Installation Instructions; Before You Begin; For Your Safety - GE JCGBS23 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation
Instructions
If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• . . T his.product.must.be.installed.by.a.licensed.plumber.or.
gas.fitter .
• . . W hen.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.
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/NFPA.54, 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
CSA International 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 .
IMPORTANT –
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local.electrical.inspector's.use .
IMPORTANT –
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codes.and.ordinances .
Note to Installer –
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the.appliance.after.installation.is.completed .
Note to Consumer –
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and.Installation.Instructions.for.future.reference .
Note –
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•. This.appliance.must.be.properly.grounded .
Servicer –.
•. The.electrical.diagram.is.in.an.envelope.
attached.to.the.back.of.the.range . .
•. Proper.installation.is.the.responsibility.of.the.installer . .
•. Product.failure.due.to.improper.installation.is.not.
covered.under.the.Warranty .
Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements
The.installation.of.this.range.must.conform.to.the.
Manufactured.Home.Construction.and.Safety.Standard,.
Title.24.CFR,.Part.3280.(formerly.the.Federal.Standard.
for.Mobile.Home.Construction,.use.the.Standard.for.
Manufactured.Home.Installations,.ANSI.A225,.1/NFPA.
501A.or.with.local.codes .
Mobile home installations require:
• ..
When.this.range.is.installed.in.a.mobile.home,.it.must.
be.secured.to.the.floor.during.transit . . Any.method.of.
securing.the.range.is.adequate.as.long.as.it.conforms.to.
the.standards.listed.above .
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Save.these.instructions.for.
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Observe.all.governing.
.Leave.these.instructions.with.
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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
Phillips.screwdriver
Flat-blade.screwdriver
Pencil.and.ruler
Pipe.wrenches.(2)
(one.for.backup)
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
•.. G as.line.shut-off.valve
•.. P ipe.joint.sealant.or.UL-approved.pipe.thread.tape.with.
Teflon*.that.resists.action.of.natural.and.LP.gases
•.. F lexible.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 .
•.. F lare.union.adapter.for.connection.to.gas.supply.line.
(3/4".or.1/2".NPT.x.1/2".I . D . )
•.. F lare.union.adapter.for.connection.to.pressure.regulator.
on.range.(1/2".NPT.x.1/2".I . D . )
•.. L iquid.leak.detector.or.soapy.water .
•.. L ag.bolt.or.1/2".O .D ..sleeve.anchor.(for.concrete.
floors.only) .
*Teflon:.Registered.trademark.of.DuPont
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Open-end.or..
adjustable.wrench
Level
Drill,.awl.or.nail