Tools You Will Need; Materials You May Need; Before You Begin - GE Range Installation Instructions Manual

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Phillips
screwdriver
Open-end or
adjustable wrench
Flat-blade
screwdriver
Level
Pencil and ruler
Drill, awl or nail
Pipe wrenches (2)
(one for backup)
1/4" Nut Driver
Drill with 1/8" Bit
Tape Measure
Pliers
Safety Glasses
Tin Snips

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED

 Gas line shut-off valve
 Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread
tape with Teflon* that resists action of natural
and LP gases
 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.
 Flare union adapter for connection to gas
supply line (3/4" or 1/2" NPT x 1/2" I.D.)
 Flare union adapter for connection to pressure
regulator on range (1/2" NPT x 1/2" I.D.)
 Liquid leak detector or
soapy water.
 Squeeze Connector
(For Conduit Installations Only)
 (UL Listed 40 AMP)
4-Wire Cord 4' long OR
3-Wire Cord 4' long
*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

IMPORTANT —
Save these instructions for
local inspector's use.
IMPORTANT —
Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
IMPORTANT —
Remove all packing
material and literature from oven before
connecting gas and electrical supply to range.
IMPORTANT —
To avoid damage to your
cabinets, check with your builder or cabinet
supplier to make sure that the materials used will
not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage.
This oven has been designed in accordance with
the requirements of UL and CSA International
and complies with the maximum allowable wood
cabinet temperatures of 194°F (90°C).
Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with consumer.
Note to consumer – Keep these instructions for
future reference.
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 warranty.
Before installing your range on linoleum or any
other synthetic floor covering, make sure the
floor covering can withstand 180°F without
shrinking, warping or discoloring. Do not install
the range over carpeting unless a sheet of 1/4"
thick plywood or similar insulator is placed
between the range and carpeting.
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
and Saftey, Title 24, HUD Part 280). When such
standard is not applicable, use the Standard for
Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/
NFPA 501A or with local codes.
In Canada, the installation of this range must
conform with the current standards CAN/CSA-
A240-latest edition, or with local codes.
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.