GE J2S968 Installation Instructions Manual
GE J2S968 Installation Instructions Manual

GE J2S968 Installation Instructions Manual

Self-cleaning dual fuel slide-in range
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IIinstallation
ISelf-Cleanin
DualFuel
nstructlons
Slide-In Range J2S968,J2C96
Questions?
Call 800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737)
or Visit our Website
at: ge.com
In Canada,
call 1.800.361.3400
or Visit our Website
at: www.geappliances.ca
I
IN THE COMMONWEALTH
OF
MASSACHUSETTS:
• This product
must be installed
by a
licensed
plumber
or gas fitter.
= When
using ball-type
gas shut-off
valves,
they shall be the T-handle
type.
= A flexible
gas connector,
when
used, must
not exceed 3 feet.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these
instructions
completely
and carefully.
• IMPORTANT - Save t hese
instructions
for local
inspector's
use.
• IMPORTANT - Observe all
governing
codes
and ordinances.
• Note to Installer
- Be sure to leave these
instructions
with
the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer
- Keep these
instructions
for future
reference.
• Product
failure
due to improper
installation
is not covered
under
the Warranty.
AWARNING
-
This appliance
must
be properly
grounded.
• Proper installation
is the responsibility
of the installer
and product
failure
due
to improper
installation
is NOT covered
under warranty.
MATERIALS
YOU MAY NEED
Joint Sealant
Pipe Fittings
Shut Off Valve
Lag Bolts
Anchor
Sleeves
(For Concrete
Floors Only)
CSA-Approved
Flexible
Gas Line
3/8" Min. ID, 1/2" NPT Connection,
3-foot Maximum
Length (Massachusetts
only)
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
1/4" Nut Driver
Phillips
Head
Screwdriver
Tape
Measure
Safety
Glasses
Level
Pipe Wrench
Wrench or Pliers
(for 1-7/16" Nut)
Drill
PARTS INCLUDED
Screws
Anti-Tip
Bracket
31-10626-1
(01-06 JR)
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  • Page 1 IIinstallation ISelf-Cleanin DualFuel nstructlons Slide-In Range J2S968,J2C96 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca IN THE COMMONWEALTH MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED MASSACHUSETTS: • This product must be installed...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Installation instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY: This range has been design certified UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES for use in WARNING - Iftheinformation in the United States and Canada. You'll find safety precautions in your Owner's Manual. this manual is not followed exactly, a fire, Read them...
  • Page 3: Anti-Tip Device

    Installation instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY: ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be supplied with WARNING For personal safety, proper voltage and frequency and connected remove house fuse or open circuit breaker to an individual, properly grounded branch before beginning installation. Failure to do so circuit, protected by a circuit...
  • Page 4: Pre-Installation

    To obtain Kits: a. Visit GE Web Site (See page b. Call GE Answer Center (See page c. Contact Dealer [_] CAREFULLY, TILT RANGE TO ACCESS RANGE LEVELING LEGS...
  • Page 5: Remove The Door If Necessary

    Installation instructions REMOVE THE DOOR IF REMOVE THE DOOR IF NECESSARY NECESSARY (cont.) Door removal is not a requirement LIFT OFF DOOR installation of the product, but is an added convenience. To remove the door: Lift door up and out until the hinge arms clear the slots.
  • Page 6 Installation Instructions PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST (CONT.) PRE-INSTALLATION CUTOUT STANDARD INSTALLATION AND REQUIRED CLEARANCES If the construction of your cabinet cannot If cabinets are placed less than 30" above provide a 1/4" flat area at the back of the range, see Alternate Construction, Step 25E, countertop...
  • Page 7: Gas Connections

    Installation instructions GAS CONNECTIONS MAKING THE CONNECTIONS MAKING THE CONNECTIONS (cont.) Install 1/2" flare union adaptor to the 1/2" NPT elbow on pressure regulator. Connect flexible appliance connector flare union. Move range into approximate position and connect flexible connector to gas Install a manual shut-off...
  • Page 8: Electrical Connections

    Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS POWER CORD AND STRAIN For power cord installations only (see the next step if using conduit), assemble RELIEF INSTALLATION strain relief in the hole. Insert the power Remove the wire cord through the strain relief and tighten. cover (on the back Allow...
  • Page 9 Installation instructions 3-WIRE POWER CORD NEW CONSTRUCTION FOUR-CONDUCTOR BRANCH INSTALLATION CiRCUiT WARNING: The neutral or ground NEMA 14-50R All New Constructions, Mobile wire of the power cord must be 4-wi re Homes, Recreational Vehicles connected to the neutral terminal and Installations Where Local located...
  • Page 10 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) 4-WIRE POWER CORD 3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block. Insert the center bare WARNING: The neutral wire of wire (white/neutral) tip through the supply circuit must be connected bottom center terminal...
  • Page 11 Installation instructions 4-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION [_] REINSTALL WIRE COVER. NOTE: When reinstalling the wire cover, Loosen the three lower terminal screws make sure that wires do not become pinched from the terminal block. Remove between the wire cover and the housing. ground screw and ground...
  • Page 12: Install The Range

    Installation instructions INSTALL THE RANGE r_ INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET (cont.) LOCATE THE BRACKET a. Decide whether the bracket will INSTALL THE BRACKET IN WOOD installed on the right or left side of the CONCRETE range opening.
  • Page 13: Slide Range Into Opening

    installation instructions SLIDE RANGE iNTO OPENING SLIDE RANGE INTO OPENING (cont.) Position the range in front of the cabinet opening. Plug the range cord into the receptacle. Locate the cord in the back of the range Make sure that the glass which overhangs in a manner that it will not touch...
  • Page 14: Replace The Oven Door

    Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE (CONT.) REPLACE THE OVEN DOOR REPLACE THE STORAGE DRAWER NOTE: The oven door is heavy. You may need help lifting the door high enough to slide it Place the drawer rail on the guides. into the hinge slots. Do not lift the door by Push the drawer in until it stops.
  • Page 15: Cooktop Burners

    Installation Instructions COOKTOP BURNERS CHECK FOR LEAKS Turn the gas supply on and use a liquid leak ASSEMBLING THE BURNERS detector (soap solution) at all joints connections to check for leaks. Do not use an CAUTION: The electrode ofthe open flame to look for leaks. Be sure all leaks are stopped before lighting...
  • Page 16 Push and turn a burner valve to the LITE proper length, call GE Service. position. • The burner valve should light when 1/2" to 3/4"_ is available to the burner.
  • Page 17 Installation instructions When the trim is set in the proper position, ALTERNATE CONSTRUCTION tighten the 2 mounting screws. The top of the PREPARATION trim should be located below the top surface of the glass to prevent pots, pans and skillets OPTIONAL MAINTOP FILLER OR...
  • Page 18: Operation Checklist

    Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE (CONT.) ALTERNATE CONSTRUCTION OPERATION CHECKLIST PREPARATION (cont.) = Double check to make sure everything this guide has been completed. Rechecking ISLAND INSTALLATION steps will ensure safe use of the cooktop. Attach the Anti-Tip bracket per instructions •...
  • Page 19: Adjusting Low Flame Setting On Cooktop Burners

    Installation instructions ADJUSTING LOW FLAME SETTING Please see L.P. conversion instructions supplied with this range when L.P. Gas ON COOKTOP BURNERS is used. setting adjustments must be made with NOTE: Instructions are mounted other burners in operation on a medium regulator bracket.
  • Page 20 Printed in the United States...

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