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1 MA TERIALS YOU MA Y NEED 3-Wire Cord 4 ’ long (UL Approved 40 or 50 AMP) Lag Bolts Anchor Sleeves (For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted on Concrete Floors Only) 4-Wire Cord 4 ’ long OR If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our website at: ge.com Self-Cleaning Radiant Electric Slide-In Range Installation Instructions JSP42, JS968, JS900,[...]
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2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions For Y our Safety 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). T o reduce the risk of burns or fire when reachi[...]
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3 Inspect Installation Location Refer to alternate construction section for the following non-standard installations. a. Counter opening extends to the wall: Maintop Filler (supplied with the range.) (See page 15, section AA, for Installation Instructions) or Backguard (Kit JXS36XX or JXS39SS). See page 15. b. Counter height greater than 36-3/4 ”[...]
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4 Installation Instructions Pre-Installation Checklist cont. Door removal is not a requirement for installation of the product, but is an added convenience. T o remove the door: Open the oven door as far as it will go. Push both hinge locks down toward the door frame, to the unlocked position. This may require a flat blade screwdriver . NOTE: The o[...]
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5 Installation Instructions Pre-Installation Cutout and Required Clearances 1 If cabinets are placed less than 30 ” above the range, see Alternate Construction, section AF , on page 16. 30 ” ranges conform to U.L. requirements for 0 ” spacing from vertical walls below countertops. Allow 1/4 ” minimum clearance at the back wall above the cou[...]
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6 Installation Instructions 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. If the area is not flat, excess tension may be applied to the glass cooktop, causing break[...]
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7 (Continued on following page) Installation Instructions Electrical Connections ALL NEW CONSTRUCTIONS, MOBILE HOMES AND INST ALLA TIONS WHERE LOCAL CODES DO NOT ALLOW GROUNDING THROUGH NEUTRAL, REQUIRE A 4-CONDUCTOR UL-LISTED RANGE CORD. Y ou must use a 3-wire, single-phase A.C. 208Y/120 V olt or 240/120 V olt, 60 hertz electrical system. If the e[...]
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8 Installation Instructions Electrical Connections cont. 3 POWER CORD AND STRAIN RELIEF INST ALLA TION A 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. Wire Cover B Remove the knockout ring (1-3/8 ″ ) located on bracket directly below the terminal block. T o remove [...]
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9 Installation Instructions Electrical Connections cont. 4 3-WIRE POWER CORD INST ALLA TION W ARNING: 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. A Remove th[...]
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10 Installation Instructions Electrical Connections cont. 6 3-WIRE CONDUIT INST ALLA TION A 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 [...]
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11 Installation Instructions Installing the Range FIG. 1 Decide whether the bracket will be installed on the right or left side of the range opening. Place the bracket as shown in Fig. 1. FIG. 2 I NST ALLING THE BRACKET IN WOOD OR CONCRETE 10 INST ALLA TION — WOOD CONSTRUCTIONS Locate the centers of the 4 holes identified in Fig. 1 as Floor – W[...]
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12 Installation Instructions Installing The Range cont. SLIDE RANGE INTO OPENING Position the range in front of the cabinet opening. Make sure that the glass which overhangs the countertop clears 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 ?[...]
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13 Installation Instructions Installing The Range cont. REPLACING THE OVEN DOOR 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 a[...]
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14 Installation Instructions Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed (Reset) or the circuit fuses are replaced. Be sure power is in service to the building. Check to be sure that all packing materials and tape on metal panel (if applicable) under control knobs and drawer have been removed. Final Checklist Check to make sure the Clock displ[...]
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15 Wall Must Be Flat Must Be Flat Must Be Level Must Be Level 31-1/8 ” 30 ” Smooth Cut 25 ” Installation Instructions Alternate Construction 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 (JXS36XX or JXS39SS) to close the gap. NOTE:[...]
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16 Installation Instructions Alternate Construction cont. COUNTERT OPS HIGHER THAN 36-1/2 ” If countertop height is between 36-1/2 ” and 38 ” , a lower trim kit (JXS56XX) is recommended. Refer to the kit instructions for installation details. AB 30" 1" 9/16" Each Side 23-3/16" 36-3/4" to 38" to Floor Flat & L[...]
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