GE Profile P2B918SEMSS Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallationInstructionsTroubleshooting TipsConsumer Support42Installation of the range.IMPORTANT!Remove all tape and packaging. Make sure the burners are properly seated and level.Take the accessory pack out of the oven.Check to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping.LOCATION GUIDELINESDo not locate the range where it may be subject to strong drafts. Any openings in the flooror wall behind the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings around the base of therange that supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by carpetingor woodwork.Your range, like many other household items,is heavy and can settle into soft floor coveringssuch as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. Use carewhen moving the range on this type of flooring.It is recommended that the following simple andinexpensive instructions be followed to protectyour floor.The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood(or similar material). When the floor covering ends atthe front of the range, the area that the range will reston should be built up with plywood to the same levelor higher than the floor covering.This will allow the range to be moved for cleaningor servicing. Also, make sure your floor coveringwill withstand 180°F. (See the Installation SafetyInstructions section.)Make sure the wall coverings around your range canwithstand the heat generated (up to 200°F) by therange. (See the Installation Safety Instructions section.)TOOLS YOU WILL NEED■ Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers■ Pencil and ruler■ Two pipe wrenches (one for backup)■ Open-end or adjustable wrench■ Nut driver or wrench: 1/4 ″■ DrillADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED:■ Gas line shut-off valve■ Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread tapewith Teflon* that resists action of natural and LPgases.*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont■ Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2 ″ I.D.). A5-foot length is recommended for ease of installationbut other lengths are acceptable. Never use an oldconnector when installing a new range.■ Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line(3/4 ″ or 1/2 ″ NPT x 1/2 ″ I.D.)■ Flare union adapter for connection to pressureregulator on range (1/2 ″ NPT x 1/2 ″ I.D.)■ Liquid leak detector or soapy water.■ Lag bolt or 1/2 ″ O.D. Sleeve anchor (for concretefloors only).■ Squeeze Connector matching the size of the bracketopening (on the range back behind the wiring cover)and the house conduit. Obtain only if replacing thepower cord with conduit.