GE JMP31WCWW Installation Instructions - Page 1

Installation Instructions 27" Drop In Ranges Questions? Call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737) or visit www.GEAppliances.com In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires a qualified installer or electrician. • Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. • IMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under Warranty. • Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with Consumer. ATTENTION INSTALLER: All electric drop-ins must be hard-wired (direct-wired) into an approved junction box. A plug and receptacle is NOT permitted on these products. FOR YOUR SAFETY: WARNING Before beginning the installation, 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. WARNING The information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED Junction Box Wire Nuts Strain Relief Clamp for 1/2" Conduit TOOLS YOU MAY NEED 1/8" Drill Bit and Electric or Hand Drill Phillips Screwdriver Wire Strippers Hand or Saber Saw PREVENT YOUR RANGE FROM TIPPING • To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be properly installed. • Be sure the range is securely installed to the counter and that the countertop is securely attached to the house structure. • Weight on the oven door could potentially cause the range to tip and result in injury. Never allow anyone to climb, sit, stand, or hang on the oven door. WARNING • All ranges can tip. • BURNS or other SERIOUS INJURIES can result. • INSTALL and CHECK Anti-tip screws. See "Mounting the Range in Opening." • If the counter top is less than 1 1/2" thick, reinforcing braces must be installed under the counter top, on each side. (See "Preparing the opening".) • If you are unable to locate the four (4) anti-tip screws with your purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost. (In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.) REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS 1 Failure to remove packaging materials could result in damage to the appliance. Remove all packing parts from oven, racks and heating elements. Remove protective film and labels on the outer door and control panel. Also, remove plastic on trims and panel and all tape around the oven. Open oven door and remove literature pack and oven racks. Remove the bottom trim from the side of the oven. It will be installed at the end of the installation process. The trim is wrapped separately in a plastic bag which also contains the five screws to secure the bottom trim and the 4 anti-tip screws used to secure the product to the countertop. The plastic bag is taped to the side of the unit. 2 Preparing the opening (for indoor use only) See the Illustrations for all rough dimensions. The range may be placed with 0" clearance at the side cabinet. Wall 3/8" min. flat Range support 25" typically Countertop 9/16" min. flat 9/16" min. flat 26-1/4" smooth cut Brace Countertop thickness 1-1/2" min. is required to support the product. Countertop width 1-1/2" min. is required to properly support the 3/4" anti-tip screw. Braces must be installed between the underside of the countertop and the cabinet if required to obtain 1-1/2" minimum thickness (each side) Make sure the wall coverings, counters and cabinets around the oven can withstand the heat (up to 200°F [93.3°C]) generated by the oven. This range is designed to hang from the counter top. It does not rest on the cabinet. The range must not be installed on a floor or sub structure (2" x 4" support) 13/32" TRIM SECTION FOR COUNTERTOP WITH POST FORMED OR RAISED FRONT EDGE 18" Min. * 21-3/4" CABINET FACE TO REAR OF CUT-OUT 28-7/16" 27" BETWEEN CABINETS MOULDING MAY BE FITTED TO THE OVEN TRIM FOR A MORE CUSTOM APPEARANCE 30" MIN. 4" MAX. 28-1/2" MIN. JUNCTION BOX LOCATION (BOX MUST NOT EXTEND MORE THAN 3" OFF THE PLANE OF THE WALL) 5b MAKE electrical CONNECTIONS Place oven on table or platform even with the cutout opening. The platform must support 200 lbs. (91 kg). Connect the flexible conduit to the electrical junction box as follows. THREE-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION NOTE: If residence leads or ground are aluminum conductors, see WARNING in Section 5a, Electrical Requirements. When connecting to a three-conductor branch circuit, if local codes permit: A. Connect the bare oven ground conductor with the crimped 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 appropriate strain relief clamp. D. Install junction box cover. Ground and Neutral Wires FOUR-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION Junction Box Cover NOTE: If residence leads or grounds are aluminum conductors, see WARNING in Section 5a, Electrical Requirements. A. Cut the neutral (white) lead from the crimp. Re-strip the neutral (white) lead to expose the proper length of conductor. B. Attach the appliance grounding lead (green or bare copper) in Ground Wire 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 accordance with local codes, using wire nuts. Junction Box Cover E Install appropriate strain relief clamp. F. Install junction box cover. 6 MOUNTING THE RANGE IN THE OPENING WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured to the countertop with the four provided silver colored anti tip screws. If countertop is less than 1-1/2" thick, refer to "Preparing the opening " section. Install Anti- Tip Screws • Raise lift-up cooktop and support it with cooktop support rod. • Drill 1/8" diameter pilot holes into the countertop using holes in upper side panels. Attach range to the countertop with four silver screws provided in the hardware bag taped to the side of the unit. NOTE: Screws are (8 - 18 x .75"). Do not install screws here Both sides NOTE: The bottom of the trim provides an opening for cooling air to enter the cabinet. For proper air flow, the opening should never be blocked. Bottom Trim Installation • Attach the bottom trim to the front frame and side trim with color matched screws provided in the hardware bag attached to the side of the unit. Replace the Oven Door • Hold the door over the hinges with the slots at the bottom edge of the door lined up with the hinges. The hinge arms must still be in the broil stop position. • Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as it will go and close the door Bottom Trim 2 Preparing the opening (Continued) • Allow 30" minimum clearance between surface units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal cabinet, or allow a 24" minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by no less than 1/4" thick flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No 28 MSG sheet metal, (.015"), .015" thick stainless steel, .024" aluminium or .020" copper. • This appliance has been approved for 0" spacing to adjacent surfaces above the cooktop. However, a 6" minimum spacing to surfaces less than 15" above the cooktop and adjacent cabinet is recommended to reduce exposure to steam, grease splatter and heat. • To reduce the risk of burns or fire when reaching over hot surface elements, cabinet storage space above the cooktop should be avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be provided above the cooktop, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects at least 5" beyond the front of the cabinets. Cabinets installed above the cooktop must be no deeper than 13". Locate a wiring junction box at the rear of the cutout. The dimension from the top of the wiring junction box to the countertop must be a minimum of 28-1/2". The box must not extend more that 3" off the plane of a wall. The junction box must be located where it will allow considerable slack in the range conduit, so that the range can be pulled for servicing if necessary. 3 WHEN INSTALLING RANGE IN countertop WHICH IS CUT OUT TO THE WALL If you have an existing 27" wide cutout that goes all the way to the wall, you may want to buy a backsplash kit for your range. Order Kit JX27RWH (White), Kit JX27RBK (Black) or Kit JX27RAD (Almond). This kit will fill in the space between the back of the range and the wall. BACKSPLASH KIT FOR 27" DROP-IN RANGES This kit contains: Backsplash with End Caps 1 Backsplash 2 Screws 1 Maintop Filler 2 Wood Screws Filler NOTE: The backsplash attaches to the counter. The range slides into position after the backsplash is in place. Screw Follow the instructions packed with the backsplach kit. Possible Gap May Occur Trim for any interference with postformed backsplash on countertop. Wood Screws Provided 4 Preparing the range Remove Oven Door 1. Open the door to the broil stop position. 2. Grasp the door on each side and lift up and off the hinges CAUTION When the door is removed and hinge arms are at the broil/ stop position, do not bump or try to move the hinge arms The hinges could snap back causing an injury to the hands or damage to the porcelain on the front of the range. Cover the hinges with toweling or insert empty towel rolls behind the hinges while working in the oven area. 5a electrical requirements WARNING Electric Shock Hazard • This appliance must be properly grounded. • Do not use an extension cord. • Before installing range, switch power off at the service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the disconnection means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death. WARNING Fire Hazard Improper connection of aluminum house wiring to copper leads can result in an electrical or fire hazard. If residence leads are aluminum, use only connectors designed for joining copper to aluminum and follow the manufacturer's recommended procedure closely. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your appliance connected by a qualified electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you how to disconnect power from the appliance. You must use a single-phase, 120/208 VAC or 120/240 VAC, 60 Hertz electrical system. Effective January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code requires that new construction (not existing) utilize a four-conductor connection to an electric oven. When installing an electric oven in new construction, a 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. Rating plate is located on oven front frame and is visible when oven door is open. 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. DO NOT shorten the flexible conduit. The conduit strain relief clamp must be securely attached to the junction box and the flexible Rating Plate Location conduit must be securely attached to the clamp. If the flexible conduit will not fit within the clamp, do not install the oven until a clamp of the proper size is obtained. The 3 power leads supplied with this appliance are suitable for connection to heavier gauge household wiring. The insulation of these 3 leads is rated for temperatures much higher than the temperature rating of the household wiring. The current-carrying capacity of the conductor is governed by the wire gauge and the temperature rating of the insulation around the wire. CHECK FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF ANTI-TIP SCREWS • Raise lift-up cooktop and support it with cooktop support rod so anti tip screws are visible. (see Section 6) • Lower the oven door and gently apply a medium force to the inside of the door at the handle end. • Properly installed screws will prevent any movement of the range when force is applied to the door. If movement occurs, refer to "Mounting the range in the opening" section. FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST • Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed (RESET) or the circuit fuses are replaced. • Be sure power is in service to the building. • Check that all packing material and tape have been removed. Failure to remove these materials could result in damage to the appliance once the appliance has been turned on and surfaces have heated. • Remove all items from inside the oven. • Confirm that anti-tip screws have been properly installed (see Section 6). • Check that the bottom trim is installed properly (see Section 6). OPERATION CHECKLIST • Turn on one of the surface units to observe that the element glows within 60 seconds. Turn the unit off when glow is detected. If the glow is not detected within the time limit, recheck the range wiring connections. If change is required, retest again. If no change is required, have building wiring checked for proper connections and voltage. • Check that the Clock display is energized. If a series of horizontal red lines appear in the display, disconnect power immediately. Recheck the range wiring connections. If change is made to connections, retest again. If no change is required, have building wiring checked for proper connections and voltage. It is recommended that the clock be changed if the red lines appear. • Turn on the power to your oven(refer to Owner's manual). Verify that the bake and broil operate properly. • See your owner's manual for trouble shooting list. • Be sure all of the oven controls are OFF before leaving the oven. NOTES: 31-10753 06-10 GE