GE JS998 Installation Instructions Manual

JS998 I r-?-i Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com I BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Savethese 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 and advanced electrical skills. • Completion time - 1 to 3 ...

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 1/8" Drill Bit and Electric or Hand Drill (Extension May Be Required) Safety Glasses Tape Measure Adjustable Wrench (for 1-7/16" Nut) Pencil Pliers 1/4" Nut Driver Hand or Saber Saw Level S Straight Edge or Square Gloves MATERIALS NEEDED Lag Bolts Anchor Sleeves (For Concrete Floors Only) (UL Approved 40 or 50 AMP) 4-Wire Cord OR 3-Wire Cord 4' Long 4' Long with Strain Relief with Strain Relief PARTS INCLUDED Rear Filler, 2 Screws Screws Anti-Tip Bracket 2 ...

Maintop Filler (supplied with the range). (See Alternate Construction section for Installation Instructions) or Backguard Kit (Kit JXS37XX) (See Alternate Construction section) • Counter height greater than 36-3/4": Lower Trim Slide-In Kit (Kit JXS56XX) • One side is not enclosed by a cabinet: Bodyside Kit (Kit JXS76XX) • Island Installation: To provide an optimum installation, the top surface of the countertop must be level and flat (lie on the same plane) around the 3 sides that are adjacent to the range cooktop. Proper ad ...

(cont.) [] PRE-INSTALLATION CUTOUT AND REQUIRED CLEARANCES NOTE: The oven below the cooktop meets UL requirements for 0" clearance to back and side walls and cabinets. Wall coverings, counters and cabinets around the range must withstand heat (up to 194°F) generated by the range. If a 30" clearance between the cooking surface and the overhead combustible materials or metal cabinets cannot be maintained, a minimum clearance of 24" is required and the underside of the cabinets above the cooktop must be protected with not less than 1/4" insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0.01 ...

STANDARD INSTALLATION 9/16" Min. Flat I ....... ]- 1/4" Min. Flat 23-3/16" Wall T 25" Typically 29-15/16"-30-1/16" "_ Smooth Cut If the construction of your cabinet cannot provide a 1/4" flat area at the back of the countertop opening, consider changing the countertop to accommodate this dimension. See Alternate Construction section. If the area is not flat, excess tension may be applied to the glass cooktop, causing breakage and voiding the warranty. If the existing cabinet opening is approximately 30-3/8," the Vertical Side Trim Kit (JXS86XX) should be used to cover gap ...

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 as specified on the rating plate. The rating plate is located on the oven frame. We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your range connected by a qualified electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you where ...

RELIEF INSTALLATION [] Remove the wire cover (on the back of the range) by removing 2 screws, using a 1/4" nut driver. Do not discard these screws. 0 er [] Remove the knockout ring (1-3/8") 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. Terminal block J (appearance may vary) Knockout ring in bracket © / Knockout ring removed [] [] For power cord installations only (see the next step if using conduit), assemble the strain relief in the hole. Insert the power cord through ...

INSTALLATION WARNING: Theneutral 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 and the lower right terminals of the terminal block. Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block. Insert the 3 terminal screws through each power cord terminal ring and into the lower terminals of the terminal block. Be certain that the center wire (white/neutral) is connected to the center lower position of the terminal block. Tighten screws secu ...

terminal screws from the terminal block. Insert the center bare wire (white/neutral) tip through the bottom center terminal block opening. On certain models, the wire will need to be inserted through the ground strap opening and then into the bottom center block opening. Insert the two side bare wire tips into the lower left and the lower right terminal block openings. Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly secured (35 to 50 inch-lbs.). Do not over-tighten the screws since it could damage the wires. NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be r ...

BRACKET [] REPLACE THE WIRE COVER Replace the wire cover (on the back of the range) by replacing the 2 screws removed earlier. NOTE: When reinstalling the wire cover, make sure re cover that wires do not become pinched between the wire cover and the housing. I-9-1LOCATING THE BRACKET • Decide whether the bracket will be installed on the right or left side of the range opening. • Place the bracket as shown below. Adjacent Cabinet / FLOOR-WOOD / Bracket Side/__ Rear _r+_ Wall Leveling Leg FLOORqCONCRETE FOR ISLAND INSTALLATION Attach the Anti-Tip bracket per above, making sure that the rear of the bracke ...

[] SLIDE RANGE INTO OPENING [] [] [] [] [] Position the range in front of the cabinet opening. Make sure that the glass that overhangs the countertop clears the countertop. If necessary, raise the unit by lowering the leveling legs. Push while lifting the range into the opening, until the range is within 2" of engaging the anti-tip bracket. Remove the protective trim from the side of glass (if provided). Using the adjustable pliers or wrench, carefully screw in the back leveling leg until the glass overhang comes to rest on the countertop. [] Then carefully screw in the front two leveling legs (similar to E a ...

[] REPLACE THE STORAGE DRAWER [] Place the drawer rail on the guides, [] Push the drawer in until it stops. [] Lift the front of the drawer and push in until the stops clear the guides. [] Lower the front of the drawer and push in until it closes. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WHILE REPLACING THE STORAGE DRAWER If Drawer Won't Close: Drawer front Drawer does panel tipped not close away from !ili bod.ide completely _ _i I_ H Rear drawer support is resting on top of _ _-Ptwe[i c J d_',i_{[ , guide rail Remove and replace, making sure the power cord is not obstructing the drawer and/or ...

25'; a gap will occur between the countertop front and the control panel ends (see Step 2). If you are using the optional backguard kit, refer to the backguard kit instructions for installation details. 30" Smooth Cut Must Be Level 31-1/8" ] T Must Be 25" Level 1 ...