GE Range Installation Instructions

WARNING

Installation Instructions
Range

Questions? Call GE Appliances at 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737) or visit
GEAppliances.com. In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit GEAppliances.ca.

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/CGA-B149.1 or the
current Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA­B149.2, and with local codes where applicable.
This range has been design-certified by
CSA International according to ANSI Z21.1,

■ When using ball type gas shut-off valves,
they shall be the T-handle type.

■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must
not exceed 5 feet.

latest edition and Canadian Gas 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.

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 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at
no cost. (In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.) For
installation instructions of the bracket,
visit: GEAppliances.com.
(In Canada, GEAppliances.ca.)

Tip-Over 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

■ Gas line shut-off valve

Phillips

screwdriver

Flat-blade

screwdriver

Pencil and ruler

Pipe wrenches (2)

(one for backup)

1/4” Nut Driver

Tape Measure

Tin Snips

Open-end or

adjustable wrench

Level

Drill, awl or nail

Drill with 1/8” Bit

Pliers

Safety Glasses

■ 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.

■ (UL Listed 40 AMP)
4-Wire Cord 4’ long OR
3-Wire Cord 4’ long

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT — Save these

instructions for local inspector’s use.

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.

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
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

1 1/8"

36 1/4" ± 1/4

26 7/8"

w/o handle

29 1/2"

w/ handle

47 1/2"

flame-retardant millboard covered 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.

30"

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES (CONT.)

GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS

30”

16”

Max to

cabinets

above

counter

2”

7 1/2”

Recommended

Wall-Mounted

Electrical

supply

Gas

supply

9”

3”

30”
Minimum

0”
Minimum
to cabinets
below
cooktop

8”

7”

Side Wall

24”

2 1/4”

30”

6” Right side
6” Left side
Minimum
to side wall

36”

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

For all installations, install the required rear trim to back of range with 4 screws provided.

Back of

Range

Rear Trim

Screws

CONVERTING TO PROPANE

Rear of Range

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.

Terminal

Block

Cover

Orifice Kit

(location

may vary)

Screws to
remove
terminal
block cover

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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

WARNING

where local codes do not allow grounding through neutral, require a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord.

This appliance must be properly grounded.

All new constructions, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and installations

POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION

2

A

Remove wire cover (on the back of range) by removing screws using a 1/4” nut driver. You

can access the terminal block by either removing a terminal block cover (on some models) or
the wire cover. Do not discard these screws.

Rear of Range

WARNING

WARNING

beginning installation.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your range connected by a qualified

electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you how to disconnect power from the range.
You must use a single-phase, 120/208 VAC or 120/240 VAC, 60 hertz electrical system. If you

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

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, mobile home, recreational vehicle, or an area where local codes prohibit grounding
through the neutral conductor, refer to the section on four-conductor branch circuit connections.

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 oven must be wired and fused to meet the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70 – latest
edition, available from the National Fire Protection Association.

This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an
individual, properly grounded, 30 amp (minimum) branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or
time-delay fuse.

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 30 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 13⁄8” 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.

The rating plate is located on the oven frame or on the side of the drawer frame.
NOTE: Use of automatic, wireless or wired external switches that shut off power to the appliances,

are not recommended for this product.

To prevent fire or shock, do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

To prevent shock, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before

SINGLE OVEN

Terminal

Block Cover

(location may vary)

B

For power cord and 1” conduit only, remove

the knockout ring (13⁄8”) 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.

Terminal block
(appearance
may vary)

Knockout
ring in
bracket

Knockout ring
removed

D

For 3/4” 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 MUST be
installed before reinstalling the rear terminal block.

Orifice Kit

C

NOTE: Do not install the power cord

Strain relief

Power cord

Screws to
remove terminal
block cover

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.

without a strain relief. The strain relief
bracket MUST be installed before
reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.

Terminal
block

Bracket

Rating plate

Squeeze

connector

Proceed to step 5 or 6.

Conduit

Terminal block

Bracket