34Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: ge.comInstallation Free-StandingInstructions Electric RangesBEFORE YOU BEGINRead these instructions completelyand carefully.• IMPORTANT — Save theseinstructions for local inspector’s use.• IMPORTANT — Observe allgoverning codes and ordinances.• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave theseinstructions with the Consumer.• Note to Consumer – Keep theseinstructions for future reference.• Skill level – Installation of this appliancerequires basic mechanical skills.• Completion time – 1 to 3 hours• Proper installation is the responsibility ofthe installer.• Product failure due to improper installationis not covered under the Warranty.WARNING — This appliance mustbe properly grounded.FOR YOUR SAFETY:All rough-in and spacing dimensions must bemet for safe use of your range. Electricity tothe range can be disconnected at the outletwithout moving the range if the outlet is inthe preferred location (remove lower drawer).To reduce the risk of burns or fire whenreaching over hot surface elements, cabinetstorage space above the cooktop should beavoided. If cabinet storage space is to beprovided above the cooktop, the risk canbe reduced by installing a range hood thatsticks out at least 5” beyond the front of thecabinets. Cabinets installed above a cooktopmust be no deeper than 13”.Be sure your appliance is properly installedand grounded by a qualified technician.Make sure the cabinets and wall coveringsaround the range can withstand the temperatures(up to 200°F) generated by the range.FOR YOUR SAFETY:WARNING — Before beginning theinstallation, switch power off at service paneland lock the service disconnecting means toprevent power from being switched onaccidentally. When the service disconnectingmeans cannot be locked, securely fasten aprominent warning device, such as a tag, tothe service panel.ANTI-TIP DEVICEWARNING — To reduce the riskof tipping, the appliance must be secured byproperly installed Anti-Tip bracket packedwith this appliance.If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the rangedoes not fit this application, use the universalAnti-Tip device WB2X7909.WARNING —• All ranges can tip• Injury to persons could result• Install Anti-Tip bracket packedwith range• See Installation InstructionsIf you pull the range out and away from thewall for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tipbracket is engaged when the range is pushedback against the wall.