GE JBS26, JBC27 owner manual Flooring Under the Range, Prepare for Electrical Connection

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Flooring Under the Range

Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.

When moving the range on this type of flooring, it should be installed on a 1/4″ thick sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows:

When the floor covering ends at the front of the range, the area that the range will rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering. This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.

2 Prepare for Electrical Connection

Effective January 1, 1996 the National Electric Code requires that new construction (not existing) utilize a 4-conductor connection to an electric range.

When installing an electric range in new construction follow Steps 3 and 5 for 4-wire connection.

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 13⁄8″ 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.

NOTE: A 4-conductor cord is to be used when the appliance is installed in a mobile home or when local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral. If conduit is being used, go to Step 6 or 7.

Safety Information Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service

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Contents GE Answer Center RangesElectricWrite the model and serial numbers here Staple sales slip or cancelled check hereCongratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family GE & You Service Partnership All ranges can tip and injury could result Important Safety NoticeSafety Precautions Safety Information When Cooking PORK… Oven Surface Cooking Units REMEMBER… Customer Service Troubleshooting TipsHow to Set Using the surface unitsSurface Cookware Tips Wok CookingClock and Timer Features Using the clock and timerTo Reset the Timer To Set the TimerTo Cancel the Timer To Set the ClockOven Temperature Knob Using the ovenCustomer Service Troubleshooting Before you begin…Aluminum Foil Preheating and Pan PlacementHow to Set the Oven for Broiling Comments Broiling guideTo Adjust the Thermostat Adjust the oven thermostat-Do it yourselfControl Panel and Knobs Care and cleaning of the rangeOven Vent Painted SurfacesLift-Off Oven Door To clean the inside of the doorTo clean the outside of the door Oven Heating Elements Oven Light Replacement on some modelsOven Shelves To remove the coverBroiler Pan & Grid How to Remove the Storage Drawer to Clean Under the RangeTo remove the storage drawer To replace the storage drawerLift-Up Cooktop on some models Porcelain Enamel CooktopDrip Pans Surface UnitsTo remove a surface unit To replace a surface unitContinuous-cleaning oven cleans itself while cooking Let the range parts cool before handling To Clean the Continuous-Cleaning OvenPorcelain Oven Interior on some models Before You Begin Installation of the rangePrepare the Opening Prepare for Electrical Connection Flooring Under the RangeStrain relief, they can be removed for better fit Power Cord Strain Relief InstallationWire Power Cord Installation Before After Wire Conduit Installation Connector block terminal Bare wire Final Check Anti-Tip Bracket InstallationLeveling the Range Before you call for service… Or roast properly Food does not bakeFood does not Broil properly At BroilClock and timer Oven temperaturePower outage Too hot or too coldOne Year GE Electric Range WarrantyWe Will Replace, At No Charge To You TDD 800-TDD-GEAC In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES