GE Profile JP350AAAA Installation Instructions Manual

1Before you begin—Read these instructions completely and carefully.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.OWNER—Keep these instructions for future reference.Note—This appliance must be properly grounded.INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR NEW30" ELECTRIC COOKTOPFOR YOUR SAFETYTOOL LIST• 1/8" drill bit• Electric or hand drill• Flat bladed screwdriver• Pencil• Ruler or tape measure and straightedge• Hand or saber sawELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTSThis appliance must be supplied with the proper voltageand frequency, and connected to an individual, properlygrounded branch circuit, protected by a circuit breakeror time delay fuse, as noted on rating plate.Wiring must conform to National Electrical Codes. Youcan get a copy of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Edition by writing:National Fire Protection AssociationBatterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02269We recommend that you have the electrical wiring andhookup of your counter unit done by a qualifiedelectrician. After installation, have the electrician showyou where your main disconnect is located.The range connector block is approved for copper wireconnection only, and if you have aluminum housewiring, you must use special UL approved connectorsfor joining copper to aluminum.You must use a three-wire, A.C. 208Y/120Volt or 120/240 Volt, 60 Hertz electrical system. A white (neutral)wire is not needed for this unit.Refer to the rating plate on your unit for the K.W. ratingfor your counter unit.SR10239Pub. No. 31-10147229C4053P018-4STOP!CAUTION:For Personal Safety remove housefuse or open circuit breaker beforebeginning installation. Failure to doso could result in serious injury oreven death.• Be sure your cooktop is installed properly by aqualified installer or service technician.• To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching overheated surface elements, cabinet storage locatedabove the surface units should be avoided. Ifcabinet storage space is to be provided, the risk canbe reduced by installing a range hood that projectshorizontally a minimum of 5" beyond the bottom ofthe cabinets. Cabinet installation above the counterunit may be no deeper than 13".• The cooktop should be easy to reach and lightedwith natural light during the day.• Always disconnect the electrical service to the unitbefore repairing or servicing the counter unit. Thiscan be done by disconnecting the fuse or circuitbreaker. Failure to do this could result in adangerous or fatal shock. Know where your maindisconnect switch is located. If you don’t know,have your electrician show you.