GE Coil Top Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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31Installation InstructionsELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSUse only a 3-conductor or a 4-conductor UL-listedrange cord. These cords may be provided with ringterminals on wire and a strain relief device.A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp rangecord is not recommended but if used, it shouldbe marked for use with nominal 13ø8s diameterconnection openings. Care should be takento center the cable and strain relief within theknockout hole to keep the edge from damaging thecable.• Because range terminals are not accessible afterrange is in position, flexible service conduit orcord must be used.NOTE: If conduit is being used, go to Step 3D andthen to Step 6 or 7.• On some models, a filter capacitor may beconnected between the black and white leads onthe junction block.ALL NEW BRANCH CIRCUITINSTALLATIONS, MOBILEHOMES, RECREATIONALVEHICLES AND INSTALLATIONSWHERE LOCAL CODES DONOT ALLOW GROUNDINGTHROUGH NEUTRAL, REQUIREA 4-CONDUCTOR CORD ORCONDUITELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTSWARNING: For personal safety, donot use an extension cord with this appliance.Remove house fuse or open circuit breakerbefore beginning installation.This appliance must be supplied with the propervoltage and frequency, and connected to anindividual properly grounded branch circuit,protected by a circuit breaker or fuse havingamperage as specified on the rating plate. Therating plate is located above the storage drawer onthe oven frame.We recommend you have the electrical wiring andhookup of your range connected by a qualifiedelectrician. After installation, have the electricianshow you where your main range disconnect islocated.Check with your local utilities for electrical codeswhich apply in your area. Failure to wire your ovenaccording to governing codes could result in ahazardous condition. If there are no local codes,your range must be wired and fused to meet therequirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70– Latest Edition. You can get a copy bywriting:National Fire Protection AssociationBatterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02269Effective January 1, 1996, the National ElectricalCode requires that new construction (not existing)utilize a 4-conductor connection to an electricrange.When installing an electric range in newconstruction, follow Steps 3 and 5 for 4-wireconnection.You must use a 3-wire, single-phase A.C. 208Y/120Volt or 240/120 Volt, 60 hertz electrical system. Ifyou connect to aluminum wiring, properly installedconnectors approved for use with aluminum wiringmust be used.If the electrical service provided does not meet theabove specifications, have a licensed electricianinstall an approved outlet.NOTE: Use of automatic, wireless, or wired externalswitches that shut off power to the appliance, arenot recommended for this product.