Electrical Requirements - GE PD968SPSS Installation Instructions Manual

5A ­ ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
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•­­ T his­appliance­must­be­properly­grounded.
•­­ D o­not­use­an­extension­cord.
•­­ B efore­installing­range,­switch­power­off­at­the­service­panel­and­lock­the­service­disconnecting­means­
to­prevent­power­from­being­switched­on­accidentally.­When­the­disconnection­means­cannot­be­locked,­
securely­fasten­a­prominent­warning­device,­such­as­a­tag,­to­the­service­panel.
Failure­to­follow­these­instructions­may­result­in­serious­injury­or­death.
WARNING
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Improper­connection­of­aluminum­house­wiring­to­copper­leads­can­result­in­an­electrical­or­fire­hazard.­If­
residence­leads­are­aluminum,­use­only­connectors­designed­for­joining­copper­to­aluminum­and­follow­the­
manufacturer's­recommended­procedure­closely.­Failure­to­do­so­may­result­in­serious­injury­or­death.
We­recommend­you­have­the­electrical­wiring­and­hookup­of­the­appliance­connected­by­a­qualified­
electrician.­­­After­installation,­have­the­electrician­show­you­how­to­disconnect­power­from­the­appliance.­
You­must­use­a­single-phase,­120/208­VAC­or­120/240­VAC,­60­Hertz­electrical­system.
Effective­January­1,­1996,­the­National­Electrical­Code­requires­that­new­construction­(not­existing)­utilize­a­
four-conductor­connection­to­an­electric­oven.­­When­installing­an­electric­oven­in­new­construction,­a­mobile­
home,­recreational­vehicle­or­area­where­local­codes­prohibit­grounding­through­the­neutral­conductor,­refer­
to­the­section­on­four-conductor­branch­circuit­connections.­
Check­with­your­local­utilities­for­electrical­codes­which­apply­in­your­area.­­Failure­to­wire­your­oven­according­
to­governing­code­could­result­in­a­hazardous­condition.­­If­there­are­no­local­codes,­your­oven­must­be­wired­
and­fused­to­meet­the­National­Electrical­Code,­NFPA­No.­70-latest­edition,­available­from­the­National­Fire­
Protection­Association.­
Rating­plate­is­located­on­oven­front­frame­and­is­visible­when­oven­door­is­open.­
This­appliance­must­supplied­be­with­the­proper­voltage­and­frequency,­and­connected­to­an­individual,­
properly­grounded,­40­amp­(minimum)­branch­circuit­protected­by­a­circuit­breaker­or­time-delay­fuse.
DO­NOT­shorten­the­flexible­conduit.­­The­conduit­strain­relief­clamp­must­be­securely­attached­to­the­junction­
box­and­the­flexible­conduit­must­securely­attached­to­the­clamp.­­If­the­flexible­conduit­will­not­fit­within­the­
clamp,­do­not­install­the­oven­until­a­clamp­of­the­proper­size­is­obtained.­­
The­3­power­leads­supplied­with­this­appliance­are­suitable­for­connection­to­heavier­gauge­household­
wiring.­­The­insulation­of­these­3­leads­is­rated­for­temperatures­much­higher­than­the­temperature­rating­of­
the­household­wiring.­­The­current-carrying­capacity­of­the­conductor­is­governed­by­the­wire­gauge­and­the­
temperature­rating­of­the­insulation­around­the­wire.­
Installation­Instructions
Electric Shock Hazard
Fire Hazard
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