GE 49-8726 - Manual (Page 35)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
PREPARE THE OPENING
1 1 ⁄
2
inch spacing is recommended from the range
to adjacent vertical walls above cooktop surface.
Allow 30 inches minimum clearance between
surface units and bottom of unprotected wood or
metal top cabinet, and 15 inches minimum
between countertop and adjacent cabinet bottom.
EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave
oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall
conform to the installation instructions packed
with that appliance.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching
over heated surface units, cabinet storage space
above the surface units should be avoided. If
cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be
reduced by installing a range hood that projects
horizontally a min. of 5 inches beyond the bottom
of the cabinets. Make sure the wall covering,
countertops and cabinets around the range can
withstand heat generated by the range, oven or
cooktop up to 200°F.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely
and carefully.
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for
the local electrical inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING
CODES AND ORDINANCES.
NOTE TO INSTALLER: Leave these
instructions with the appliance after
installation is completed.
NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep this Use and
Care Guide and Installation Instructions for
future use.
NOTE: This appliance must be properly
grounded.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
• Large blade screwdriver
• Channel lock pliers or small ratchet wrench
with 3/16-inch socket (for leveling range)
• 1/4-inch hex head nutdriver
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION, FOR PERSONAL SAFETY:
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH
THIS APPLIANCE.
REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN
CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING
INSTALLATION.
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 time delay fuse, as
noted on the rating plate.
Wiring must conform to National Electric Codes.
If the electric service provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
Because range terminals are not accessible after
range is in position, flexible service conduit or cord
must be used.
NOT LESS THAN
WIDTH OF RANGE
LOCATE
OUTLET BOX
WITHIN EITHER
SHADED AREA
INSTALL
OUTLET BOX
ON EITHER
SIDE OF C
OUTLET
BOX
5
″
MIN.
1 1 ⁄
2
″
MIN.
15
″
MIN.
30 ″
MIN.
CORD
WALL
WALL
HOOD
Anti-Tip Bracket
(install in either rear corner)
FLOOR
7
″
7 1 ⁄
2
″
3 1 ⁄
2
″
7 1 ⁄
2
″
2 1 ⁄ 4
″
5
″
14 5 ⁄
8
″
C OF RANGE
L
L
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