GE JDS28 Installation Instructions Manual

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Brand: GE
Category: Cooktop
Model: JDS28 (Installation Instructions Manual), prtScJNItUweY
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JIlnstallation JElectric nstructlons Drop-In Range JDS28, JDP39 [-_ Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com I BEFORE YOU BEGIN • Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer and product failure due to improper Read these instructions carefully and completely. • iMPORTANT - Savethese instructions for local inspector's use. • iMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Note to ...

use of your

range. • To reduce the risk of burns or fire when reaching over hot surface elements, cabinet storage space above the cooktop should be avoided. If cabin ...

Installation Instructions PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST • Move Range Indoors In Front of Cabinet Opening • Protect the kitchen floor! Flatten and place a piece of the shipping carton in front of the • installation location to protect the flooring. • • Inspect Installation Location Inspect cutout dimensions and location of electrical junction box to be sure it fits within the layout location. See page 4. Refer to alternate construction section for th ...

only. Do not

install on a platform or support rails. Follow instructions packaged with alternate appliances. (24" rain. dim, must be maintained between COOking surface and underside of appliartce) Preformed Backsplash Shown Countertop to top of drawer GO U If cabinets are placed less than 30" min. abo ...

PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE

STANDARD INSTALLATION 9/16" min. flat I ....... I" t 1/4" min. flat 1 25" typically I _'_ 29-15/16" 30-1/16" _1 smooth cut Flea' 1/ Range support Countertop Braces secured between the underside of the countertop and the cabinet if required to obtain 1-1/4" minimum thickness (two sides) The Standard Installation of this Drop-In Range is to hang by the countertop on the side metal flanges under cooktop. ...

Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS _7 Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker. [] B] Loosen screws for the junction box cover and rotate out of place or remove the cover. Examine the junction box location to determine the best routing of the conduit, and select the best available 7/8" diameter knockout. Avoid using holes in the top of the junction box to prevent the conduit from interfering with the back of the range. Break open the selecte ...

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 nut ...

size is obtained.

NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN: The 3 power leads supplied with this ...

INSTALL THE RANGE

Ill iNSTALLiNG THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET The anti-tip bracket is attached to the back of the Drop-In Range. It is designed to fit under the bottom of the countertop opening at the rear. Measure counter thickness at back of cutout to determine correct bracket location. ANTI-TIP INSTALLATION Select the proper position for the countertop thickness and move bracket to proper position. (Unit is supplied with bracket in pos ...

INSTALL THE RANGE

(CONT.) _-I iNSTALL STOP SCREW These screws prevent the range from sliding out of position during operation. Carefully mark the cabinet for the location of the stop screws. Drill 1/8" pilot holes into the cabinet, each side of the range. (Make sure not to drill entirely through the cabinet wall.) Carefully turn the shoulder screws into the pilot holes until they are tight. [] PLACING THE RANGE INTO THE OPENING It ...

CHECK FOR PROPER

INSTALLATION OF THE STOP SCREW Look at both sides of the range under the door. The stop screws must be located in the notch on the sides of the range, and not touch the top of the notch when the range is fully seated on the countertop. If the screws do not meet the requirements, move the screws to a position that meets these requirements. (See illustration below.) _- Side trim Notch in bottom of side trim Shoul ...

INSTALL THE RANGE

(CONT.) REPLACING THE OVEN DOOR 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. F61 Lift the oven door by placing one hand on each side. The door is heavy, so you may need help. Do not lift the door by the handle. ITI With the door at the same angle as the removal position (halfway between the closed and broil stop ...

g Be sure

power is in service to the building. g Check to be sure that all packing materials and tape on metal panel (if applicable) under control knobs and drawer have been removed. OPERATION CHECKLIST • Check to make sure the Clock display is energized. If a series of horizontal red lines appear in the display, disconn ...

is less than

25", a gap will occur between the countertop front and the cont ...