GE Profile P2S975SEMSS, Profile P2S975WEM, P2S975BEMBB, P2S975WEMWW Installation Instructions Manual

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

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MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED

31-10641-1 03-07 JR

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Installation

Self-Cleaning Dual Fuel

Instructions

Slide-In Range

P2S975

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely
and carefully.

•

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.

• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.

WARNING — This appliance must

be properly grounded.

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

IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS:

• This product must be installed by a
licensed plumber or gas fitter.

• 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.

PARTS INCLUDED

Anti-Tip Bracket

Anchor Sleeves

Lag Bolts

(For Concrete Floors Only)

Shut Off Valve

Pipe Fittings

CSA-Approved Flexible Gas Line

3/8″ Min. ID, 1/2″ NPT Connection,

3-foot Maximum Length (Massachusetts only)

Joint Sealant

Wrench or Pliers
(for 1-7/16” Nut)

Level

1/4” Nut Driver

Safety Glasses

Drill

Tape Measure

Screws

Rear Filler

2 Screws

Phillips Head

Screwdriver

Pipe Wrench

Flat-blade

Screwdriver

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FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING — If the information

in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire,
explosion or gas leak may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance!

WHAT TO DO IF YOU
SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance. Do not
touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This range has been design certified by
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES for use in
the United States and Canada. You’ll find
safety precautions in your Owner’s Manual.
Read them 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–Latest edition.

• Be sure your range is installed properly by
a qualified installer or service technician.

• To eliminate reaching over surface burners,
cabinet storage above burner should be
avoided.

• Do not install the unit near an outside door
or where a draft may affect its use.

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ANTI-TIP DEVICE

WARNING — To reduce the risk

of tipping, the appliance must be secured by
properly installed Anti-Tip bracket packed
with this appliance.

If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range
does not fit this application, use the universal
Anti-Tip device WB2X7909. Skip Steps 4, 19
and 21.

To check if the bracket is installed and
engaged properly, carefully tip the range
forward. The anti-tip bracket should engage
and prevent the range from tipping over.

WARNING —

• 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.

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 a recommended amperage rating per
the table below.

BREAKER OR FUSE SIZE

240V 40 Amps

208V 40 Amps

NOTE: Check Local Codes for required
breaker size.

Rating plate is located above the storage
drawer below 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 range according to governing
codes could result in a hazardous condition.
If there are no 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 FOUR­CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT
CONNECTION.

In Canada your range must be wired and
fused to meet the requirements of the
Canadian Electrical Code.

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING — For personal safety,

remove 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
protrudes 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.

Rating
plate location

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INSPECT INSTALLATION
LOCATION

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

Counter opening extends to the wall:

Maintop Filler (supplied with the
range.) (See page 17 for Installation
Instructions) or

Backguard (Kit JXS32XX or JXS37XX).

Counter height greater than 36-3/4″:

Lower Trim Slide-In (Kit JXS56XX).

One side is not enclosed by a cabinet:

Bodyside (Kit JXS77XX).

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.

To obtain Kits:
a. Visit GE Web Site (See page 1)
b. Call GE Answer Center (See page 1)
c. Contact Dealer

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1

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

MOVE RANGE INDOORS IN
FRONT OF CABINET OPENING

Do not use hand trucks when moving the
unpackaged range.

2

PROTECT THE KITCHEN
FLOOR

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

3

CAREFULLY, TILT RANGE TO
ACCESS RANGE LEVELING
LEGS

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

4

ADJUST

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Installation Instructions

REMOVE THE DOOR IF
NECESSARY

(cont.)

LIFT OFF DOOR

Lift door up and out until the hinge arms
clear the slots.

DO NOT LIFT THE DOOR BY THE HANDLE.
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.

C

5

Hinge clears slot

REMOVE THE DOOR IF
NECESSARY

Door removal is not a requirement for
installation of the product, but is an added
convenience. To remove the door:

UNLOCK HINGES

Push both hinge locks down toward the
door frame, to the unlocked position.
This may require a flat blade screwdriver.

POSITION DOOR

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.

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A

5

REMOVE PACKING
MATERIALS

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

6

REMOVE STORAGE DRAWER

Pull the drawer out until it stops.

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

Pull forward and remove the drawer.

C

B

A

7

Rail

Guide

Stop

Stop

Hinge
slot

Hinge
unlocked
position

Hinge
arm

STANDARD INSTALLATION

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.

NOTE: A 1-1/2″ minimum clearance must
be maintained between the rear edge of the
cooktop and the rear wall above the cooktop.

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PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST (CONT.)

PRE-INSTALLATION CUTOUT
AND REQUIRED CLEARANCES

If cabinets are placed less than 30″ above the
range, see Alternate Construction, Step 25D,
on page 18.

Wall coverings, counters and cabinets around
range must withstand heat (up to 194°F)
generated by the range.

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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
(cont.)

Install 1/2″ flare union adaptor to the 1/2″
NPT elbow on pressure regulator.

Connect flexible appliance connector to
flare union.

Move range into approximate position
and connect flexible connector to gas
supply line with proper flare union
adaptor.

To prevent gas leaks, put a pipe joint
sealant or Teflon

®

tape on all male
threads. NOTE: Make sure sealant or tape
is compatible with Natural and LP gases.

When you are finished making
connections, be sure that all range knobs
are turned to OFF before you open the
main gas supply valve.

WARNING: Do not use a flame

to check for gas leaks. Use liquid leak detector
at all joints and connections to check for leaks
in the system.

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H

G

F

E

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GAS CONNECTIONS

MAKING THE CONNECTIONS

Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas
supply line in an easily accessible location.

Know how and where to shut off the gas
supply to the range.

Shut off gas supply before removing an
old range. Leave it off until hookup of
new range is finished.

Because solid pipe restricts moving the
range, we recommend use of a C.S.A.
certified flexible metal appliance
connector.

WARNING: Never reuse old

flexible connectors. The use of old flexible
connectors can cause gas leaks and personal
injury. Always use new flexible connectors
when installing a gas appliance.

D

C

B

A

10

3″

15″

12″

3

1

⁄2″

7″

Gas supply to
top burner

Pressure
regulator as
seen from
front of range

Pressure
regulator

Gas
supply
line

90° street
elbow

Shut-off valve Flexible gas line

7″ Max.

NOTE: When
screwing on the flare
union adaptor, hold
the gas inlet firmly
with a wrench.

Gas Inlet

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The range is shipped with a 4­wire power cord. If your outlet
looks like the one shown, skip to
step 19 and proceed.

POWER CORD AND STRAIN
RELIEF INSTALLATION

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.

Remove the knockout 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.

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A

11

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.

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.

D

C

Wire Cover

Terminal block
(appearance
may vary)

Knockout
ring removed

Knockout ring
in bracket

Terminal
block

Bracket

Terminal
block

Strain relief

Power cord

Bracket

Squeeze
connector

Conduit

NEMA 14-50R

4-wire

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Installation Instructions

NEW CONSTRUCTION AND
FOUR-CONDUCTOR BRANCH
CIRCUIT

All New Constructions, Mobile
Homes, Recreational Vehicles
and Installations Where Local
Codes Do Not Allow Grounding
Through Neutral Must Use the
4-Wire Cord Provided.

FOR EXISTING
CONSTRUCTION,
A THREE-WIRE FLEXIBLE
CORD KIT MAY BE USED

Follow instructions in step
14 if you require a 3-wire
cord:

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12

3-WIRE POWER CORD
INSTALLATION

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.

WARNING: Before powering

the unit, ensure that the ground strap
is connected to both the terminal block
and to the ground plate.

Skip to Step 18 and proceed with the
installation.

B

A

14

NEMA 14-50R

4-wire

208/240 40 Amp

3-prong cord

Terminal block
(appearance
may vary)

Ground
plate

Power cord

Ground
strap

Neutral
terminal

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.)

3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION

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 over­tighten 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 16 or Step 17 depending
on number of wires.

Wire used, location and enclosure of
splices, etc., must conform to good
wiring practices and local codes.

Skip to Step 18 and proceed with the
installation.

B

A

16

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Installation Instructions

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 ground 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.

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.

Skip to Step 18 and proceed with the
installation.

E

D

C

B

A

15

or

Terminal
block

Ground strap

Ground
strap

Neutral
terminal

Before

After

Terminal
block

Ground
screw

Ground
plate
(grounding
to range)

Bracket

Conduit

Wire tips

Terminal block

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Installation Instructions

REINSTALL WIRE COVER

NOTE: When reinstalling the wire cover,
make sure that wires do not become pinched
between the wire cover and the housing.

NOTE: The ground strap must be attached

when using the 3-wire 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
ground leads on the junction block.
Do not remove capacitor.

18

4-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION

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 over­tighten the screws since it could damage
the wires.

Proceed to Step 18.

C

B

A

17

or

Terminal
block

Ground strap

Neutral
terminal

Ground strap

Before

Terminal
block

Wire tips

Ground
screw

Bracket

Ground
plate
(grounding
to range)

After

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Installation Instructions

INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET

LOCATE THE BRACKET

a. Decide whether the bracket will be

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

b. Place the bracket as shown in Fig. 1.

A

19

Rear
leveling leg

Wall

FLOOR-CONCRETE

INSTALL THE RANGE

INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET
(cont.)

INSTALL THE BRACKET IN WOOD OR
CONCRETE

INSTALLATION—WOOD CONSTRUCTIONS
a. Locate the centers of the 4 holes identified

in Fig. 1 as Floor–Wood and Wall.

b. Drill a 1/8″ pilot hole through the

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

c. Mount the Anti-Tip bracket with the

4 screws provided.

INSTALLATION—CONCRETE CONSTRUCTIONS
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 4 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.

B

19

FLOOR-WOOD

Bracket
side

Adjacent
cabinet

Top front
edge of
countertop

25″

Wall plate

Screw
must enter
wood or
metal

Bracket

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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Installation Instructions

SLIDE RANGE INTO OPENING

Position the range in front of the cabinet
opening.

Make sure the supports which overhang
the countertop clear 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
(if provided).

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

Carefully screw in the front two leveling
legs (similar to Step E) until the overhang
touches the countertop.

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

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F

E

D

C

B

A

20

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.

H

20

STORAGE DRAWER

Position range cord
so that there is no
interference with
storage drawer

Adjustable
wrench or pliers

Countertop

Make sure the edge of
the countertop fits flush
against the end of the
front control panel

FINAL CHECK OF ANTI-TIP
BRACKET

When installation is 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.

21

INSTALL THE RANGE (CONT.)

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Installation Instructions

REPLACE 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.

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.

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D

C

B

A

22

REPLACE THE STORAGE
DRAWER

Place the drawer rail on the guides.
Push the 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.

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.

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

D

C

B

A

23

Stop

Bottom edge
of slot

Hinge in
locked position

Notch of hinge
securely fitted
into bottom of
hinge slot

Drawer does
not close
completely

Drawer
front panel
tipped away
from body
side

Rear drawer
support is on top
of guide rail on
the high side

Drawer front panel
tipped to one side

Hinge arm

Hinge notch

If Drawer Won’t Close:

If Drawer is Crooked:

Power cord
may be
obstructing
drawer
in this area

Rear drawer
support is
resting on top
of guide rail

c.

Front right burner

Make sure the hole
in the burner head
assembly is positioned
over the electrode and
that the burner head
is fully inserted inside
the burner base. A
small gap between
the base and head
is normal.

Front left
burner, back
right burner
and back left
burner

Make sure
the slot in the
burner head is
positioned over
the electrode.
The burner cap
has three to four pins. When placing the cap,
make sure none of the pins sits in the stability
chamber.

d. Place the burner grates over the burners.

COOKTOP BURNERS

ASSEMBLE THE BURNERS

CAUTION: The electrode of the

spark igniter is exposed. Be careful not to
push any cooktop controls while the top
of the burner is removed. Do not remove
the top or touch the electrode of any burner
while another burner is turned on. Electrical
shock might result.

a. Place the burner head onto the burner

base, making sure that the head is properly
oriented over the burner base and the
electrode. Make sure to place the correct
burner head on the correct burner base
and that the burner head sits level on the
burner base. The burner heads are not
interchangeable.

b. Place the burner

caps on the burner
heads, making sure
to place the correct
burner cap on the
correct burner head.
The burner caps are
not interchangeable.
Make sure that the
burner caps are
properly seated on
the burner heads.

A

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Installation Instructions

Burner cap

Burner head

Burner base

Electrode

Burner cap

Burner

head

Burner base

Electrode

Stability

chamber

Burner cap not properly seated

Burner cap properly seated

Medium

head

Front of range

Large head

Small head

Extra large head

INSTALL THE RANGE (CONT.)

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Installation Instructions

CHECK THE IGNITERS

Operation of the electric igniters should be
checked after the cooktop and supply line
have been carefully checked for leaks and the
cooktop has been connected to the electrical
power.

a. Turn on gas.
b. Push and turn a burner valve to the LITE

position.

• The burner valve should light when gas
is available to the burner.

• Once the burner lights, it should be
turned out of the LITE position.

c. Try each valve separately until all burners

have been checked.

D

BURNER IGNITION

Cooktop Spark Ignition—When you turn
the cooktop knob to LITE, the spark igniter
makes a series of electric sparks (ticking
sounds) which light the burner. During a
power failure the burners will not light
automatically. In an emergency, a cooktop
burner may be lit with a match by following
the steps below.

WARNING: Lighting gas burners

with a match is dangerous. You should match
light the cooktop burners only in an
emergency.

a. Light a match and hold the flame near the

burner you want to light. Wooden matches
work best.

b. Push in and turn the control knob slowly.

Be sure you are turning the correct knob
for the burner you are lighting.

NOTE: If the burner does not light within
five seconds, turn the knob off and wait
5 minutes before trying again.

E

BURNER FLAMES

Turn each burner on. Flames should be blue
in color with no trace of yellow. The burner
flames should not flutter or blow away from
the burner. The flame should be no less than
1/4″ on the lowest setting and no greater than
1-1/2″ on highest setting.

Burners should be checked frequently

WARNING: If you attempt

to measure the flame, please use caution.
Burns could result.

F

CHECK FOR LEAKS

Turn the gas supply on and use a liquid
leak detector (soap solution) at all joints and
connections to check for leaks. Do not use an
open flame to look for leaks. Be sure all leaks
are stopped before lighting burners.

B

PRESSURE TEST INFORMATION

The maximum allowable supply pressure
for the regulator is 14″ W.C. The minimum
supply pressure needed to check the regulator
setting is 7″ W.C. for natural gas and 10″ W.C.
for LP gas.

WARNING: The range and its

individual shut-off valve must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of the gas supply system at
test pressures of more than 1/2 psig (pounds
per square inch gauge). The range must be
isolated from the gas supply piping system
by closing its individual shut-off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply system
at test pressures equal to or greater than
1/2 psig. NOTE: 1/2 psig = 13.855″ w.c.

C

Cooktop Burner

1/4″ to

1-1/2″

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Installation Instructions

ALTERNATE CONSTRUCTION
PREPARATION

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 (JXS32XX or
JXS37XX) 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 Step 8).

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

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 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 maintop and the filler trim.

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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 maintop to prevent pots, pans and
skillets from damaging the painted parts.

Refer to the Standard Installation of the
Range on page 6.

Wall

25″

Must be
level

Must be
flat

30″

smooth cut

Must be level

31-1/8″

Must
be
flat

(2) #8

screws

Maintop filler

Range

Cooktop

FOR NON-BUILT-IN INSTALLATION
(END OF CABINET LOCATION)

When installing the range at the end of
a cabinet section which will expose the
unfinished side of the range, use Body Side
Kit (JXS77XX). Refer to the kit instructions
for installation details.

B

INSTALL THE RANGE (CONT.)

Please see L.P. conversion instructions
supplied with this range when L.P. Gas
is used.

NOTE: Instructions are mounted on

regulator bracket.

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Installation Instructions

ALTERNATE CONSTRUCTION
PREPARATION (cont.)

ISLAND INSTALLATION

Attach the Anti-Tip bracket per instructions
in Step 19, 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 Step 19B for
Wood/Concrete Floor Installation).

Do not use Backguard Kit JXS32XX or
JXS37XX.

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CABINETS OVER THE RANGE 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 1/4″ insulating millboard
covered with sheet metal not less than

0.0122″ thick.

D

OPERATION CHECKLIST

• Double check to make sure everything in
this guide has been completed. Rechecking
steps will ensure safe use of the cooktop.

• Make sure all controls are left in the OFF
position.

• Make sure the flow of combustion
and ventilation air to the cooktop is
unobstructed.

• The serial plate for your Range is located
under the oven door above the storage
area. In addition to the model and serial
numbers, it tells you the ratings of the
burners and the type of fuel and pressure
the cooktop was adjusted for when it left
the factory.

• When ordering parts, always include the
serial number and model number to ensure
proper replacement parts.

• Recheck Steps: Double check to make
sure everything in this guide has been
completed. Rechecking steps will ensure
safe use of the Range.

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