For Your Safety; Tools You Will Need - GE XL44 JGBP79 Owner's Manual

Installation of the range.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, latest edition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current
Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the current Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-
B149.2, and with local codes where applicable. This range has been design-certified by the American
Gas Association according to ANSI Z21.1, latest edition and Canadian Gas Association according to
CAN/CGA-1.1 latest edition.
As with any appliance using gas and generating
heat, there are certain safety precautions you
should follow. You will find these precautions in
the Important Safety Information section in the
front of this manual. Read them carefully.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
If you smell gas:
Open windows.
Don't touch electrical switches.
Extinguish any open flame.
Immediately call your gas supplier.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

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Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers
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Pencil and ruler
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Two pipe wrenches (one for backup)
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Open-end or adjustable wrench
s Nut drivers or wrenches: 3/16 " and 1/4 "
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IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the local
electrical inspector's use.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with
the appliance after installation is completed.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Owner's Manual
and Installation Instructions for future use.
NOTE: This appliance must be properly grounded.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED:
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Gas line shut-off valve
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Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread
tape with Teflon* that resists action of natural
and LP gases
s Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2 " I.D.)
A 5-foot length is recommended for ease of
installation but other lengths are acceptable.
Never use an old connector when installing a
new range.
s
Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply
line (3/4 " or 1/2 " NPT x 1/2 " I.D.)
s
Flare union adapter for connection to pressure
regulator on range (1/2 " NPT x 1/2 " I.D.)
*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont