GE JB988SK manual Before You Begin, IMPORTANT - Save these, IMPORTANT - Observe all, Single Oven

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

Read these instructions completely and		• Note to consumer – Keep these
		instructions for future reference.
carefully.
•	IMPORTANT — Save these	• Skill level – Installation of this appliance
•	instructions for local inspector’s use.	requires a qualified installer or electrician.
	IMPORTANT — Observe all	• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
	governing codes and ordinances.	installer.
•	Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these	• Product failure due to improper installation is
	instructions with consumer.	not covered under warranty.

2PREPARE 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	21⁄2”		31⁄ ”	30”
			4
or warming drawers,	30”			231⁄ ”
electrical outlet must
not be in this area.				2
				31⁄4”
	25”	21⁄ ”
			*
*		2
	7”		297⁄8”
297⁄8”	141⁄ ”
	2
	47”		47”	73⁄	”
		71⁄2”		4
			36”	4”
	4”

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.

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 30-7⁄8” 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
closing.		B		C
MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BETWEEN COOKTOP,
WALLS AND ABOVE THE COOKTOP:	NOTE C			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

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

1REMOVE 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.

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”.