Lowering your GE stove involves adjusting the leveling legs located at the bottom corners. To decrease the overall height or lower a specific side, you need to screw the appropriate leveling legs in (clockwise).
Adjusting the height of your GE stove is a common task, whether you're trying to level it, fit it under a countertop, or align it with surrounding cabinets. GE ranges are equipped with adjustable leveling legs, typically one at each corner, allowing you to fine-tune the height and ensure stability.
Adjusting the Leveling Legs
The primary method for lowering your stove is by manipulating the leveling legs. These threaded legs can be screwed in or out to change the height of each corner.
Here’s a breakdown of the process:
1. Locate the Legs
The adjustable leveling legs are usually found underneath the stove, near the front and back corners.
2. Prepare for Adjustment
It's often easiest to adjust the legs if you can slightly tilt the stove or have someone help lift one side gently. Always exercise caution and ideally have assistance to prevent injury or damage.
3. Adjust the Height
- To Lower: Turn the leg clockwise (screw it in). This reduces the amount of the leg extending from the stove base, thereby lowering that corner.
- To Raise: Turn the leg counter-clockwise (screw it out). This increases the amount of the leg extending, raising that corner.
You might need a wrench, pliers, or a specific tool depending on the design of your GE stove's legs.
4. Check and Monitor
As highlighted in resources like the video demonstrating adjustment ([referencing "adjust the front leveling legs. Be sure to monitor both diagonals. During this process until perfectly." from the provided text]), you should:
- Focus on Front Legs: Start by adjusting the front legs as needed, especially if you are trying to align the stove with a counter.
- Monitor Diagonals: Pay attention to the levelness across the stove, particularly along diagonal lines. Adjusting one corner affects the others. You want the stove to be level and stable once the desired height is achieved. Use a spirit level on the cooktop to verify.
- Repeat as Needed: Continue adjusting the legs, checking the height and levelness, until the stove is at your desired height and sits evenly on the floor.
Adjustment Summary
| Action | Leg Movement | Height Change |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Stove | Screw Leg IN | Decreases |
| Raise Stove | Screw Leg OUT | Increases |
By carefully adjusting the leveling legs, you can effectively lower your GE stove to the required height while ensuring it remains stable and level.
