GE JD900BK2BB, JD900BK3BB, JD900CK2CC, JD900CK3CC, JD900WK2WW Installation Guide

Installation

Self-Cleaning Radiant
Electric Drop-In Range

Instructions

If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our website at:
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JDP47, JD968, JD900

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.

• Note to Installer--Be sure to leave these
instructions with the consumer.

• Note to Consumer--Keep these

instructions for future reference.

Parts Included

2 Shoulder Screws

(for stop device)

2 Screws

• Proper installation is the responsibility

of the installer and product failure due
to improper installation is NOT covered
under the warranty.

• NOTE--This appliance must be properly

grounded.

•ATTENTION INSTALLER

All electric drop-in ranges must be hard
wired (direct wired) into an approved

junction box. A plug and receptacle is NOT

permitted on these products.

Tools You Will Need

Phillips Screwdriver

1/8" Drill Bit and
Electric or Hand Drill

Standard Screwdriver

Materials Needed

Junction Box

31-10622

Strain Relief Clamp

for 1/2" conduit

Wire Nuts

Level

Nut Driver

Tape Measure

Hammer

Straight Edge

or Square

Pencil

Safety Glasses

Hand or Sabre Saw

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For Your Safety

WARNING: Forpersonal

safety, remove house fuse or

open circuit breaker before
beginning installation. Failure to do so
could result in serious injury or death.

• All rough-in and spacing dimensions must be

met for safe use of your range.

• 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 the
cooktop must be no deeper than 13".

• Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.

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 noted on rating plate.
(Rating Plate is located behind the oven door
on the range.)

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 range 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 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-

Latest Edition. You can get a copy by writing:

National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

Effective January 1, 1996, the National
Electrical Code requires that new, but not
existing, construction utilize a four-conductor
connection to an electric range. When
installing an electric range in new construction,

a mobile home, recreational vehicle or an area
where local codes prohibit grounding through

the neutral conductor, 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.

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Installation Instructions

Pro-Installation Checklist

Move Range Indoors In Front of

Cabinet Opening

(Do not use hand trucks when

moving the unpackaged range,

Cooktop glass may be broken,)

Protect the kitchen floor! Flatten and

place a piece of the shipping carton in
front of the installation location to protect
the flooring.

Do not remove the protective

channel from the sides of the glass

cooktop until later in installation.

(If supplied)

Inspect Installation Location

Inspect cutout dimensions and location
of electrical junction box to be sure it fits
within the layout location. See page 4.

Refer to alternate construction section for
the following non-standard installations.

a. Counter opening extends to the wall:

Maintop Filler Kit (JXS66XX), or
Backguard Kit (JXS36XX or JXS39SS).

WARNING: If you do not use these

kits, the anti-tip bracket must fit under
an attachment to the wall that can

withstand a force of 2001bs. in the

upward direction. See Section D1.

b. Island Installation:

To provide an optimum installation, the
top surface of the countertop must be

level and flat (lie on the same plane)
around the 3 sides that are adjacent to
range cooktop. Proper adjustments to
make the top flat should be made or

gaps between the countertop and

range cooktop may occur. Forcing the
cooktop to fit may cause excessive

gaps, or could break the glass cooktop

and void the warranty.

Door removal is not a requirement for
installation of the product, but is an added

convenience. To remove the door:

[_ Open the oven door as far as it will go.

Hinge

[_ ush both hinge

i[ DO NOT LIFT THE DOOR

[_ lace hands on both sides of

locks down toward

the door frame,
to the unlocked

position. This may

require a flat blade

screwdriver.

BY THE HANDLE!

the door, and close the oven
door to the removal position.
This is half way between the

broil stop and fully closed.

_ nlocked

Position

Hinge"I_

Slot _

Hinge

Arm

J

[_ ift door up and

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.

out until the

hinge arms
clear the slots.

Hinge Clears Slot

i

To obtain Kits:
a. Visit GE Web Site (See page 1)

b. Call GE Answer Center (See page 1)

c. Contact Dealer

[_ emove packing materials. Remove

3 (Continued on following page)

labels on door, plastic on trims and

panel, and all tape around the range.

Installation Instructions

Pre-lnstallation Cutout and Required

Clearances

Overall Deptht_

26 t12"

NOTE: Drop-In Ranges are designed to
hang from the countertop only. Do not
install on a platform or support rails.

Protective

Strips

(If Supplied)

Follow instructions packaged
with alternate appliances.

(24" mir_. dim, must be maintained
between cooking surface and

underside of appliance)

Preformed

Backsplash

Shown

_' 1-1/4" Min.

Couetertop to

top of drawer

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(If Required)

Front

If cabinets are placed less than
30" min. above the range, see

alternate construction.
30" ranges conform to U.L.

requirements for 0" spacing

from vertical walls below

countertops. Allow 114"
minimum clearance at the back

wall above the countertop.
Wall coverings, counters and

cabinets around range must
withstand heat (up to 194°F)
generated by the range.

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Installation Instructions

Standard Installation Preparation

STANDARD INSTALLATION

Flat

Area _A

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1/4" Min.

Flat

1/4"-_ I_

9/16" Min.

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....... I"

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<-_ 29-15/16"-30-1/16" _1

Smooth Cut

Range Suppo_

The Standard Installation of this Drop-In
Range is to hang by the countertop on the

side metal flanges under glass cooktop.
This Range must not be installed on a
base or sub structure (2"x 4" support).

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

Braces secured between the
underside of the countertop

and the cabinet if required to
obtain 1-1/4" minimum

thickness (two sides)

Center the 30" wide opening over the
adjacent cabinets and mark with a
straight edge.

Using a straight edge, mark the back line
at 23-3/16" from the front edge of the

counter.
Be careful not to damage the adjacent

cabinets while cutting the countertop.
Remove countertop raised edge, if

incorporated. (See illustration on page 4)