GE JGB908 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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49Installation InstructionsELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSElectrical Requirements120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded dedicated circuitprotected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker ortime delay fuse.Extension Cord CautionsBecause of potential safety hazards associatedwith certain conditions, we strongly recommend againstthe use of an extension cord. However, if you still electto use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary thatit be a UL-listed, 3-wire grounding-type applianceextension cord and that the current carrying rating ofthe cord in amperes be equivalent to, or greater than,the circuit rating.GroundingIMPORTANT—(Please read carefully)FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUSTBE PROPERLY GROUNDED.The power cord of this appliance is equipped with athree-prong (grounding) plug which mates with astandard three-prong grounding wall receptacle tominimize the possibility of electric shock hazard fromthis appliance.The customer should have the wall receptacle andcircuit checked by a qualified electrician to make surethe receptacle is properly grounded.Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle isencountered, it is the personal responsibility andobligation of the customer to have it replaced with aproperly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONGFROM THE POWER CORD.A word about GFCI’s – GFCI’s are not required orrecommended for gas range receptacles.Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI’s) aredevices that sense leakage of current in a circuit andautomatically switch off power when a thresholdleakage level is detected. These devices must bemanually reset by the consumer. The National ElectricalCode requires the use of GFCI’s in kitchen receptaclesinstalled to serve countertop surfaces. Performance ofthe range will not be affected if operated on a GFCI-protected circuit but occasional nuisance tripping ofthe GFCI breaker is possible.Preferred MethodEnsure proper groundexists before useELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.)3A. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord willbe Disconnected Infrequently.An adapter may be used only on a 15-amp circuit.Do not use an adapter on a 20-amp circuit. Wherelocal codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTIONmay be made to a properly grounded two-prong wallreceptacle by the use of a UL-listed adapter, availableat most hardware stores. The larger slot in the adaptermust be aligned with the larger slot in the wallreceptacle to provide proper polarity in theconnection of the power cord.When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is notdone, the adapter ground terminal is very likely tobreak with repeated use. Should this happen, DONOT USE the appliance until a proper groundhas again been established.CAUTION: Attaching the adapterground terminal to the wall receptacle coverscrew does not ground the appliance unlessthe cover screw is metal, and not insulated,and the wall receptacle is grounded throughthe house wiring. The customer should havethe circuit checked by a qualified electricianto make sure the receptacle is properlygrounded.Temporary MethodEnsure properground and firmconnection beforeuse(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)Align large prongs/slots3