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TOOLS YOU WILL NEED MA TERIALS YOU MA Y NEED 1 229C 4053P596 31-10598 10-04 JR Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our W ebsite at: www .GEAppliances.com Installation Gas Slide-In Range Instructions JGSP28 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully . • IMPOR T ANT — Save these instructions for local inspe[...]
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FOR YOUR SAFETY : W ARNING — 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! WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to lig[...]
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3 Installation Instructions ANTI-TIP DEVICE W ARNING — T o reduce the risk of tipping, the appliance must be secured by properly installed Anti-T ip bracket packed with this appliance. T o 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[...]
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INSPECT INST ALLA TION LOCA TION 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 15 for Installation Instructions) or Backguard Kit (JXS32XX). Counter height greater than 36-3/4 ″ : Lower T rim Slide-In (Kit JXS56XX). One [...]
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REMOVE THE DOOR IF NECESSARY Door removal is not a requirement for installation of the product, but is an added convenience. T o 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 ov[...]
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6 Installation Instructions PRE-INST ALLA TION CHECKLIST (CONT .) PRE-INST ALLA TION CUTOUT AND REQUIRED CLEARANCES If cabinets are placed less than 30 ″ above the range, see Alternate Construction, Step 19F , on page 16. NOTE: Product meets ANSI Z21.1 requirements for 0 ″ clearance to back and side walls below the cooktop. W all coverings, cou[...]
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7 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS INST ALLA TION—ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However , if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it is a UL listed 3-wire grounding-type appliance [...]
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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 . T o prevent gas leaks, put a pipe joint sealant or T eflon ?[...]
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INST ALL THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET LOCA TE 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 12 Rear leveling leg Wa l l FLOOR-CONCRETE 9 Installation Instructions INST ALL THE RANGE INST ALL THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET (cont.) INST ALL THE BRACKET IN WOOD OR C[...]
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SLIDE RANGE INTO OPENING Position the range in front of the cabinet opening. Make sure that the cooktop edges that 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 prot[...]
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REPLACE THE OVEN DOOR NOTE: The oven door is heavy . Y ou 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 p[...]
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12 Installation Instructions INST ALL THE RANGE (CONT .) COOKTOP BURNERS ASSEMBLE THE BURNERS CAUTION: The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed. Be careful not to snag the electrode of the spark igniter with a cleaning cloth. Damage to the igniter could occur . Be careful not to turn on any cooktop controls while cleaning. A slight electrical [...]
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Installation Instructions PRESSURE TEST INFORMA TION 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. W ARNING: The range and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply pipi[...]
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14 Installation Instructions INST ALL THE RANGE (CONT .) BAKE AND BROIL BURNERS If the bake and/or broil burners have lifting or “lazy” (floating) flames or you have a yellow flame, perform the following procedures: CHECKING THE OVEN BURNERS T o check the bake burner flames with the oven door in the closed position: 1. Open the door and remove [...]
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15 Installation Instructions AL TERNA TE CONSTRUCTION PREP ARA TION 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) to close the gap. NOTE: If the countertop is greater than 25 ″ , it will show a gap between the backguard and w[...]
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Installation Instructions INST ALL THE RANGE (CONT .) AL TERNA TE CONSTRUCTION PREP ARA TION (cont.) FOR CABINET OPENINGS APPROXIMA TEL Y 30-3/8 ″ If range is installed in cabinet opening approximately 30-3/8 ″ , the V ertical Side T rim Kit (JXS86XX) should be used to cover gaps between range sides and cabinet. Refer to the kit instructions fo[...]