Installation Instructions Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions carefully and completely. IMPORTANT • — Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. IMPORTANT • — Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING: For personal safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. • All rough-in and spacing dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. •...
Forcing the cooktop to fit may cause excessive gaps. To obtain Kits: a. Visit GE Web Site (See page 1) b. Call GE Answer Center (See page 1) c. Contact Dealer Installation Instructions...
PRE-INSTALLATION CUTOUT AND REQUIRED CLEARANCES Installation Instructions NOTE: Drop-In Ranges are designed to hang from the countertop only. Do not install on a platform or support rails. If cabinets are placed less than 30” min. above the range, see alternate construction. 30”...
PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE STANDARD INSTALLATION 9/16” min. flat 29-15/16”– 30-1/16” smooth cut The Standard Installation of this Drop-In Range is to hang by the countertop on the side metal flanges under cooktop. This Range must not be installed on a base or sub structure (2”x 4”...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker. Loosen screws for the junction box cover and rotate out of place or remove the cover. Examine the junction box location to determine the best routing of the conduit, and select the best available 7/8” diameter knockout.
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Installation Instructions THREE-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION When connecting to a 3-conductor branch circuit, if local codes permit: Connect the bare oven ground conductor with the crimped neutral (white) lead to the branch circuit neutral (white or gray in color), using wire nuts. Connect the oven red lead to the branch circuit red lead, and the oven black lead to the branch circuit black lead in accordance...
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Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) Reinstall Junction box cover. Do not shorten the flexible conduit. The conduit strain relief clamp must be securely attached to the junction box and the flexible conduit must be securely attached to the clamp. If the flexible conduit will not fit within the junction box, do not install the oven until a clamp of the proper size is obtained.
INSTALL THE RANGE INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET The anti-tip bracket is attached to the back of the Drop-In Range. It is designed to fit under the bottom of the countertop opening at the rear. Measure counter thickness at back of cutout to determine correct bracket location.
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INSTALL THE RANGE INSTALL STOP SCREW These screws prevent the range from sliding out of position during operation. Carefully mark the cabinet for the location of the stop screws. Drill 1/8” pilot holes into the cabinet, each side of the range. (Make sure not to drill entirely through the cabinet wall.) Carefully turn the shoulder screws into the pilot holes until they are tight.
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Installation Instructions CHECK FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE STOP SCREW Look at both sides of the range under the door. The stop screws must be located in the notch on the sides of the range, and not touch the top of the notch when the range is fully seated on the countertop.
INSTALL THE RANGE REPLACING THE OVEN DOOR NOTE: The oven door is heavy. You 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.
Installation Instructions FINAL CHECKLIST • 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.
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ALTERNATE CONSTRUCTION PREPARATION OPTIONAL MAINTOP FILLER OR BACKGUARD KIT If counter opening extends to the wall, it will require Maintop Filler Kit (JXS66XX) 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 wall or between filler kit and the wall.