GE JGBS86SPSS Installation Manual
Installation Instructions
WARNING
Range
Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit GEAppliances.com
IN THE COMMONWEALTH
OF MASSACHUSETTS
This product must be installed by a licensed
plumber or gas fitter.
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD
If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
Installation must be performed by a qualified
installer.
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.
Installation of this range must conform with
local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA.54, latest edition. In Canada,
installation must conform with the current
Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGAB149.1 or the current Propane Installation
Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local codes
where applicable. This range has been designcertified by CSA International according to
ANSI Z21.1, latest edition and Canadian Gas
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• 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.
If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your
purchase, call 800.626.8774 to receive one at no
cost. (In Canada, call 800.561.3344.) For installation
instructions of the bracket, visit: GEAppliances.com.
(In Canada, GEAppliances.ca.)
Tip-Over Hazard
When using ball type gas shut-off valves,
they shall be the T-handle type.
A flexible gas connector, when used, must
not exceed 3 feet.
Association according to CAN/CGA-1.1 latest
edition.
When installing a gas appliance the use of old
flexible connectors can cause gas leaks and
personal injury. Always use a NEW flexible
connector.
Leak testing of the appliance shall be
conducted according to the manufacturer
instructions.
The range must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, in accordance with
the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70,
latest edition). In Canada, electrical grounding
must be in accordance with the current CSA
C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and/or
local codes. See Electrical Connections in this
section.
Do not install this product with an air curtain
hood or other range hood that operates by
blowing air down on the cooktop. This airflow
may interfere with operation of the gas burners
resulting in fire or explosion hazard.
Anti-Tip Bracket
Kit Included
WARNING
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.
Before beginning
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS YOU MAY
NEED
Phillips
screwdriver
Open-end or
Flat-blade
screwdriver
Pencil and ruler
Pipe wrenches (2)
(one for backup)
adjustable wrench
Level
Drill, awl or nail
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT —
instructions for local inspector’s use.
Save these
IMPORTANT — Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
IMPORTANT — Remove all packing
material and literature from oven before
connecting gas and electrical supply to range.
IMPORTANT — To avoid damage
to your cabinets, check with your builder
or cabinet supplier to make sure that the
materials used will not discolor, delaminate
or sustain other damage. This oven has been
designed in accordance with the requirements
of UL and CSA International and complies
with the maximum allowable wood cabinet
temperatures of 194°F (90°C).
Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with consumer.
Note to consumer – Keep these instructions for
future reference.
Servicer – The electrical diagram is in an
envelope attached to the back of the range.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
Gas line shut-off valve
Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread
tape with Teflon* that resists action of natural
and propane gases
Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2”
I.D.). A 5-foot length is recommended for
ease of installation but other lengths are
acceptable. Never use an old connector
when installing a new range.
Flare union adapter for connection to gas
supply line (3/4” or 1/2” NPT x 1/2” I.D.)
Flare union adapter for connection to
pressure regulator on range (1/2” NPT x 1/2”
I.D.)
Liquid leak detector or soapy water.
*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
Product failure due to improper installation is
not covered under warranty.
Before installing your range on linoleum or
any other synthetic floor covering, make sure
the floor covering can withstand 180°F without
shrinking, warping or discoloring. Do not install
the range over carpeting unless a sheet of
1/4” thick plywood or similar insulator is placed
between the range and carpeting.
Mobile Home - Additional Installation
Requirements
The installation of this range must conform
to the Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile
Home Construction and Saftey, Title 24,
HUD Part 280). When such standard is not
applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured
Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A
or with local codes.
In Canada, the installation of this range must
conform with the current standards CAN/CSAA240-latest edition, or with local codes.
When this range is installed in a mobile home,
it must be secured to the floor during transit.
Any method of securing the range is adequate
as long as it conforms to the standards listed
above.
DIMENSIONS AND
GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL
OUTLET LOCATIONS
DOUBLE OVEN GAS RANGE
Recommended area for 120V
outlet on rear wall and area for
through-the-wall conection of
pipe stub and shut-off valve.
Recommended area
for through-the-floor
connection of pipe stub
and shut-off valve.
4 1/2"
4"
2"
8"
5"
3"
14 1/2"
9"
30"
CLEARANCES
Provide adequate clearances between the
range and adjacent combustible surfaces.
These dimensions must be met for safe use of
your range.
Allow 30” (76.2 cm) minimum clearance
between burners and bottom of unprotected
wood or metal cabinet, or allow a 24” (61
cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal
cabinet is protected by no less than 1/4” (6.4
mm) thick flame-retardant millboard covered
30"
with no less than No. 28 MSG sheet metal
(.015” [.38 mm] thick), .015” (.38 mm) thick
stainless steel, .025” (0.64 mm) aluminum or
.020” (0.5 mm) copper.
Installation of a listed microwave oven or
cooking appliance over the cooktop shall
conform to the installation instructions packed
with that appliance.
For island installation, maintain 2-1/2”
minimum from cutout to back edge of
countertop and 3” minimum from cutout to
side edges of countertop.
11 1/4"
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES (CONT.)
GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS
16”
Max to
cabinets
above
counter
36 1/4" ± 1/4
26 3/4"
w/o handle
29 1/4"
w/ handle
43 1/2"
2”
CONVERTING TO PROPANE
GAS
(OR CONVERTING BACK
TO NATURAL GAS FROM
PROPANE)
This range leaves the factory set for use
with natural gas. If you want to convert
to propane gas, the conversion must be
performed by a qualified propane gas
installer.
The conversion orifices and instructions can
be found on back of the range.
Keep these instructions and all orifices in
case you want to convert back to natural gas.
13”
9”
4 1/2”
4”
Gas
and
electrical
supply
5”
14 1/2”
30”
30”
Minimum
0”
Minimum
to cabinets
below
cooktop
12 1/2”
24”
30”
Side Wall
3” Right side
6” Left side
Minimum
to side wall
36”
Orifice Box
(location
may vary)
18”
Minimum
to cabinets
above counter
CAUTION
drafts from affecting burner
operation, seal all openings
in floor under appliance and
behind appliance wall.
To prevent
INSTALLATION AT HIGH ALTITUDE
Over 6000ft, product configured for natural gas or propane requires installation of kit WB28X29254
for natural gas and WB28X29255 for propane gas. Follow the instructions included with the kit.
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GAS SUPPLY
WARNING
a flame to check for gas leaks.
WARNING
not exceed 25 ft-lbs of torque when making
gas line connections. Overtightening may
crack the pressure regulator resulting in fire
or explosion hazard.
Gas Pressure Regulator
You must use the gas pressure regulator
supplied with this range. For proper operations
the inlet pressure to the regulator should be as
follows:
Natural Gas:
Minimum pressure: 6” of Water Column
Maximum pressure: 13” of Water Column
Propane Gas:
Minimum pressure: 11” of Water Column
Maximum pressure: 13” of Water Column
If you are not sure about the inlet pressure
contact local gas supplier.
Shut off the main gas supply valve before
disconnecting the old range and leave it off
until the new hook-up has been completed.
Don’t forget to relight the pilot on other gas
appliances when you turn the gas back on.
Because hard piping restricts movement of
the range, the use of a CSA Internationalcertified flexible metal appliance connector is
recommended unless local codes require a
hard-piped connection.
If the hard piping method is used, you must
carefully align the pipe; the range cannot be
Fire Hazard: Do not use
Explosion Hazard: Do
CONNECTOR HOOKUP
Gas Flow into Range Gas Flow into Range
Pressure
regulator
Flex
connector
(6 ft. max.)
Adapter
Gas
shut-off
valve
Flexible
Option
Adapter
1/2” or 3/4”
Gas pipe
Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve.
moved after the connection is made.
To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound
on, or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon*
around, all male (external) pipe threads.
A. Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas line
in an easily accessed location outside of the
range. Make sure everyone operating the
range knows where and how to shut off the
gas supply to the range.
B. Install male 1/2” flare union adapter to the
1/2” NPT internal thread at inlet of regulator.
Use a backup wrench on the regulator fitting
to avoid damage.
C. Install male 1/2” or 3/4” flare union adapter
to the NPT internal thread of the manual
shut-off valve, taking care to back-up the
shut-off valve to keep it from turning.
D. Connect flexible metal appliance connector
to the adapter on the range. Position range
to permit connection at the shut-off valve.
E. When all connections have been made,
make sure all range controls are in the off
position and turn on the main gas supply
valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints
and connections to check for leaks in the
system.
When using pressures greater than 1/2 psig
to pressure test the gas supply system of the
residence, disconnect the range and individual
shut-off valve from the gas supply piping. When
using pressures of 1/2 psig or less to pressure
test the gas supply system, simply isolate the
range from the gas supply system by closing
the individual shut-off valve.
When checking for proper operation of the
regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least 1”
greater than the operating (manifold) pressure
as given on rating label of product.
*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
Elbow
Rigid Pipe
Option
Pressure
regulator
Elbow
Nipple
Union
Nipple
Gas
shut-off
valve
1/2” or 3/4”
Gas pipe
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ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
WARNING
appliance must be properly grounded.
Failure to do so can result in electric shock.
Electrical Requirements - 120-volt, 60 Hertz,
properly grounded dedicated circuit protected by
a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay
fuse.
Note: Use of automatic, wireless, or wired
external switches that shut off power to the
appliance are not recommended for this
product.
Grounding
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a three-prong (grounding) plug which plugs
into a standard three-prong grounding wall
receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
The customer should have the wall receptacle
and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
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SURFACE BURNERS
WARNING
Do not operate the burner without all burner
parts in place.
A. Burners - Place surface burners into
corresponding positions on cooktop.
B. Caps - Place caps on proper size burner.
C. Grates - The left and right grates are
interchangeable. Place the grates on the
cooktop.
Left
Grate
Shock Hazard: This
Cap
Fire or Explosion Hazard:
Burner
Center
Grate or Griddle
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle
is encountered, it is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)
PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD. DO
NOT USE AN ADAPTER. DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s) are
not required or recommended for gas range
receptacles. Performance of the range will not
be affected if operated on a GFCI-protected
circuit but occasional nuisance tripping of the
GFCI breaker is possible.
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use
Cap
or
Electrode
Front right burner
(JGB860 Models only)
Hole
Electrode
Right
Grate
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