GE P2B940SEJSS Installation Instructions Download Page 2

CONNECTOR HOOKUP

Pressure 

regulator

Gas Flow into Range

Gas Flow into Range

Flex 

connector 

(6 ft. max.)

Adapter

Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve.

1/2

 or 3/4

  

Gas pipe

Adapter

Gas  

shut-off  

valve

Pressure  

regulator

Elbow

Elbow

Nipple

Union

Nipple

Gas  

shut-off  

valve

1/2

 or 3/4

Gas pipe

Flexible

Option

Rigid Pipe

Option

6

  GAS SUPPLY

WARNING

  Fire Hazard: Do not use a 

flame to check for gas leaks.

WARNING

  Explosion Hazard: Do not 

exceed 25 ft-lbs of torque when making gas 
line connections. Overtightening may crack 
the pressure regulator resulting in fire or 
explosion hazard.
Gas Pressure Regulator

You must use the gas pressure regulator supplied 

with this range. For proper operations the inlet 

pressure to the regulator should be as follows:

  

Natural Gas:

  Minimum pressure: 6” of Water Column

  Maximum pressure: 13” of Water Column

  

Propane Gas:

  Minimum pressure: 11” of Water Column

  Maximum pressure: 13” of Water Column
If you are not sure about the inlet pressure 

contact local gas supplier.

Shut off the main gas supply valve before 

disconnecting the old range and leave it off 

until the new hook-up has been completed. 

Don’t forget to relight the pilot on other gas 

appliances when you turn the gas back on.

Because hard piping restricts movement of 

the range, the use of a CSA International-

certified flexible metal appliance connector is 

recommended unless local codes require a hard-

piped connection. 
If the hard piping method is used, you must 

carefully align the pipe; the range cannot be 

moved after the connection is made.

To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound on, 

or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon* around, all 

male (external) pipe threads. 
A.   Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas line 

in an easily accessed location outside of the 

range. Make sure everyone operating the 

range knows where and how to shut off the 

gas supply to the range.

B.   Install male 1/2” flare union adapter to the 1/2” 

NPT internal thread at inlet of regulator. Use a 

backup wrench on the regulator fitting to avoid 

damage.

C.   Install male 1/2” or 3/4” flare union adapter to 

the NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off 

valve, taking care to back-up the shut-off valve 

to keep it from turning.

D.   Connect flexible metal appliance connector 

to the adapter on the range. Position range to 

permit connection at the shut-off valve.

E.   When all connections have been made, make 

sure all range controls are in the off position 

and turn on the main gas supply valve. 

Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and 

connections to check for leaks in the system.

When using pressures greater than 1/2 psig 

to pressure test the gas supply system of the 

residence, disconnect the range and individual 

shut-off valve from the gas supply piping. When 

using pressures of 1/2 psig or less to pressure 

test the gas supply system, simply isolate the 

range from the gas supply system by closing the 

individual shut-off valve.
When checking for proper operation of the 

regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least 1” 

greater than the operating (manifold) pressure as 

given on rating label of product. 

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

6

  GAS SUPPLY (CONT)

8

 CHECK SURFACE BURNERS

Push and turn knob to LITE position. You will hear 

clicking

 sound indicating proper operation of 

the spark module. Once the air has been purged 

from the supply lines, burners should light within 

4 seconds. After burner lights, rotate knob out of 

the LITE position. Try each burner in succession 

until all burners have been checked.

Quality of Flames

The flame quality of the burners needs to be 

determined visually.

If burner flames look like (A), call for service. 

Normal burner flames should look like (B) or (C), 

depending on the type of gas you use

With propane gas, some yellow tipping on outer 

cones is normal.

WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE 

COMPLETED

Make sure all controls are left in the off position. 

Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation 

air to the range is unobstructed.

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.

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(B) Yellow tips on 

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Call for service

9

 INSTALL AND CHECK 

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

WARNING

  Never completely remove the 

leveling leg as the range will not be secured to 
the anti-tip device properly.

Follow instructions supplied with ANTI-TIP bracket

Anti-Tip Bracket 

Kit Included

11

   FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 

•  Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed (RESET) or the circuit fuses are replaced.
•  Be sure power to the building is in service.
•  Check that all packing materials and tape have been removed. This includes all 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 adjustment instructions.

•  Check to make sure that the rear leveling leg is fully engaged into the Anti-Tip bracket and that the 

bracket is securely installed.

OPERATION CHECKLIST

•  Check that the clock display is energized. If ‘bad line’ appears in the display, disconnect power 

immediately. Recheck the range wiring connections. If range wiring is correct, have building wiring 

checked for proper connections and voltage.

•  Activate 

BROIL

 and make sure the element glows within 60 seconds. Cancel 

BROIL

 when glow is detected. 

If glow is not detected within the time limit, recheck the range wiring  

connections. If range wiring is correct, have building wiring checked for proper connections and voltage.

•  Be sure all range controls are in the OFF position before leaving the range.

1

  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 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

3

ø

8

” 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 this product.

2

  POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION

A

   Access the terminal block by removing 

wire cover 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

ø

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.

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 

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 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 connector. The 

squeeze connector MUST be installed 

before reinstalling the rear range wiring 

cover.

PROCEED TO STEP 3 or 4

Wire cover

Wire cover

5 screws to 

remove wire 

cover

5 screws to 

remove wire 

cover

Retaining 

tabs

Retaining 

tabs

Knockout 

ring in 

bracket

Knockout ring 

removed

Terminal block 

(appearance  

may vary)

3

   3-WIRE INSTALLATION (GROUND IS THROUGH THE NEUTRAL WIRE)

WARNING:

 

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 may result 

in potential shock hazard.

WARNING:

 

Fire hazard

Terminal block screws must be securely 

tightened. Failure to do so may result in potential 

fire hazard.

 FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
A. 

Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal 

block. Do not loosen the 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.

C.

  Insert the bare wire tip (insulation stripped 

5/8”) into the 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 5

4

   4-WIRE INSTALLATION (SEPARATE GROUND WIRE)

WARNING:

 

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 

may result in potential shock hazard.

WARNING:

 

Fire hazard

Terminal block screws must be securely 

tightened. Failure to do so may result in 

potential fire hazard.

 FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
A.

  Remove the 3 lower screws from the 

terminal block.  Do not loosen the upper 

screws.

B.

  Remove the ground screw and ground plate 

and retain them.

C.

  Cut the ground strap below the terminal 

block and discard the lower section.

D.

  Insert the ground screw through the ground 

plate (removed earlier) and back into the 

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.

 FOR  CONDUIT  INSTALLATION
A.

  Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal 

block.  Do not loosen the upper screws.

B.

  Remove the ground screw and ground plate 

and retain them.

C.

  Cut the ground strap below the terminal block 

and discard the lower section.

D.

  Insert the bare ground bare wire tip (insulation 

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).

E.

  Insert the wire tips (insulation stripped 5/8”) 

into the 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.

Ground 

strap

Terminal block  

(appearance 

may vary)

Neutral 

terminal

Power cord

Ground  

plate

Power Cord

Wire 

tips

Terminal  

block

Conduit

Conduit

Red or 

Black

Red or 

Black

Red or 

Black

Red or 

Black

White

White

Terminal 

block

Red or 

Black

Red or 

Black

Neutral 

terminal

Ground plate 

(grounding to 

range)

Ground 

screw

After–Power Cord

Green

or Bare

White

Before–Power Cord and Conduit

Terminal 

block

Neutral  

terminal

Ground 

strap

Ground strap 

or

After–Conduit

Terminal 

block

Ground plate 

(grounding to 

range)

Wire 

tips

Ground 

screw

Red or 

Black

Red or 

Black

White

Green 

or Bare

5

   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.

Rating plate

SINGLE OVEN

Power cord

Strain relief

Terminal 

block

Bracket

Squeeze 

connector

Terminal 

block

Conduit

Bracket

Back of range

Back of range

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

31-11000   04-15   GE

P2B940

7

  SURFACE BURNERS

WARNING

   Fire or Explosion Hazard: 

Do not operate the burner without all burner 
parts in place.

A.  

Burners -

 Place surface burners into 

corresponding positions on cooktop.

B.  

Caps -

 Place caps on proper size burner..

C.  

Grates -

 The left and right grates are 

interchangeable. Place the grates on the 

cooktop.

or

Front right burner 

Electrode

Electrode

Hole

Cap

Burner

Cap

10

 LEVEL THE RANGE

WARNING

  Never completely remove the 

leveling leg as the range will not be secured to 
the anti-tip device properly.
A.

  Plug in the unit.

B.

  Measure the height of your countertop at the 

rear of the opening (X).

C.

  Adjust two rear leveling legs so that the rear of 

cooktop is at the same height or higher than the 

counter (Y).

D.

  Slide unit into place.

E.

  Install oven shelves in the oven and position the 

range where it will be installed.

F.

  Check for levelness by placing a spirit level on 

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the level placed diagonally first in one direction 

and then the other.

G.

  Adjust front leveling legs until the range is level.

H.

  Look under the unit and verify that the rear leg 

is fully engaged with the anti-tip device.  If not, 

remove the unit and adjust the height of the 

rear leg so that it is properly engaged.

Spirit level

X

Y

NOTE:

 Cooktop must be at 

or above counter.

Grate

Cooktop

Counter

Left

Grate

Right

Grate

Center 

Grate or Griddle

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