GE JS998 Installation Instructions Manual

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Electric Slide-In Range JS998
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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.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance
requires basic mechanical and advanced
electrical skills.
• Completion time - 1 to 3 hours
• Proper installation is the responsibility of
the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
_WARNING
- This appliance must
be properly grounded.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
-&WARNING - For
p ersonal safety,
do not use an extension cord with this
appliance. Remove house fuse or open circuit
breaker before beginning installation. Failure
to do so could result in serious injury or
even death.
• All rough-in and spacing dimensions
must be met for safe use of your range.
Electricity to the range can be disconnected
at the outlet without moving the range if
the outlet is in the preferred location
(remove lower drawer).
FOR YOUR SAFETY: (cont.)
• To reduce the risk of burns or fire when
reaching over hot surface elements, cabinet
storage space above the cooktop should be
avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be
provided above the cooktop, the risk can
be reduced by installing a range hood that
protrudes at least 5" beyond the front of
the cabinets. Cabinets installed above a
cooktop must be no deeper than 13;'
• Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
• To prevent damage to the door and to
prevent excessive microwave leakage,
do NOT remove the door on the oven.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
Z_WARNING - Toreduce therisk
of tipping, the appliance must be secured by
properly installed Anti-Tip bracket packed
with this appliance.
• If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the
range does not fit this application, use the
universal Anti-Tip device WB2X7909.
-&WARNING -
• All ranges can tip
• Injury to persons could result
• Install Anti-Tip bracket packed
with range
• See Installation Instructions
• If you pull the range out and away from the
wall for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tip
bracket is engaged when the range is
pushed back against the wall.
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