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Installation Instructions

THREE-CONDUCTOR BRANCH
CIRCUIT CONNECTION

When connecting to a 3-conductor branch
circuit, if local codes permit:

Connect the bare oven ground
conductor with the crimped neutral
(white) lead to the branch circuit
neutral (white or gray in color),
using wire nuts.

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. If the residence red,
black or white leads are aluminum
conductors, see “WARNING” note
(See page 6).

Electrical Connections

 cont.

C

C7a

C7b

NEW CONSTRUCTION AND
FOUR-CONDUCTOR BRANCH
CIRCUIT CONNECTION

• When installing in new construction, or
• When installing oven in a mobile home or

recreational vehicle, or

• When local codes do not permit grounding

through neutral:

Cut the neutral (white) lead from the
crimp. Re-strip the neutral (white)
lead to expose the proper length of
conductor and connect it to the white
or gray branch circuit neutral in
accordance with local code using
wire nuts.

Attach the appliance grounding lead
(green or bare copper) in accordance
with local codes. If the residence
grounding conductor is aluminum,
see WARNING note (See page 6).

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. If the residence red,
black or white leads are aluminum
conductors, see “WARNING” note
(See page 6).

C7a

C7b

C7c

(Continued on following page)

Branch
Circuit

Black

Alternate
Knockout

Neutral Bare Wire
Connection

Range Conduit
Snaps Into Box

Red

Ground and
Neutral Wires
(White)

Branch
Circuit

Black

Alternate
Knockout

Range Conduit
Snaps Into Box

Red

White

Ground
Wires

Summary of Contents for Profile JD968

Page 1: ...ed ATTENTION INSTALLER All electric drop in ranges must be hard wired direct wired into an approved junction box A plug and receptacle is NOT permitted on these products If you have questions call 1 8...

Page 2: ...onal 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 Electrica...

Page 3: ...not use hand trucks when moving the unpackaged range Cooktop glass may be broken To obtain Kits a Visit GE Web Site See page 1 b Call GE Answer Center See page 1 c Contact Dealer Do not remove the pro...

Page 4: ...Required Clearances A If cabinets are placed less than 30 min above the range see alternate construction 30 ranges conform to U L requirements for 0 spacing from vertical walls below countertops Allo...

Page 5: ...age and voiding the warranty Center the 30 wide opening over the adjacent cabinets and mark with a straight edge Using a straight edge mark the back line at 23 3 16 from the front edge of the counter...

Page 6: ...ED FROM THE LEADS NO CONDUCTOR SHALL BE EXPOSED IN THE CONNECTION THE EXCEPTION TO THE CONDUCTOR BEING EXPOSED IS THE BARE COPPER GROUND CONNECTION Position the range in front of the opening but sligh...

Page 7: ...codes do not permit grounding through neutral Cut the neutral white lead from the crimp Re strip the neutral white lead to expose the proper length of conductor and connect it to the white or gray br...

Page 8: ...clamp of the proper size is obtained NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN The 3 power leads supplied with this appliance are UL recognized for connection to larger gauge household wiring The insulation of these 3 lead...

Page 9: ...n D1 Continued on following page 1 For 3 4 Counter 2 For 1 18 3 cm Counter 3 For 1 5 Counter 4 For 3 5 5 Alternate shown below Anti Tip Bracket Location Rear of Range Glass Cooktop ANTI TIP INSTALLATI...

Page 10: ...nto the Opening It is suggested that two people lift the range into place carefully setting the side metal flanges under the glass on the edges of the countertop opening The protective channels must b...

Page 11: ...the countertop If the screws do not meet the requirements move the screws to a position that meets these requirements See illustration below D5 Remove the Protective Channels if provided Carefully re...

Page 12: ...ructionscont D 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 D7 D8 Bottom Edge of Slot Hinge Arm Hinge...

Page 13: ...diately 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 th...

Page 14: ...ountertop front and the control panel ends See page10 D3 AA Island Installation When installing in an island or other non standard location countertop cutout dimensions must be according to page 5 For...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...16 NOTES 31 10622 1 1 07 JR...

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