GE Range Installation Instructions page 2

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING:
This appliance must be
in a hazardous condition. If there are no local
properly grounded.
codes, your oven must be wired and fused to
WARNING: meet the National Electrical Code, NFPA No.
All new constructions, mobile
70 – latest edition, available from the National
homes, recreational vehicles and installations where
Fire Protection Association.
local codes do not allow grounding through neutral,
require a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord.
This appliance must be supplied with the proper
WARNING:
voltage and frequency, and connected to an
To prevent fire or shock, do
individual, properly grounded, 40 amp (minimum)
not use an extension cord with this appliance.
branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker
WARNING:
To prevent shock, remove
or time-delay fuse.
house fuse or open circuit breaker before
Use only a 3-conductor or a 4-conductor
beginning installation.
UL-listed range cord. These cords may be
provided with ring terminals on wire and a strain
We recommend you have the electrical wiring
relief device.
and hookup of your range connected by a
A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250
qualified electrician. After installation, have the
minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp range
electrician show you how to disconnect power
cord is not recommended but if used, it should
from the range.
be marked for use with nominal 1
You must use a single-phase, 120/208 VAC or connection openings. Care should be taken to
center the cable and strain relief within the
120/240 VAC, 60 hertz electrical system. If you
knockout hole to keep the edge from damaging
connect to aluminum wiring, properly installed
the cable.
connectors approved for use with aluminum
wiring must be used.
The rating plate is located on the oven frame or
on the side of the drawer frame.
Effective January 1, 1996, the National Electrical
Note: Use of automatic, wireless or wired external
Code requires that new construction (not
existing) utilize a 4-conductor connection to an
are not recommended for this product.
electric range. When installing an electric range
SINGLE OVEN
in new construction, mobile home, recreational
vehicle, or an area where local codes prohibit
grounding through the neutral conductor, refer to
the section on four-conductor branch circuit
connections.
Check with your local utilities for electrical codes
which apply in your area. Failure to wire your
Rating plate
oven according to governing codes could result
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REPLACE THE WIRE COVER
Back of range
Replace wire cover on range back by sliding
its left edge under the retaining tabs and
replace the screws removed earlier. Make
sure that no wires are pinched between
cover and range back.
Retaining
tabs
Wire cover
To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound on,
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GAS SUPPLY
or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon* around, all
male (external) pipe threads.
WARNING
A. Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas line
Fire Hazard: Do not use a
in an easily accessed location outside of the
flame to check for gas leaks.
range. Make sure everyone operating the
range knows where and how to shut off the
WARNING
Explosion Hazard: Do not gas supply to the range.
exceed 25 ft-lbs of torque when making gas
B. Install male 1/2" flare union adapter to the 1/2"
line connections. Overtightening may crack NPT internal thread at inlet of regulator. Use a
backup wrench on the regulator fitting to avoid
the pressure regulator resulting in fire or
damage.
explosion hazard.
C. Install male 1/2" or 3/4" flare union adapter to
Gas Pressure Regulator
the NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off
You must use the gas pressure regulator supplied
valve, taking care to back-up the shut-off valve
with this range. For proper operations the inlet
to keep it from turning.
pressure to the regulator should be as follows:
D. Connect flexible metal appliance connector
Natural Gas:
to the adapter on the range. Position range to
Minimum pressure: 6" of Water Column
permit connection at the shut-off valve.
Maximum pressure: 13" of Water Column
E. When all connections have been made, make
LP Gas:
sure all range controls are in the off position
Minimum pressure: 11" of Water Column
and turn on the main gas supply valve.
Maximum pressure: 13" of Water Column
Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and
If you are not sure about the inlet pressure connections to check for leaks in the system.
contact local gas supplier.
When using pressures greater than 1/2 psig
Shut off the main gas supply valve before
to pressure test the gas supply system of the
disconnecting the old range and leave it off
residence, disconnect the range and individual
until the new hook-up has been completed. shut-off valve from the gas supply piping. When
Don't forget to relight the pilot on other gas using pressures of 1/2 psig or less to pressure
appliances when you turn the gas back on. test the gas supply system, simply isolate the
range from the gas supply system by closing the
Because hard piping restricts movement of
individual shut-off valve.
the range, the use of a CSA International-
certified flexible metal appliance connector is When checking for proper operation of the
recommended unless local codes require a hard- regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least 1"
piped connection.
greater than the operating (manifold) pressure as
given on rating label of product.
If the hard piping method is used, you must
carefully align the pipe; the range cannot be
*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
moved after the connection is made.
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POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A
Access the terminal block by removing
wire cover screws using a 1/4" nut driver.
Do not discard these screws.
Retaining
tabs
B
For power cord and 1" conduit only, remove
Terminal block
the knockout ring (1 3 8 ") located on bracket
(appearance
directly below the terminal block. To
may vary)
remove the knockout, use a pair of pliers
to bend the knockout ring away from the
" diameter
3 8
bracket and twist until ring is removed.
Knockout
ring in
bracket
C
For power cord installations only (see the
Knockout ring
next step if using conduit), assemble the
removed
strain relief in the hole. Insert the power
cord through the strain relief and tighten.
Allow enough slack to easily attach the
cord terminals to the terminal block. If
tabs are present at the end of the winged
Strain relief
strain relief, they can be removed for
better fit.
NOTE: Do not install the power cord
without a strain relief. The strain relief
bracket MUST be installed before
reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.
Power cord
D
For 3/4" conduit installations only, purchase
a squeeze connector matching the diameter
of your conduit and assemble it in the hole.
Insert the conduit through the squeeze
connector and tighten. Allow enough slack
to easily attach the wires to the terminal
block. NOTE: Do not install the conduit
without a squeeze connector. The Squeeze
connector
squeeze connector MUST be installed
before reinstalling the rear range wiring
cover.
Conduit
PROCEED TO STEP 3 or 4
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GAS SUPPLY (CONT)
CONNECTOR HOOKUP
5 screws to
remove wire
Gas Flow into Range
cover
Elbow
Pressure
regulator
Flex
Adapter
connector
(6 ft. max.)
Adapter
Flexible
Gas
Option
1/2" or 3/4"
valve
Gas pipe
Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the
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SURFACE BURNERS
Cap
WARNING
Fire or Explosion Hazard:
Do not operate the burner without all burner
parts in place.
Burner
Make sure the notch in the
burner head is positioned
over the electrode.
A. Burners - Place surface burners into
corresponding positions on cooktop.
B. Caps - Place caps on proper size burner..
C. Continuous Grates - Place the left and
right grates on the cooktop. These grates
are marked "LEFT" and "RIGHT" on their
undersides. Place the center grate with its
short edge toward the front of the range.
Left
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3-WIRE INSTALLATION (GROUND IS THROUGH THE NEUTRAL WIRE)
WARNING:
Back of range
Shock Hazard
The neutral wire and ground strap must be
connected as shown below for the range to be
properly grounded. Do not remove the ground
strap. Failure follow this instruction may result
5 screws to
in potential shock hazard.
remove wire
cover
WARNING:
Fire hazard
Terminal block screws must be securely
tightened. Failure to do so may result in potential
fire hazard.
FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
Wire cover
A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal
block. Do not loosen the upper screws.
B. Do not cut or remove the ground strap.
C. Insert the 3 screws through each power cord
terminal ring and back into the terminal block.
Be certain the white wire is in the center.
Securely tighten each screw (35 to 50 in-lbs.)
FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Loosen the 3 lower screws on the terminal
block. Do not loosen the upper screws.
B. Do not cut or remove the ground strap.
C. Insert the bare wire tip (insulation stripped
5/8") into the bottom terminal block openings.
Be certain the white wire is in the center. On
certain models, the wire must be inserted
through an opening in the ground strap.
Securely tighten each screw onto each wire
(35 to 50 in-lbs.).
NOTE: Aluminum building wire may be used but
it must be rated for the correct amperage and
voltage.
Terminal
block
PROCEED TO STEP 5
Bracket
Terminal
block
Bracket
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CHECK SURFACE BURNERS
Push and turn knob to LITE position. You will hear
a clicking sound indicating proper operation of
the spark module. Once the air has been purged
from the supply lines, burners should light within
4 seconds. After burner lights, rotate knob out of
Gas Flow into Range the LITE position. Try each burner in succession
until all burners have been checked.
Quality of Flames
Elbow
The flame quality of the burners needs to be
Nipple determined visually.
If burner flames look like (A), call for service.
Normal burner flames should look like (B) or (C),
Pressure Union
depending on the type of gas you use
regulator
Nipple
With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones
is normal.
Gas
Rigid Pipe
valve
Option
1/2" or 3/4"
Gas pipe 9
INSTALL AND CHECK
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
WARNING
Never completely remove the
leveling leg as the range will not be secured to
the anti-tip device properly.
Cap
Follow instructions supplied with ANTI-TIP bracket
Hole
or
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SLIDE RANGE INTO OPENING
A. Position the range in front of the cabinet
Notch
Electrode
opening. Measure from the floor to the top of
Electrode the countertop at the rear of the cabinet near
the anti-tip bracket. If necessary, adjust the
unit by carefully screwing in or out the leveling
legs until the cooktop overhang matches the
countertop height at the rear (There will not be
Front right burner
access to the rear leveling legs once installed).
B. Push while lifting the range into the opening
until the range is within 2" (5.1 cm) of engaging
the anti-tip bracket.
C. Plug the range cord into the receptacle. Locate
the flexible gas line in back of the range in
a manner that it will not touch or be moved
by the drawer (if provided). Carefully push
the range into the opening until the unit is
fully seated in to the cabinet. There will be
approximately a ¼" gap between the unit and
back wall.
D. Carefully screw in the front two leveling
Center Right
legs until the cooktop overhand touches the
countertop.
E. Look under the unit and verify that the rear leg
is fully engaged with the anti-tip device. If not,
remove the unit and adjust the height of the
rear leg so that it is properly engaged.
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4-WIRE INSTALLATION (SEPARATE GROUND WIRE)
WARNING:
Shock Hazard
Power Cord
The neutral wire and ground strap must be
connected as shown below for the range to
be properly grounded. Do not remove the
Terminal block
(appearance ground strap. Failure follow this instruction
may vary) may result in potential shock hazard.
WARNING:
Neutral
Fire hazard
terminal
Terminal block screws must be securely
tightened. Failure to do so may result in
Ground
potential fire hazard.
strap
FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
Ground
Red or
plate Black A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the
terminal block. Do not loosen the upper
screws.
Red or
Black B. Remove the ground screw and ground plate
White and retain them.
C. Cut the ground strap below the terminal
Power cord
block and discard the lower section.
D. Insert the ground screw through the ground
plate (removed earlier) and back into the
Conduit
range frame. Tighten securely, but do not
over-tighten (15 to 20 in-lbs.)
Terminal
E. Insert the 3 terminal screws through each
block
power cord terminal ring and back into the
terminal block. Be certain the white wire is
in the center. Securely tighten each screw
(35 to 50 in-lbs.
Wire
tips
FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal
block. Do not loosen the upper screws.
Red or
Black
Red or B. Remove the ground screw and ground plate
Black
and retain them.
White
C. Cut the ground strap below the terminal block
and discard the lower section.
D. Insert the bare ground bare wire tip (insulation
stripped 5/8") between the range frame and
Conduit
the ground plate (removed earlier) and secure
it in place with the ground screw. Tighten
securely, but do not over-tighten (15 to 20
in-lbs).
E. Insert the wire tips (insulation stripped 5/8")
into the bottom terminal block openings. Be
certain the white wire is in the center. On
certain models, the wire must be inserted
through an opening in the ground strap.
Securely tighten each screw onto each wire
(35 to 50 in-lbs.)
NOTE: Aluminum building wire may be used but
it must be rated for the correct amperage and
voltage.
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FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Call for service
ties, cardboard and protective plastic. Failure to remove these materials could result in damage to the
appliance once the appliance has been turned on and surfaces have heated.
(B) Yellow tips on
see the Owner's Manual for adjustment instructions.
Normal for LP gas
bracket is securely installed.
OPERATION CHECKLIST
Normal for natural gas
immediately. Recheck the range wiring connections. If range wiring is correct, have building wiring
checked for proper connections and voltage.
Activate BROIL and make sure the element glows within 60 seconds. Cancel BROIL when glow is detected.
If glow is not detected within the time limit, recheck the range wiring
connections. If range wiring is correct, have building wiring checked for proper connections and voltage.
Anti-Tip Bracket
WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE
Kit Included
COMPLETED
Make sure all controls are left in the off position.
Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation
air to the range is unobstructed.
Position gas line so that there is no
interference with the storage drawer
Rear
Wall
Storage Drawer
Side View
Before–Power Cord and Conduit
Ground strap
Terminal
block
or
Ground
strap
Neutral
terminal
After–Power Cord
Neutral
Terminal
terminal
block
Ground plate
(grounding to
range)
Red or
Black
White
Red or
Ground Black
screw
Green
or Bare
After–Conduit
Terminal
block
Ground plate
(grounding to
range)
Wire
tips
Red or
Red or
Black
Black
White
Ground
Green
screw
or Bare
Check that all packing materials and tape have
been removed. This will include tape on metal
panel under control knobs (if applicable), adhesive
tape, wire ties, cardboard and protective plastic.
Failure to remove these materials could result in
damage to the appliance once the appliance has
been turned on and surfaces have heated.