GE P2B940SEJSS Installation Instructions - Page 2

1 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING: This appliance must be properly grounded. WARNING: All new constructions, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and installations where local codes do not allow grounding through neutral, require a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord. WARNING: To prevent fire or shock, do not use an extension cord with this appliance. WARNING: To prevent shock, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation. We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your range connected by a qualified electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you how to disconnect power from the range. You must use a single-phase, 120/208 VAC or 120/240 VAC, 60 hertz electrical system. If you connect to aluminum wiring, properly installed connectors approved for use with aluminum wiring must be used. Effective January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code requires that new construction (not existing) utilize a 4-conductor connection to an electric range. When installing an electric range in new construction, mobile home, recreational vehicle, or an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor, refer to the section on four-conductor branch circuit connections. Check with your local utilities for electrical codes which apply in your area. Failure to wire your oven according to governing codes could result in a hazardous condition. If there are no local codes, your oven must be wired and fused to meet the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70 - latest edition, available from the National Fire Protection Association. This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual, properly grounded, 40 amp (minimum) branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. Use only a 3-conductor or a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord. These cords may be provided with ring terminals on wire and a strain relief device. A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp range cord is not recommended but if used, it should be marked for use with nominal 13ø8" diameter connection openings. Care should be taken to center the cable and strain relief within the knockout hole to keep the edge from damaging the cable. The rating plate is located on the oven frame or on the side of the drawer frame. Note: Use of automatic, wireless or wired external switches that shut off power to the appliances, are not recommended for this product. SINGLE OVEN Rating plate 2 POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION A Access the terminal block by removing wire cover screws using a 1/4" nut driver. Do not discard these screws. Back of range Retaining tabs Wire cover B For power cord and 1" conduit only, remove the knockout ring (13ø8") 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 (appearance may vary) Knockout ring in bracket C For power cord installations only (see the next step if using conduit), assemble the strain relief in the hole. Insert the power cord through the strain relief and tighten. Allow enough slack to easily attach the cord terminals to the terminal block. If tabs are present at the end of the winged strain relief, they can be removed for better fit. NOTE: Do not install the power cord without a strain relief. The strain relief bracket MUST be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover. Knockout ring removed Strain relief D For 3/4" conduit installations only, purchase Power cord a squeeze connector matching the diameter of your conduit and assemble it in the hole. Insert the conduit through the squeeze connector and tighten. Allow enough slack to easily attach the wires to the terminal block. NOTE: Do not install the conduit without a squeeze connector. The squeeze connector MUST be installed Squeeze connector before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover. Conduit PROCEED TO STEP 3 or 4 5 screws to remove wire cover Terminal block Bracket Terminal block Bracket 3 3-WIRE INSTALLATION (GROUND IS THROUGH THE NEUTRAL WIRE) WARNING: Shock Hazard The neutral wire and ground strap must be connected as shown below for the range to be properly grounded. Do not remove the ground strap. Failure follow this instruction may result in potential shock hazard. Terminal block (appearance may vary) Power Cord WARNING: Fire hazard Terminal block screws must be securely tightened. Failure to do so may result in potential fire hazard. FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal block. Do not loosen the upper screws. B. Do not cut or remove the ground strap. C. Insert the 3 screws through each power cord terminal ring and back into the terminal block. Be certain the white wire is in the center. Securely tighten each screw (35 to 50 in-lbs.) Neutral terminal Ground strap Ground plate Red or Black Power cord Red or Black White FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION A. Loosen the 3 lower screws on the terminal block. Do not loosen the upper screws. B. Do not cut or remove the ground strap. C. Insert the bare wire tip (insulation stripped 5/8") into the bottom terminal block openings. Be certain the white wire is in the center. On certain models, the wire must be inserted through an opening in the ground strap. Securely tighten each screw onto each wire (35 to 50 in-lbs.). NOTE: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated for the correct amperage and voltage. Terminal block Conduit Wire tips Red or Black White Red or Black PROCEED TO STEP 5 Conduit 4 4-WIRE INSTALLATION (SEPARATE GROUND WIRE) WARNING: Shock Hazard The neutral wire and ground strap must be connected as shown below for the range to be properly grounded. Do not remove the ground strap. Failure follow this instruction may result in potential shock hazard. Before-Power Cord and Conduit Terminal block Ground strap WARNING: Fire hazard Terminal block screws must be securely tightened. Failure to do so may result in potential fire hazard. FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal block. Do not loosen the upper screws. or Ground strap Neutral terminal After-Power Cord B. Remove the ground screw and ground plate and retain them. C. Cut the ground strap below the terminal block and discard the lower section. Terminal block Neutral terminal D. Insert the ground screw through the ground plate (removed earlier) and back into the range frame. Tighten securely, but do not over-tighten (15 to 20 in-lbs.) E. Insert the 3 terminal screws through each power cord terminal ring and back into the terminal block. Be certain the white wire is in the center. Securely tighten each screw (35 to 50 in-lbs. FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION Red or Black White Ground screw Green or Bare Ground plate (grounding to range) Red or Black A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal block. Do not loosen the upper screws. B. Remove the ground screw and ground plate and retain them. After-Conduit C. Cut the ground strap below the terminal block and discard the lower section. Terminal D. Insert the bare ground bare wire tip (insulation block stripped 5/8") between the range frame and the ground plate (removed earlier) and secure Wire it in place with the ground screw. Tighten tips securely, but do not over-tighten (15 to 20 in-lbs). Red or Black E. Insert the wire tips (insulation stripped 5/8") into the bottom terminal block openings. Be White certain the white wire is in the center. On certain models, the wire must be inserted Ground screw through an opening in the ground strap. Securely tighten each screw onto each wire (35 to 50 in-lbs.) Ground plate (grounding to range) Red or Black Green or Bare NOTE: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated for the correct amperage and voltage. 5 REPLACE THE WIRE COVER Replace wire cover on range back by sliding its left edge under the retaining tabs and replace the screws removed earlier. Make sure that no wires are pinched between cover and range back. Back of range Retaining tabs 5 screws to remove wire cover Wire cover 6 GAS SUPPLY WARNING Fire Hazard: Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks. WARNING Explosion Hazard: Do not exceed 25 ft-lbs of torque when making gas line connections. Overtightening may crack the pressure regulator resulting in fire or explosion hazard. Gas Pressure Regulator You must use the gas pressure regulator supplied with this range. For proper operations the inlet pressure to the regulator should be as follows: Natural Gas: Minimum pressure: 6" of Water Column Maximum pressure: 13" of Water Column Propane Gas: Minimum pressure: 11" of Water Column Maximum pressure: 13" of Water Column If you are not sure about the inlet pressure contact local gas supplier. Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until the new hook-up has been completed. Don't forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas back on. Because hard piping restricts movement of the range, the use of a CSA Internationalcertified flexible metal appliance connector is recommended unless local codes require a hardpiped connection. If the hard piping method is used, you must carefully align the pipe; the range cannot be moved after the connection is made. To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound on, or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon* around, all male (external) pipe threads. A. Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range. B. Install male 1/2" flare union adapter to the 1/2" NPT internal thread at inlet of regulator. Use a backup wrench on the regulator fitting to avoid damage. C. Install male 1/2" or 3/4" flare union adapter to the NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off valve, taking care to back-up the shut-off valve to keep it from turning. D. Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the adapter on the range. Position range to permit connection at the shut-off valve. E. When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system. When using pressures greater than 1/2 psig to pressure test the gas supply system of the residence, disconnect the range and individual shut-off valve from the gas supply piping. When using pressures of 1/2 psig or less to pressure test the gas supply system, simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by closing the individual shut-off valve. When checking for proper operation of the regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least 1" greater than the operating (manifold) pressure as given on rating label of product. *Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont 6 GAS SUPPLY (CONT) CONNECTOR HOOKUP Pressure regulator Flexible Option Gas Flow into Range Adapter 1/2" or 3/4" Gas pipe Flex connector (6 ft. max.) Adapter Gas shut-off valve Elbow Gas Flow into Range Elbow Nipple Pressure regulator Rigid Pipe Option Union Nipple Gas shut-off valve 1/2" or 3/4" Gas pipe Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. 7 SURFACE BURNERS Cap WARNING Fire or Explosion Hazard: Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place. Burner A. Burners - Place surface burners into corresponding positions on cooktop. B. Caps - Place caps on proper size burner.. C. Grates - The left and right grates are interchangeable. Place the grates on the cooktop. Cap Hole or Electrode Electrode Front right burner Left Grate Center Grate or Griddle Right Grate 8 CHECK SURFACE BURNERS Push and turn knob to LITE position. You will hear a clicking sound indicating proper operation of the spark module. Once the air has been purged from the supply lines, burners should light within 4 seconds. After burner lights, rotate knob out of the LITE position. Try each burner in succession until all burners have been checked. Quality of Flames The flame quality of the burners needs to be determined visually. If burner flames look like (A), call for service. Normal burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use With propane gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal. 9 INSTALL AND CHECK ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING Never completely remove the leveling leg as the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly. Follow instructions supplied with ANTI-TIP bracket 10 LEVEL THE RANGE WARNING Never completely remove the leveling leg as the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly. A. Plug in the unit. B. Measure the height of your countertop at the rear of the opening (X). C. Adjust two rear leveling legs so that the rear of cooktop is at the same height or higher than the counter (Y). D. Slide unit into place. E. Install oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed. F. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level on RQHRIWKHRYHQVKHOYHV7DNHWZRUHDGLQJV³ZLWK the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other. G. Adjust front leveling legs until the range is level. H. Look under the unit and verify that the rear leg is fully engaged with the anti-tip device. If not, remove the unit and adjust the height of the rear leg so that it is properly engaged. $