating plate

SINGLE OVEN

POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION

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

can access the terminal block by either removing a terminal block cover (on some models) or

the wire cover. Do not discard these screws.

For power cord and 1” conduit only, remove

the knockout ring (1

”) located on bracket

directly 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.

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

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 terminal block.

Knockout

ring in

bracket

Knockout ring

removed

Terminal block

(appearance

may vary)

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.

NOTE: Do not install the power cord

without a strain relief. The strain relief

bracket MUST be installed before

reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.

Power cord

Strain relief

Terminal

block

Bracket

Squeeze

connector

Terminal block

Conduit

Bracket

Proceed to step 6 or 7.

Rear of Range

Terminal

Block Cover

Screws to

remove terminal

block cover

3-WIRE INSTALLATION (GROUND IS THROUGH THE

NEUTRAL 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.

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.).

D. Reinstall terminal block cover.

NOTE: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must

be rated for the correct amperage and voltage.

PROCEED TO STEP 8.

4-WIRE INSTALLATION (SEPARATE GROUND WIRE)

WARNING

The neutral wire of

the supply circuit must be connected to the

neutral terminal located in the lower center

of the terminal block. The power leads must

be connected to the lower left and the lower

right terminals of the terminal block. The

grounding lead must be connected to the

frame of the range with the ground plate and

the green ground screw.

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.

F. Reinstall terminal block cover.

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 over-tighten (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.)

F. Reinstall terminal block cover.

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

Ground

strap

Terminal block

(appearance

may vary)

Neutral

terminal

Power cord

Ground

plate

Power Cord

Red or

Black

Red or

Black

White

Terminal

block

Red or

Black

Red or

Black

Neutral

terminal

Ground plate

(grounding to

range)

Ground

screw

After–Power Cord

Green

or Bare

White

Before–Power Cord and Conduit

Terminal

block

Neutral

terminal

Ground

strap

Ground strap

After–Conduit

Terminal

block

Ground plate

(grounding to

range)

Wire

tips

Ground

screw

Red or

Black

Red or

Black

White

Green

or Bare

Wire

tips

Terminal

block

Conduit

Red or

Black

Red or

Black

White

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