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31-10620-1

11-06 JR

Installation

Free-Standing

Instructions

Electric Ranges

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely 
and carefully.

IMPORTANT 

Save these

instructions for local inspector’s use.

IMPORTANT 

Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

Note to Installer – 

Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

Note to Consumer – 

Keep these

instructions for future reference.

Skill level – 

Installation of this appliance

requires basic mechanical skills.

Completion time – 

1 to 3 hours

Proper installation is the responsibility of
the installer. 

Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.

WARNING 

This appliance must

be properly grounded.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING 

Before beginning the

installation, switch power off at 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.

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

WARNING 

To reduce the risk 

of tipping, the appliance must be secured by
properly installed Anti-Tip bracket packed
with this appliance.

If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range
does not fit this application, use the universal
Anti-Tip device WB2X7909.

WARNING

• 

All ranges can tip

• 

Injury to persons could result

• 

Install Anti-Tip bracket packed
with range

• 

See Installation Instructions

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.

Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.com

Summary of Contents for Free-Standing Ranges

Page 1: ...e beginning the installation switch power off at 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 ANTI TIP DEVICE WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance must be secured by properly installed Anti ...

Page 2: ...st be no deeper than 13 Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician Make sure the cabinets and wall coverings around the range can withstand the temperatures up to 200 F generated by the range 2 Installation Instructions PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED Anchor Sleeves Lag Bolts For Anti Tip Bracket Mounted on Concrete Floors Only 3 Wire Co...

Page 3: ...OVE THE COOKTOP Make sure the wall covering countertop flooring and cabinets around the range can withstand the heat up to 200 F generated by the range Allow 30 minimum clearance between surface units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal cabinet and 15 minimum between countertop and adjacent cabinet bottom Recommended spacing to heat sensitive surfaces 2 21 2 21 2 71 2 25 36 30 Acceptable elect...

Page 4: ...MENTS 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 appropriate for the wattage specified on the rating plat...

Page 5: ...strain 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 Skip to Step 4 or 5 C Wire cover 5 screws to remove wire cover Knockout ring in bracket Knockout ring removed Power cord Strain relief Terminal block Bracket Retaining tabs Back of range Terminal bl...

Page 6: ...tral is connected to the center lower position of the terminal block Tighten screws securely into the terminal block Skip to Step 8 and proceed with the installation E D C B A 5 3 WIRE POWER CORD 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 ...

Page 7: ...local codes Skip to Step 8 and proceed with the installation B A 6 4 WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION Loosen the three 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 ground bare wire tip between the range frame and the ground plate removed earlier and secure it in place with the g...

Page 8: ... liquids or from the range itself 9 Typical installation of anti tip bracket attachment to wall Bracket Screw must enter wood or metal Wall plate REPLACE THE WIRE COVER Replace the wire cover on the range back by sliding its left edge under the retaining tabs and replacing the five screws removed earlier Make sure that no wires are pinched between the cover and the range back 8 REMOVE STORAGE DRAW...

Page 9: ...e door and drawer are parallel to each other and that both operate smoothly If they do not see the Owner s Manual for proper replacement Check to make sure that the rear leveling leg is fully inserted into the Anti Tip bracket and that the bracket is securely installed 14 OPERATION CHECKLIST Turn on one of the surface units to observe that the element glows within 60 seconds Turn the unit off when...

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