GE JGB281 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions41ELECTRICAL CoNNECTIoNSElectrical Requirements120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch circuitprotected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breakeror time-delay fuse.Extension Cord CautionsBecause of potential safety hazards associated with certainconditions, we strongly recommend against the use ofan extension cord. However, if you still elect to use anextension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be aUL-listed, 3-wire grounding-type appliance extension cordand that the current carrying rating of the cord in amperesbe equivalent to, or greater than, the branch circuit rating.GroundingIMPoRTANT—(Please read carefully)FoR PERSoNAL SAFETy, THIS APPLIANCE MUSTBE PRoPERLy GRoUNDED.The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard3-prong grounding wall receptacle to minimize thepossibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuitchecked by a qualified electrician to make sure thereceptacle is properly grounded.Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is encountered,it is the personal responsibility and obligation of thecustomer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.Do NoT, UNDER ANy CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT oR REMoVETHE THIRD (GRoUND) PRoNG FRoM THE PowER CoRD.A word about GFCIs – GFCIs are not required orrecommended for gas range receptacles.Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) are devices thatsense leakage of current in a circuit and automaticallyswitch off power when a threshold leakage level is detected.These devices must be manually reset by the consumer.The National Electrical Code requires the use of GFCIs inkitchen receptacles installed to serve countertop surfaces.Performance of the range will not be affected if operatedon a GFCI-protected circuit but occasional nuisance trippingof the GFCI breaker is possible.3 ELECTRICAL CoNNECTIoNS (CoNT.)A. 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. Where localcodes permit, a TEMPoRARy CoNNECTIoN may bemade to a properly grounded 2-prong wall receptacle bythe use of a UL-listed adapter, available at most hardwarestores. The larger slot in the adapter must be alignedwith the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provideproper polarity in the connection of the power cord.When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done,the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break withrepeated use. Should this happen, Do NoT USE theappliance until a proper ground has again beenestablished.3Preferred MethodEnsure proper groundexists before useTemporary Method(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)Ensure proper groundand firm connectionbefore useAlign large prongs/slotsCAUTIoN: Attaching the adapter groundterminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does notground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal,and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is groundedthrough the house wiring. The customer should havethe circuit checked by a qualified electrician to makesure the receptacle is properly grounded.