GE 31-10677-1 manual

Adjust two rear leveling legs so that the rear of cooktop is at the same height as the counter (Y).

Slide unit into place.

Installoven shelvesin the oven and positionthe rangewhereit will be installed.

Check for levelness by placing a spirit level on one of the oven shelves. Take two readings—with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other.

Adjust front leveling legs until the range is level.

Installation Instructions Free-Standing Electric 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			• Note to consumer – Keep these
Read these instructions completely and
carefully.			instructions for future reference.
•	IMPORTANT — Save these		• Skill level – Installation of this appliance
			requires a qualified installer or electrician.
	instructions for local inspector’s use.		• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
•	IMPORTANT — Observe all
			installer.
	governing codes and ordinances.		• Product failure due to improper installation is
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
	instructions with consumer.		not covered under warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:					WARNING — Before
					ginning the installation, switch
				power off at service panel and
				lock the service disconnecting
		Anti-Tip Bracket		means to prevent power from
				being switched on accidentally.
			Kit Included	When the service disconnecting
				means cannot be locked,
				securely fasten a prominent
				warning device, such as a tag,
If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase,
				to the service panel.
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.)

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED		TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
		Drill with 1/8" Bit	Tin Snips
		Safety Glasses	Tape Measure
Squeeze Connector	(UL Listed 40 AMP)	Adjustable Wrench	Pliers
		Level	1/4" Nut Driver
(For Conduit	4-Wire Cord 4' long OR
Installations Only)	3-Wire Cord 4' long

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 outer door, cooktop and control panel.

2	PREPARE THE OPENING (FOR INDOOR USE ONLY)
See illustrations for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. The range may be placed with 0”
clearance (flush) at the back wall and side walls of the cabinet.
	SINGLE OVEN					DOUBLE OVEN
On models with baking		1	30"				31⁄4"	30"
or warming drawers,		2 ⁄2"						231⁄2"
electrical outlet must									1 4
not be in this area.
			25"	21⁄2"			*		3 ⁄ "
	*
			7" 141⁄2"
						297⁄8"
	297⁄8"						47"
		47"							73⁄4"
			4"	71⁄2"				3"
							36"
	253⁄8"						253⁄8"
							45"
		475⁄8" Acceptable electrical outlet area.
		Orient electrical receptacle so the
		length is parallel to floor.
		* GE-branded models have control
			panels 307⁄8" wide.
NOTE: Use a 4' power cord to prevent interference
with the storage drawer. Power cords 41⁄2' to 6' long
may have to be dressed to allow for proper drawer							B
closing.								C
MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BETWEEN COOKTOP,					NOTE C
WALLS AND ABOVE THE COOKTOP:								Both
A. Make sure the wall covering, countertop, flooring								Sides
and cabinets around the range can withstand
the heat (up to 200°F) generated by the range.
B. Allow 30" minimum clearance between surface
units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal						A	A
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"
aluminum or .020" copper.
C. 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".

	3				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
			inning 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 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.
The rating plate is located on the oven frame or on the side of the drawer frame.
					SINGLE OVEN			DOUBLE OVEN
	Rating plate						Rating plate

4	POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A	Remove wire cover (on the back of range) by removing screws using a 1/4" nut driver. You
	can access the terminal block by either removing a terminal block cover (on some models)
	or the wire cover. Do not discard these screws.			Back of range
	Back of range
Retaining		5 screws to
		remove			Screw to
tabs		wire cover
					remove
					terminal
					block cover
	Wire cover		C		Terminal block cover
B	For power cord and 1" conduit only, remove			For power cord installations only
				(see the next step if using conduit),
	the knockout ring (13⁄8") located on bracket			assemble the strain relief in the hole.
	directly below the terminal block. To remove			Insert the power cord through the strain
	the knockout, use a pair of pliers to bend the			relief and tighten. Allow enough slack
	knockout ring away from the bracket and			to easily attach the cord terminals to
	twist until ring is removed.			the terminal block. If tabs are present at
Terminal block				the end of the winged strain relief, they
				can be removed for better fit.
(appearance				NOTE: Do not install the power cord
may vary)				without a strain relief. The strain relief
				bracket MUST be installed before
Knockout				reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.
			Strain relief
ring in					Terminal
bracket
Knockout ring					block
removed					Bracket
D			Power cord
	For 3/4" conduitinstallationsonly, purchasea squeezeconnectormatchingthe diameter
	of your conduitand assembleit in the hole.Insert the conduitthroughthe squeezeconnector
	andtighten.Allowenoughslackto easilyattachthewiresto theterminalblock.NOTE: Do not
	installthe conduitwithouta squeezeconnector.The squeezeconnectorMUST be installed
	before reinstallingthe rear range wiring cover.

Squeeze
connector	Terminal block
Conduit	Bracket
PROCEED TO STEP 5 OR 6.

	5		3-WIRE INSTALLATION
			WARNING: The neutralor groundwire of the powercord must be connected
	the neutralterminallocatedin the centerof the terminalblockand the groundstrapmust
connectthe neutralterminalto the groundplate.The powerleadsmust be connectedto the
lowerleft and the lowerrightterminalsof the terminalblock.
DO NOT remove the ground strap connection.
FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
A. Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block.
B. Insert the 3 terminalscrews through each power cord terminal ring and into the lower
		terminals of the terminal block. Be certain that the center wire (white/neutral)
		is connected to the center lower position of the terminal block.
C. Tighten screws securely into the terminal block.
FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Loosenthe 3 lower terminalscrewson the terminalblock.Strip wire to exposedtip about 5/8" long.
B. Insertthe center(white/neutral)wire tip throughthe bottomcenterterminalblock opening.
		On certainmodels,the wire will need to be insertedthroughthe groundstrap opening
		and then into the bottomcenterblock opening.Insertthe two side bare wire tips into
		the lower left and the lower right terminalblock openings.

	6		4-WIRE INSTALLATION
			WARNING: Theneutralwireof thesupplycircuitmustbe connectedto theneutralterminal
		atedin thelowercenterof theterminalblock.Thepowerleadsmustbe connectedto thelowerleftandthe
lowerrightterminalsof theterminalblock.Thegroundingleadmustbe connectedto theframeof therange
withthegroundplateandthegreengroundscrew.
FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
A. Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block. Remove the ground screw and
	ground plate and retain them. Cutanddiscardthegroundstrap.DONOTDISCARDANYSCREWS.
B. Inserttheonegroundscrewintothepowercordgroundwireterminalring,throughthegroundplate
	andintotheframeof therange.
C. Insertthe3 terminalscrews(removedearlier)througheachpowercordterminalringandintothelower
	terminalsof theterminalblock.Be certainthatthecenterwire(white/neutral)is connectedto thecenter
	lowerpositionof theterminalblock.Tightenscrewssecurelyintotheterminalblock.
FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Loosenthe 3 lowerterminalscrewson the terminalblock.Removethe groundscrewand groundplate
	and retainthem.Cut and discardthe groundstrap.DO NOTDISCARDANYSCREWS.Strip wire
	to exposedtip about 5/8" long.
B. Insertthegroundbarewiretipbetweentherangeframeandthegroundplate(removedearlier)
	andsecureit in placewiththegroundscrew(removedearlier). Insertthebarewire(white/neutral)tip

7 REPLACE THE WIRE COVER

Replacewire cover on range back by slidingits left edge under the retainingtabs and replace the screwsremovedearlier.Make sure that no wiresare pinchedbetweencover and range back.

	Back of range	Back of range
	5 screws to	Screw to
Retaining	remove	remove
	wire cover	terminal
tabs		block cover
		Terminal
	Wire cover	block cover

8 ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION

Tobe reducesecuredthebyriska properlyof tippinginstalledthe range,anti-tipthebracket.range mustSee

9	LEVEL THE RANGE (CONT.)
G	Position cord so that it does not interfere with drawer.
	Place drawer rail on guides. Push the drawer in until it stops.
H
	Lift front of drawer and push in until the stops clear	Leg
	the guides.
I	Lower the front of the drawer and push in until it closes.	leveler
MODELS WITH BAKING, WARMING DRAWERS OR DOUBLE OVEN
A	Plug in the unit.
B	Measure the height of your countertop at the rear of the opening (X).
C
D
E
F

Lower rangeRaise range

X

Y

C. Tightenthe screwsuntil the wire is firmlysecured(35 to 50 inch-lbs.).Do not over-tighten
the screws.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated
for the correct amperage and voltage.	Conduit
Power Cord
Terminal block	Terminal
(appearance	block
may vary)
Neutral terminal	Wire tips
Ground strap
Ground
plate
Power cord	Conduit
PROCEED TO STEP 7.

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throughthebottomcenterof theterminalblockopening.Insertthetwosidebarewiretipsintothelower
leftandthelowerrightterminalblockopenings.
C. Tightenthe screwsuntilthe wire is firmlysecured(35to 50 inch-lbs.).Do not over-tightenthe screws.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated
for the correct amperage and voltage.		After–Power Cord
Before–Power Cord and Conduit
Terminal	Ground strap	Terminal	Neutral
block	or	block	terminal
			Ground plate
Ground			(grounding to
	Neutral		range)
strap		Ground
	terminal
		screw
		After–Conduit
		Terminal	Ground
		block	plate
			(grounding
		Wire	to range)
		tips
		Ground screw

installation instructions shipped with the bracket for complete details before attempting to install.

To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look underneath the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On models without a storage drawer or kick panel, carefully tip the range forward. The bracket should stop the range within 4 inches. If it does not, the bracket must be reinstalled. If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat this

procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the anti-tip bracket. Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.

9	LEVEL THE RANGE
WARNING: Never completely remove the leveling leg
the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.
MODELS WITH STORAGE DRAWER OR KICK PANELS		Stop
A	Plug in unit and slide into place. Pull drawer out until it stops.
B	Lift front of drawer until the stops clear the guide. Remove the drawer.
C	Installthe oven shelvesin the oven and positionthe rangewhere
D	it will be installed.
	Check for levelness by placing a spirit level on one of the oven
	shelves. Take two readings—with the level placed diagonally first
E	in one direction and then the other.
	The front leveling legs can be adjusted from the bottom
F	and the rear legs can be adjusted from the top or the bottom.
	Use an adjustable wrench to adjust the leveling legs until
	the range is level.

G

10 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 materials and tape have been removed. This will include tape on metal panel under control knobs (if applicable), adhesive tape, wire ties, cardboard and protective plastic. Failure to remove these materials could result in damage to the appliance once the appliance has been turned on and surfaces have heated.

• Check that the door and drawer are parallel to each other and that both operate smoothly. If they do not, see the Owner’s Manual for proper replacement.

• Check to make sure that the rear leveling leg is fully inserted into the Anti-Tip bracket and that the bracket is securely installed.

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 (on models so equipped) 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.

• Be sure all range controls are in the OFF position before leaving the range.