GE JKP15 Built In Wall Oven Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- GE
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GE JKP15 built In Wall Oven
Product Information: 27 Built In Wall Oven
The 27 Built In Wall Oven is a high-quality oven manufactured by GE Appliances. It is available in various models, including JKP15, JKP18, JKP27BA, JKP27, JKP45, JKP56, JKS05, JK910AA, JK910, and JK950. This oven is designed to provide efficient and reliable cooking performance.
Specifications
- Model: 27 Built In Wall Oven
- Available Models: JKP15, JKP18, JKP27BA, JKP27, JKP45, JKP56,
JKS05, JK910AA, JK910, JK950
Installation Instructions
Before You Begin
Before starting the installation process, it is important to read and understand the following instructions:
- Read these instructions carefully and completely.
- Ensure that the electrical power to the oven supply line is shut off while making line connections.
- Make sure to comply with all local inspector’s use, codes, and ordinances.
Parts Included
- 4 screws (single)
- 8 screws (double)
- Bottom Trim
Material Needs
- Strain Relief Clamp
- Junction Box
- Wire Nuts
- 36 inches of String
Tools You Will Need
- 1/8 Drill Bit & Electric or Hand Drill
- Phillips Screwdriver
Electrical Requirements
This oven must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency and connected to an individual properly grounded branch circuit. It must be protected by a circuit breaker or fuse with the amperage as noted on the rating plate located on the oven frame. It is recommended to have the electrical wiring and hookup done by a qualified electrician. Consult your local utilities for electrical codes applicable in your area.
Important Note
Effective January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code requires new construction to utilize a 4 conductor connection to an electric range. Please follow the instructions in the section on NEW CONSTRUCTION AND FOUR CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION if you are installing this oven in new construction.
Pre-Installation Checklist
- Open the door to the stop position.
- Remove packaging materials, labels, plastic trims, and tape from the oven.
- Do not lift the door by the handle.
- Remove broiler pan and grid, oven racks, and literature pack from the oven.
- Read the Installation Instructions carefully before proceeding with the installation.
Product Usage Instructions
Follow these steps to use your 27 Built In Wall Oven:
Step 1: Preheating the Oven
To preheat the oven, follow these steps:
- Ensure that the oven is properly installed and connected to a power source.
- Turn on the power supply to the oven.
- Set the desired temperature using the oven control panel.
- Wait for the oven to preheat to the set temperature. The oven will indicate when it has reached the desired temperature.
Step 2: Cooking with the Oven
To cook using the 27 Built In Wall Oven, follow these steps:
- Prepare your food and place it in an appropriate oven-safe dish.
- Open the oven door and slide the dish onto the oven rack at the desired position.
- Close the oven door securely.
- Set the cooking time and temperature using the oven control panel.
- Monitor the cooking process through the oven window or by opening the door when necessary.
- When the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the dish from the oven using oven mitts or gloves.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I install this oven myself?
A: It is recommended to have the electrical wiring and hookup of your oven done by a qualified electrician for safety reasons.
Q: Where can I find the electrical codes applicable in my area?
A: You can consult your local utilities or refer to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Edition, by writing to the National Fire Protection Association in Quincy, MA.
Q: How do I preheat the oven?
A: To preheat the oven, turn on the power supply, set the desired temperature using the oven control panel, and wait for the oven to reach the set temperature.
Q: How do I cook with the oven?
A: To cook with the oven, prepare your food, place it in an oven-safe dish, slide the dish onto the oven rack, set the cooking time and temperature, and monitor the cooking process through the oven window or by opening the door when necessary.
Installation Instructions
Before you begin
Read these instructions carefully and completely
- IMPORTANT-Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
- IMPORTANT-Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
- Note to Installer- Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.
- OWNER- Keep these instructions for future reference.
- NOTE- This appliance must be properly grounded.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For Your Safety
- Be sure your oven is installed properly by a qualified installer or service technician.
- Be sure the oven is securely installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached to the house structure. Weight on the oven door could cause the oven to tip and result in injury. Never allow anyone to climb, sit, stand or hang on the oven door.
- Make sure the cabinets and wall coverings around the oven can withstand the temperatures (up to 200°F.) generated by the oven.
CAUTION : The electrical power to the oven supply line must be shut off while line connections are being made. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
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 noted on rating plate.
(The rating Plate is located on the oven frame.)
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your oven connected
by a qualified electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you
where your main oven disconnect is located.
Check with your local utilities for electrical codes that 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 of 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.
Pre- Installation Checklist
ALL INSTALLATION INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES ARE TO BE USED FOR SINGLE AND DOUBLE OVEN INSTALLATION!
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Remove packaging materials. Check behind hinges, and under false bottom. Remove labels on door, plastic on trims and panel, and all tape around oven.
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Open oven door and remove literature pack, broiler pan and grid, and oven racks.
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Remove Installation Instruction from literature pack and read them carefully before you begin.
Be sure to place all literature, Use and Care, Installations, etc. in a safe place for future reference. -
Open the door to the stop position.
DO NOT LIFT THE DOOR BY THE HANDLE! -
Grasp the door on both sides and lift up and off the hinges.
NOTE:The oven door is very heavy. Be sure you have a firm grip before lifting the oven door off the hinges. Use caution once the door is removed. Do not lay the door on its handle. This could cause dents or scratches -
Cover hinge with paper towel rolls or toweling.
CAUTION: When the door is removed and the hinge arms are at the stop postion, DO NOT bump or try to move the hinge arms. The hinges could snap back causing an injury to the hands. Cover the hinges with toweling or empty towel rolls while working in the oven area. -
Place the oven on a table or platform even with the cutout opening.
(Platform must support 150 lbs. single, 275 lbs. double.) -
Remove the bottom trim from the top of the oven. It will be installed at the end of installation. The trim is wrapped separately and taped to the top of the unit.
Cutouts for Single Built-In-Oven
If the cabinets do not have a solid bottom, then two braces or runners must be installed to support the weight of the oven. For single ovens the runners and braces must support 150 pounds.
NOTE: If the cabinet does not have a front frame and the sides are less than 3/4” thick, shim both sides equally to establish the cutout width.
If the cabinet does not have a solid bottom, then two braces and runners must be installed to support the weight of the oven. For double ovens the runners and braces must support 275 pounds.
NOTE: If the cabinet does not have a front frame and the sides are less than 3/4” thick, shim both sides equally to establish the cutout width.
Cutouts for Single Oven Under Counter
NOTE: This Oven is not approved to be installed under a Solid Disk, Induction or Downdraft Modular Cooktop.
Electrical Connections
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Turn off the circuit breaker or remove fuses to the oven branch circuit.
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With the oven in front of the cabinet opening, on a table or platform, connect the flexible conduit to the electrical junction box as shown below. You will need to purchase a strain relief clamp to complete the connection of the conduit to the junction box.
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When installing in a new construction, or When installing oven in a mobile home, or When local codes do not permit grounding through neutral:
- Cut the neutral (White) lead from the crimp.Re-strip the neutral (white) lead to expose the proper length of conductor.
- Attach the appliance grounding lead (green or bare copper) in accordance with local codes. If the residence grounding conductor is aluminum, see WARNING note.
- Connect the oven neutral (white) lead to the branch circuit neutral (white or gray) in accordance with local codes, using wire nut.
- Connect the oven red lead to the branch circuit red lead and the oven black lead to the branch circuit black lead in accordance with local codes, using wire nuts. If the residence red, black or white leads are aluminum conductors, see “ WARNING” note on following page.
- Install Junction Box Cover.
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Three-Conductor Branch Circuit Connection
When connecting to a 3-conductor branch circuit, if local codes permit:- a.Connect the bare oven ground conductor with the crimped neutral (white) lead to the branch circuit neutral (white or gray in color), using wire nut.
- b. Connect the oven red lead to the branch circuit red lead, using wire nut.
- c. Connect the oven black lead to the branch circuit black lead in accordance with local codes, using wire nut.
- d. Install Junction Box Cover.
Do not shorten the flexible conduit.The conduit strain Relief Clamp must be
securely attached to the junction box and the flexible conduit must be
securely attached to the clamp. If the flexible conduit will not fit within
the clamp, do not install the oven until a clamp of the proper size is
obtained.
NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN: The 3 power leads supplied with this appliance are UL
recognized for connection to larger gauge household wiring. The insulation of
these 3 leads is rated at temperatures much higher than the temperature rating
of household wiring. The current carrying capacity of the conductor is
governed by the temperature rating of the insulation around the wire, rather
than the wire gauge alone.
WARNING: Improper connection of aluminum house wiring to copper leads can result in an electrical hazard or fire. Use only connectors designed for joining copper to aluminum and follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedure closely.
Placing the Oven in the Opening
Sliding the Oven Into the Opening.
- a. Loop a 36” string around the conduit before the oven is slid into place. This will keep the conduit from falling behind the oven.
- b. Lift oven into cabinet cutout using the oven opening as an grip. Carefully push against oven front frame. Do not push against outside edges.
- c. As you slide the oven back, pull the string so that the conduit will lie on top of the oven in a natural loop.
- d. When you are sure the conduit is out of the way, slide the oven all the way back into the opening. Remove the string.
Installing the Bottom Trim
- a. Slide the oven 3/4 way into the cabinet cutout.
- b. Attach the bottom trim to the front frame with the 3 screws provided.
- Slide the oven all the way into the cabinet cutout.
CAUTION: Be sure you do not tip the oven foward during installation or you may bend the Bottom Trim. The Bottom Trim provides an opening for cooling air to enter the cabinet. This opening should never be blocked.
Drilling the Pilot Holes
Note: Before drilling the pilot holes make sure the oven is pushed as far back into the opening as it will go and centered.
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a. Drill four-1/8” pilot holes through the mounting holes (top and bottom) of the side trim, for the four #8 screws provided. Drill eight holes for the Double Oven.
NOTE: Mounting screws must be used. Failure to do so could result in the oven falling out of the cabinet causing serious injury. -
b. Secure the oven to cabinet with screws provided.
NOTE: If the cabinet is particle board, you must use 4 #8 x 3/4 particle board screws. These may be purchased at any hardware store.
Replacing the Oven Door
- Make sure the hinge is in the door stop position.
- Remove the toweling or paper towel holder from the hinge.
- Grasp the door on both sides.
- Hold the door over the hinges lining up the hinges with the hinge slots on the bottom of the door.
- Slide the door down onto the hinges as far as it will go.
- Close the door.
The oven door is heavy. You may need help lifting the door high enough to slide it down onto the hinges. Do not lift the door by the handle.
PRE-TEST CHECK LIST
- Remove all protective film if present, and any stickers.
- Check to be sure that all wiring is secure and not pinched or in contact with moving parts.
- Check that the bottom trim is installed properly (see page 7).
- Check to be sure the mounting screws are installed and flush with the side trim, (see page 7).
Operation Checklist
- Remove all items from the inside of the oven.
Turn on the power to the oven.(Refer to your Use and Care Manual.) Verify that the bake and broil units, and all cooking functionsoperate properly.
Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped or the house fuse is blown.
Check that conduit is securely connected to the junction box.
See Use & Care manual for troubleshooting list.
NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN:
The power leads supplied with this appliance are UL recognized for connections
to larger gauge household wiring. The insulation of these leads is rated at
temperatures much higher than the temperature rating of household wiring. The
current carrying capacity of a conductor is governed by the wire gauge and
also the temperature rating of the insulation around the wire.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING
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WARNING:
IMPROPER CONNECTION OF ALUMINUM HOUSE WIRING TO THE COPPER LEADS CAN RESULT IN A SERIOUS PROBLEM. -
Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using special connectors designed and UL approved for joining copper to aluminum and follow the manufacturer’s recommended connector procedure closely.
NOTE: Wire used, location and enclosure of splices, etc., must conform to good wiring practice and local codes.