GE JBP65SK1SS, JBP79WB2WW Installation Guide

Installation

Self Cleaning Free-Standing

Electric Range

Instructions

"If you have questions, Call 800-GE-CARES orvisitour websiteat:

www.G EAppliances.com"

Skill Level: High ! _ Low

Completion Time: 1 to 3 Hours

Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the GE Appliance Warranty. See the Owners Manual for warranty

information.

EER2000, EER3000 JBP24, JBP26, JBP30, JBP35, JBP48, JBP64, JBP65,

JBP66, JBP67, JBP70, JBP78, JBP79, JBP85, JB940, JB960, JB965

CAUTION: Before you begin

Read these instructions carefully and
completely.

• IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for

local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes

and ordinances.

Parts Included

Lag Bolts Anchor Sleeves

(For Concrete Floors Only)

Anti-Tip Bracket and leg leveler

Tools You Will Need

• NOTE TO INSTALLER- Be sure to leave

these instructions with the consumer.

• OWNER- Keep these instructions for future

refe re nce.

• WARNING- This appliance must be

properly grounded.

Materials Needed

( UL Approved 40 AMP)

4- Wire Cord
4'long

OR 3 -Wire Cord

4'long

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Adjustable wrench

1/4"Nut

driver

Phillips

Level

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Screwdriver

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Drill with
1/8" Bit

Pencil Safety

Glasses

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5/16" Hex Head
Nut driver

Tape Measure

Screwdriver

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For Your Safety

_ ARNING: For personal safetyremove house fuse or open circuit

breaker before beginning

installation. Failure to do so could result in

serious injury or even death.

All rough-in and spacing dimensions must be met
for safe use of your range. Electricity to the range
can be disconnected at the outlet without moving
the range if the outlet is in the preferred location

(remove lower drawer).

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 sticks out at least 5" beyond the

front of the cabinets. Cabinets installed above a

cooktop must be no deeper than 13".
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and

grounded by a qualified technician.

Make sure the cabinets and watt coverings around

the range can withstand the temperatures (up to
200°R) generated by the range.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

tipping, the appliance must be

secured by properly installed anti-tip

bracket packed with the appliance.

All ranges can tip

Injury to persons could result
Install anti-tip bracket

packed with range

• See Installation Instructions

If you pull the range out and away from the wall

for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tip bracket

is engaged when the range is pushed back

against the wall.

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Installation Instructions

Pre-Installation Checklist

_' Preparing the Range

Remove packaging materials. Any
packaging materials must be removed
during installation. This will include
adhesive tape, wire ties, cardboard and
protective plastic. Failure to remove
these materials could result in damage to
the appliance once the appliance has

been turned on and surfaces have
heated.

I_ Open oven door and remove literature

pack, broiler pan and grid, and oven racks.

_ Oven Racks_

Broiler Pan _Literature

and Grid Pack

Remove Installation Instructions
from literature pack and read it

carefully before you begin. Be
sure to place all literature, Use
and Care, Installation
Instruction, etc. in a safe place

for future reference.

I_ Close the oven door to

the broil stop position.

Place hands on both
sides of the door. As you

close the door, lift up and
away from the range.

Lift door up until the
hinges clear the slots.

Hinge

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Slot

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_,_,.,___._ ___, Open the oven door as

, far as it will go.

Push the hinge locks U__ u_i:cg:ed
frame, to the unlocked "_°_t _!_ "

down toward the door _sition

position. This may
require a flat blade

screwdriver. _,m

Hinge

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NOTE: The oven door is very heavy. Be sure you
have a firm grip before lifting the oven door off the
hinges. Use caution once the door is removed. Do
not lay the door on its handle. This could cause

dents or scratches.

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Installation Instructions

Installation Required Clearances

See Ilustrations below 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.

MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BETWEEN
COOKTOP, WALLS, AND ABOVE THE

COOKTOP.

Make sure the wall covering, countertop

and cabinets around the range can with-
stand the heat (up to 200°R) generated by

the range.
Allow 30" Minimum clearance between

surface units and bottom of unprotected
wood or metal cabinet, and 15" Minimum

between countertop and adjacent cabinet
bottom.

Recommended spacing to heat sensitive

surfaces.

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Acceptable electrical
outlet area.

Orient the electrical

receptacle so the
length is parallel to the floor.

NOTE: Use a 4 foot power cord to prevent interference

with the storage drawer. Power cords 4.5 or 6 foot long

may have to be dressed to allow for proper drawer closing.

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Installation Instructions

Electrical Connections

Electrical Requirements

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 having

amperage as specified on the rating plate. The

rating plate is located above the storage drawer

on the oven frame.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring

and hookup of your range connected by a
qualified electrician. After installation, have the
electrician show you where your main range

disconnect is located.

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 range must be wired and fused to

meet the requirements d the National Electrical

Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Edition. You can
get a copy by writing:

National Fire Protection Association

Battery March Park

Quincy, MA 02269

Effective January 1, 1996, the National Electrical

Code requires that new, but not existing,
construction utilize a 4 conductor connection to

an electric range. When installing an electric

range in new construction, follow the instructions

in the section on NEW CONSTRUCTION AND

FOUR CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT

CONNECTION.
You must use a three-wire, single-phase A.C.

208Y/120 Volt or 240/120 Volt, 60 hertz electrical
system. If you connect to aluminum wiring,

properly installed connectors approved for use
with aluminum wiring must be used.

I-_ Making the Electrical Connection

Remove the wire cover (on the back of the
range) by removing 5 screws using a 1/4" nut

driver. Do not discard these screws.

5 Screws to

remove

wire cover

cover, make sure that wires do not
become pinched between wire cover

II When reinstalling the one-piece wire

and mainback.

All new constructions, mobile

homes and installations where
local codes do not allow

grounding through neutral.

These will require a four-wire flexible cord kit. If
the range is rated between 8,750 and 16,500
watts, the cord kit must be rated for 40 amps-

125/250 volts. If the range is rated between
16,501 and 22,500 watts, the cord kit must be

rated for 50 amps-125/250 volts. For existing
construction, a three wire flexible cord kit may
be used, and the same ratings apply as de-

scribed above.

• When using a cord kit rated 40 Amps, remove
the knockout in the connection plate. You
must use a clamp or strain relief to hold the

cord.

• Terminations must be either closed loop
terminals or open end spade lugs.

• On some models, a filter capacitor may be
connected between the black and white leads

on the junction block.

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Installation Instructions

Electrical Connections cont.

NEW CONSTRUCTION AND FOUR _-_

WIRE CORD CONNECTION KIT

Complete 4 wire
cord kit. Below are 3Screws|

step by step _
instructions on

how to install the
kit.

Connection

Plate

Gound

Screw and

Location

Relief

Clamp

Remove the screws on

the terminal block with

a 1/4" nut driver or
phillips screwdriver.

[_1 Push the cord upward (to relieve strain),

r_ Re-install the wire cover with the 5

Remove the ground

Ground

screw using a 5/16"
nut driver, then

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remove and discard
the ground strap. Do

not discard the
ground screw, you

will need it later.

Attach the green lead

below the junction

_r Ground

block with the ground

screw that was

removed earlier.

Connect the red
and black leads to
the outside

terminals and the
white lead to the
center terminal.

Black White

Red or

Black

while tightening the strain relief clamp.

screws removed earlier. Make sure the
wires do not become pinched between

the wire cover and mainback.

Wire
Cover

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(Green)

Install the four-wire
cord and strain

relief through the
hole in the

connection plate.

Connection

Plate

4 wire

cord kit

Strain
Relief

Clamp

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Installation Instructions

Electrical Connections oo°t.

THREE-WIRE CORD CONNECTION KIT

Complete 3 Screws _]_ Terminal

3 _>_._ _ Neutral

wire cord kit. l /_White)

by step sStrraPw
instructions on

how to install

the kit. Connection Relief

I-_ Remove the screws on

the terminal block with a

Plate Clamp

1/4" nut driver or phillips

screwdriver.

Knockout in center

of connection plate

may be taken out

Install the three-wire

cord and strain

Connection _. ,_._

_r_ cord kit

relief through the
hole in the

Pla_

connection plate,

Grounded

-_ Relief

3 wire

] Strain

Clamp

Connect the outer wires to the outside

terminals and the center wire to the

center terminal. Do not remove the
ground strap

Outer

Wire

Grounded

Neutral

(White)

,.....

Wire Outer

F_a--i Push the cord upward (to relieve strain),

while tightening the strain relief clamp.

i-_a--i Re-install the wire cover with the 5

screws removed earlier. Make sure the
wires do not become pinched between

the wire cover and mainback.

Wire

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i Wire

Cover

Special note: If local codes require an
undgrounded neutral, you must do the

following:

a. Remove ground strap.
b. Fasten the white wire to the center terminal.

c. Use grounding terminal or lead to ground unit

in accordance with local codes.

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Installation Instructions

Installing the Anti-Tip Bracket

El Locating The Bracket

The anti-tip bracket, provided with your literature
and broiler pan, must be properly installed to

prevent the range from tipping. Please refer to

the instructions provided with your anti-tip

bracket.

a. Decide whether the bracket will be

installed on the right or left side of range
location.

b. If the bracket side of the range has an

adjacent cabinet, place the bracket
against the back wall and cabinet as
shown in Fig. 1. If there is a countertop

overhang, offset the bracket by the

amount of overhang. If there is no
adjacent cabinet, place the bracket to the

outside edge of the range side panel and

back wall.

Adjacent Cabinet

Or Final Location
Of Range Side Panel

Side

Rear
Leveling

Leg

Fig. 1

Floor-Concrete

Wall

[_ nstalling The Bracket in Wood

INSTALLATION-WOOD CONSTRUCTION
a. Locate the centers of the four holes identified

b. Drill a 1/8" pilot hole through the pre-marked

c. Mount the Anti-Tip bracket with the four

or Concrete

in Fig. 1 as Floor-Wood and Wall.

areas. Note the angle of the wall screw in
Fig. 2.

screws provided.

Attachment To Wall

Bracket Wall

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Screw Must
EnterWood

Or Metal

INSTALLATION-CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

a. For concrete installation you will need two

1/4"x 1-1/2" lag screws, and two sleeve

anchors.

b. Locate the center of the four holes identified

in Fig. 1 as Floor-Concrete and Wall. Drill
the recommended size holes in each.

c. Install the sleeve anchors into the predrilled

concrete holes and install the lag and wall
screws through the Anti-Tip bracket. Make
sure the screws are securely tightened.

Fig. 2

Installation Instructions

Installing the Range

Storage Drawer Removal

I-_ Pull the drawer

out until it stops

r-_ Lift the front of

the drawer until
the stops clear

the guide.

_ Remove the

Stop

drawer.

Final Check of the Anti-Tip Bracket

When installation is
complete and the
range is in place,

inspect to be sure the
rear leveling leg is fully

inserted into the slot of
the Anti-Tip Bracket.

CAUTION: The oven door is heavy.

You may need help lifting the door

high enough to slide it into the
hinges slots. Do not lift the door by

the handle.

Replacing the Oven Door

r-_ Pick the Oven Door up

r_ Place the notch of the

by placing both hands on

each side. The door is :

heavy so you may need
help. Do not lift the door

by the handle.

hinge arm into the bot-

tom edge of the hinge
slot.

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Bottom Edge Hinge Arm

Hinge Notch

Level the Range

The range must be level for proper cooking and

baking.

I-_ Install the oven racks.(See Owner's

Manual for instructions.)

I-_ Put a spirit level or a glass _R_T I--_====='_

measuring cup partially

filled with water on one of

the oven racks.
Remove the

storage drawer.
The front leveling
legs can be

accessed from the

LE_ES"_ _OE

bottom and the
rear legs from the

top.

I-_ Use an adjustable wrench to adjust all four

leg levelers until the range is level.

SPIRIT

LOWER

I-_-1-1 Open the oven door

as far as it will open.

Push the hinge locks
up against the front

frame of the oven

cavity, to the locked
position.

Close the oven door.

Hinge in

Locked Position

Hinge Securely

Fitted into Bottom

of Hinge Slot

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Installation Instructions

Installing the Range cont.

Replacing the Storage Drawer

rail on the guides.

Push the drawer
in until it stops.

Place the drawer __.

Lift the front of the drawer and push in
until the stops clear the guides.

Lower the front of the drawer and

push in until it closes.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU HAVE

PROBLEMS WHILE REPLACING THE

STORAGE DRAWER

IF DRAWER WON'T CLOSE

Drawer Does

Not CIose

Completely

Power Cord May Be

Obstructing Drawer

___ln This Area

Remove and replace, making sure the power

cord is not obstructing the drawer and/or the

rail is in the guide.

IF DRAWER IS CROOKED

Rear Drawer Support is Drawer Front Panel

On Top of Guide Rail Tipped to One Side

_ lOn the High Side F !

Remove and replace making sure the rail is in

the guide.

Drawer Front Panel

Tipped Away From

Body Side I l _

Rear Drawer Support _lJ

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Installation Instructions

Final Check List

[] Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed (Reset) or the circuit fuses are replaced.
[] Be sure power is in service to the building.
[] Check to be sure that all packing materials and tape on metal panel (if applicable) under

control knobs have been removed.

Operation Check List

[] Check to make sure the Clock display is energized. If a series of horizontal red lines appear

in the display, disconnect power immediately. Recheck the range wiring connections. If

change is made to connections, retest again. If no change is required, have building wiring
checked for proper connections and voltage. It is recommended that the clock be changed if

the red lines appear.

[] Push in and turn any one of the four surface knobs to "MED" setting to observe that the

element glows within 60 seconds. Turn the knob off when glow is detected. If the glow is not
detected within the time limit, recheck the range wiring connections. If change is required,

retest again. If no change is required, have building wiring checked for proper connections

and voltage.

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