GE JB988SK Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions
Free-Standing 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.
•
IMPORTANT —
Save these
instructions for local inspector's use.
•
IMPORTANT —
Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with consumer.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase,
call 1-800-626-8774 to receive one at no cost. (In Canada,
call 1-800-561-3344.) For installation instructions of the bracket,
visit: www.geappliances.com. (In Canada, www.geappliances.ca.)
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
Squeeze Connector (UL Listed 40 AMP)
(For Conduit 4-Wire Cord 4' long OR
Installations Only) 3-Wire Cord 4' long
1
REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS:
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.
• Note to consumer – Keep these
instructions for future reference.
• Skill level – Installation of this appliance
requires a qualified installer or electrician.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is
not covered under warranty.
WARNING —
beginning the installation, switch
power off at service panel and
lock the service disconnecting
means to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally.
Anti-Tip Bracket
When the service disconnecting
Kit Included
means cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent
warning device, such as a tag,
to the service panel.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Drill with 1/8" Bit Tin Snips
Safety Glasses Tape Measure
Adjustable Wrench Pliers
Level 1/4" Nut Driver
Failure to remove packaging
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.
SINGLE OVEN
On models with baking
or warming drawers,
electrical outlet must
not be in this area.
*
29 7 ⁄ 8 "
25 3 ⁄ 8 "
Before
47 5 ⁄ 8 "
NOTE: Use a 4' power cord to prevent interference
with the storage drawer. Power cords 4
may 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
and cabinets around the range can withstand
the heat (up to 200°F) generated by the range.
B. Allow 30" minimum clearance between surface
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
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".
DOUBLE OVEN
2 1 ⁄ 2 "
30"
2 1 ⁄ 2 "
25"
7"
29 7 ⁄ 8 "
14 1 ⁄ 2 "
47"
7 1 ⁄ 2 "
4"
Acceptable electrical outlet area.
Orient electrical receptacle so the
length is parallel to floor.
* GE-branded models have control
panels 30-7⁄8" wide.
1
⁄ to 6' long
2
NOTE C
A
3 1 ⁄ 4 "
30"
23 1 ⁄ 2
"
3 1 ⁄ 4 "
*
47" 7 3 ⁄ 4 "
4"
36"
25 3 ⁄ 8 "
45"
B
C
Both
Sides
A