General Electric JAS640RMSS Installation

Installation Instructions Compact Electric Ranges

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.

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 consumer.

• Note to consumer – Keep these

instructions for future reference.

• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires a qualified installer or electrician.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

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

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range.

Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance.

24”

4 3/4” or 1/4"

25 7/8" w/o handle

28 1/8" w/ handle

36” +/- 1/2”

45 5/8”

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING

• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

• Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged.

• Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range is moved.

• Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in place and engaged.

• 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

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.

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Drill with 1/8” Bit Safety Glasses Adjustable Wrench

Squeeze Connector

(For Conduit

Installations Only)

(UL Listed 40 AMP)

4-Wire Cord 4’ long OR

3-Wire Cord 4’ long

Level

Anti-Tip Bracket

Kit Included

Before beginning

Tin Snips Tape Measure Pliers 1/4” Nut Driver

NOTE: Use a 4’ power cord to prevent interference with the storage drawer. Power cords

»2’ to 6’ long may have to be dressed to allow for

4 proper drawer closing.

MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BETWEEN COOKTOP, WALLS AND ABOVE THE COOKTOP:

A. Make sure the wall covering, countertop,

flooring and cabinets around the range can withstand the heat (up to 200°F) generated by the range.

24”

30” Min.

13”

Side Wall

See Note C

B. Allow 30” minimum clearance between surface

units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal cabinet, or allow a 24” minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by no less than 1/4” thick flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No 28 MSG sheet metal, (.015”), .015” thick stainless steel, .024” aluminum or .020” copper.

C. This appliance has been approved for 0”

spacing to adjacent surfaces above the cooktop. However, a 2” minimum spacing to surfaces less than 15” above the cooktop and

Electrical

supply

8”

4”

19 3/8”

0” Min. to cabinets below cooktop

24”

2 5/16”

24”

36”

See Note C (both sides)

adjacent cabinet is recommended to reduce exposure to steam, grease splatter and heat.

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 projects at least 5” beyond the front of the cabinets. Cabinets installed above the cooktop must be no deeper than 13”.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Remove terminal block cover (on the back of range) by removing screws using a 1/4” nut

driver. Do not discard these screws.

Back of range

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, 40 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 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 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

Screw to remove terminal block cover

Terminal block cover

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

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.

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 MUST be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.

Strain relief

Power cord

Terminal block

Bracket

Rating plate

Proceed to step 4 or 5.

Squeeze

connector

Conduit

Terminal block

Bracket

REAR TRIM INSTALLATION

There are two options for installing the rear trim to the back of the range with the 4 screws provided. The attached spacers must never be removed.

Back of Range

Rear Trim

Screws

3-WIRE INSTALLATION (GROUND IS THROUGH THE

Spacers

NEUTRAL WIRE)

WARNING

The neutral wire and ground strap must be connected as shown below for the range to be properly grounded. Do not remove the ground strap. Failure follow this instruction may result in potential shock hazard.

WARNING

Terminal block screws must be securely tightened. Failure to do so may result in potential fire hazard.

FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal

block. Do not loosen the upper screws.

B. Do not cut or remove the ground strap. C. Insert the 3 screws through each power cord

terminal ring and back into the terminal block. Be certain the white wire is in the center. Securely tighten each screw (35 to 50 in-lbs.)

FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION A. Loosen the 3 lower screws on the terminal block. Do

not loosen the upper screws.

B. Do not cut or remove the ground strap. C. Insert the bare wire tip (insulation stripped 5/8”) into the

bottom terminal block openings. Be certain the white wire is in the center. On certain models, the wire must be inserted through an opening in the ground strap. Securely tighten each screw onto each wire (35 to 50 in-lbs.).

D. Reinstall terminal block cover. NOTE: For conduit wires using copper wires, the

allowable gauge of the individual wires is 6-8 AWG. NOTE: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must

be rated for the correct amperage and voltage. For conduit wires using aluminum wires, the allowable gauge of the individual wires is 4-8 AWG.

PROCEED TO STEP 6.

Shock Hazard

Fire hazard

Back of Range

Rear Trim

Screws

Terminal block (appearance may vary)

Neutral terminal

Ground strap

Ground plate

Red or Black

Power cord

Terminal block

Wire tips

Red or Black

Conduit

Spacers

Power Cord

Conduit

White

Red or Black

White

Red or Black

4-WIRE INSTALLATION (SEPARATE GROUND WIRE)

WARNING

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

FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the

terminal block. Do not loosen the upper screws.

B. Remove the ground screw and ground plate

and retain them.

C. Cut the ground strap below the terminal

block and discard the lower section.

D. Insert the ground screw through the ground

plate (removed earlier) and back into the range frame. Tighten securely, but do not over-tighten (15 to 20 in-lbs.)

E. Insert the 3 terminal screws through each

power cord terminal ring and back into the terminal block. Be certain the white wire is in the center. Securely tighten each screw (35 to 50 in-lbs.

F. Reinstall terminal block cover.

FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal

block. Do not loosen the upper screws.

B. Remove the ground screw and ground plate

and retain them.

C. Cut the ground strap below the terminal block

and discard the lower section.

D. Insert the bare ground bare wire tip (insulation

stripped 5/8”) between the range frame and the ground plate (removed earlier) and secure it in place with the ground screw. Tighten securely, but do not over-tighten (15 to 20 in-lbs).

E. Insert the wire tips (insulation stripped 5/8”) into

the bottom terminal block openings. Be certain the white wire is in the center. On certain models, the wire must be inserted through an opening in the ground strap. Securely tighten each screw onto each wire (35 to 50 in-lbs.)

F. Reinstall terminal block cover. NOTE: For conduit wires using copper wires, the allowable gauge of the individual wires is 6-8 AWG. NOTE: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated for the correct amperage and voltage.

For conduit wires using aluminum wires, the allowable gauge of the individual wires is 4-8 AWG.

The neutral wire of

Before–Power Cord and Conduit

Terminal block

Ground strap

Neutral terminal

After–Power Cord

Terminal block

Red or Black

White

Ground screw

Green or Bare

Red or Black

After–Conduit

Terminal block

Wire tips

Red or Black

White

Ground screw

Green or Bare

Ground strap

Neutral terminal

Ground plate (grounding to range)

Red or Black

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