Installation Instructions

ManualsBrandsGE ManualsAppliances30 in. 5.0 cu. ft. Single Electric Wall Oven with Self-Cleaning Convection in Stainless Steel

4 A

DOOR REMOVAL (RECOMMENDED FOR THERMAL

OVENS)

WARNING

The door for the microwave oven on a combination oven

should never be removed, unless by a certified technician.

NOTE: Door removal is not a requirement for installation of the product but is

an added convenience.

To remove the door:

A. Open the oven door as far as it will go.

B. Remove hinge bracket, if equipped, from front frame and set aside. The

hinge bracket must be replaced, if equipped, for proper door functionality

when door is reinstalled.

C. Push both hinge locks down toward the door frame to the unlocked

position. This may require a flat-blade screwdriver. DO NOT LIFT THE DOOR BY THE

HANDLE!

D. Place hands on both sides of the door and close the oven door to

the removal position (approximately 1”–2” [2.5 cm–5.1 cm] from the closed position).

E. Lift the door up and out until the hinge arms clear the slots. 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.

4 B

SHIPPING SCREWS REMOVAL

(FOR 30” COMBINATION OVEN UPPER OVEN ONLY)

Shipping screws must be removed as shown in illustration. You will need a 1/4” Nut Driver.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

This appliance must be properly grounded.

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

installation.

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.

We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your appliance connected by a qualified

electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you how to disconnect power from the appliance.

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 four-conductor connection to an electric oven. When installing an electric oven in new

construction, a 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.

10 B

INSTALL MOUNTING SCREWS (THERMAL OVENS)

WARNING

Mounting screws must be

used. Failure to do so could result in the oven

falling out of the cabinet, causing serious injury.

NOTE: During oven mounting step, ensure that

no damage is done to oven gasket which lines

the edge of oven cavity.

NOTE: Before drilling the pilot holes, make

sure the oven is pushed as far back into the

opening as it will go and is centered.

NOTE: If the cabinet is particle board, you

must use #8 x ¾” particle board screws. These

may be purchased at any hardware store.

A. Drill through the mounting holes (top and

bottom) of the side trim for the #8 mounting

screws provided.

B. Secure the oven cabinet with the screws

provided.

10 A

INSTALL MOUNTING SCREWS

(UPPER OVEN ON COMBINATION OVENS)

• Slide the oven the remaining way into

the opening so that the side flanges and

control panel are against the cabinet

frame. Make sure that the oven is

centered in the opening.

• Open the door, place a turntable tray in

the oven and make sure that the tray in

the unit is level.

• Drill pilot holes through the side flanges.

• Drive the color-matched screws into the

side flanges. It is recommended that the

screws be hand tightened.

Mounting

Hole

Locations

(hole locations

may vary)

Hinge Slot

Hinge Arm

Hinge Unlocked Position

Hinge Clears Slot

The Screws

Must Be a

Minimum of

1/4” (6 mm)

From the

Front of

the Cutout.

MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING

Switch power off at the 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.

Place oven on table or platform even with the cutout opening. For a single oven, the platform must

support 220 lbs. (99 kg); for a double or combination oven, the platform must support 400 lbs.

(181 kg). Connect the flexible conduit to the electrical junction box as shown below*. Position the

conduit in such a manner that it will lie behind the unit in a natural loop when the oven is installed**. You

will need to purchase an appropriate strain relief clamp to complete the connection of the conduit to the

junction box.

* Ovens come equipped with a 40” or 54” long conduit. If a longer conduit is desired, there may be one

available for your model. To check availability or order parts, call GE Appliances at 1.800.GE.CARES.

** Combination Oven with upper microwave oven - it is recommended to install the conduit

through the side of the junction box as shown in the illustration above.

THREE-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION

NOTE: If residence leads are aluminum conductors, see

WARNING in Section 5, Electrical Requirements.

When connecting to a three-conductor branch circuit, if local

codes permit:

A. Connect the oven ground conductor along with the

neutral (white) lead to the branch circuit neutral (white

or gray in color), using a wire nut.

B. 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.

C. Install proper strain relief clamp.

D. Install junction box cover.

SLIDE OVEN INTO OPENING

A. Loop (do not tie) a 36” (91 cm) 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 a

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. For a combination

oven, pull the conduit so that

it sits above the lower oven on

the left side (as viewed from

the front).

D. When you are sure the conduit

is out of the way, slide the oven

¾ way back into the opening.

Remove the string by pulling on

one end of the loop.

REPLACING THE THERMAL OVEN DOOR

NOTE: The oven door is heavy. You may need help lifting the door high

enough to slide it into the hinge slots. Do not lift the door by the handle.

A. Lift the oven door by grasping each side.

B. With the door at the same angle as the removal position (approximately

1”–2” [2.5 cm–5.1 cm] from the closed position), seat the notch of the

hinge arm into the bottom edge of the hinge slot. The notch of the

hinge arm must be fully seated into the bottom of the slot.

C. Fully open the door. If the door will not fully open, the indentation is not

seated correctly in the bottom edge of the slot.

D. Push the hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity,

to the locked position.

E. Replace hinge bracket, if equipped, to ensure proper door functionality.

F. Close the oven door.

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 material and tape have been removed. Failure to remove these materials

could result in damage to the appliance once the appliance has been turned on and surfaces

have heated.

• Remove all items from inside the oven.

• Check to be sure that the mounting screws are installed and flush with the side trim

(see Section 10).

• Check that the bottom trim is installed properly (see Section 11).

• Ensure that air duct opening at bottom of unit is free of obstructions.

• Check that oven rack guides (if applicable) are installed correctly and oven racks function smoothly.

• If applicable - install handles following handle installation instructions and check that both ends are

secured.

OPERATION CHECKLIST

• Turn on the power to the oven (refer to your Owner’s Manual). Verify that the bake and broil

units and all cooking functions operate properly.

• See your Owner’s Manual for the troubleshooting list.

• Be sure all of the oven controls are OFF before leaving the oven.

Hinge in

Locked

Position

Notch of Hinge

Securely Fitted

Into Bottom of

Hinge Slot

Bottom

Edge of

Slot

Hinge

Arm

Hinge Notch

Hinge Bracket

Ground and

neutral wires (white)

Tape or Crimp

Neutral wire

connection

Black

Red

Branch

circuit

Alternate

knockout

Range

conduit

snaps

into box

Junction Box Cover

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Remove Shipping

Screws From

Both Sides

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS (CONT.)

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. See the rating plate located on

the oven frame to determine the rating of the product.

Use the chart below to determine the minimum recommended dedicated circuit protection:

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.

The 3 power leads supplied with this appliance are suitable for connection to heavier gauge household

wiring. The insulation of these 3 leads is rated for temperatures much higher than the temperature

rating of the household wiring. The current-carrying capacity of the conductor is governed by the wire

gauge and the temperature rating of the insulation around the wire.

Rating plate is located on the oven side trim.

KW Rating

240V

KW Rating

208V

Recommended

Circuit Size

(Dedicated)

≤4.8 KW ≤4.1 KW 20 Amp

4.9 KW–7.2 KW 4.2 KW–6.2 KW 30 Amp

7.3 KW–9.6 KW 6.3 KW–8.3 KW 40 Amp

9.7 KW–12.0 KW 8.4 KW–10.4 KW 50 Amp

Pull Out

on String

Loop While

Pushing

the Oven Into

the Cabinet

FOUR-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT CONNECTION

NOTE: If residence leads are aluminum conductors, see WARNING in Section 5, Electrical

Requirements.

When connecting to a four-conductor branch circuit, if local

codes permit:

A. Free the neutral (white) lead from being restrained to any

other wires. If necessary, cut the neutral (white) lead and

then re-strip it to expose the proper length of conductor.

B. Attach the appliance grounding lead (green or bare copper)

in accordance with local codes.

C. Connect the oven neutral (white) lead to the branch circuit

neutral (white or gray) in accordance with local codes, using

a wire nut.

D. Connect the oven red lead to the branch circuit red lead and

the oven black lead to the branch circuit black lead in ac cor-

dance with local codes, using wire nuts.

E. Install proper strain relief clamp.

F. Install junction box cover.

Junction Box Cover

White

Black

Red

Branch

circuit

Ground

wires

Alternate

knockout

Range

conduit

snaps

into box

Junction Box

Conduit

Ground

Red

White

Black

Strain Relief Clamp

(not included) Must

Be Used at Junction

Box

Place Oven on a

Support to Assist in

Connecting Conduit

Ground

Wire

Metal Posts to be installed

in the rear of cavity

Oven rack guide

shown in place.

BOTTOM TRIM INSTALLATION

With oven installed, attach the bottom trim through its mounting holes in front vertical brace using

two trim screws provided. Bottom trim lip must be placed under flange of bottom air duct.

IMPORTANT: If this unit is ever removed from the cabinet or the oven is ever pulled out for

service, the bottom trim must be removed first or damage to the trim will occur.

OVEN RACK GUIDE INSTALLATION (IF APPLICABLE)

A. Locate included oven rack guide mouting hardware.

B. Place oven rack guides on cavity wall studs with metal posts towards back of cavity as shown.

C. Install guides using the 8 provided mounting nuts.

Single, Combination, and Double Wall

Oven Installations without a Pedestal

Double Wall Oven Installations

with a Pedestal

Some models have custom handles. Please follow the instructions with the handles for

proper installation.