GE PHS925STSS Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions

Slide-In Electric Ranges
Questions?
Call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737) or visit www.GEAppliances.com
In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT
Save these instructions
for local inspector's use.
requires a qualified installer or electrician.
IMPORTANT
Observe all
is the responsibility of the
governing codes and ordinances.
installer.
instructions with consumer.
not covered under warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
Tip-Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed
and engaged.
Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range
is moved.
Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in
place and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
serious burns to children or adults.
WARNING
beginning the installation, switch
power off at service panel and lock
the service disconnecting means to
prevent power from being switched
on accidentally. When the service
If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase,
disconnecting means cannot be
call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost. (In Canada,
locked, securely fasten a prominent
call 1.800.561.3344.) For installation instructions of the bracket,
warning device, such as a tag, to the
visit: www.GEAppliances.com. (In Canada, www.GEAppliances.ca.) service panel.
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Tape Measure
Safety Glasses
Adjustable Wrench 1/4" Nut Driver
Level 5/16" Nut Driver
Squeeze Connector
(For Conduit 4-Wire Cord 4' long OR
Tin Snips
Installations Only) 3-Wire Cord 4' long
1 REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS:
Failure to remove packaging materials
could result in damage to the appliance. Remove all packing parts from oven, racks, heating
elements and drawer. Also, remove protective film and labels on the outer door, cooktop and
control panel.
5 3-WIRE INSTALLATION
WARNING:
The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral
terminal located in the center of the terminal block and the ground strap must connect the neutral terminal
to the ground plate. The power leads must be connected to the lower left and the lower right terminals of the
terminal block.
DO NOT remove the ground strap connection.
FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
A. Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block.
3 terminal screws through each power cord terminal ring and into the lower terminals of
position of the terminal block.
C. Tighten screws securely into the terminal block.
FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws on the terminal block. Strip wire to exposed tip about 5/8" long.
Insert the center (white/neutral) wire tip through the bottom center terminal block opening. On certain
models, the wire will need to be inserted through the ground strap opening and then into the bottom
center block opening. Insert the two side bare wire tips into the lower left and the lower right terminal
block openings.
C. Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly secured (35 to 50 inch-lbs.). Do not over-tighten the screws.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated for the correct
amperage and voltage.
Conduit
Terminal block
Terminal
(appearance
block
may vary)
Neutral terminal
Wire tips
Ground strap
Ground
plate
Conduit
PROCEED TO STEP 7.
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2 PREPARE THE OPENING (FOR INDOOR USE ONLY)
See illustrations for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. The range may be placed with 0"
clearance (flush) at the back wall and side walls of the cabinet.
2 "
1 2
30"
On models with baking
2 1 2 "
25"
or warming drawers,
electrical outlet must not
Unit will not mount flush
7" be in this area.
to counter when heights
14 1 2 "
are less than 36".
29
29 7 8 "
7 "
1 2
3" 31 1 4 "
29 "
7 8
31 1 4 "
29 7 8 "
Acceptable electrical
36"
outlet area. Orient
electrical receptacle so
37 "
1 4 the length is parallel to
floor.
Use a flush mount outlet
for double oven models.
25 "
7 8
48 1 4 "
DOUBLE OVEN
SINGLE OVEN
NOTE: Use a 4' power cord to prevent interference with
the storage drawer. Power cords 4 ' to 6' long may
1 2
have to be dressed to allow for proper drawer closing.
MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BETWEEN COOKTOP,
WALLS AND ABOVE THE COOKTOP:
A. Make sure the wall covering, countertop, flooring
NOTE C
and cabinets around the range can withstand the
heat (up to 200°F) generated by the range.
units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal
cabinet, or allow a 24" minimum when bottom
of wood or metal cabinet is protected by no less
A A
than 1/4" thick flame retardant millboard covered
with not less than No 28 MSG sheet metal, (.015"),
.015" thick stainless steel, .024"
aluminum or .020" copper.
C. This appliance has been approved for 0" spacing to adjacent surfaces above the cooktop. However, a
6" minimum spacing to surfaces less than 15" above the cooktop and adjacent
cabinet is recommended to reduce exposure to steam, grease splatter and heat.
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 projects at least 5" beyond
the front of the cabinets. Cabinets installed above the cooktop must be no deeper than 13".
6 4-WIRE INSTALLATION
WARNING:
The neutral wire of the supply circuit must be connected to the neutral terminal
located in the lower center of the terminal block. The power leads must be connected to the lower left and the
lower right terminals of the terminal block. The grounding lead must be connected to the frame of the range with
the ground plate and the green ground screw.
FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
A. Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block. Remove the ground screw and ground
plate and retain them. Cut and discard the ground strap. DO NOT DISCARD ANY SCREWS.
Insert the one ground screw into the power cord ground wire terminal ring, through the ground plate
and into the frame of the range.
C. Insert the 3 terminal screws (removed earlier) through each power cord terminal ring and into the lower
position of the terminal block. Tighten screws securely into the terminal block.
FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws on the terminal block. Remove the ground screw and ground plate and
retain them. Cut and discard the ground strap. DO NOT DISCARD ANY SCREWS. Strip wire to exposed tip
about 5/8" long.
Insert the ground bare wire tip between the range frame and the ground plate (removed earlier)
and secure it in place with the ground screw (removed earlier). Insert the bare wire (white/neutral) tip through
the bottom center of the terminal block opening. Insert the two side bare wire tips into the lower left and the
lower right terminal block openings.
C. Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly secured (35 to 50 inch-lbs.). Do not over-tighten the screws.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated
for the correct amperage and voltage.
Before–Power Cord and Conduit After–Power Cord
Ground strap
Terminal Terminal
block
block
or
Ground
strap Neutral
terminal
Ground
screw
After–Conduit
Terminal
block
Wire
tips
Ground screw
3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING:
This appliance must be properly grounded.
WARNING:
All new constructions, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and installations where
local codes do not allow grounding through neutral, require a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord.
WARNING:
To prevent fire or shock, do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
WARNING:
To prevent shock, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning
installation.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your range connected by a qualified
electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you how to disconnect power from the range.
"
7 8 You must use a single-phase, 120/208 VAC or 120/240 VAC, 60 hertz electrical system. If you connect to
aluminum wiring, properly installed connectors approved for use with aluminum wiring must be used.
Effective January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code requires that new construction (not existing) utilize
a 4-conductor connection to an electric range. When installing an electric range in new construction,
37 "
1 4
mobile home, recreational vehicle, or an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral
36" conductor, refer to the section on four-conductor branch circuit connections.
Check with your local utilities for electrical codes which apply in your area. Failure to wire your oven
according to governing codes could result in a hazardous condition. If there are no local codes, your
25 7 8 "
45 1 8 "
This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual,
properly grounded, 40 amp (minimum) branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
Use only a 3-conductor or a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord. These cords may be provided with ring
terminals on wire and a strain relief device.
A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp range cord is not
Care should be taken to center the cable and strain relief within the knockout hole to keep the edge from
damaging the cable.
The rating plate is located on the oven frame or on the side of the drawer frame.
C
SINGLE OVEN
Sides
Rating plate
Rating plate
7 REPLACE THE WIRE COVER
Replace wire cover on range back by sliding its left edge under the retaining tabs and replace the
screws removed earlier. Make sure that no wires are pinched between cover and range back.
Screw to
remove
terminal
block cover
Terminal
block cover
8 ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION
WARNING
Tip-Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed
and engaged.
Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range
is moved.
Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in
place and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
serious burns to children or adults.
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, look underneath the range to see that the leveling
leg is engaged in the bracket. On some models, the storage drawer or kick panel can be removed for easier
inspection. If visual inspection is not possible, slide the range forward, confirm the anti-tip bracket is securely
Neutral
attached to the floor or wall, and slide the range back so the leveling leg is under the anti-tip bracket. If the
terminal
range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat this procedure to verify the range is properly
secured by the anti-tip bracket. Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to
Ground plate
the anti-tip device properly.
(grounding to
range)
9
LEVEL THE RANGE
WARNING:
Never completely remove the leveling leg
as the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.
A
Ground
plate
B
Lift front of drawer until the stops clear the guide. Remove the drawer.
(grounding
to range)
Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where
C
it will be installed.
Check for levelness by placing a spirit level on one of the oven shelves.
D
in one direction and then the other.
E
The front leveling legs can be adjusted from the bottom
and the rear legs can be adjusted from the top or the bottom.
F
Use an adjustable wrench to adjust the leveling legs until the range is level.
4 POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A
Remove wire cover (on the back of range) by removing screws using a 1/4" nut driver. You can
access the terminal block by either removing a terminal block cover (on some models) or the
wire cover. Do not discard these screws.
B
For power cord and 1" conduit only, remove the
knockout ring (1 ") located on bracket directly
3 8
below the terminal block. To remove the
knockout, use a pair of pliers to bend the
knockout ring away from the bracket and
twist until ring is removed.
Terminal block
(appearance
may vary)
ring in
bracket
DOUBLE OVEN
removed
D
For 3/4" conduit installations only, purchase a squeeze connector matching the diameter of your
conduit and assemble it in the hole. Insert the conduit through the squeeze connector and tighten.
Allow enough slack to easily attach the wires to the terminal block. NOTE: Do not install the conduit
without a squeeze connector. The squeeze connector MUST be installed before reinstalling the rear
range wiring cover.
Squeeze
connector
Conduit
PROCEED TO STEP 5 OR 6.
9 LEVEL THE RANGE (CONT.)
G
H
Lift front of drawer and push in until the stops clear
the guides.
Screw to
remove
I
Lower the front of the drawer and push in until it closes.
terminal
block cover
MODELS WITH BAKING, WARMING DRAWERS OR DOUBLE OVEN
A
Terminal
block cover
B
Measure the height of your countertop at the rear of the opening.
C
Adjust two rear leveling legs so that the rear of cooktop is at the same height as the counter.
Slide unit into place.
D
To reduce the
E
Install oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed.
risk of tipping
the range, the
F
Check for levelness by placing a spirit level on one of the oven shelves.
range must be
secured by a
and then the other.
properly installed
anti-tip bracket.
G
Adjust front leveling legs until the range is level.
See installation
instructions
shipped with
the bracket
for complete
details before
10 FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
attempting to
install.
control knobs (if applicable), adhesive tape, wire ties, cardboard and protective plastic. Failure to remove
these materials could result in damage to the appliance once the appliance has been turned on and
surfaces have heated.
do not, see the Owner's Manual for proper replacement.
is securely installed.
OPERATION CHECKLIST
Turn on one of the surface units to observe that the element glows within 60 seconds. Turn the unit
off when glow is detected. If the glow is not detected within the time limit, recheck the range wiring
connections. If change is required, retest again. If no change is required, have building wiring checked for
proper connections and voltage.
Stop
lines appear in the display, disconnect power immediately. Recheck the range wiring connections.
If change is made to connections, retest again. If no change is required, have building wiring checked for
proper connections and voltage. It is recommended that the clock be changed if the red lines appear.
Spirit level
Screw to
remove
terminal
block cover
Screw to
remove
terminal
Terminal
block cover
block cover
Terminal block cover
C
For power cord installations only (see the
next step if using conduit), assemble the
strain relief in the hole. Insert the power
cord through the strain relief and tighten.
Allow enough slack to easily attach the
cord terminals to the terminal block. If tabs
are present at the end of the winged strain
relief, they can be removed for better fit.
NOTE: Do not install the power cord without
a strain relief. The strain relief bracket MUST
be installed before reinstalling the rear range
wiring cover.
Strain relief
Terminal
block
Terminal block
Leg
leveler
Raise
range