Installation instructions, Prepare the opening – GE Free-Standing Electric Ranges User Manual

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Installation Instructions

PREPARE THE OPENING

See illustrations for all rough-in and spacing
dimensions.

The range may be placed with 0” clearance
(flush) at the back wall and side walls of
the cabinet.

NOTE: Use a 4

′ power cord to prevent

interference with the storage drawer.
Power cords 4

1

2

to 6

′ long may have to be

dressed to allow for proper drawer closing.

MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BETWEEN COOKTOP,
WALLS AND ABOVE THE COOKTOP:

**

* Make sure the wall covering, countertop,

flooring and cabinets around the range
can withstand the heat (up to 200°F)
generated by the range.

*

** Allow 30” minimum clearance between

surface units and bottom of unprotected
wood or metal cabinet, and 15” minimum
between countertop and adjacent cabinet
bottom.

*** Recommended spacing to heat-sensitive

surfaces.

2

2

1

2

2

1

2

7

1

2

25”

36”

30”

Acceptable electrical
outlet area.

Orient the electrical
receptacle so the length
is parallel to the floor.

*0”

**15” Min.

**30” Min.

*0”

***6”

Min.

7”

14

1

2

On models with baking or
warming drawers, electrical
outlet must not be in this
area.

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