Flooring - GE JBP60 Owner's Manual

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&sta//ation of therange.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Flooring Under the Range
Your r ange, l ikemanyotherhousehold i tems,is heavy andcansettleintosoft floorcovedngs
suchascushioned vioylor carpeting.
When moving the range on this type of tlooring, it should be installed on a
1/4" thick sheet ot pl}-,vood (or similar material) as tollows:
When the floor covering ends at the ti'ont ot the range, the area that the range
will rest on should be built up with pl}wood to the same level or higher than the
floor covering This will allow the range to be too,, ed for cleanino or servicino
IFJ Prepare for Electrica/ Connection
Effective January 1, 1996the National Electric Code requireS that
new construction (not existing) utilize a 4-conductor connection to an
electric range,
When installing an electric range in new Construction follow Steps 3
and 5 for 4.wire connection.
Use only a 3<onductor or a 4<onductor UI Aisted 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 5(1amp range cord is not recommended but if used, it should be marked t0r
use with nominal _'/" "
l_s d_ameter connection openings. Care should be taken to
center the cable and strain relief within the knockout hole to keep the edge ti'om
damaging the cable.
NOTE: A 4-conductor cordis tobe usedwhentheappliance is installedina mobilehomeor
whenlocalcodesdonot permitgrounding through theneutral, f f conduitisbeingused, g o to Step
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