Installation Guide

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•
IMPORTANT³Save these instructions
for local inspector’s use.
•
IMPORTANT³ Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with Consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions
for future reference.
• Skill level – Installation of this appliance
requires basic mechanical skills
and advanced electrical skills.
• Proper installation is the responsibility
of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under Warranty.
Installation Instructions
30” Electric Slide-In Ranges
8
SLIDE RANGE INTO OPENING
A. Position the range in front of the cabinet opening. Make sure that
the glass that overhangs the countertop clears the countertop.
If necessary, raise the unit by lowering the leveling legs.
B. Push while lifting the range into the opening, until the range
is within 2” of engaging the anti-tip bracket. Remove the protective trim
from the side of glass (if provided).
C. Using the adjustable pliers or wrench, carefully screw
in the back leveling leg until the glass overhang comes
to rest on the countertop. Then carefully screw in
the front two leveling legs until the glass overhang touches
the countertop.
D. Carefully push the range into the opening until
the countertop fully engages the control panel.
The back glass overhang should cover the cutout
opening. Plug the range cord into the receptacle.
Locate the cord in the back of the range in a manner
that it will not touch or be moved by the drawer.
Position range cord so that
there is no interference with
the storage drawer
STORAGE DRAWER
Make sure edge of countertop fits flush
against the end of Front Control Panel
Countertop
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
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
(UL Listed 40 AMP)
4-Wire Cord 4’ long OR
3-Wire Cord 4’ long
Squeeze Connector
(For Conduit
Installations Only)
Drill with 1/8” Bit
Safety Glasses
Adjustable Wrench
Level
Tin Snips
Tape Measure
Pliers
1/4” Nut Driver
5
3-WIRE INSTALLATION
WARNING:
The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral
terminal located in the center of the terminal block. Ground strap must connect the neutral teminal
to the ground plate. The power leads must be connected to the lower left and the lower right
terminals of the terminal block.
DO NOT remove the ground strap connection.
FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
A. Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block.
B. Insert the 3 terminal screws through each power cord terminal
ring and into the lower terminals of the terminal block. Be certain
that the center wire (white/neutral) is connected to the center
lower position of the terminal block.
C. Tighten screws securely into the terminal block.
FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws on the terminal block. Strip wire
to exposed tip about 5/8” long.
B. Insert the center (white/neutral) wire tip through the bottom center
terminal block opening. On certain models, the wire will need to be inserted
through the ground strap opening and then into the bottom center block
opening. Insert the two side bare wire tips into the lower left and the lower
right terminal block openings.
C. Tighten screws until the wire is firmly secured (35 to 50 inch-lbs.).
Do not over-tighten the screws.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: Aluminum building wire may
be used but it must be rated for the correct amperage and voltage.
PROCEED TO 6.
Ground
strap
Terminal block
(appearance
may vary)
Neutral
terminal
Power cord
Ground
plate
Power Cord
Rating
plate
Rating
plate
10
FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
• Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed (RESET) or the circuit fuses are replaced.
• Be sure power is in service to the building.
• 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.
• Check that the door and drawer are parallel to each other and that both operate smoothly.
If they do not, see the Owner’s Manual for proper replacement.
• Check to make sure that the rear leveling leg is fully inserted into the anti-tip bracket
and that the bracket is securely installed.
OPERATION CHECKLIST
• Turn on one of the surface units to observe that the element glows within 60 seconds. Turn the unit
off when glow is detected. If the glow is not detected within the time limit, recheck the range wiring
connections. If change is required, retest again. If no change is required, have building wiring checked for
proper connections and voltage.
• Check that the oven control operates properly. If the oven control does not operate properly,
recheck the wiring connections.
• Be sure all range controls are in the OFF position before leaving the range.
6
4-WIRE INSTALLATION
WARNING:
The neutral wire of the supply circuit must be
connected to the neutral terminal located in the lower
center of the terminal block. The power leads must be
connected to the lower left and the lower right
terminals of the terminal block. The grounding lead must be
connected to the frame of the range with the ground plate
and the green ground screw.
FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
A. Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from the
terminal block. Remove the ground screw and ground
plate and retain them. Cut and discard the ground strap.
DO NOT DISCARD ANY SCREWS.
B. Insert the one ground screw into the power cord ground
wire terminal ring, through the ground plate and into
the frame of the range.
C. Insert the 3 terminal screws (removed earlier) through each
power cord terminal ring and into the lower terminals
of the terminal block. Be certain that the center wire (white/neutral)
is connected to the center lower position of the terminal block.
Tighten screws securely into the terminal block.
FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws on the terminal block.
Strip wire to exposed tip about 5/8” long.
B. Insert the center (white/neutral) wire tip through the
bottom center terminal block opening. On certain models,
the wire will need to be ins erted through the ground
strap opening and then into the bottom center block
opening. Insert the two side bare wire tips into the lower
left and the lower right terminal block openings.
C. Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly secured
(35 to 50 inch-lbs.). Do not over-tighten the screws.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: Aluminum building wire
may be used but it must be rated
for the correct amperage and voltage.
Before–Power Cord and Conduit
Terminal
block
Terminal
block
Neutral terminal
Neutral
terminal
Ground
strap
Ground plate
(grounding to
range)
Ground
screw
Ground strap
or
After–Conduit
Terminal
block
Ground
plate
(grounding
to range)
Wire
tips
Ground screw
After–Power Cord
4
POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Remove wire cover (on the back of range) by removing screws using
a 1/4” nut driver. Do not discard these screws.
B. For power cord and 1” conduit only, remove the knockout ring (1
3
ø8”)
located on bracket directly below the terminal block. To remove the
knockout, use a pair of pliers to bend the knockout ring away from
the bracket and twist until ring is removed.
C. For power cord installations only (see the next step
if using conduit), assemble the 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, they can be
removed for a 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.
D. For 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 MUST be installed
before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.
E. 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.
3
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING: This appliance must be properly grounded.
WARNING: All new constructions, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and installations where
local codes do not allow grounding through neutral require a 4-conductor, UL-listed range cord.
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock, do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
WARNING: To prevent shock, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning
installation.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your range connected by a qualified
electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you how to disconnect power from the range.
You must use a single-phase, 120/208 VAC or 120/240 VAC, 60 hertz electrical system. If you connect
to aluminum wiring, properly installed connectors approved for use with aluminum wiring must be
used.
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, 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 oven
according to governing codes could result in a hazardous condition. If there are no local codes, your
oven must be wired and fused to meet the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70 – latest edition,
available from the National Fire Protection Association.
This appliance must be supplied with proper voltage and frequency and connected to an individual,
properly grounded, 40 amp (minimum) branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker
or time-delay fuse.
Use only a 3-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
ø8” 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.
The rating plate is located on the oven frame or on the side
of the drawer frame.
9
ALTERNATE INSTALLATION / CONSTRUCTION KITS
Description:
Backguard Kit: Adds a decorative backguard to the rear
of the range. This kit can only be used when the opening
in the countertop is 25” deep.
Maintop Filler Kit: Adds a filler strip to the rear of the range. This
kit can only be used when the opening in the countertop is 25”
deep. This kit cannot be used with a backguard kit.
Maintop Filler Kit Numbers: (Filler included on some models)
Body Side Kit: Contains a color-matched side panel which can
be used to create a finished appearance on either side
of the range.
Lower Trim Kit: Contains a color-matched toe kick
and extra-long leveling legs. Designed to be used when
the range needs to be raised higher than 36-1/2”.
Use:
Designed to be used when replacing a
free-standing range with a slide-in.
Used to fill gap between the range
back and wall.
WB07T10680 (Black)
WB07T10681 (White)
WB07T10682 (Bisque)
Designed to be used when cabinets
are absent on one side of the range.
Use kit when countertop height is
36-1/2” to 38” high.
To order accessory kits, call 1.866.775.4557, or visit www.GEAppliances.com.
2
PREPARE THE OPENING (FOR INDOOR USE ONLY)
If the countertop area is not flat, excess tension may be applied to the glass cooktop causing breakage
and voiding the warranty. Make sure the wall covering, countertop, flooring and cabinets around the range can
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A. 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 then 1/4 ” thick flame
retardant millboard covered with no less than No. 28 MSG sheet metal (.015 ” thick), .015 ” thick stainless steel,
.025 ” aluminum or .020 ” copper.
B. This appliance has been approved for 0 ” spacing to adjacent surfaces above the cooktop. However, a minimum
6 ” spacing to surfaces less than 15 ” above the cooktop and adjacent cabinetry is recommended to reduce
exposure to steam, grease splatter and heat. Allow 1/4 ” minimum clearance at the back wall.
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 16 ” .
31-1/2”–Metal Cooktops
31-1/4”–Glass Cooktops
Front surface
of countertop
Height from floor to range top
35-7/8”–36-1/2”
OR
36-1/2”–38” with lower trim
slide-in kit (see Step 10)
36-1/4”
19-1/2”–20-5/8”
Door clearance from
front surface of
countertop
23-1/2”–24”
30”
Min.
9/16”
See note B above.
7-1/2”
2-1/2”
23-3/16”
Acceptable electrical
outlet area
25”
29-15/16”–30-1/16”
1/4” Min. Flat
35-7/8”–36-1/2” from
Floor to countertop
2-1/2”
See note A
above.
1-1/4” Min, from countertop
to top of cabinet drawer
4”
NOTE: Use a 4’
power cord to prevent
interference with the
storage drawer. Power
cords 4-1/2’ to 6’ long may
have to be dressed to allow
for proper drawer closing.
Wire
cover
Knockout
ring in
bracket
Knockout ring
removed
Terminal block
(appearance may
vary)
Wire
cover
Wire tips
Terminal
block
Conduit
Conduit
31-1/8” (79.1 cm)
If the control panel
measures 31-1/8”
(79.1 cm) like in the
illustration AND if the
countertop has a raised
edge, shave raised edge
to clear the control panel,
as shown at left.
See note B
above.
2-7/8”
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING Before beginning the
installation, switch power off at service
panel and lock the service disconnecting
means to prevent power from being
switched on accidentally. When the
service disconnecting means cannot
be locked, securely fasten a prominent
warning device, such as a tag, to the
service panel.
• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
• Install the anti-tip bracket to the wall or floor.
• Engage the range to the anti-tip bracket by sliding the
range back such that the foot is engaged.
• Re-engage the anti-tip bracket if the range is moved.
• Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns
to children or adults.
Tip-Over Hazard
WARNING
Anti-Tip Bracket
Kit Included
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.)
7
ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION
To reduce the risk of tipping
the range, the range must
be secured by a properly
installed anti-tip bracket. See
installation instructions
shipped with the bracket for
complete details before
attempting to install.
To check if the bracket
is installed and engaged
properly, look underneath
the range to see that the rear
leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On some models, the storage drawer or kick panel can be removed
for easier inspection. If visual inspection is not possible, slide the range forward, confirm the anti-tip bracket
is securely attached to the floor or wall and slide the range back so the leveling leg is under the anti-tip
bracket. If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat this procedure to verify the range
is properly secured by the anti-tip bracket. Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not
be secured to the anti-tip bracket.
• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
• Install the anti-tip bracket to the wall or floor.
• Engage the range to the anti-tip bracket by sliding the
range back such that the foot is engaged.
• Re-engage the anti-tip bracket if the range is moved.
• Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns
to children or adults.
Tip-Over Hazard
WARNING
1
REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS: Failure to remove packaging 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.
Power cord
Strain relief
Terminal
block
Bracket
Squeeze connector
Terminal
block
Bracket
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