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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 220 lbs. (99 kg); for a double or combination oven, the platform must support 400 lbs.
(181 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 48” long conduit. If a longer conduit is desired, there may be one
available for your model. To check availability or order parts, call GE Appliances at 1.800.GE.CARES.
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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 oven ground conductor along with the
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 proper strain relief clamp.
D.
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 a combination
oven, pull the conduit so that
it sits above the lower oven on
the left side (as viewed 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 and
neutral wires (white)
Tape or Crimp
Neutral wire
connection
Black
Red
Branch
circuit
Alternate
knockout
Range
conduit
snaps
into box
Junction Box Cover
Pull Out
on String
Loop While
Pushing
the Oven Into
the Cabinet
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FOUR-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION
NOTE:
If residence leads are aluminum conductors, see WARNING in Section 5, Electrical
Requirements.
NOTE:
If using a GFI breaker, the ground wire must be installed
correctly to prevent breaker from tripping. Refer to latest edition
of the NEC, NFPA No. 70, available from the National Fire
Protection Association.
When connecting to a four-conductor branch circuit, if local
codes permit:
A.
Free the neutral (white) lead from being restrained to any
other wires. If necessary, cut the neutral (white) lead and
then re-strip it to expose the proper length of conductor.
B.
Attach the appliance grounding lead (green or bare copper)
in accordance with local codes.
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 ac cor dance with local codes, using wire nuts.
E.
Install proper strain relief clamp.
F.
Install junction box cover.
Junction Box Cover
White
Black
Red
Branch
circuit
Ground
wires
Alternate
knockout
Range
conduit
snaps
into box
Junction Box
Conduit
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
Wire
