GE JBS10DFCC Installation Guide
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1. 5 8 DN into the bottom terminal block openings Be FNY A certain the white wire is in the center On GROUND certain models the wire must be inserted Green through an opening in the ground strap Va or Bare Securely tighten each screw onto each wire 35 to 50 in Ibs Ground plate grounding to range NOTE Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated for the correct amperage and voltage 3 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AWARN ING This appliance must be properly grounded AWARN ING 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 AWARN ING To prevent fire or shock do not use an extension cord with this appliance AWARN ING 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 electric2. could result in damage to the appliance once the appliance has been turned on and surfaces have heated e 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 e 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 e 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 e Check that the Clock on models so equipped display is energized If a series of horizontal red lines appear in the display disconnect power immediately Recheck the range wiring connections If change is made to connections retest again If no change is required have building wiring checked for proper connections and voltage It is recommended that the clock be changed if the red lines appear e Be sure all range controls are in the OFF position before leaving the range
3. prevent power from being call 1 800 561 3344 For installation instructions of the bracket switched on accidentally When the service visit www GEAppliances com In Canada www GEAppliances ca disconnecting 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 UL Listed 40 AMP Level 1 4 Nut Driver 4 Wire Cord 4 long OR 3 Wire Cord 4 long MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED Squeeze Connector For Conduit Installations Only 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 3 WIRE INSTALLATION GROUND IS THROUGH THE NEUTRAL WIRE AWARNING 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 Terminal block Failure follow this instruction may result in potential appearance shock hazard AWARN ING Fire hazard Terminal block screws must be securely tightened Failure to do so may result in potential fire hazard Power Cord terminal Wiss 7 FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION 9 A Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal block Do not loosen the
4. 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 e IMPORTANT Save these instructions for local inspector s use IMPORTANT observe all governing codes and ordinances e 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 a qualified installer or electrician Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under warranty FOR YOUR SAFETY A WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed e 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 e Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns to children or adults Anti Tip Bracket Kit Included AWARNING Before beginning the installation switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting 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 means to
5. cket 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 9 LEVEL THE RANGE AWARN ING Never completely remove the leveling leg as the range will not be secured to the anti tip device properly MODELS WITH STORAGE DRAWER OR KICK PANELS Plug in unit and slide into place Pull drawer out until it stops Lift front of drawer until the stops clear the guide Remove the drawer Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed Check for levelness by placing a spirit level on one of the oven shelves Spirit level Take two readings with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other The front leveling legs can be adjusted from the bottom and the rear legs can be adjusted from the top or the bottom Ele El belele Use an adjustable wrench to adjust the leveling legs until the range is level 4 POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION a Remove wire cover on the back of range by removing screws using a 1 4 nut driver You can access the terminal block by either removing a terminal block cover on some models or the wire cover Do not discard these scre
6. ctor The squeeze connector MUST be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover Squeeze connector y Terminal block Bracket Proceed to step 5 or 6 9 LEVEL THE RANGE CONT Position cord so that it does not interfere with drawer Place drawer rail on guides Push the drawer in until it stops Lift front of drawer and push in until the stops clear the guides Leg leveler Lower the front of the drawer and push in until it closes ODELS WITH BAKING WARMING DRAWERS OR DOUBLE OVEN Plug in the unit Measure the height of your countertop at the rear of the opening x Adjust two rear leveling legs so that the rear of cooktop is at the same height as the counter Y o Slide unit into place E Install oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed Check for levelness by placing a spirit level on one of the oven shelves Take two readings with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other Adjust front leveling legs until the range is level FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST e Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed RESET or the circuit fuses are replaced e Be sure power is in service to the building e 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
7. 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 the 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 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 Note Use of automatic wireless or wired external switches that shut off power to the appliances are not recommended for thi
8. s product SINGLE OVEN DOUBLE OVEN Rating plate REPLACE THE WIRE COVER 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 Back of range Back of range 5 screws to Screw to remove wire remove cover terminal block cover Terminal block cover ANTI TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION To reduce the risk of tipping the range the A WARNING range must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket See installation instructions y Tip Over Hazard shipped with the bracket for complete details A A child or adult can tip the range and be killed bef X A i Install the anti tip bracket to the wall or floor etore attempting to install e Engage the range to the anti tip bracket by sliding the TO check if the bracket is installed and range back such that the foot is engaged engaged properly look underneath the range Re engage the anti tip bracket if the range is moved to see that the rear leveling leg is engaged e Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns in the bracket On some models the storage to children or adults drawer or kick panel can be removed for easier inspection If visual inspection is not possible slide the range forward confirm the anti tip bra
9. t up to 200 F generated by the range low 30 minimum clearance between surface nits and bottom of unprotected wood or meta abinet 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 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 6 4 WIRE INSTALLATION SEPARATE GROUND WIRE AWARNING 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 Terminal may result in potential shock hazard AWARNING Fire hazard Terminal block screws must be securel
10. 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 Terminal C Insert the bare wire tip insulation stripped 5 8 into the Hee ee 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 PROCEED TO STEP 7 31 10892 05 13 GE 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 Install the outlet box on either side of the NOTE Use a 4 power cord to prevent interference with the storage drawer Power cords 4 to 6 long 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 nd cabinets around the range can withstand the ea
11. ws Back of range Back of range 5 screws to remove wire cover Screw to remove erminal block cover Wire cover Terminal block cover For power cord installations only see the next step if using conduit assemble the strain relief in the hole Insert he power cord through the strain relief and tighten Allow enough slac o easily attach the cord terminals to he terminal block If tabs are present at he end of the winged strain relief they can be removed for better fit For power cord and 1 conduit only remove the knockout ring 1 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 Terminal block appearance may vary OTE Do not install the power cord without a strain relief The strain relief bracket MUST be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover Knockout ring in Strain relief bracket Terminal Knockout ring removed Bracket Power cord o 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 conne
12. y tightened Failure to do so may result in potential fire hazard Ground FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION sirap A Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal block Do not loosen the upper screws Before Power Cord and Conduit Ground strap terminal B Remove the ground screw and ground plate After Power Cord and retain them C Cut the ground strap below the terminal block and discard the lower section Terminal i 1 D Insert the ground screw through the ground block Kg plate removed earlier and back into the h range frame Tighten securely but do not over tighten 15 to 20 in lbs E Insert the 3 terminal 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 The FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION GROUND or Bare Ground plate grounding to range A Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal block Do not loosen the upper screws Remove the ground screw and ground plate and retain them After Conduit Cut the ground strap below the terminal block and discard the lower section Insert the bare ground bare wire tip linsulation erminal gt f stripped 5 8 between the range frame and 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 Redor Insert the wire tips insulation stripped
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