GE JB640DP1BB, JB640DP1CC, JB640DP1WW, JB640MP1BS, JB640SP1SS Installation Guide

Installation instructions
Free-Standin Electric Ran es

Questions? Call 1-800-GE-CARES (1-800-432-2737) or visit www.geappliances.com

In Canada, call 1-800-561-3344 or visit www.geappliances.ca

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

carefully.

" IMPORTANT -- Save these

instructions for local inspector's use.

" IMPORTANT -- Observeall

governing codes and ordinances.

, Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these

instructions with consumer.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

• All ronges can tip.

• BURNS or other SERIOUS

INJURIES con result.

• INSTALL and CHECK the
ANTI-TIP brocket following

the instructions supplied
with the brocket.

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 installationinstructionsof the bracket,

visit: www.geappliances.com. (In Canada, www.geappliances.ca.)

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Squeeze Connector (UL Listed 40 AMP) Level 1/4" Nut Driver

(For Conduit 4-Wire Cord 4' long OR

Installations Only) 3-Wire Cord 4' long

r-_ REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS: Failuretoremove 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.

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.

o Product failure due to improper installation is

not covered under warranty.

WARN ING -- Before

beginning the installation, switch
power off at service panel and

lock the service disconnecting
means to prevent power from

Anti-Tip Bracket

Kit Included

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.

Safety Glasses Tape Measure
Drill with 1/8" Bit Tin Snips

Adjustable Wrench Pliers

[_ 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.

SINGLE OVEN DOUBLE OVEN

On models with baking
or warming drawers,

electrical outlet must
not be in this area.

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NOTE: Use a 4' power cord to prevent interference
with the storage drawer. Power cords 41/2 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.

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 114"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 13".

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length is parallel to floor. .............

* GE-branded models have control

panels 30-7/8" wide.

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E_ ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

It,WARNING: This appliance must be properly grounded.

_,WARN ING: 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 13/8'' 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.

SINGLE OVEN DOUBLE OVEN

Rating plate __

Rating

| POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION

I-A-] Remove wire cover (on the back of range) by removing screws using a 1/4" nut driver.

Do not discard these screws.

SINGLE OVEN

Back of range

Wire cover

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For power cord and 1" conduit only, remove
the knockout ring (13/8") 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.

Terminal block __./__ _-__.
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bracket _

Knockout ring __@removed

5 screws to
wire cover

DOUBLE OVEN

Back of range

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Terminal block cover

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,

Strain relief _

/:_5__(-_ Terminal

_ Screw to

remove
terminal

block cover

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_____._°_:_.,-_C_ J_----- Bracket

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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 range wiring cover.

PROCEED TO STEP 5 OR 6.

block

[_ 3-WIRE INSTALLATION

[_ 4-WIRE INSTALLATION

Z_WARN ING: The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected

to the neutral terminal located in the center of the terminal block and the ground strap

must connect the neutral terminal to the ground plate. The power leads must be
connected to the lower left and the lower right terminals of the terminal block.

DO NOT remove the ground strap connection.
FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION

A. Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block.

B. Insert the 3 terminal screws through each power cord terminal ring and into the lower

terminals of the terminal block. Be certain that the center wire (white/neutral)
is connected to the center lower position of the terminal block.

C. Tighten screws securely into the terminal block.
FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION

A. Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws on the terminal block. Strip wire to exposed tip about 5/8"

long.

B. Insert the center (white/neutral) wire tip through the bottom center terminal block opening.

On certain models, the wire will need to be inserted through the ground strap opening
and then into the bottom center block opening. Insert the two side bare wire tips into the lower
left and the lower right terminal block openings.

C. Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly secured (35 to 50 inch-lbs.). Do not over-tighten

the screws.

NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated

for the correct amperage and voltage.

Power Cord

Terminal block
(appearance

may vary)

Neutral terminal.

Ground strap

Ground
plate

Conduit

Terminal _

Conduit - -1 -- I

_i,WARN ING: 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 beconnected 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 terminal screws from the terminal block. Remove the ground screw and

ground plate and retain them. Cut and discard the ground strap. DO NOT DISCARD ANY SCREWS.

B. Insert the one ground screw into the power cord ground wire terminal ring, through the ground plate

and into the frame of the range.

C. Insert the 3 terminal screws (removed earlier) througheach power cordterminal ring and into the lower

terminals of the terminal block. Be certain thatthe center wire (white/neutral) isconnected to the center
lower position of the terminal block. Tighten screws securely into the terminal block.

FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION

A. Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws on the terminal block. Remove the ground screw and ground plate

and retain them. Cut and discard the ground strap. DO NOT DISCARD ANY SCREWS. Strip wire
to exposed tip about 5/8" long.

B. Insert the ground bare wire tip between the range frame and the ground plate (removed earlier)

and secure it in place with the ground screw (removed earlier). Insert the bare wire (white/neutral) tip
through the bottom center of the terminal block opening. Insert the two side bare wire tips into the lower
left and the lower right terminal block openings.

C. Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly secured (35 to 50 inch-lbs.). Do not over-tighten the screws.

NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated

for the correct amperage and voltage,

Before-Power Cord and Conduit

Terminal______X_ Ground strap

block Gro:__l'_ _or_]_o

strap Neutral

terminal

After-Power Cord

Terminal__

block ,_

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terminal

Neutral

__ Ground plate

(grounding to
range)

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Power cord

PROCEED TO STEP 7.

After-Conduit

Terminal -----_/_ Ground

block /_ [_gat°eunding

Wire "-'-_1_ /_ _
tips _j,.._

Ground screw "__

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