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Installation
Instructions
"If you have questions, call 800-GE-CARES
www.GEAppliances.com"
Skill Level: High
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 GE Appliance Warranty. See the Owners Manual for warranty
information.
CAUTION: Before you begin
Read these instructions carefully and
completely
• IMPORTANT-Save these instructions for
local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT-Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
Materials Needed
Wire Nuts
(Not smaller than #8
gage combined with
house wiring gage.)
(See warning Page
6 if house wiring is
aluminum.)

Tools You Will Need

Phillips
Screwdriver
Nut driver
Level
Pub. No. 31-10427
4053P413
229C
Average
Low
Junction Box
(If not included in
house wiring)
4- 11/16" x 4- 11/16" x 2- 1/4" Sq.
Min. (See N.E.C. for space require-
ments)
Safety Glasses
Tape
Measure
STD
Power Drill
Screw
& 1/8" Bit
Driver
GE Self Cleaning Radiant
Electric Drop-In Range
JDP46,JD966
• NOTE TO INSTALLER- Be sure to leave
these instructions with the consumer.
• OWNER- Keep these instructions for future
reference.
• WARNING- This appliance must be
properly grounded. See "Electrical
Requirements" page 2.
Parts Supplied
Lower Trim
2 Screws
Straight Edge
Pencil
or Square
Hammer
1
or visit our website at:
2 Shoulder
screws (for stop
device)
Hand or
Saber Saw

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  • Page 1: Tools You Will Need

    Installation GE Self Cleaning Radiant Electric Drop-In Range Instructions JDP46,JD966 “If you have questions, call 800-GE-CARES or visit our website at: www.GEAppliances.com” Skill Level: High Average 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 GE Appliance Warranty.
  • Page 2: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For Your Safety Electrical Requirements This appliance must be supplied with the proper WARNING: For personal safety voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit, remove house fuse or open circuit protected by a circuit breaker or fuse having breaker before beginning installation.
  • Page 3: Cabinet Opening

    Installation Instructions Pre- Installation Checklist Move Range Indoors In Front of Preparing the Range Cabinet Opening (Do not use hand trucks when Open the oven door and remove literature moving the unpackaged range. packet, broiler pan and grid, and oven racks. Cooktop glass may be broken.) Protect the kitchen floor! Flatten and place a piece of the shipping carton in...
  • Page 4 Installation Instructions Pre- Installation Cutout and Required Clearances NOTE: Drop-In Ranges are designed to hang from the countertop only. Do not install on a 3 1 - 1 / 4 " platform or support rails. " 2 - 7 / 8 r o n t T o F a c e...
  • Page 5: Standard Installation Preparation

    Installation Instructions Standard Installation Preparation Standard Installation Wall FLAT AREA 1/4" Min. Flat 25"Typically 23-3/16" 1/4" 9/16" Min. 9/16" Min. Flat Flat 29 15/16"- 30 1/16" RANGE SUPPORT Smooth Cut COUNTERTOP BRACES SECURED BETWEEN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE COUNTERTOP & THE CABINET IF REQUIRED ( TWO SIDES ) Center the 30”...
  • Page 6: Celectrical Connections

    Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Remove house fuse or open circuit WARNING: Improper connection of breaker. aluminum house wiring to copper Loosen screws for the junction box leads can result in an electrical cover and rotate out of place or remove hazard or fire.
  • Page 7 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS cont. NEW CONSTRUCTION AND THREE-CONDUCTOR BRANCH FOUR-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION CIRCUIT CONNECTION When connecting to a 3-conductor branch • When installing in a new construction, or circuit, if local codes permit: • When installing oven in a mobile home, or Connect the bare oven ground •...
  • Page 8: Electrical Connections

    Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS cont. Reinstall Junction box cover. Do not shorten the flexible conduit.The conduit strain relief clamp must be securely attached to the junction box and the flexible conduit must be securely attached to the clamp. If the flexible conduit will not fit within the junction box, do not install the oven until a clamp of the proper size is obtained.
  • Page 9 Installation Instructions Standard Installation Instructions Installing the Anti-Tip Bracket Select the proper position for the countertop thickness and move bracket to proper position. The anti-tip bracket is attached to the back (Unit is supplied with bracket in position 1.) of the Drop-In Range. It is designed to fit under the bottom of the countertop 1 for 3/4”...
  • Page 10 Installation Instructions Standard Installation Instructions cont. Install Stop Screw Placing the Range into the Opening These screws prevent the range from It is suggested that two people lift the sliding out of position during operation. range into place, carefully setting the side metal flanges under the glass on the edges of the countertop opening.
  • Page 11 Installation Instructions Standard Installation Instructions cont. Remove the Protective Channels Check For Proper Installation of the (If Provided) Stop Screw Carefully remove the protective Look at both sides of the range under channels from the sides of the glass the door. The stop screws must be cooktop.
  • Page 12 Installation Instructions Standard Installation Instructions cont. Replace the Oven Door Check for Proper Installation of Anti-Tip Bracket CAUTION: The oven door is heavy. You may need help lifting the door Lower the oven door and gently apply high enough to slide it down onto medium force at the handle end until the hinges.
  • Page 13 Installation Instructions Final Check List Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed (Reset), or the circuit fuses are replaced. Be sure power is in service to the building. Check to be sure that all packaging materials and tape on metal panel (if applicable) under control knobs have been removed.
  • Page 14 Alternate Construction Installation Instruction Preparation Cabinets over the Range less Optional Maintop Filler or than 30” Backguard Kit If a 30” clearance between cooking surface If counter opening extends to the wall, it will and overhead combustible material or metal require Maintop Filler Kit (JXS66XX) or cabinets cannot be maintained, protect the Backguard Kit (JXS36XX or JXS39SS) to close...
  • Page 15 NOTES...
  • Page 16 Pub. No. 31-10427 4053P413 229C...

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