WARNING
All ranges can tip and injury could
result. To prevent accidental tipping
of the range, attach an approved
Anti-Tip device to the wall and floor:.
(See Installing the Anti-Tip Device
in this section )
To check if the device is installed
and engaged properly, remove the
broiler drawer, storage drawer, or
WARM-N-READY drawer
(depending on model) and inspect
the rear leveling leg.. Make sure it
fits securely into the sloL
if you pull the range out from the wall for any reason,
make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged when you push
the range back against the wall
• For your safety, never use your range for warming or
heating the room. Your oven and cooktop are not
designed to heat your kitchen.. Top burners should not
be operated without cookware on the grate Such abuse
could result in fire and damage to your range and will
void your warranty
• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasolin(_ or
other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.. Explosions or fires could resu&
• Do not use oven for a storage area items stored in the
oven can ignite.
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or near the range.
GENERAL
• See the Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this
section for all rough-in and spacing dimensions, These
dimensions must be met for safe use of your range.
The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening
(see Gas Pipe and EIectric Outlet Locations) may be
adjusted to meet specific requirements.
. The range may be placed with 0" (0 cm) clearance
(flush) at the back walt and side walls of the range.
LOCATION
Do not locate the range where it may be subject to
strong drafts, Any openings in the floor or walt behind
the range should be sealed. Make sure the openings
around the base of the range that supply fresh air for'
combustion and ventilation are not obstructed by carpeting
or woodwork
PROTECT
YOUR
FLOOR
Your range, like many other household items, is heavy
and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned
vinyl or' carpeting Use care when moving the range on
this type of flooring. It is recommended that the following
simple and inexpensive instructions be followed to protect
your floor.
The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood
(or similar material) When the floor covering ends at
the front of the range, the area that the range will rest
on should be built up with plywood to the same level or
higher than the floor covering.. This wilt allow the range
to be moved for cleaning or servicing.
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER
LOCATION
Depending on your range, you'll find the model and serial
numbers on a label on the front frame of the range, behind
the storage drawer, broiler drawer; WARM-N-READY
drawer; or kick panel,.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
° Phillips and fiat-bfade screwdrivers
o Pencil and ruler
o Two pipe wrenches (one for backup)
• 1%" open-end or adjustable wrench
• Nut drivers or wrenches: _/16"and 1/4"
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU
MAY NEED
° Gas Iine shut-off valve
° Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread tape with
Teflon* that resists action of natural and LP gases
• Flexible metal appliance connector (1/_,,ID )
A 5-foot (1 5 m) length is recommended for ease of
installation but other lengths are acceptable, Never use
an old connector when installing a new range,
• Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line
(3¼,, o r V_"NPT x 1/2"I D,)
° Flare union adapter-for connection to pressure regulator
on range (1/2"NPT x W' I,D)
•Teflon: Registeredtrademarkof DuPont
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