Safety Instructions - GE J2B918 Installation & Owner's Instructions

Installation of the range.
TOOLS YOUWILLNEED
Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers Flareunionadapter for connection to gas supply line
Pencil and ruler (3/4" or 1/2" NPTx 1/2" I.D.)
Two pipewrenches (oneforbackup)
Open-end o r adjustable wrench
Nut driveror wrench.1/4"
Drill
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOUMAY NEED:
Gaslineshut-offvalve
Pipe joint sea/ant o r UL-approved plpe threadtapewith
Teflon* that resists actionofnaturalandLP gases.
*Teflon: R egistered t rademark of DuPont
Flexible metalappliance connector ( 1/2" I.D.). A 5-foot
lengthis recommended for easeof installation butother
lengths areacceptable. Never usean old connector w hen
installing a newrange.
Flareunion adapter for connection to pressure regulator
on range (1/2" NPTx 1/2" LD.)
Ll)ul_lleak detector or soapywater
Lagbolt or 1/2" O.D.Sleeveanchor(for concrete
floors only_
SqueezeConnectormatchlbg the sl2e of the bracket
opening(on the rangeback behind the wlYlbgcover)and the
house conduiL Obtainonly if replacing the power cord with
conduit.
LOCATION GUIDELINES
Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or waft
behind the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings around the base of the range that
supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by carpeting or woodwork.
Your range, like many other household items,
is heavv and can settle into soft floor coverings
such as cushioned vinyl or ca_])eting. Use care
when moving the range on this _:pe _ff flooring.
It is recommended that the fi>llowing simple and
inexpensive instructions be ti_llowed to protect
VO[II"
flom:
The range should be installed on a sheet of
plywood (or similar material). _,\]_en the floor
covering ends at the fl'ont of the range, the area
that the range will rest on should be built up
with plywood to the same level or higher than
the floor covering.
This Mll allow the range to be moved fk_r cleaning
or servicing. Mso, make sm'e yore" floor covering
will withstnnd 180°F. (See the Installation Safety
Instructions section.)
Make sm'e the wall coverings arotmd yore" range
can withst;md the heat generated (up to 200°F)
by the range. (See the Installation Safety Instructions
section.)
IMPORTANT!
Remove aft tape and packaging. Make sure the burners are properly seated and level
Take the accessory pack out of the oven.
Check to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping.
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