GE JGAS24, Use And Care & Installation Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation of this range must conform with
local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1, latest edition. In Canada, installation
must conform with the current Natural Gas
Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the
current Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-
B149.2, and with local codes where applicable.
This range has been design-certified by the
American Gas Association according to ANSI
Z21.1, latest edition and Canadian Gas Association
according to CAN/CGA-1.1 latest edition. As with
any appliance using gas and generating heat,
there are certain safety precautions you should
follow. You will find these precautions in the
Important Safety Instructions in the front of this
guide. Read them carefully.
• Be sure your range is properly installed by a
qualified installer or service technician.
• This range must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes, or in their absence,
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
No. 70, latest edition and Canadian Gas
Association according to CAN/CGA-1.1 latest
edition. See Electrical Connection Information.
• Before installing the range in an area covered
with linoleum or any other synthetic floor
covering, make sure the floor covering can
withstand heat at least 90°F. above room
temperature without shrinking, warping or
discoloring.
• A range should NOT be installed directly over
kitchen carpeting unless an insulating pad of 1/4-
inch thick piece of plywood is placed between the
range and carpet.
• Make sure the wall coverings around the range
can withstand the heat generated by the range.
• Make sure all controls remain in the OFF
position when the range is not in use.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

For Leveling Legs—
• Channel lock pliers

For gas supply connection—

• Pipe wrench

For conversion for Natural to LP gas—

• 1/2-inch open-end wrench

For burner flame adjustment—

• Phillips head and blade-type screwdrivers

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU 
MAY NEED

• Gas line shut-off valve.
• Pipe joint sealant that resists action of LP gas.
• 1/2-inch pipe nipple.
For Flexible Connection:
• Flexible metal appliance connector 
(same 3/4-inch or 1/2-inch I.D. as gas supply line).
• Flare union adapter line (1/2-inch NPT x 3/4-
inch or 1/2-inch I.D.).
For Rigid Connection:
• Pipe fittings as required.

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