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CUTOUT FOR SINGLE OVENS IN WALL CABINET

NOTE:

If the cabinet does not have a front frame and the sides are less than ¾” (1.9 cm) thick,

shim both sides equally to establish the cutout width.

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2

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

carefully.

IMPORTANT —

Save these

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.

Installation Instructions
27

&

30

"

Electric Built-In Wall Ovens

31-10730-1

08-09

JR

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING:

Before beginning the installation, switch power off at the 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.
Be sure the oven is securely installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached to the house structure. 
Weight on the oven door could cause the oven to tip and result in injury. Never allow anyone to climb,
sit, stand or hang on the oven door.
Make sure the wall coverings, counters and cabinets around the oven can withstand the heat 
(up to 200°F [93.3°C]) generated by the oven.

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

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED

Junction Box
Wire Nuts
Strain Relief Clamp for 1/2" Conduit
36" (91 cm) of String

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

1/8" Drill Bit and Electric or Hand Drill
Phillips Screwdriver
Wire Strippers

REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS

Failure to remove packaging materials could result in damage to the appliance. Remove all
packing parts from oven, racks and heating elements. Remove protective film and labels on the
outer door and control panel. Also, remove plastic on trims and panel, all tape around the oven
and any shipping screws securing the oven to the base pad. Open oven door and remove
literature pack and oven racks. Remove the bottom trim from the top of the oven. It will be
installed at the end of the installation process. The trim is wrapped separately and taped 
to the top of the unit.

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PREPARE THE OPENING (FOR INDOOR USE ONLY)

NOTE:

If the cabinet does not have a solid bottom,

two braces or runners must be installed to support
the weight of the oven. For single ovens, the runners
and braces must support 200 lbs (91 kg). For double
ovens, the runners and braces must support 375 lbs.
(170 kg).

NOTE:

If marks, blemishes or the cutout opening are

visible above the installed oven, it may be necessary
to add wood shims under the runners and front trim
until the marks or opening are covered.

NOTE:

If the cabinet does not have a front frame

and the sides are less than ¾" (1.9 cm) thick, shim
both sides equally to establish the cutout width.

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ATTENTION INSTALLER:

All electric wall ovens must be hard-wired (direct-wired)

into an approved junction box. A plug and receptacle is NOT permitted on these products.

These ovens are not
approved for stackable
installations.

Cutout –
observe all
dimensions and
requirements.

Cutout –
observe all
dimensions and
requirements.

2" (5.1 cm) Min.

30.5" (77.5 cm)

Center Line

Center Line

Side-by-Side Installations (30" only)

Install two ovens in separate cutouts.

Dimension

Dimension Description

27" Single Oven

30" Single Oven

A

Cabinet Width

27" (68.6 cm)

30" (76.2 cm)

B

Cutout Width

25" (63.5 cm) min.

28

1

2

" (72.4 cm) min.

25

1

4

" (64.1 cm) max.

28

5

8

" (72.7 cm) max.

C

Cutout Height

27

5

8

" (70.2 cm) min.

27

1

4

" (69.2 cm) min.

28

1

8

" (71.4 cm) max.

27

5

16

" (69.4 cm) max.

D

Overlap of Oven Over 

1" (2.5 cm)

11

16

" (1.75 cm)

Side Edges of Cutout

E

Clearance to

20" (50.8 cm) min.

21" (53.3 cm) min.

Adjacent Corners,

Drawers, Walls, etc.,

When Door Is Open

F

Overlap of Oven 

1" (2.5 cm) min.

1" (2.5 cm) min.

Top of Cutout

G

Overlap of Oven 

1" (2.5 cm) min.

1

1

4

" (3.2 cm)

Bottom of Cutout

H

Junction Box Location 

8

3

4

" (22.2 cm) max.

9

1

2

" (24.1 cm) max.

right side only

right side only

CUTOUT FOR DOUBLE OVENS 

(with Upper Microwave Oven)

NOTE:

If the cabinet does not have a front frame and the sides are less than ¾" (1.9 cm) thick,

shim both sides equally to establish the cutout width.

D

2

Dimension

27" Oven

30" Oven

Dimension

Description

with Microwave

with Microwave

A

Cabinet Width

27" (68.6 cm)

30" (76.2 cm)

B

Cutout Width

25" (63.5 cm) min.

28

1

2

" (72.4 cm) min.

25

1

4

" (64.1 cm) max.

28

5

8

" (72.7 cm) max.

C

Cutout Height

41

1

8

" (104.5 cm) min.

42

3

16

" (107.2 cm) min.

41

1

4

" (104.8 cm) max.

42

1

4

" (107.3 cm) max.

D

Overlap of Oven

1" (2.5 cm)

11

16

" (1.75 cm)

Over Side Edges 

of Cutout

E

Clearance to Adjacent 

20" (50.8 cm) min.

21" (53.3 cm)

Corners, Drawers, Walls, 

etc., When Door Is Open

F

Overlap of Oven 

1" (2.5 cm) min.

1" (2.5 cm) min.

Top of Cutout

G

Overlap of Oven

1" (2.5 cm) min.

1

1

4

" (3.2 cm)

Bottom of Cutout

H

Junction Box Location 

8

3

4

" (22.2 cm) max.

9

1

2

" (24.1 cm) max.

right side only

right side only

Continue to Section 3.

Suitable 
Bracing 
to Support 
Runners

C

L

21 5/8"

(54.9 cm) Over 

Centerline 

of Cabinet

2" x 4" (5 cm x 10 cm) 

or Equivalent Runners Level 

with Bottom of Cutout

CUTOUT FOR SINGLE OVENS – UNDER COUNTER

NOTE:

These ovens are only approved to be installed under the specific models as labeled on

the unit. 

B

2

Dimension

Dimension Description

27" Single Oven

30" Single Oven 

A

Cabinet Width

25" (63.5 cm) min.

28

1

2

" (72.4 cm) min.

25

1

4

" (64.1 cm) max.

28

5

8

" (72.7 cm) max.

B

Cutout Height

27

5

8

" (70.2 cm) min.

27

1

4

" (69.2 cm) min.

28

1

8

" (71.4 cm) max.

27

5

16

" (69.4 cm) max.

C

Unit Overlap Top

1" (2.5 cm)

1" (2.5 cm)

D

Unit Overlap Bottom

1" (2.5 cm)

1

1

4

" (3.2 cm)

E

Unit Overlap Side Edges

1" (2.5 cm)

11

16

" (1.75 cm)

F

Junction Box Location 

8

3

4

" (22.2 cm) max.

9

1

2

" (24.1 cm) max.

right side only

right side only

Continue to Section 3.

NOTE:

One cooktop may be centered over either

oven in the side-by-side installation.

Cutout – observe
all dimensions and
requirements.

2" (5.1 cm) Min.

30.5" (77.5 cm)

Center Line

Center Line

Side-by-Side Installations (30" only)

Install two ovens in separate cutouts.

Cooktop

Cutout – observe
all dimensions and
requirements.

CUTOUT FOR INSTALLATION OVER A WARMING

DRAWER

NOTE:

Install the oven only with specific models listed on the label located on top of the oven.

NOTE:

Additional clearances between cutouts may be required. Check to be sure the oven

supports above the Warming Drawer location do not obstruct the required interior depth and
height.

When installing a Warming Drawer below a single or double oven, a separate 120V, 60 HZ,
properly grounded receptacle must be installed. Refer to installation instructions packed with 
the Warming Drawer for specific installation requirements.

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2

Anti-Tip Block Against 
Rear Wall Per Warming 
Drawer Requirement

2" (5.1 cm) 
Min. 

Per Warming 
Drawer 
Requirement

Continue to Section 3.

DESIGN INFORMATION

SINGLE OVEN INSTALLATIONS

The single oven may be installed in a cabinet alone or above a warming drawer. The single oven may
also be installed below a countertop or below specified cooktops. See the label on top of the oven for
approved models.

DOUBLE OVEN INSTALLATIONS

A double oven may be installed in a cabinet alone or above a warming drawer. See the label on top of
the oven for approved models.

IMPORTANT:

Always refer to individual installation instructions packed with each product for specific

requirements.

CUTOUT FOR DOUBLE OVENS 

(2 Thermal Ovens)

NOTE:

If the cabinet does not have a front frame and the sides are less than ¾” (1.9 cm) thick,

shim both sides equally to establish the cutout width.

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2

Dimension

Dimension Description

27" Double Oven

30" Double Oven

A

Cabinet Width

27" (68.6 cm)

30" (76.2 cm)

B

Cutout Width

25" (63.5 cm) min.

28

1

2

" (72.4 cm) min.

25

1

4

" (64.1 cm) max.

28

5

8

" (72.7 cm) max.

C

Cutout Height

49

11

16

" (126.2 cm) min.

51

13

16

" (131.6 cm) min.

50

1

8

" (127.3 cm) max.

51

15

16

" (131.9 cm) max.

D

Overlap of Oven

1" (2.5 cm)

11

16

" (1.75 cm)

Over Side Edges 

of Cutout

E

Clearance to Adjacent 

20" (50.8 cm) min.

21" (53.3 cm) min.

Corners, Drawers, Walls, 

etc., When Door Is Open

F

Overlap of Oven 

1" (2.5 cm) min.

1" (2.5 cm) min.

Top of Cutout

G

Overlap of Oven

1" (2.5 cm) min.

1

1

4

" (3.2 cm)

Bottom of Cutout

H

Junction Box Location 

8

3

4

" (22.2 cm) max.

9

1

2

" (24.1 cm) max.

right side only

right side only

J

Height to Bottom of 

44" (111.8 cm)

47" (119.4 cm)

Junction Box

K

Recommended 

13

1

4

" (33.7 cm)

12" (30.5 cm)

Cutout Location from

Floor

Continue to Section 3.

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