Before You Begin; Electrical Requirements - GE JCS57 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the
local electrical inspector's use.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these
instructions with the appliance after
installation is completed.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Use and
Care Guide and Installation Instructions for
future use.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION: For personal safety, do not
use an extension cord with this
appliance. Remove house fuse or open
circuit breaker before beginning
installation.
This appliance must be supplied with the
proper voltage and frequency, and connected
to an individual properly grounded branch
circuit, protected by a circuit breaker or fuse
having amperage as specified on the rating
plate. The rating plate is located above the
storage drawer on the oven frame.
We recommend you have the electrical
wiring and hookup of your range connected
by a qualified electrician. After installation,
have the electrician show you where your
main range disconnect is located.
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 range must be wired
and fused to meet the requirements of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
70-Latest Edition. You can get a copy by
writing:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
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, see 4-W1RE POWER CORD
INSTALIATION or 4-W1RE CONDUIT
INSI'AIJATION for 4-wire connection.
You must use a 3-wire, single-phase A.C.
208Y/120 Volt or 240/120 Volt, 60 hertz
electrical system. If you connect to aluminum
wiring, properly installed connectors
approved for use with aluminum wiring
must be used.
If the electrical service provided does not
meet the above specifications, have a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
Use only a g-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 recommended but if used,
it should be marked for use with nominal
1-3/8" diameter connection openings. Care
should be taken to center the cable and
strain relief within the knockout hole to keep
the edge from damaging the cable.
• Because range terminals are not accessible
after range is in position, flexible service
conduit or cord must be used.
NOTE: If conduit is being used, see 3-WIRE
CONDUIT INS_I'ALLATION or 4-WIRE
CONDUIT IN S_I'ALLATIO N.
• On some models, a filter capacitor may be
connected between the black and white
leads on the junction block.
ALL NEW CONSTRUCI'IONS,
MOBILE HOMES AND
INSTALLATIONS WHERE
LOCAL CODKS DO NOT
AIJ_W GROUNDING
THROUGH NEUTRAL,
REQUIRE A 4-CONDUCI'OR
UL-LISTED RANGE CORD.
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