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GE JDS26BW4WH Installation Instructions page 2

30" drop-in range

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This appliance
must be suppled
with the proper votage
and freauencv,
and connected to an individual, brooerlv
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branch circuit, protected by a circuit breaker
or time delay fuse, as noted on rating plate.
Wiring must conform to National Electrical Codes. You
can get a copy of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
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We recommend that you have the electrical wiring and
hookup of your counter unit done by a qualified electri-
cian. After installation, have the electrician show you
where your mmn msconnec_ =s =ocmeo.
The range connection wires are approved for copper
wiring, you must use special UL approved connectors
for joining copper to aluminum.
You must
use a three-wire,
A.C. 60 Hertz electrical
system. Either a 208Y/120 Volt or a "i20/240 Volt electri-
cal system may be used for aii models.
Use a minimum wire size of No. 8 copper wire protected
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CLeARAnCES
The following
minimum
clearance dimensions
and all
dimensions
marked
mln. In Fig. 2 and 3 must be
maintained:
,
30" minimum
clearance
between
the top of the
cooking surface and the bottom
of an unprotected
wood or metal cabinet, or
2_" minimum
clearance
when bottom of wood or
metal overhead cabine_ is protected by not less than
1/_" thick flame resistant tailboard
covered with not
less than
No. 28 IVISG sheet metal,
0.015" thick
aiuminum
or 0.020" thick copper.
For microwave
ovens
(U.L
listed over the range
Installations), the ovens can be lnstaled above the
c_oktop as per manufacturer's
Installation instructions.
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, Instal base cabinets 30" apart, and be sure they are
plumb and level be{ore attaching
the countertop.
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Lay out the cutout openlng on the countertop per Fig.
2. (Countertop
cutout shown in Fig. 2 assumes a
standard installation
in a 25" deep counter with
the range _ront side trims and comrol panel end caps
w!!! extend !nto the 30" cutout° !f the
overhang
is
greater than 1% a gap between the cabinet face and
the range front sidetrims will exist. A molding may be
fitted to provide a more custom appearance. Before
cutting, check for dimension marked rain. (Fig. 2). If
these dimensions are not met, the product can be
moved forward on the countertop.
(Decrease the
of the forward movement.) This wil! make _he end
P._n_ _nd
fnrward
in front of the countertoD
and
may create agap between the range front trims and
the cabinet face. t this occurs, fit molding
as above.
if the countertop has a formed, raised front ("bull
nose"), the counter must be flat at the back edge of
the notch. If it is not fiat at the back edge of the notch,
the raised area must be filed or cut away to fit.
3.
Make
cutout.
It the
countertop is
no_ i _lZ- _I]ICK,
Install reinforcing braces under the countertop as
4.
Install thewiring junction box in an adjoining cabinet
or under the floor= Cut a 1 1/2" die. hole to bring the
electrical cable from the range to the junction box.
The junction box must be located so that there will
be enough slack In the connected cable to a!low the
range to be pulled forward several inches for service
if necessary.
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Minimum to
bottom of
cabinet
above range

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