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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING:
This appliance must be properly grounded.
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.
WARNING:
Improper connection of aluminum house wiring to copper leads can result
in an electrical hazard or fire. Use only connectors designed for joining copper to aluminum and follow the
manufacturer’s recommended procedure closely.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your appliance connected by a qualified
electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you how to disconnect power from the appliance.
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 four-conductor connection to an electric oven. When installing an electric oven in new construction,
a 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.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS (CONT.)
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. See the rating plate located on the
oven frame to determine the rating of the product.
Use the chart below to determine the minimum recommended dedicated circuit protection:
DO NOT shorten the flexible conduit. The conduit strain relief clamp must be securely attached to the
junction box and the flexible conduit must be securely attached to the clamp. If the flexible conduit will not
fit within the clamp, do not install the oven until a clamp of the proper size is obtained.
The 3 power leads supplied with this appliance are suitable for connection to heavier gauge household
wiring. The insulation of these 3 leads is rated for temperatures much higher than the temperature rating of
the household wiring. The current-carrying capacity of the conductor is governed by the wire gauge and the
temperature rating of the insulation around the wire.
Recommended
KW Rating
KW Rating
Circuit Size
240V
208V
(Dedicated)
.:
.:
$PS
4.9 KW–7.2 KW
4.2 KW–6.2 KW
30 Amp
7.3 KW–9.6 KW
6.3 KW–8.3 KW
40 Amp
9.7 KW–12.0 KW
8.4 KW–10.4 KW
50 Amp
Rating plate is located on the oven side trim.
10 A
INSTALL MOUNTING SCREWS (UPPER MICROWAVE OVEN)
• Slide the oven the remaining way into
the opening so that the side flanges and
control panel are against the cabinet
frame. Make sure that the oven is centered
in the opening.
• Open the door, place a turntable tray in the
oven and make sure that the tray in the
unit is level.
• Drill pilot holes through the side flanges.
• Drive the color-matched screws into the
side flanges. It is recommended that the
screws be hand tightened.
10 B
MOUNT THE OVEN
WARNING:
Mounting screws
must be used. Failure to do so could result in
the oven falling out of the cabinet, causing
serious injury.
NOTE: During oven mounting step, ensure that no
damage is done to oven gasket which lines the
edge of oven cavity.
NOTE: Before drilling the pilot holes, make sure
the oven is pushed as far back into the opening
as it will go and is centered.
NOTE: If the cabinet is particle board, you must
use #8 x ¾” particle board screws. These may be
purchased at any hardware store.
A. Drill through the mounting holes (top and
bottom) of the side trim for the #8 mounting
screws provided.
B. Secure the oven cabinet with the screws
provided.
Mounting
Hole
Locations
(hole locations
may vary)
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BOTTOM TRIM INSTALLATION
• With oven installed, attach the bottom trim through its mounting holes in front vertical brace using
two trim screws provided. Bottom trim lip must be placed under flange of bottom air duct.
IMPORTANT: If this unit is ever removed from the cabinet or the oven is ever pulled out for service,
the bottom trim must be removed first or damage to the trim will occur.
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OVEN RACK GUIDE INSTALLATION (IF APPLICABLE)
A. Locate included oven rack guide mounting hardware.
B. Place oven rack guides on cavity wall studs with L bracket towards back of cavity as shown.
C. Install guides using the 8 provided mounting nuts.
D. See Owner’s Manual for detailed rack installation and different rack configuration.
The Screws
Must Be a
Minimum of
1/4” (6 mm)
From the
Front of
the Cutout.
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MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING:
Switch power off at the 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.
Place oven on table or platform even with the cutout opening. For a single oven, the platform must support
200 lbs. (91 kg); and for a double oven, the platform must support 375 lbs. (170 kg). Connect the flexible
conduit to the electrical junction box as shown below*. Position the conduit in such a manner that it will
lie behind the unit in a natural loop when the oven is installed**. You will need to purchase an appropriate
strain relief clamp to complete the connection of the conduit to the junction box.
* Ovens come equipped with a 40” or 54” long conduit. If a longer conduit is desired, there may be one
available for your model. To check availability or order parts, call 1.800.GE.CARES.
** Double Oven with upper microwave oven we recommend install the conduit to side of junction box as
shown in illustration above.
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THREE-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION
NOTE: If residence leads are aluminum conductors, see WARNING
in Section 5, Electrical Requirements.
When connecting to a three-conductor branch circuit, if local codes
permit:
A. Connect the bare oven ground conductor with the crimped
neutral (white) lead to the branch circuit neutral (white or gray in
color), using a wire nut.
B. Connect the oven red lead to the branch circuit red lead
and the oven black lead to the branch circuit black lead
in accordance with local codes, using wire nuts.
C. Install junction box cover.
Junction Box
Conduit
Bare
Ground
Red
White
Black
Strain Relief Clamp
(not included) Must Be
Used at Junction Box
Place Oven on a
Support to Assist in
Connecting Conduit
Ground
and Neutral
Wires
Junction Box
Cover
Ground
Wire
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FOUR-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION
NOTE: If residence leads are aluminum conductors, see WARNING in Section 5, Electrical Requirements.
A. Cut the neutral (white) lead from the crimp. Re-strip the neutral (white) lead to expose
the proper length of conductor.
B. Attach the appliance grounding lead (green or bare copper)
in accordance with local codes. If the residence grounding
conductor is aluminum, see WARNING in Section 5.
C. Connect the oven neutral (white) lead to the branch circuit
neutral (white or gray) in accordance with local codes, using
a wire nut.
D. Connect the oven red lead to the branch circuit red lead
and the oven black lead to the branch circuit black lead
in accordance with local codes, using wire nuts.
NOTE: If the residence red, black or white leads are aluminum
conductors, see WARNING in Section 5.
E. Install junction box cover.
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SLIDE OVEN INTO OPENING
A. Loop (do not tie) a 36” (91 cm) string around the conduit before the oven is slid into place. This will
keep the conduit from falling behind the oven.
B. Lift oven into cabinet cutout
using the oven opening as a
grip. Carefully push against oven
front frame. Do not push against
outside edges.
C. As you slide the oven back, pull
the string so that the conduit
will lie on top of the oven in a
natural loop. For double oven
with upper microwave oven pull
conduit so that it sits above left
side of the lower oven (as view
from the front).
D. When you are sure the conduit
is out of the way, slide the oven
¾ way back into the opening.
Remove the string by pulling on
one end of the loop.
Ground
Wire
Junction Box
Cover
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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 material and tape have been removed. Failure to remove these materials
could result in damage to the appliance once the appliance has been turned on and surfaces have
heated.
• Remove all items from inside the oven.
• Check to be sure that the mounting screws are installed and flush with the side trim
(see Section 10).
• Check that the bottom trim is installed properly (see Section 11).
• Ensure that air duct opening at bottom of unit is free of obstructions.
• Check that oven rack guides (if applicable) are installed correctly and oven racks function smoothly.
OPERATION CHECKLIST
• Turn on the power to the oven (refer to your Owner’s Manual). Verify that the bake and broil units
and all cooking functions operate properly.
• See your Owner’s Manual for the troubleshooting list.
• Be sure all of the oven controls are OFF before leaving the oven.
Oven rack
guide shown
in place.
SWO’s and DWO installations without pedestal
DWO’s with pedestals
Pull Out
on String
Loop While
Pushing
the Oven Into
the Cabinet
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REPLACING THE OVEN DOOR
NOTE: The oven door is heavy. You may need help lifting the door high enough
to slide it into the hinge slots. Do not lift the door by the handle.
A. Lift the oven door by grasping each side.
B. With the door at the same angle as the removal position (approximately
1”–2” [2.5 cm–5.1 cm] from the closed position), seat the notch of the hinge
arm into the bottom edge of the hinge slot. The notch of the hinge arm must
be fully seated into the bottom of the slot.
C. Fully open the door. If the door will not fully open, the indentation is not
seated correctly in the bottom edge of the slot.
D. Push the hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity,
to the locked position.
E. Replace hinge bracket. The hinge bracket must be replaced for proper door
functionality.
F. Close the oven door.
Hinge in
Locked
Position
Notch of Hinge
Securely Fitted
Into Bottom of
Hinge Slot
Bottom
Edge of
Slot
Hinge
Arm
Hinge Notch
Hinge Bracket
4 B
SHIPPING SCREWS REMOVAL (FOR 30” DOUBLE WALL
OVEN WITH UPPER MICROWAVE OVEN ONLY)
Shipping screws must be removed as shown in illustration. You will need a 1/4” Nut Driver.
Remove Shipping
Screws From
Both Sides
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