General Electric PB960BJTS, PB960FJDS, PB980SJSS, PB960SJSS Installation

Installation Instructions

PREPARE THE OPENING (FOR INDOOR USE ONLY)

Free-Standing Electric Ranges

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING

• 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: www.GEAppliances.com. (In Canada, www.GEAppliances.ca.)

Tip-Over Hazard

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Squeeze Connector

(For Conduit

Installations Only)

REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS: Failure to remove packaging

materials could result in damage to the appliance. Remove all packing parts from oven, racks, heating elements and drawer. Also, remove protective film and labels on the outer door, cooktop and control panel.

(UL Listed 40 AMP)

4-Wire Cord 4’ long OR

3-Wire Cord 4’ long

• Note to Consumer – Keep these

instructions for future reference.

• Skill level – Installation of this appliance

requires basic mechanical skills and advanced electrical skills.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the

installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation

is not covered under Warranty.

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.

Drill with 1/8” Bit Safety Glasses Adjustable Wrench Level Tin Snips

Before beginning

Tape Measure Pliers 1/4” Nut Driver

See illustrations for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. The range may be placed with 0” clearance (flush) at the back wall and side walls of the cabinet.

SINGLE OVEN

On models with baking or warming drawers, electrical outlet must not be in this area.

297»8”

NOTE: Use a 4’ power cord to prevent interference with the storage drawer. Power cords 41»2’ to 6’ long may have to be dressed to allow for 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.

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 6” minimum spacing to surfaces less than 15” above the cooktop and 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 16”.

21»2”

253»8”

475»8”

30”

25”

7”

141»2”

”

4”

Acceptable electrical outlet area. Orient electrical receptacle so the length is parallel to floor.

»2”

297»8”

NOTE C

DOUBLE OVEN

31»4”

36”

253»8”

45”

47”

30”

”

»2

31»4”

3”

Both

Sides

”

»4

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

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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 drawer frame.

This appliance must be properly grounded.

All new constructions, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and installations

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 beginning

SINGLE OVEN

DOUBLE OVEN

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.

Back of range

5 screws to remove wire cover

Wire cover

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.

C. 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.

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 range wire or terminal block cover.

Strain relief

Power cord

Back of range

Screw to remove terminal block cover

Terminal block cover

Terminal block (appearance may vary)

Knockout ring in bracket

Knockout ring removed

Terminal block

Bracket

Rating plate

Squeeze

connector

Conduit

E. Replace wire cover on range back and replace the screws removed earlier. Make sure that

no wires are pinched between cover and range back. Replace the terminal block cover if it was removed.

PROCEED TO STEP 5 OR 6.

Terminal block

Bracket

3-WIRE INSTALLATION

4-WIRE INSTALLATION

WARNING

neutral terminal located in the center of the terminal block and the ground strap must connect the neutral terminal to the ground plate. The power leads must be connected to the lower left and the lower right terminals of the terminal block.

DO NOT remove the ground strap connection. FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION

A. Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block. B. 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.

C. Tighten screws securely into the terminal block.

FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION

A. Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws on the terminal block. Strip wire to expose tip about 5/8”

long.

B. Insert the center (white/neutral) wire 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.

C. Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly secured (35 to 50 inch-lbs.). Do not over-tighten the

screws.

NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated for the correct amperage and voltage.

Terminal block (appearance may vary)

Neutral terminal

Ground strap

Ground plate

PROCEED TO STEP 7.

The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected to the

Power Cord Conduit

Terminal block

Wire tips

Conduit

Power cord

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 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.

B. Insert the one ground screw into the power cord

ground wire terminal ring, through the ground plate and into the frame of the range.

C. 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.

FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION

A. Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws on the

terminal block. Strip wire to exposed tip about 5/8” long.

B. Insert the center (white/neutral) wire tip through

the bottom center terminal block opening. On certain models, the wire will need to be ins erted 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.

C. Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly

secured (35 to 50 inch-lbs.). Do not over-tighten the screws.

NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated for the correct amperage and voltage.

The neutral wire of

Before–Power Cord and Conduit

Terminal block

Ground strap

After–Power Cord

Terminal block

Ground screw

Terminal block

Wire tips

Ground screw

Neutral terminal

After–Conduit

Ground strap

Neutral terminal

Ground plate (grounding to range)

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