Installation Instructions

3POWER CORD AND

STRAIN RELIEF INSTALLATION

ARemove the terminal block cover (on the back of the range) by removing the screw, using a 1/4” nut driver.

Do not discard the screw.

Screw to

remove terminal block cover

Back of range

Terminal

 

 

block cover

BRemove the knockout ring (138) located on bracket directly below the terminal block. To remove the knockout, use a pair of pliers to bend the knockout ring away from the bracket and twist until ring is removed.

NOTE: You only need to remove the knockout ring for power cord installation.

Terminal block (appearance may vary)

Knockout

Knockout ringring removed in bracket

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CFor power cord installations only (see the next step if using conduit), assemble the strain relief in the hole. Insert the power cord through the strain relief and tighten. Allow enough slack to easily attach the cord terminals to the terminal block. If tabs are present at the end of the winged strain relief, they can be removed for better fit.

NOTE: Do not install the power cord without a strain relief. The strain relief bracket should be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.

Terminal block

Strain relief

Power cord Bracket

Skip to Step 4 or 5.

DFor conduit installations only, purchase a squeeze connector matching the diameter of your conduit and assemble it in the hole. Insert the conduit through the squeeze connector and tighten. Allow enough slack to easily attach the wires to the terminal block.

NOTE: Do not install the conduit without a squeeze connector. The squeeze connector should be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.

Terminal block

Squeeze

connector

Conduit

Bracket

Skip to Step 6 or 7.

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GE PB970, PB975 warranty Power Cord Strain Relief Installation, Do not discard the screw

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