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GE Profile PGS908 Installation Instructions Manual

GE Profile PGS908 Installation Instructions Manual

Gas slide-in range
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Installation
Instructions
Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com
In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca
IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS:
• This product must be installed by a
licensed plumber or gas fitter.
• When 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.
IMPORTANT
•
instructions for local inspector's use.
IMPORTANT
•
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.
• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.
WARNING
be properly grounded.
IMPORTANT
•
appliance shall be conducted according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
• Proper installation is the responsibility
of the installer and product failure due to
improper installation is NOT covered under
warranty.
31-10642-1
03-07 JR
— Save these
— Observe all
— This appliance must
— Leak testing of the
Gas Slide-In Range
PARTS INCLUDED
Rear Filler
2 Screws
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
Joint Sealant
CSA-Approved Flexible Gas Line
3/8" Min. ID, 1/2" NPT Connection,
3-foot Maximum Length (Massachusetts Only)
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
1/4" Nut Driver
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
Flat-blade
Screwdriver
Tape Measure
Safety Glasses
1
PGS908, PGS975
Screws
Anti-Tip Bracket
Pipe Fittings
Shut Off Valve
Level
Pipe Wrench
Wrench or Pliers
(for 1-7/16" Nut)
Drill

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  • Page 1 Installation Gas Slide-In Range Instructions PGS908, PGS975 Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com In Canada, call 1.800.361.3400 or Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.ca IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PARTS INCLUDED MASSACHUSETTS: • This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY: This range has been design certified by UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES for use WARNING in the United States and Canada. You’ll find — If the information safety precautions in your Owner’s Manual. in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire, Read them carefully.

  • Page 3: Electrical Requirements

    Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ANTI-TIP DEVICE This appliance must be supplied with a WARNING — To reduce the risk properly grounded, 120-volt, 60 Hertz, of tipping, the appliance must be secured by dedicated circuit protected by a 15-amp or properly installed Anti-Tip bracket packed 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

  • Page 4: Pre-Installation Checklist

    Forcing the cooktop to fit may cause excessive gaps. To obtain Kits: CAREFULLY, TILT RANGE TO a. Visit GE Web Site (See page 1) ACCESS RANGE LEVELING b. Call GE Answer Center (See page 1) LEGS c. Contact Dealer...

  • Page 5: Remove The Door If Necessary

    Installation Instructions REMOVE THE DOOR IF REMOVE THE DOOR IF NECESSARY NECESSARY (cont.) Door removal is not a requirement for LIFT OFF DOOR installation of the product, but is an added Lift door up and out until the hinge arms convenience.

  • Page 6: Pre-Installation Cutout And Required Clearances

    Installation Instructions PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST (CONT.) PRE-INSTALLATION CUTOUT STANDARD INSTALLATION AND REQUIRED CLEARANCES If the construction of your cabinet cannot If cabinets are placed less than 30″ above the provide a 1/4″ flat area at the back of the range, see Alternate Construction, Step 19D, countertop opening, consider changing the on page 15.

  • Page 7: Electrical Connections

    Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) Electrical Requirements A word about GFCI’s – GFCI’s are not required or recommended for gas range receptacles. 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded dedicated circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s) are breaker or time delay fuse.

  • Page 8: Gas Connections

    Installation Instructions GAS CONNECTIONS MAKING THE CONNECTIONS MAKING THE CONNECTIONS (cont.) Install 1/2″ flare union adaptor to the 1/2″ NPT elbow on pressure regulator. 3″ 7″ Connect flexible appliance connector to 15″ ″ flare union. ⁄ 12″ Move range into approximate position and connect flexible connector to gas Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas supply line with proper flare union...

  • Page 9: Install The Range

    Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET (cont.) LOCATE THE BRACKET a. Decide whether the bracket will be INSTALL THE BRACKET IN WOOD installed on the right or left side of the OR CONCRETE range opening.

  • Page 10: Slide Range Into Opening

    Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE (CONT.) SLIDE RANGE INTO OPENING SLIDE RANGE INTO OPENING (cont.) Position the range in front of the cabinet opening. Plug the range cord into the receptacle. Locate the cord in the back of the range Make sure the supports which overhang in a manner that it will not touch or be the countertop clear the countertop.

  • Page 11: Replace The Oven Door

    Installation Instructions REPLACE THE OVEN DOOR REPLACE THE STORAGE DRAWER NOTE: The oven door is heavy. You may need help lifting the door high enough to slide it Place the drawer rail on the guides. into the hinge slots. Do not lift the door by Push the drawer in until it stops.

  • Page 12: Cooktop Burners

    Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE (CONT.) c. Front right COOKTOP BURNERS burner (on Burner cap some models), ASSEMBLE THE BURNERS front left Burner head burner, back CAUTION: The electrode of the right burner Stability spark igniter is exposed. Be careful not to and back left chamber push any cooktop controls while the top of...
  • Page 13 Installation Instructions CHECK FOR LEAKS BURNER IGNITION Turn the gas supply on and use a liquid leak Cooktop Spark Ignition—When you turn detector (soap solution) at all joints and the cooktop knob to LITE, the spark igniter connections to check for leaks. Do not use an makes a series of electric sparks (ticking open flame to look for leaks.

  • Page 14: Bake And Broil Burners

    Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE (CONT.) ADJUST THE AIR SHUTTER BAKE AND BROIL BURNERS BAKE BURNER If the bake and/or broil burners have lifting or “lazy” (floating) flames or you have a yellow 1. Remove the orifice fitting cover. flame, perform the following procedures: 2.
  • Page 15 Installation Instructions When the trim is set in the proper position, tighten ALTERNATE CONSTRUCTION the 2 mounting screws. The top of the trim should PREPARATION be located below the top surface of the maintop to prevent pots, pans and skillets from damaging the OPTIONAL MAINTOP FILLER OR painted parts.

  • Page 16: Operation Checklist

    Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE (CONT.) Please see L.P. conversion instructions OPERATION CHECKLIST supplied with this range when L.P. Gas • Double check to make sure everything in is used. this guide has been completed. Rechecking NOTE: Instructions are mounted on steps will ensure safe use of the cooktop.

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