Generalaire 1042 - Installation Manual

Installation

Instructions

Free-Standing

Electric Ranges

Questions?

Call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737) or visit www.GEAppliances.com

In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit www.GEAppliances.ca

BEFORE

YOU

BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and
carefully.

° IMPORTANT

--

Savethese

instructions

for local inspector's

use.

° IMPORTANT

--

Observe

all

governing codes and ordinances.

•

Note to Installer-

Be sure to leave these

instructions

with consumer.

•

Note to consumer-

Keep these

instructions

for future reference.

•

Skill level - Installation

of this appliance

requires a qualified installer or electrician.

•

Proper installation

is the responsibility

of the

installer.

•

Product failure due to improper installation is
not covered under warranty.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

• All ranges con tip.

• BURNS or other SERIOUS

INJURIES con result.

• INSTALL and CHECK the

ANTI*TIP

bracket

following

the instructions

supplied

with

the bracket.

Anti-Tip Bracket

Kit Included

If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase,
call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost. (In Canada,

call 1.800.561.3344.) For installation instructions of the bracket,
visit: www.GEAppliances.com.

(In Canada, www.GEAppliances.ca.)

-_ WARN ING

_

Before

beginning the installation, switch
power off at service panel and

lock the service disconnecting

means to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally.

When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked,

securely fasten a prominent

warning device, such as a tag,

to the service panel.

MATERIALS

YOU

MAY NEED

TOOLS

YOU WILL

NEED

Drill with 1/8" Bit

Tin Snips

Safety Glasses

Tape Measure

Adjustable

Wrench

Pliers

Squeeze Connector

(UL Listed 40 AMP)

Level

1/4" Nut Driver

(For Conduit

4-Wire Cord 4' long OR

Installations

Only)

3-Wire Cord 4' long

REMOVE

PACKAGING

MATERIALS:

Failure to remove packaging

materials

could result in damage to the appliance.

Remove all packing parts from oven,

racks, heating elements

and drawer. Also, remove protective film and labels on the outer

door, cooktop and control panel.

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PREPARE

THE OPENING

(FOR INDOOR

USE ONLY)

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.

SINGLE OVEN

DOUBLE OVEN

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

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_

45"

/

\_

47%" Acceptable electrical outlet area.

/

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Orient electrical receptacle so the

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length is parallel to floor.

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* GE-branded models have control

panels 30%" wide.

NOTE:

Use a 4' power cord to prevent interference

with the storage drawer. Power cords 4_' to 6' long
may have to be dressed to allow for proper drawer
closing.

MINIMUM

DIMENSIONS

BETWEEN

COOKTOP,

WALLS AND ABOVE

THE COOKTOP:

A. Make sure the wall covering,

countertop,

flooring

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

by the range.

B. Allow 30" minimum

clearance

between

surface

units and bottom of unprotected

wood or metal

cabinet,

or allow a 24" minimum

when bottom

of wood or metal cabinet is protected

by no less

than 1/4" thick flame retardant millboard

covered

with not less than No 28 MSG sheet metal,

(.015"), .015" thick stainless

steel, .024"

aluminum

or .020" copper.

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B

C

Both

Sides

C. This appliance

has been approved

for 0" spacing to adjacent surfaces

above the cooktop.

However, a 6" minimum

spacing to surfaces

less than 15" above the cooktop and adjacent

cabinet is recommended

to reduce exposure

to steam, grease splatter and heat.

To reduce the risk of burns or fire when reaching over hot surface elements,

cabinet storage

space above the cooktop should be avoided.

If cabinet storage space is to be provided above

the cooktop, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects at least 5" beyond
the front of the cabinets. Cabinets installed above the cooktop

must be no deeper than 13".

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ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS

Z_WARNING:

This appliance

must be properly

grounded.

_, WARN

IN G:

All new constructions,

mobile homes, recreational vehicles and installations

where local codes do not allow grounding through neutral, require a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord.

,_ WARNING:

To prevent fire or shock, do not use an extension

cord with this appliance.

il, WARNING:

To prevent shock, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before

beginning

installation.

We recommend

you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your range connected

by a qualified

electrician.

After installation,

have the electrician

show you how to disconnect

power from the

range.

You must use a single-phase,

120/208 VAC or 120/240 VAC, 60 hertz electrical system.

If you

connect to aluminum

wiring, properly

installed connectors

approved for use with aluminum

wiring

must be used.

Effective January 1, 1996, the National Electrical

Code requires

that new construction

(not

existing) utilize a 4-conductor

connection

to an electric range. When installing an electric range

in new construction,

mobile home, recreational

vehicle, or an area where local codes prohibit

grounding

through the neutral conductor,

refer to the section on four-conductor

branch circuit

connections.

Check with your local utilities for electrical codes which apply in your area. Failure to wire your

oven according

to governing codes could result in a hazardous condition.

If there are no local

codes, your oven must be wired and fused to meet the National Electrical

Code, NFPA No.

70 - latest edition, available from the National Fire Protection

Association.

This appliance

must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency,

and connected

to an

individual,

properly grounded,

40 amp (minimum)

branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker

or time-delay

fuse.

Use only a 3-conductor

or a 4-conductor

UL-listed range cord. These cords may be provided with

ring terminals

on wire and a strain relief device.

A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp range
cord is not recommended

but if used, it should be marked for use with nominal

l_V

diameter

connection

openings.

Care should be taken to center the cable and strain relief within the

knockout hole to keep the edge from damaging the cable.

The rating plate is located on the oven frame or on the side of the drawer frame.

Rating plate

/

Rating

SINGLE OVEN

DOUBLE OVEN

POWER CORD AND CONDUIT

INSTALLATION

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Remove wire cover (on the back of range) by removing screws using a 1/4" nut driver. You

can access the terminal block by either removing a terminal block cover (on some models)
or the wire cover. Do not discard

these screws.

Back of range

5 screws to

,,move

wire cover

Wire cover

For power cord and 1" conduit only, remove

the knockout ring (1%") located on bracket
directly below the terminal block. To remove
the knockout, use a pair of pliers to bend the
knockout

ring away from the bracket and

twist until ring is removed.

Terminal

block

(app
may vary)

Knockout
ring in

bracket.

Knockout

ring

removed

Back of range

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&

Screw to
remove
terminal
block cover

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Terminal

block cover

For power cord installations

only

(see the next step if using conduit),
assemble the strain relief in the hole.

Insert the power cord through the strain
relief and tighten. Allow enough slack
to easily attach the cord terminals to
the terminal block. If tabs are present at

the end of the winged strain relief, they
can be removed for better fit.

NOTE: Do not install the power cord
without a strain relief. The strain relief
bracket MUST be installed before

reinstalling

the rear range wiring cover.

Strain relief

Terminal

block

Bracket

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For 3/4" conduit

installations

only, purchase a squeeze connector matching the diameter

of your conduit and assemble it in the hole. Insert the conduit through the squeeze connector
and tighten. Allow enough slack to easily attach the wires to the terminal block. NOTE: Do not
install the conduit without a squeeze connector. The squeeze

connector

MUST be installed

before reinstalling

the rear range wiring

cover.

Squeeze

__

_1

connector

-_,1_[-

Terminal

block

Conduit __

_'qr

Bracket

PROCEED TO STEP 5 OR 6.

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3-WIRE INSTALLATION

tL WARNIN

G:

The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected

to the neutral terminal located in the center of the terminal block and the ground strap must
connect the neutral terminal to the ground plate. The power leads must be connected to the
lower left and the lower right terminals of the terminal block.

DO NOT remove

the ground strap connection.

FOR POWER

CORD INSTALLATION

A. Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block.

B. Insert the 3 terminal screws through each power cord terminal ring and into the lower

terminals of the terminal block. Be certain that the center wire (white/neutral)
is connected

to the center lower position of the terminal

block.

C. Tighten screws securely into the terminal block.

FOR CONDUIT

INSTALLATION

A. Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws on the terminal block. Strip wire to exposed tip about 5/8" long.

B. Insert the center (white/neutral) wire tip through the bottom center terminal block opening.

On certain models, the wire will need to be inserted through the ground strap opening
and then into the bottom center block opening. Insert the two side bare wire tips into
the lower left and the lower right terminal block openings.

C. Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly secured (35 to 50 inch-lbs.). Do not over-tighten

the screws.

NOTE: ALUMINUM

WIRING:

Aluminum

building wire may be used but it must be rated

for the correct amperage

and voltage.

Power Cord

Terminal

block

(appearance

may vary)

Neutral terminal

Ground stra

Ground

plate

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Power cord

Conduit

Terminal __=__

block

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Wire

tips-----__

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Conduit

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TO STEP 7.

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4-WIRE INSTALLATION

Ai,WAR N I N G:

The neutral wire of the supply circuit must be connected to the neutral terminal

located in the lower center of the terminal block. The power leads must be connected to the lower left and the
lower right terminals of the terminal block. The grounding lead must be connected to the frame of the range
with the ground plate and the green ground screw.

FOR POWER

CORD INSTALLATION

A. Remove the 3 lower terminal screws from the terminal block. Remove the ground screw and

ground plate and retain them. Cut and discard the ground strap. DO NOT DISCARD ANY SCREWS.

B. Insert the one ground screw into the power cord ground wire terminal ring, through the ground plate

and into the frame of the range.

C. Insert the 3 terminal screws (removed earlier) through each power cord terminal ring and into the lower

terminals of the terminal block. Be certain that the center wire (white/neutral) is connected to the center
lower position of the terminal block. Tighten screws securely into the terminal block.

FOR CONDUIT

INSTALLATION

A. Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws on the terminal block. Remove the ground screw and ground plate

and retain them. Cut and discard the ground strap. DO NOT DISCARD ANY SCREWS. Strip wire
to exposed tip about 5/8" long.

B. Insert the ground bare wire tip between the range frame and the ground plate (removed earlier)

and secure it in place with the ground screw (removed earlier). Insert the bare wire (white/neutral) tip
through the bottom center of the terminal block opening. Insert the two side bare wire tips into the lower
left and the lower right terminal block openings.

C. Tighten the screws until the wire is firmly secured (35 to 50 inch-lbs.). Do not over-tighten the screws.

NOTE: ALUMINUM

WIRING: Aluminum

building wire may be used but it must be rated

for the correct amperage

and voltage.

Before-Power

Cord and Conduit

Terminal.____i_

_x_

Ground strap

block

___

_or

_

Ground f

_

\

strap

Neutral

terminal

After-Power

Cord

/

\

Terminal---_

block

Ground ""avl

Neutral

terminal

__

Ground plate
(grounding

to

range)

After-Conduit

round

block

_

_atoeunding

to range)

tips

.,,_,._

Ground screw _ " _£_=_--_I

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REPLACE

THE WIRE COVER

Replace wire cover on range back by sliding its left edge under the retaining tabs and replace
the screws removed earlier. Make sure that no wires are pinched between cover and range back.

Back of range

5 screws to

wire cover

Back of range

=_

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-

_

Screw to

•

remove

_

_

terminal

=1

_

_

__

_

block cover

Terminal

0,ockcover

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ANTI-TIP

DEVICE INSTALLATION

To reduce the risk of tipping the range, the range must

be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. See

installation instructions shipped with the bracket for

complete details before attempting to install.

•

All rangescon tip.

TO check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly,

•

BURNS

or other SERIOUS

remove the storage drawer or kick panel and look

INJURIES

conresult,

underneath the range to see that the leveling leg is

•

INSTALL

ond CHECK

the

engaged in the bracket. On models without a storage

ANTI-TIPbrocketfollowing

drawer or kick panel, carefully tip the range forward.

the instructionssupplied

The bracket should stop the range within 4 inches. If it

with the bracket,

does not, the bracket must be reinstalled. If the range

is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat this

procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the anti-tip bracket. Never completely remove
the leveling legs or the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.

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LEVEL THE RANGE

Z_WARN IN G:

Never

completely

remove

the leveling leg

as the range will not be secured to the anti-tip device properly.

MODELS WITH STORAGE DRAWER OR KICK PANELS

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Plug in unit and slide into place. Pull drawer out until it stops.

Lift front of drawer

until the stops clear the guide. Remove the drawer.

Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where

it will be installed.

Check for levelness by placing a spirit level on one of the oven
shelves. Take two readings--with

the level placed diagonally first

in one direction and then the other.

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The front leveling legs can be adjusted from the bottom

and the rear legs can be adjusted from the top or the bottom.

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Use an adjustable wrench to adjust the leveling legs until

the range is level.

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LEVEL THE RANGE (CONT.)

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Position cord so that it does not interfere with drawer.

Place drawer rail on guides. Push the drawer in until it stops.

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Lift front of drawer and push in until the stops clear

the guides.

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Lower the front of the drawer and push in until it closes.

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Lower

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MODELS WITH BAKING, WARMING DRAWERS OR DOUBLE OVEN

range

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Plug in the unit.

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Measure the height of your countertop

at the rear of the opening (X).

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Adjust two rear leveling legs so that the rear of cooktop

is at the same

height as the counter (Y).

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Slide unit into place.

F_

Install oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed.

F_

Check for levelness by placing a spirit level on one of the oven shelves.
Take two readings--with

the level placed diagonally

first in one direction

and then the other.

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Adjust front leveling legs until the range is level.

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II!.11 FINAL INSTALLATION

CHECKLIST

• Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed (RESET) or the circuit fuses are replaced.

• Be sure power is in service to the building.

• Check that all packing materials and tape have been removed. This will include tape on metal panel

under control knobs (if applicable), adhesive tape, wire ties, cardboard and protective plastic. Failure
to remove these materials could result in damage to the appliance once the appliance has been
turned on and surfaces have heated.

• Check that the door and drawer are parallel to each other and that both operate smoothly. If they

do not, see the Owner's Manual for proper replacement.

• Check to make sure that the rear leveling leg is fully inserted into the Anti-Tip bracket and that the

bracket is securely installed.

OPERATION

CHECKLIST

• Turn on one of the surface units to observe that the element glows within 60 seconds. Turn the unit

off when glow is detected. If the glow is not detected within the time limit, recheck the range wiring
connections. If change is required, retest again. If no change is required, have building wiring checked
for proper connections and voltage.

• Check that the Clock (on models so equipped) display is energized. If a series of horizontal red

lines appear in the display, disconnect power immediately. Recheck the range wiring connections.
If change is made to connections, retest again. If no change is required, have building wiring checked
for proper connections and voltage. It is recommended that the clock be changed if the red lines
appear.

• Be sure all range controls are in the OFF position before leaving the range.