GE JBP79 Electrical Connections, Electrical Requirements, I-_Making the Electrical Connection

Installation Instructions

Electrical Connections

Electrical Requirements

This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit; protected by a circuit breaker or fuse having amperage as specified on the rating plate. The

rating plate is located above the storage drawer on the oven frame.

We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your range connected by a qualified electrician. After installation, have the

electrician show you where your main range disconnect is located.

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 range must be wired and fused to meet the requirements d the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Edition. You can get a copy by writing:

National Fire Protection Association

Battery March Park

Quincy, MA 02269

Effective January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code requires that new, but not existing, construction utilize a 4 conductor connection to an electric range. When installing an electric range in new construction, follow the instructions in the section on NEW CONSTRUCTION AND FOUR CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION.

You must use a three-wire, single-phase A.C. 208Y/120 Volt or 240/120 Volt, 60 hertz electrical system. If you connect to aluminum wiring, properly installed connectors approved for use with aluminum wiring must be used.

I-_ Making the Electrical Connection

Remove the wire cover (on the back of the

range) by removing 5 screws using a 1/4" nut driver. Do not discard these screws.

5 Screws to remove wire cover

cover, make sure that wires do not become pinched between wire cover

IIWhen reinstalling the one-piece wire and mainback.

All new constructions, mobile homes and installations where

local codes do not allow grounding through neutral.

These will require a four-wire flexible cord kit. If the range is rated between 8,750 and 16,500 watts, the cord kit must be rated for 40 amps- 125/250 volts. If the range is rated between 16,501 and 22,500 watts, the cord kit must be rated for 50 amps-125/250 volts. For existing construction, a three wire flexible cord kit may

be used, and the same ratings apply as de- scribed above.

•When using a cord kit rated 40 Amps, remove the knockout in the connection plate. You

must use a clamp or strain relief to hold the cord.

•Terminations must be either closed loop terminals or open end spade lugs.

•On some models, a filter capacitor may be connected between the black and white leads

on the junction block.

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