GE Profile JS998SHSS Electric Kitchen Range
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1. PRE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST cont e Do not remove the protective channel from the sides of the glass cooktop until later in the installation Protective channel e Carefully tilt the range to access the range leveling legs Use an adjustable wrench to screw leveling legs out so that glass support flanges clear the top of the countertop e Remove packing materials Remove plastic on trim and panel and all tape around the range NOTE To prevent damage to the door and to prevent excessive microwave leakage do NOT remove the range door DO NOT LIFT THE RANGE BY THE HANDLE STORAGE DRAWER REMOVAL e Pull the drawer out until it stops e Lift the front of the drawer until the stops clear the guides Rail e Pull forward and remove the drawer Installation Instructions PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE cont 2 PRE INSTALLATION CUTOUT AND REQUIRED CLEARANCES NOTE The oven below the cooktop meets OVERALL DEPTH UL requirements for 0 clearance to back and side walls and cabinets Wall coverings counters and cabinets around the range must withstand heat up to 194 F generated by the range If a 30 clearance between the cooking surface and the overhead combustible materials or metal cabinets cannot be maintained a minimum clearance of 24 is required and the underside of the cabinets above the cooktop must be protected with not less than 1 4 insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less2. than 0 0122 thick Follow instructions packaged with alternate 30 Min appliance Cooktop Must Be 6 Min From Walls For Optimum in 30 Min Installation These from Surfaces Must Cookin Surfac Be Flat amp Level ot vero bottom _Cabinets 15 Min vertical distance from the bottom of the adjacent overhead cabinets ae f Max depth of cord plug and 36 recpt box from floor to 4 to prevent countertop interference with drawer 70 N A N Countertop Depth 25 1 1 4 Min Countertop to top of drawer Acceptable 251 I Electrical De Outlet Area x 29 1 Sen rg M Shave Raised Edge M To Clear 31 1 8 Wide Control Panel Installation Instructions 2 PRE INSTALLATION CUTOUT AND REQUIRED CLEARANCES cont STANDARD INSTALLATION 1 4 Min Flat I I I I I 23 3 16 I I I 1 9 16 Min Flat en k 29 15 16 30 1 16 gt Smooth Cut If the construction of your cabinet cannot provide a 1 4 flat area at the back of the countertop opening consider changing the countertop to accommodate this dimension See Alternate Construction section If the area is not flat excess tension may be applied to the glass cooktop causing breakage and voiding the warranty If the existing cabinet opening is approximately 30 3 8 the Vertical Side Trim Kit JXS86XX should be used to cover gaps between range sides and cabin
3. Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully IMPORTANT Save these instructions for local inspector s use e IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances e Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer e Note to Consumer Keep these instructions for future reference e Skill level Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical and advanced electrical skills e Completion time 1 to 3 hours e Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer e Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty AWARNING This appliance must be properly grounded FOR YOUR SAFETY AWARNING For personal safety do not use an extension cord with this appliance Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation Failure to do so could result in serious injury or even death All rough in and spacing dimensions must be met for safe use of your range Electricity to the range can be disconnected at the outlet without moving the range if the outlet is in the preferred location remove lower drawer 229C4053P547 4 31 10558 4 05 04 JR Self Cleaning Radiant Trivection Electric Slide In Range js998 FOR YOUR SAFETY cont e To reduce the risk of burns or fire when reaching over hot surface elements cabinet storage space above the cooktop sho
4. ar leveling leg is fully inserted into the slot of the Anti Tip Bracket Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE cont 13 REPLACE THE STORAGE DRAWER A Place the drawer rail on the guides Push the drawer in until it stops Lift the front of the drawer and push in until the stops clear the guides D Lower the front of the drawer and push in until it closes SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WHILE REPLACING THE STORAGE DRAWER If Drawer Won t Close Drawer front panel tipped away from body side Drawer does not close completely Rear drawer support is resting on top of guide rail Power cord may be obstructing drawer in this area Remove and replace making sure the power cord is not obstructing the drawer and or the rail is in the guide If Drawer Is Crooked Rear drawer support is on top of guide rail on the high side Drawer front panel tipped to one side AAA Remove and replace making sure the rail is in the guide 12 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 to be sure that all packing materials and tape on metal panel if applicable under control knobs and drawer have been removed 15 OPERATION CHECKLIST e Push down and turn any one of the four surface knobs to MED setting to observ
5. commend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your range connected by a qualified electrician After installation have the electrician show you where your main range disconnect is located Check with your local utilities for electrical codes which apply in your area Failure to wire your range according to governing codes could result in a hazardous condition If there are no local codes your range must be wired and fused to meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 Latest Edition You can get a copy by writing National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 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 follow Steps 3 and 5 for 4 wire connection You must use a 3 wire single phase A C 208Y 120 Volt or 240 120 Volt 60 hertz electrical system If the electrical service provided does not meet the above specifications have a licensed electrician install an approved outlet 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 8 diamete
6. e that the element glows within 15 seconds Turn the knob 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 Turn on the power to the oven Refer to your Owner s Manual Verify that the bake and broil functions make the oven hot by feeling heat coming off the elements within 20 seconds Installation Instructions ALTERNATE CONSTRUCTION OPTIONAL MAINTOP FILLER OR BACKGUARD KIT If counter opening extends to the wall it will require Maintop Filler Kit supplied with the range or Backguard Kit JXS37XX to close the gap NOTE If the countertop is greater than 25 it will show a gap between the backguard and wall or between filler kit and the wall If the countertop is less than 25 a gap will occur between the countertop front and the control panel ends see Step 2 If you are using the optional backguard kit refer to the backguard kit instructions for installation details Must lt _ 30 Must Be Flat Smooth Cut Be Flat Must Be Level gt 31 1 8 13 OPTIONAL MAINTOP FILLER OR BACKGUARD KIT cont If you use the filler kit place the metal filler piece supplied with the range to the back of the range as shown in the illustration below Start the 2 screws into t
7. ened Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE 11 SLIDE RANGE INTO OPENING 11 SLIDE RANGE INTO OPENING cont A Position the range in front of the cabinet H Plug the range cord into the receptacle opening Make sure that the glass that overhangs the countertop clears the countertop If necessary raise the unit by lowering the leveling legs 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 Using the adjustable pliers or wrench carefully screw in the back leveling leg until the glass overhang comes to rest on the countertop Adjustable wrench or pliers Then carefully screw in the front two leveling legs similar to E above until the glass overhang touches the countertop Carefully push the range into the opening until the countertop fully engages the control panel The back glass overhang should cover the cutout opening O O Countertop Make sure the edge of the countertop fits flush against the end of the Front Control Panel 11 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 12 FINAL CHECK OF THE ANTI TIP BRACKET When installation is complete and the range is in place check to be sure that the re
8. enter of the terminal block opening Insert the two side bare wire tips into the lower left and the lower right terminal block openings Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly secured 35 to 50 inch Ibs Do not over tighten the screws since it could damage the wires Before Ground strap Terminal Ground strap Neutral After terminal Terminal f ji Ground block ME JORN plate A grounding Wire tips to range j 4 1 7 km N A Ground eTe O 1 ES i GROUND f q A Bracket Proceed to Step 8 Installation Instructions INSTALL THE ANTI TIP BRACKET REPLACE THE WIRE COVER Replace the wire cover on the back of the range by replacing the 2 screws removed earlier NOTE When reinstalling the wire cover make sure that wires do not become pinched between the wire cover and the housing 9 LOCATING THE BRACKET e Decide whether the bracket will be installed on the right or left side of the range opening e Place the bracket as shown below SM Rage S Ch ice Adjacent Cabinet FLOOR wooD Leveling L evens 29 FLOOR CONCRETE FOR ISLAND INSTALLATION Attach the Anti Tip bracket per above making sure that the rear of the bracket is 25 from the front of the countertop Be aware that the screws provided are long and may penetrate through the back of the island cabinets In this event use shorter screws not provided or the screws provided should be used in the f
9. et Refer to the kit instructions for installation details When installing the range at the end of a cabinet section that will expose the unfinished side of the range use Body Side Kit JXS76XX Refer to the kit instructions for installation details If countertop height is between 36 1 2 and 38 a lower trim kit JXS56XX is recommended Refer to the kit instructions for installation details Flat amp Level With Back amp 25 19 16 Min Typically ZA N a e Center the 30 wide opening over the adjacent cabinets and mark with a straight edge e Using a straight edge mark the back line at 23 3 16 from the front edge of the counter e Be careful not to damage the adjacent cabinets while cutting the countertop Use a hand or saber saw to make straight smooth cuts e Remove countertop raised edge if incorporated gt Shave raised edge to clear 31 1 8 wide control panel Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A CAUTION For personal safety do not use an extension cord with this appliance Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or fuse having amperage as specified on the rating plate The rating plate is located on the oven frame We re
10. he upper holes at the outside rear of the range above the louvers and through the slots in the trim holding the filler piece centered on the maintop frame and pushing upward to close the gap between the bottom of the glass and the filler trim When the trim is set in the proper position tighten the 2 mounting screws The top of the trim should be located below the top surface of the glass to prevent pots pans and skillets from damaging the painted parts Refer to Step 2 Cooktop i Maintop Filler 2 8 Screws Notes 14 Notes 15 16 Printed in the United States
11. loor Do not use the Backguard Kit with this type of installation Use Maintop Filler Kit supplied with this range if required and install using Alternate Construction section A WARNING Range must be secured by Anti Tip bracket supplied See instructions to install supplied with bracket Unless properly installed the range could be tipped by stepping or sitting on the door Injury may result from spilled hot liquids or from the range itself INSTALLING THE BRACKET IN WOOD OR CONCRETE INSTALLATION WOOD CONSTRUCTIONS e Locate the centers of the 4 holes identified in the illustration at left as FLOOR WOOD and Wall Drill a 1 8 pilot hole through the pre marked areas Note the angle of the wall screw in the illustration below Mount the Anti Tip bracket with the 4 screws provided To Front Edge N of Countertop gt Bracket ER Wall Plate Screw Must Enter Pes NS iin NANNY LLLILILLLLLILILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL 2 LLL Z OT 272 LIT TIA ELLA LEE LL INSTALLATION CONCRETE CONSTRUCTIONS e For concrete installation you will need two 1 4 x 1 1 2 lag screws and two sleeve anchors Locate the center of the 4 holes identified in the illustration at left as FLOOR CONCRETE and Wall Drill the recommended size holes in each Install the sleeve anchors into the predrilled concrete holes and install the lag and wall screws through the Anti Tip bracket Make sure the screws are securely tight
12. o the terminal block DO NOT remove the ground strap connection Terminal block appearance may vary Bl Neutral SAPP terminal Ground strap Ue olos D A Power cord Skip to Step 8 and proceed with the installation 5 4 WIRE POWER CORD A Before 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 4th grounding lead must be connected to the frame of the range with the ground plate and the ground screw 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 Insert the one ground screw into the power cord ground wire terminal ring through the ground plate and into the frame of the range 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 Ground strap Terminal Neutral terminal Ground plate grounding to range GROUND E Skip to Step 8 and proceed with the installation Ins
13. r 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 e Because range terminals are not accessible after range is in position flexible service conduit or cord must be used NOTE If conduit is being used go to Step 3D and then to Step 6 or 7 e On some models a filter capacitor may be connected between the black and white leads on the junction block ALL NEW CONSTRUCTIONS MOBILE HOMES AND INSTALLATIONS WHERE LOCAL CODES DO NOT ALLOW GROUNDING THROUGH NEUTRAL REQUIRE A 4 CONDUCTOR UL LISTED RANGE CORD Installation Instructions 3 POWER CORD AND STRAIN a RELIEF INSTALLATION Remove the wire cover on the back of the range by removing 2 screws using a 1 4 nut driver Do not discard these screws Remove the knockout ring 1 3 8 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 Knockout ring removed Knockout ring in bracket 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 st
14. rain relief they can be removed for better fit NOTE Do not install the power cord without a strain relief The strain relief bracket should be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover Terminal Strain relief Power cord Bracket Skip to Step 4 or 5 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 should be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover Terminal Squeeze connector Conduit Bracket Skip to Step 6 or 7 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS cont 4 3 WIRE POWER CORD A 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 The power leads must be connected to the lower left and the lower right terminals of the terminal block Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block 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 Tighten screws securely int
15. tallation Instructions 6 3 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION 4 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION A Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws from A Loosen the three lower terminal screws the terminal block Insert the center bare wire white neutral 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 Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly secured 35 to 50 inch Ibs Do not over tighten the screws since it could damage the wires NOTE ALUMINUM WIRING Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated for the correct amperage and voltage to make connection Connect wires according to this Step 6 or Step 7 depending on number of wires Terminal block Wire tips Bracket Conduit Wire used location and enclosure of splices etc must conform to good wiring practices and local codes Skip to Step 8 and proceed with the installation 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 Insert the ground bare wire tip between the range frame and the ground plate removed earlier and secure it in place with the ground screw removed earlier Insert the bare wire white neutral tip through the bottom c
16. uld be avoided If cabinet storage space is to be provided above the cooktop the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that protrudes at least 5 beyond the front of the cabinets Cabinets installed above a cooktop must be no deeper than 137 Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician To prevent damage to the door and to prevent excessive microwave leakage do NOT remove the door on the oven ANTI TIP DEVICE AWARNING To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance must be secured by properly installed Anti Tip bracket packed with this appliance e If the Anti Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application use the universal Anti Tip device WB2X7909 AWARNING e All ranges can tip e Injury to persons could result e Install Anti Tip bracket packed with range e See Installation Instructions e If you pull the range out and away from the wall for any reason make sure the Anti Tip bracket is engaged when the range is pushed back against the wall Installation Instructions PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 1 8 Drill Bit and Safety Glasses Electric or Hand Drill Extension May Be Required PD Tape Measure Adjustable Wrench 2 QE ee for 1 7 16 Nut Pencil Pliers C C a 1 4 Nut Driver Straight Edge or Square E Hand or Saber Saw MATERIALS NEEDED we wy Lag Bolts Anchor Slee
17. ves For Concrete Floors Only 4 Wire Cord OR 3 Wire Cord 4 Long 4 Long with Strain Relief with Strain Relief PARTS INCLUDED Rear Filler Screws Anti Tip Bracket 2 Screws Installation Instructions 1 PRE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST INSPECT INSTALLATION LOCATION e Counter opening extends to the wall Maintop Filler supplied with the range See Alternate Construction section for Installation Instructions or Backguard Kit Kit JXS37XX See Alternate Construction section e Counter height greater than 36 3 4 Lower Trim Slide In Kit Kit JXS56XX e One side is not enclosed by a cabinet Bodyside Kit Kit JXS76XX e Island Installation To provide an optimum installation the top surface of the countertop must be level and flat lie on the same plane around the 3 sides that are adjacent to the range cooktop Proper adjustments to make the top flat should be made or gaps between the countertop and range cooktop may occur Forcing the cooktop to fit may cause excessive gaps and could break the glass and void the warranty To obtain kits visit the GE Website or call the GE Answer Center 800 432 2737 or contact your dealer Move range indoors in front of cabinet opening Do not use hand trucks when moving the unpackaged range Cooktop glass may be broken Protect the kitchen floor Flatten and place a piece of the shipping carton in front of the installation location to protect the flooring 1
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