GE PS968SPSS Installation Instructions - Page 1

Installation Instructions 30" Electric Slide-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. • IMPORTANT - Observe all gov- erning codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with Consumer. • Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills and advanced electrical skills. • Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. • Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under Warranty. FOR YOUR SAFETY: Anti-Tip Bracket Kit Included If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost. (In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.) For installation instructions of the bracket, visit: www.geappliances.com. (In Canada, www.geappliances.ca.) 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. MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED Squeeze Connector (For Conduit Installations Only) (UL Listed 40 AMP) 4-Wire Cord 4' long OR 3-Wire Cord 4' long TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Drill with 1/8" Bit Safety Glasses Adjustable Wrench Level Tin Snips Tape Measure Pliers 1/4" Nut Driver 1 REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS: Failure to remove packaging materials could result in damage to the appliance. Remove all packing parts from oven, racks, heating elements and drawer. Also, remove protective film and labels on the door, cooktop (do not remove side protection on glass cooktops) and backguard. Do not remove protective channel from sides of glass cooktop, if applicable, until later in installation. 2 PREPARE THE OPENING (FOR INDOOR USE ONLY) If the countertop area is not flat, excess tension may be applied to the glass cooktop causing breakage and voiding the warranty. Make sure the wall covering, countertop, flooring and cabinets around the range can withstand the heat (up to 200˚F) generated by the range. A. 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 then 1/4" thick flame retardant millboard covered with no less than No. 28 MSG sheet metal (.015" thick), .015" thick stainless steel, .025" aluminum or .020" copper. B. This appliance has been approved for 0" spacing to adjacent surfaces above the cooktop. However, a minimum 6" spacing to surfaces less than 15" above the cooktop and adjacent cabinetry is recommended to reduce exposure to steam, grease splatter and heat. Allow 1/4" minimum clearance at the back wall. 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". Acceptable electrical outlet area. Orient electrical receptacle so 2-7/8" To front 24" 31-1/4" the length is parallel to floor. surface of countertop 20-5/8" Door clearance from front surface of countertop NOTE: Use a 4' power cord to prevent interference with the storage drawer. Power cords 4-1/2' to 6' long may have to be dressed to allow for proper draw- er closing. B 46-3/8" 36-1/4" 7-1/2" 4" Height from floor to range top 35-7/8"-36-1/2" OR 36-1/2"-38" with lower trim slide-in kit (see Step 3) 25-3/4" (excluding handle) For Profile models only, if countertop has a raised edge, 30" shave raised edge to clear Min. 31-1/8" wide control panel. 9/16" A 23-3/16" 1/4" Min. Flat 15" Min. 35-7/8"-38" from Floor to countertop 2-1/2" 4" 29-15/16"-30-1/16" 25" 1-1/4" Min, from countertop to top of cabinet drawer. 7-1/2" 2-1/2" Acceptable electrical outlet area