Self-Cleaning Radiant Installation Electric Drop-In Range Instructions JDP47, JD968 If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES or visit our website at: www.GEAppliances.com Before You Begin • Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer and product failure due to improper installation is NOT covered Read these instructions carefully and completely.
Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For Your Safety Electrical Requirements WARNING: For personal This appliance must be supplied with the safety, remove house fuse or proper voltage and frequency, and connected open circuit breaker before to an individual, properly grounded branch beginning installation.
Installation Instructions Pre-Installation Checklist Door removal is not a requirement for Move Range Indoors In Front of installation of the product, but is an added Cabinet Opening convenience. To remove the door: (Do not use hand trucks when moving the unpackaged range. Open the oven door as far as it will go.
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 platform or support rails. If cabinets are placed less than 30” min. above the range, see alternate construction. NOTE: Product meets UL requirements for 0”...
Installation Instructions Standard Installation Preparation STANDARD INSTALLATION Wall Flat Area 1/4” Min. Flat 25” 23-3/16” 1/4” Typically 9/16” Min. 9/16” Min. Flat Flat Range Support 29-15/16”– 30-1/16” Smooth Cut Countertop Braces secured between the underside of the countertop and the cabinet if required to obtain 1-1/4”...
Installation Instructions Electrical Connections Remove house fuse or open circuit WARNING: breaker. Improper connection of aluminum house Loosen screws for the junction box wiring to copper leads can cover and rotate out of place or remove result in an electrical hazard or fire. the cover.
Page 7
Installation Instructions Electrical Connections cont. THREE-CONDUCTOR BRANCH NEW CONSTRUCTION AND CIRCUIT CONNECTION FOUR-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION When connecting to a 3-conductor branch circuit, if local codes permit: • When installing in new construction, or • When installing oven in a mobile home or Connect the bare oven ground recreational vehicle, or conductor with the crimped neutral...
Page 8
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 Select the proper position for the countertop Installing the Anti-Tip Bracket thickness and move bracket to proper position. The anti-tip bracket is attached to (Unit is supplied with bracket in position 1.) the back of the Drop-In Range. It is 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 sliding out of position during operation. It is suggested that two people lift the 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 Attach the Lower Trim Channels (if provided) Attach the lower trim (supplied separately with the range) to the Carefully remove the protective bottom of the vertical side trim with channels from the sides of the glass the 2 screws supplied.
Page 12
Installation Instructions Standard Installation Instructions cont. Replacing the Oven Door Push the hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity, to the locked position. NOTE: The oven door is heavy. You Hinge in may need help lifting the door high Locked Position enough to slide it into the hinge slots.
Installation Instructions Final Checklist 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 packing materials and tape on metal panel (if applicable) under control knobs and drawer have been removed.
Page 14
Installation Instructions Alternate Construction Preparation Optional Maintop Filler or Island Installation Backguard Kit When installing in an island or other non-standard location, countertop cutout If counter opening extends to the wall, it dimensions must be according to page 5. will require Maintop Filler Kit (JXS66XX) or Backguard Kit (JXS36XX or JXS39SS) For the anti-tip bracket instructions, see to close the gap.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the JD968 - Profile 30" Drop-In Electric Range and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers