GE JGBS04 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 36

Installation: Instructions
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i_:ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Preferred Method
Electrical Requirements ' ::
120-volt, 60 Hertz, properlg grounded branch
circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp
circuit breaker or time-delag fuse.
Extension Cord Cautions ..... _ ::.
Because of potential safetg hazards
associated with certain conditions, we stronglg
recommend against the use of an extension
cord. However, if gou still elect to use an
extension cord, it is absolutelg necessarg that it
be a UL-listed, 3-wire grounding-type appliance
extension cord and that the current carrging
rating of the cord in amperes be equivalent to,
or greater than, the branch circuit rating. , :
Grounding
IMPORTANT--IPIease read carefullg)
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY,THIS APPLIANCE ........
MUST BE PROPERLYGROUNDED.
sureproperground : ::: ), : : :_ ;iii:!::
exists before use :::: : ' __::_
The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which metes
with a standard 3-prong grounding welt
receptacle to minimize the possibilitg of ,
electric shock hazard from this appliance. :
The customer should have the wall receptacle
and circuit checked bg a qualified electrician :
to make sure the receptacle is proper!g :
grounded. :
Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is the persona/responsibi itg ....
and obligation of the customer to have it
replaced with a properlg grounded 3-prong
wall receptacle.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG
FROM THE POWER CORD.
A word: about GFCls--GFCls are not required
or recommended for gas range receptacles/ i
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs}ore
devices that sense leakage of current in a
circuit and automaticallg switch off power
when a threshold leakage level is detected.
These devices must be manuallg reset bg the
consumer. The National Electrical Code requires
the :use of G FCIs in kitchen receptacles installed
to serve countertop surfaces. Performance of
the range will not be affected if operated on
a GFCt-protected circuit but occasional
nuisance tripping of the GFC! breaker
is possible.
[_] Usage Situations,where Appliance Power
Cord will be Disconnected Infrequenttg.
An adapter mag be used onlg on a
15-amp circuit, Do not use an adapter on
a 20-amp circuit. Where local codes permit,
a TEMPORARY CONNECTION mag be made •
........ to a propertg grounded two-prong wall
receptacle bg the use of a UL-listed adapter,,
' available at, most hardware storeS.The larger :
slatin the adapter must be aligned with the
larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide
proper poladtg in the connection of the
power cord. '
Temporarg Method
(Adaptorplugsn0t
)ermittedin Canada}
prongs!sl0ts
Ensure properground
andfirm connection
beforeuse
CAUTION
- Attaching the adapter
ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover
screw does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the
wall receptacle is grounded through the house
wiring. The customer should have the circuit
checked bg a qualified electrician to make
sure the receptacle is propertg grounded.
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