GE PS950EFES Installation Instruction

   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.

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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. 

To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, look underneath the range to see that the leveling 

leg is engaged in the bracket. On some models, the storage drawer or kick panel can be removed for easier 

inspection. If visual inspection is not possible, slide the range forward, confirm the anti-tip bracket is securely 

attached to the floor or wall, and slide the range back so the leveling leg is under the anti-tip bracket. 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.

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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Save these instructions 

for local inspector’s use.

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Observe all 

governing codes and ordinances.

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instructions with consumer.

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instructions for future reference.

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requires a qualified installer or electrician.

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installer. 

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not covered under warranty.

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED  

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4-Wire Cord 4’ long OR  

3-Wire Cord 4’ long

Squeeze Connector  

(For Conduit 

Installations Only)

  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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Safety Glasses
Adjustable Wrench
Level
Tin Snips

Tape Measure
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1/4” Nut Driver
5/16” Nut Driver

 

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Acceptable electrical 

outlet area. Orient 

electrical receptacle so 

the length is parallel to 

floor.

Use a flush mount outlet 

for double oven models.

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”.

Rating plate

Rating plate

   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.

 

   For power cord and 1” conduit only, remove the 

knockout ring (1

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8

”) 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.

   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.

Terminal block cover

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terminal 

block cover

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ring in 

bracket

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removed

Terminal block 

(appearance 

may vary)

   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.

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Strain relief

Terminal 
block

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Squeeze 

connector

Terminal block

Conduit

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Wire tips

Terminal  
block

Conduit

  3-WIRE INSTALLATION

 

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. 
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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.
%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 

Ground strap

Terminal block  
(appearance 
may vary)

Neutral terminal

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Ground  
plate

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Conduit

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  4-WIRE INSTALLATION

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.

%  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 

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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.

%  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 

Terminal 
block

Terminal 
block

Neutral  
terminal

Neutral 
terminal

Ground 
strap

Ground plate 

(grounding to 

range)

Ground 

screw

Ground strap 

or

Terminal 
block

Ground 

plate 

(grounding 

to range)

Wire 
tips

Ground screw

 

 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.

Terminal 

block cover

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remove  

terminal 

block cover

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Stop

WARNING: 

Never completely remove the leveling leg 

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

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   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. 

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in one direction and then the other.

   The front leveling legs can be adjusted from the bottom 

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

   Use an adjustable wrench to adjust the leveling legs until the range is level.

Leg  

leveler

Raise  

range

   FINAL  INSTALLATION  CHECKLIST 

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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.

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

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is securely installed.

‡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.

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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.

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3”

30”

Spirit level

WARNING: 

This appliance must be properly grounded.

 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.

To prevent fire or shock, do not use an extension cord with this appliance. 

 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 

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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 

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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.

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remove  

terminal 

block cover

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Terminal 

block cover

Screw to 

remove  

terminal 

block cover

Unit will not mount flush 

to counter when heights 

are less than 36”.

On models with baking 

or warming drawers, 

electrical outlet must not 

be in this area.

  LEVEL THE RANGE (CONT.)

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   Lift front of drawer and push in until the stops clear 

the guides.

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

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   Measure the height of your countertop at the rear of the opening.

   Adjust two rear leveling legs so that the rear of cooktop is at the same height as the counter.

  Slide unit into place.

   Install 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. 

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and then the other.

   Adjust front leveling legs until the range is level.

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.)

Terminal 

block cover

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