GE JS900BK4BB, JS900CK4CC, JS900SK5SS, JS900WK4WW, JS905BK4BB Installation Guide

Installation

Self-Cleaning Radiant

Electric Slide-In Range

Instructions

I If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our website at:ge.com I

JSP42, JS968, JS900, JS905

Before You Begin

Read these instructions carefully and completely.

• IMPORTANT-save these

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT-observeall

governing codes and ordinances.

PARTS INCLUDED

2 Screws Screws

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED

Anti-Tip Bracket

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

Note to Consumer--Keep these
instructions for future reference.

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

NOTE--This appliance must be properly
grounded.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

1/8" Drill Bit and
Electric or Hand Drill

Level

Wrench or Pliers

(for 1-7/16" Nut)

1/4" Nut Driver

Tin Snips Lag Bolts Anchor Sleeves

(For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted

on Concrete Floors Only)

(UL Approved 40 or 50 AMP)

4-Wire Cord OR 3-Wire Cord

4' long 4" long

31-10621-2 1-07 JR 1

Squeeze Connector

(For Conduit

Installations Only)

Tape Measure

S

Straight Edge

or Square

Hand or Sabre Saw

Pliers

Pencil

Safety Glasses

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For Your Safety

_i, WARNING: For personal

JnstallatJon.FaJlureto do so could result
Jnserious 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.

safety, remove house fuse or open
cJrcuJtbreaker before beginning

WARNING: Toreducethe

risk of tipping, the appliance must
be secured by properly installing

the Anti-Tip bracket packed with the

appliance.

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-lnstallation Checklist

Inspect Installation Location

Refer to alternate construction section

for the following non-standard

installations.

a.

Counter opening extends to
the wall:

Maintop Filler (supplied with the
range.) (See page 15, section AA,

for Installation Instructions) or

Backguard (Kit JXS36XX or

JXS39SS). See page 15.

b.

Counter height greater than
36-3/4":

Lower Trim Slide-In (Kit JXS56XX).

c.

One side is not enclosed by
a cabinet:

Bodyside (Kit JXS76XX).

d. 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 and could break the glass
and void the warranty.

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

b. Call GE Answer Center (See page 1)
c. Contact Dealer

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 flood 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, if applicable, until later in

the installation.

Protective
Channel

Carefully, tilt the range to access the

range leveling legs. Use an adjustable
wrench to screw leveling legs out so
that glass support flanges clear top of
countertop.

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Installation Instructions

Pre-lnstallation Checklist cont.

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.

Push both hinge Hinge
locks down toward _,, Position

the door frame, ;iontge

to the unlocked
position. This may
require a flat blade Hinge

screwdriver. Arm

DO NOT LIFT THE DOOR

BY THE HANDLE!

Place hands on both sides of
the door, and close the oven
door to the removal position.

This is half way between the
broil stop and fully closed.

U_locked

Storage Drawer Removal

Pull the drawer out until it stops.

Lift the front of the drawer until the
stops clear the guides.

Rail

Pull forward and remove the drawer.

[_ Liftdoor 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.

[_i1_' Remove packing materials. Remove

out until the
hinge arms

clear the slots.

Hinge Clears Slot

labels on door, plastic on trim and panel,
and all tape around the range.

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Installation Instructions

Pre-lnstallation Cutout

and Required Clearances

OVERALL DEPTH

{_ 27-1/2"

If cabinets are placed less than 30" above the
range, see Alternate Construction, section AF,
on page 16.

30" ranges conform to U.L. requirements
for 0" spacing from vertical walls below
countertops. Allow 1/4" 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.

Follow instructions
packaged with alternate 30" Mir

appliance.

For Optimum

Installation These
Surfaces Must

Be Flat & Level

36"

countertop

Electrical

Outlet Area

i _3_'i *'-_

_-" 15" Min. vertical

/ Countertop

distance from the
bottom of the adjacent

overhead cabinets

Depth 25"

1-114" Min. Countertop

to top of drawer

Shave Raised Edge
To Clear 31-1/8"

Wide Control Panel

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Installation Instructions

Standard Installation

I-2--1STAN DARD INSTALLATION

f

1t4" Min.

Flat

9t16" Min.

Flat

I

29-15t16"- 30-1/16" "_1

Smooth Cut

Flat

Area

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.

See Alternate Construction section. If the area II_1
is not flat, excess tension may be applied to

the glass cooktop, causing breakage and
voiding the warranty. [-_

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[_ Remove countertop raised edge, if

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.

Use a hand or saber saw to make

straight smooth cuts.

incorporated. (See illustration on page 5)

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Installation Instructions

Electrical Connections

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

CAUTION: For personal safety,

do not use an extension cord with this
appliance. Remove house fuse or open

circuit breaker before beginning
installation.

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.

Rating Plate
Location

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 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
construction (not existing) utilize a 4-
conductor connection to an electric range.

When installing an electric range in new
construction, follow Steps 3 and 5 for 4-

wire connection.

You must use a 3-wire, single-phase A.C.
208Y/120 Volt or 240/120 Volt, 60 hertz

electrical system.

If the electrical service provided does not
meet the above specifications, have a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.

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 1-3/8"
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.

• Because range terminals are not accessible

after range is in position, flexible service
conduit or cord must be used.

NOTE: If conduit is being used, go to Step 3D
and then to Step 6 or 7.

• On some models, a filter capacitor may be

connected between the black and white
leads on the junction block.

ALL NEW CONSTRUCTIONS,
MOBILE HOMES AND

INSTALLATIONS WHERE
LOCAL CODES DO NOT
ALLOW GROUNDING

THROUGH NEUTRAL,
REQUIRE A 4-CONDUCTOR
UL-LISTED RANGE CORD.

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Installation Instructions

Electrical Connections cont.

F_ POWER CORD AND STRAIN

RELIEF INSTALLATION

r-A-] Remove the wire cover

(on the back of the
range) by removing 2
screws, using a 1/4"

nut driver.
Do not discard these

screws,

r_ Remove ring (1-3/8")

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.

the knockout

_ j_ / (Tpprr_anr_n_cl°Ck

"_i_A oiryer

@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 should be installed before
reinstalling the rear range wiring

cover.

Terminal

_ may vary)

J Knockout

/

Knockout ring ring removed
in bracket

Bracket

@For 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 should be installed before
reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.

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Installation Instructions

Electrical Connections cont.

_7 3-WIRE POWER CORD

INSTALLATION

A WARNING: The neutral or

ground wire of the power cord must
be connected to the neutral terminal

located in the center of the terminal
block. The power leads must be

connected to the lower left and the
lower right terminals of the terminal

block.

[_] Remove the 3 lower terminal screws

from the terminal block. 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. Tighten
screws securely into the terminal block.

DO NOT remove the ground strap
connection.

Terminal block
(appearance

may vary)

Neutral

terminal

Ground
plate

Ground

strap

_-] 4-WIRE POWER CORD

INSTALLATION

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

4th grounding lead must be connected
to the frame of the range with the
ground plate and the ground screw.

@

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.

Fcq

Insert the one ground screw into the
power cord ground wire terminal ring,
through the ground plate and into the
frame of the range.

@Insert the 3 terminal screws (removed

earlier) 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. Tighten
screws securely into the terminal block.

Before Ground strap

block or

Power cord -_-Jt_-_-

[-_ Skip to 8 and with the

installation.

Step proceed

strap "Neutral

After _j/_ termina, Ground

Term na _ _'_i plate
block __'_ "_ /(grounding

_;_ _ to range)

_,'

Ground ""_" ¢

screw..........%_ _'_ : ,_ I o I

to

_] Skip 8 and with the

installation.

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Step proceed

Installation Instructions

Electrical Connections cont.

F67 3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION

I-A-]Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws

from the terminal block. Insert the center

bare wire (white/neutral) 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. Tighten
the screws until the wire is firmly
secured (35 to 50 inch-lbs.). Do not
over-tighten the screws since it could
damage the wires.

NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING:

Aluminum building wire may be used

but it must be rated for the correct
amperage and voltage to make

connection. Connect wires according

to this Step 6 or Step 7 depending on

number of wires.

4-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION

m

Loosen the three 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.

[]

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.
Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly
secured (35 to 50 inch-lbs.). Do not
over-tighten the screws since it could
damage the wires.

Before

Ground strap

Terminal block _f_

WEretips .......... -4=o u l"

Bracket _J Conduit

Wire used, location and enclosure of

splices, etc., must conform to good

wiring practices and local codes.

r_ Skip to Step 8 and proceed with the

installation.

block

Terminal @

Ground strap

Tlercmkhal Ground

_ Neutral

W,retip,-- / --toranoe

"d o

I -- I 'Bracket

_1 Proceed to Step 8.

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terminal

Installation Instructions

Installing the Range

[_REPLACETHE WIRE COVER

Replace the wire cover
(on the back of the
range) by replacing the

2 screws removed
earlier.

NOTE: When reinstalling the wire
cover, make sure that wires do not

become pinched between the wire
cover and the housing.

r_ LOCATING THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET

r_ Decide whether the bracket will be

installed on the right or left side of the
range opening.

[_ Place the bracket as shown in Fig. 1.

INSTALLING THE BRACKET
IN WOOD OR CONCRETE

INSTALLATION--WOOD
CONSTRUCTIONS

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@

Locate the centers of the 4 holes
identified in Fig. 1 as Floor-Wood and

Wall.
Drill a 1/8" pilot hole through the

pre-marked areas. Note the angle of
the wall screw in Fig. 2.

Mount the Anti-Tip bracket with the
4 screws provided.

To Front Edge
of Countertop _ 25"-----m I L---'_-

v

Bracket

Screw Must _

Enter Wood

orMeta,

FIG. 2

Wall Plate

2

FIG. 1

Adjacent %1 (_D'_)
Cabinet Wall (_,,)

FLOOR-WOOD

Bracket

Side

/

Rear
Leveling Leg

FLOOR-CONCRETE

WARNING:

Range must be secured by Anti-Tip

bracket supplied.
See instructions to install (supplied

with bracket).
Unless properly installed, the range

could be tipped by stepping or sitting on
the door. Injury may result from spilled
hot liquids or from the range itself.

I1

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INSTALLATION--CONCRETE

CONSTRUCTIONS

For concrete installation, you will need

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

Locate the center of the 4 holes
identified in Fig. 1 as Floor-Concrete

and Wall. Drill the recommended size
holes in each.

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.

(Continued on following page)

Installation Instructions

Installing The Range cont.

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SLIDE RANGE INTO OPENING

Position the range in front of the
cabinet opening.

Make sure that the glass which
overhangs the countertop clears the
countertop. If necessary, raise the unit
by lowering the leveling legs.

Push while lifting the range into the
opening, until the range is within 2"
of engaging the anti-tip bracket.

Remove the protective trim from the
side of glass (if provided).

Using the adjustable pliers or wrench,
carefully screw in the back leveling leg
until the glass overhang comes to rest
on the countertop.

SLIDE RANGE INTO OPENING
(cont.)

Plug the range cord into the receptacle.
Locate the cord in the back of the range

in a manner that it will not touch or be
moved by the drawer.

Position range cord so that

there is no interference
with storage drawer

I STORAGEDRAWER 1

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FINAL CHECK OF THE

ANTI-TIP BRACKET

F_ Then carefully screw in the front two

@

leveling legs (similar to E) until the
glass overhang touches the countertop.

Carefully push the range into the
opening until the countertop fully
engages the control panel. The back
glass overhang should cover the
cutout opening.

ountertop

Make sure the edge
of the countertop

fits flush against

the end of the
Front Controt Panel

When installation is r-_

complete and the range
is in place, check to

be sure that the rear
leveling leg is fully

inserted into the slot
of the Anti-Tip Bracket.

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Installation Instructions

Installing The Range

REPLACING THE OVEN DOOR

NOTE: The oven door is heavy. You
may need help lifting the door high

enough to slide it into the hinge slots.
Do not lift the door by the handle.

@

Lift the oven door by
placing one hand on

each side. The door
is heavy, so you may

need help. Do not lift
the door by the handle.

With the door at the same angle as
the removal position (halfway between
the closed and broil stop position),
seat the notch of the hinge arm into
the bottom edge of the hinge slot.
The notch of the hinge arm must be
fully seated into the bottom of the slot.

Hinge Arm

of Slot

BottomEdge /

cont.

REPLACING THE STORAGE
DRAWER

[] P,acethe%

_] Push the

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU ARE
HAVING PROBLEMS WHILE REPLACING
THE STORAGE DRAWER

Remove and replace, making sure the power
cord is not obstructing the drawer and/or the
rail is in the guide.

drawer rail
on the guides. /_

drawer in
until it stops.

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.

If Drawer Won't Close:

Drawerdoe$
notctose

completely I

Power cord _l I_
may be obstructing

drawerinthisarea

Rear drawer _ I_
support is resting

_j_on top of guide rail

m _

Drawer front
pane_ tipped

away from

Ibody side

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'2-_/"

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Hinge Notch

Open the oven door as far as it
will open.

Push the hinge locks Hinge in
up against the front Locked|Position

frame of the oven t
cavity, to the II_&_i_J

Notch of Hinge

locked Securely Fitted j_L_. _/
position, into Bottom of-f 1_

Hinge Slot _'_._

Close the oven door.

If Drawer Is Crooked:

Rear drawer
support is on Drawer front panel

top of guide rail

on the high side r_ tippedto one side

t

Remove and replace, making sure the rail is
in the guide.

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Installation Instructions

Final Checklist

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 and drawer have been removed.

Operation Checklist

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 down and turn any one of the four surface knobs to "MED" setting to observe

that the element glows within 15 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.

14

Installation Instructions

Alternate Construction

[-_ OPTIONAL MAINTOP FILLER

OR BACKGUARD KIT

If counter opening extends to the wall, it will
require Maintop Filler Kit (supplied with the
range) or Backguard Kit (JXS36XX or
JXS39SS) to close the gap.

NOTE: If the countertop is greater than 25"
it will show a gap between the backguard

and wall or between filler kit and the wall.

If the countertop is less than 25" a gap will
occur between the countertop front and the
control panel ends (see section 11G on
page 12).

If you are using the optional backguard kit,
refer to the backguard kit instructions for

installation details.

Wall i

Must Be

25" Level

If you use the filler kit, place the metal filler
piece supplied with the range to the back
of the range as shown in the figure below.
Start the 2 screws into the upper holes at the
outside rear of the range above the louvers
and through the slots in the trim, holding the

filler piece centered on the maintop frame

and pushing upward to close the gap
between the bottom of the glass and the

filler trim.

When the trim is set in the proper position,
tighten the 2 mounting screws. The top of the
trim should be located below the top surface
of the glass to prevent pots, pans and skillets

from damaging the painted parts.

Refer to the Standard Installation of the

Range beginning on page 6.

Cooktop

ige

Must Be---_
Flat

30" _'_'_ Must Be

Smooth Cut ._ Flat

Must Be Level

31-1/8"

Maintop

Filler

(2) #8 Screws

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Installation Instructions

Alternate Construction cont.

[_COUNTERTOPSHIGHER

THAN 36-1/2"

If countertop height is between 36-1/2"

and 38_' a lower trim kit (JXS56XX) is
recommended. Refer to the kit instructions

for installation details.

Flat & Level

With Back &

pposite Side

_,_/t

J :,

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I-A--C-]FOR NON-BUILT-IN

INSTALLATION (END OF
CABINET LOCATION)

['A-'D-]IS LAN D INSTALLATION

Attach the Anti-Tip bracket per instructions

in section D, making sure that the rear of

the bracket is 25" from the front of the

countertop.
Be aware that the screws provided are long

and may penetrate through the back of the
island cabinets. In this event, use shorter

screws (not provided) or the screws provided
should be used in the floor (see Section D

for Wood/Concrete Floor Installation).

Do not use Backguard Kit JXS36XX or
JXS39SS.

['_ FOR CABINET OPENINGS

APPROXIMATELY 30-3/8"

If range is installed in cabinet opening
approximately 30-3/8" the Vertical Side Trim
Kit (JXS86XX) should be used to cover gaps
between range sides and cabinet. Refer to

the kit instructions for installation details.

When installing the range at the end of
a cabinet section which will expose the
unfinished side of the range, use Body Side
Kit (JXS76XX). Refer to the kit instructions

for installation details.

['_CABINETS OVERTHERANGE

LESS THAN 30"

If a 30" clearance between cooking surface
and overhead combustible material or metal

cabinets cannot be maintained, protect the
underside of the cabinets above the cooktop

with not less than 114" insulating millboard

covered with sheet metal not less than

0.0122" thick.

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NOTES

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NOTES

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NOTES

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NOTES

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