GE Appliances GRF400SVSS 30 Free Standing Electric Range Instruction Manual

GE Appliances GRF400SVSS 30 Free Standing Electric Range

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

Remove existing anti-tip bracket from install space, if present.

• 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.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Note to Servicer – The electrical diagram is in an envelope attached to the left side panel, when the drawer is removed.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.
• IMPORTANT — Remove all packing material and literature from oven before connecting gas and electrical supply to range.
• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic mechanical skills and advanced electrical skills

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR APPLIANCE

Dispose of or recycle your appliance in accordance with Federal and Local Regulations. Contact your local authorities for the environmentally safe disposal or recycling of your appliance.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

• Drill
  

• Safety Glasses
  

• Phillips Screwdriver
  

• Tape Measure
  

• Adjustable Wrench

• Level
  

• 1/4” Nut Driver

• Pliers
  

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

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Tip-Over Hazard

• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
• Install the anti-tip bracket provided with the unit to the wall or floor.
• Engage the range to the anti-tip bracket by sliding the range back such that the foot is engaged.
• Re-engage the anti-tip bracket if the range is moved.
• Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns to children or adults.

If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost. For installation instructions of the bracket, visit: GEAppliances.com.

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.

Anti-Tip Bracket and screws Included

Remove any currently used anti-tip bracket and install with the provided anti- tip bracket and screws.

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED

• Squeeze Connector (For Conduit Installations Only)

• (UL Listed 40 AMP) 4-Wire Cord 4’ long OR 3-Wire Cord 4’ long

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

Make sure the wall covering, countertop, flooring and cabinets around the range can withstand the heat (up to 200°F) generated by the range.

Allow 30” minimum clearance between surface units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal 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.

NOTE: Minimum to bare cabinet above: see Installation Instructions for alternate installation configurations.

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.

Orient electrical receptacle so the length is parallel to floor.

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 16”.

NOTE: Rear wall to front of door glass.

NOTE: Rear wall to front of door glass.

REMOVE 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.
Consider recycling options for your appliance packaging material.

ATTACH REQUIRED FILLER TRIM

For ALL front control installations , the included filler trim must be installed. Remove the two screws on rear trim indicated with nearby arrows. Reuse these two screws to attach the filler trim to the back of the range.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

This appliance must be properly grounded. Failure to do so can result in electric shock.

All new constructions, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and installations where local codes do not allow grounding through neutral, require a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord.

To prevent fire or shock, do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

To prevent shock, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation

We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your range connected by a qualified electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you how to disconnect power from the range.

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

Effective January 1, 1996, the National  Electrical Code requires that new construction (not existing) utilize a 4-conductor connection to an electric range.

When installing an electric range in new construction, mobile home, recreational vehicle, or an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor, refer to the section on four-conductor branch circuit connections.

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 oven must be wired and fused to meet the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70 – latest edition, available from the National Fire Protection Association.

This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual, properly grounded, 40 amp (minimum) branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.

Use only a 3-conductor or a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord. These cords may be provided with ring terminals on wire and a strain relief device. A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp range cord is not recommended but if used, it should be marked for use with nominal 1 3⁄8” diameter connection openings. Care should be taken to center the cable and strain relief within the knockout hole to keep the edge from damaging the cable.

The rating plate is located on the frame surrounding the drawer.

POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION

A. Remove wire cover (on the back of range) by removing screws using a 1/4” nut driver. You can access the terminal block by removing the wire cover. Do not discard these screws.

B. For power cord and 1” conduit only, remove the knockout ring (1 3⁄8”) 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.

C. For 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 MUST be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.

D. For 3/4” 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 MUST be installed before reinstalling the rear range wire or terminal block cover.

PROCEED TO STEP 4 OR 5.

3-WIRE INSTALLATION

The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the terminal block and the ground strap must connect the neutral terminal to the ground plate. The power leads must be connected to the lower left and the lower right terminals of the terminal block.

DO NOT remove the ground strap connection.

FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION

A. Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block.
B. Insert the 3 terminal screws through each power cord terminal ring and into the lower terminals of the terminal block. Be certain that the center wire (white/neutral) is connected to the center lower position of the terminal block.
C. Tighten screws securely into the terminal block.

FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION

A. Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws on the terminal block. Strip wire to expose tip about 5/8” long.
B. Insert the center (white/neutral) wire tip through the bottom center terminal block opening. On certain models, the wire will need to be inserted through the ground strap opening and then into the bottom center block opening. Insert the two side bare wire tips into the lower left and the lower right terminal block openings.
C. Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly secured (35 to 50 inch- lbs.). Do not overtighten the screws.

NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated for the correct amperage and voltage.
D. Replace wire cover on range back and replace the screws that were removed earlier. Make sure no wires are pinched between cover and range back.

PROCEED TO STEP 6.

4-WIRE INSTALLATION

The neutral wire of the supply circuit must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the lower center of the terminal block.
The power leads must be connected to the lower left and the lower right terminals of the terminal block. The grounding lead must be connected to the range with the ground plate and the green ground screw.

FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION

Before–Power Cord and Conduit

A. Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block. Remove the ground screw and ground plate and retain them. Remove and discard the ground strap. DO
NOT DISCARD ANY SCREWS.
B. Insert the one ground screw into the power cord ground wire terminal ring, through the ground plate and into the range.
C. Insert the 3 terminal screws (removed earlier) through each power cord terminal ring and into the lower terminals of the terminal block.
Be certain that the center wire (white/neutral) is connected to the center lower position of the terminal block. Tighten screws securely into the terminal block.

D. Replace wire cover on range back and replace the screws that were removed earlier. Make sure no wires are pinched between cover and range back.

FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION

A. Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws on the terminal block. Strip wire to exposed tip about 5/8” long.
B. Insert the center (white/neutral) wire tip through the bottom center terminal block opening. On certain models, the wire will need to be inserted through the ground strap opening and then into the bottom center block opening. Insert the two side bare wire tips into the lower left and the lower right terminal block openings.
C. Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly secured (35 to 50 inch- lbs.). Do not overtighten the screws.

NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated for the correct amperage and voltage.

ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION

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Tip-Over Hazard

• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
• Install the anti-tip bracket provided with the unit to the wall or floor.
• Engage the range to the anti-tip bracket by sliding the range back such that the foot is engaged.
• Re-engage the anti-tip bracket if the range is moved.
• Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns to children or adults.

To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must be secured by a properly installed  anti-tip bracket. Remove any currently used anti-tip bracket and install with the provided anti-tip bracket.

1. IMPORTANT: Determine the final location of the range before attempting to install the bracket. Remove existing anti-tip bracket from install space, if present.
   
   a. Place the bracket on the floor with the back edge against the rear wall. If the range does not reach the rear wall, align the back edge of the bracket with the rear panel of the range in its final location. If bracket does not touch the rear wall, you MUST screw bracket to FLOOR as described in Step 2.
   b. Position the side of the bracket against either the left or right cabinet. If there is no adjacent cabinet, align the edge of the bracket with the side panel of the range in its final location. If the countertop overhangs The cabinet, offset the bracket from the cabinet by the amount of overhang.
   c. Mark the location for the pair of holes to be used (see illustration above).
   NOTE: For FLOOR installation use either Loc A or B. For REAR WALL installation use Loc C.

2. The bracket must be screwed to either the FLOOR or REAR WALL.
   
   FLOOR Installation:
   WOOD FLOOR: Use the screws provided to secure the bracket using the pair of marked holes (either Loc A or B).
   CONCRETE FLOOR: Using a concrete bit, drill a 5/32” pilot hole 2” deep into the concrete at the center of each of the marked holes (either Loc A or B). Use the screws provided to secure the bracket into the floor.
   REAR WALL Installation:
   Use the 2 screws provided to secure the bracket using the pair of marked holes at Loc C. The screws MUST enter into a wood sill plate. If the wall contains any metal studs or similar materials, then the floor must be used.

3. To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, look underneath the range to see that the rear leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On some models, the storage drawer or kick panel can be removed for easy inspection. If visual inspection is not possible, slide the range forward, confirm the anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the floor or wall, and slide the range back so the rear leveling leg is under the anti-tip bracket. If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing, or any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and can result in death or serious burns to children or adults. Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.

LEVEL THE RANGE

Never completely remove the leveling leg as the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.

A. Plug in the unit and remove the drawer.
Refer to your owner’s manual for instructions.
B. Measure the height of your countertop at the rear of the opening (X).
C. Adjust two rear leveling legs so that the rear of cooktop is higher than or equal to the counter (Y).

D. Slide unit into place taking care to engage the leveling legs in the anti-tip device.
E. Look under the unit and verify that the rear leg is fully engaged with the anti-tip device. If not, remove the unit and adjust the height of the rear leg so that it is properly engaged.
F. Install racks in the oven.
G. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level on one of the oven shelves. Take two readings—with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other.

H. Use an adjustable wrench to adjust the front leveling legs until the range is level.

I. Position cord so that it does not interfere with drawer.
J. Reinstall the drawer. Refer to your owner’s manual for instructions.

INSTALL KNOBS

• Remove all knobs from packaging.
• Install the knobs onto the cooktop element switch shafts.

IMPORTANT: The dual zone knobs should be matched to the dual zone cooktop element switch shafts.

FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

• Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed (RESET) or the circuit fuses are replaced.
• Be sure power is in service to the building.
• Check that all packing materials and tape have been removed. This will include tape on metal panel under control knobs (if applicable), adhesive tape, wire ties, cardboard and protective plastic. Failure to remove these materials could result in damage to the appliance once the appliance has been turned on and surfaces have heated.
• Check that the door and drawer are parallel to each other and that both operate smoothly. If they do not, see the owner’s manual for proper replacement.
• Check that the oven control operates properly. If the oven control does not operate properly, recheck the wiring connections.
• Make sure all controls are left in the off position.

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Questions? Call GE Appliances at 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737) or visit
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