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Gas Range Installation manual NX58M9960P* NX58M9960PS_AA_DG68-01009A-00_EN.indd 1 2017-07-14 4:09:08...
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• To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an approved WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a anti-tip device to the floor. (See Installing the Anti-Tip Device in the fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury Installation Instructions.) Check for proper installation by carefully or death.
Contents Installation requirements Before you begin Location requirements About this manual Installation guide To avoid breakage Important safety information Gas requirements Read all instructions before using this appliance Special gas requirements (gas models sold in massachusSetts) Symbols used in this manual Electrical requirements State of California Proposition 65 Warning (US only) Tools and materials...
Before you begin Important safety information About this manual Read all instructions before using this appliance Read these instructions completely and carefully. • All electrical and gas equipment with moving parts can be dangerous. Please read the important safety instructions for this appliance in this manual. The Important note to the installer instructions must be followed to minimize the risk of injury, death, or property damage.
State of California Proposition 65 Warning (US only) • Remove all packaging materials from the range before operating to prevent ignition of these materials. Keep all packaging materials out of children’s reach. Properly dispose the packaging materials after the range is unpacked. WARNING •...
Before you begin Fire safety Gas safety WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injuries, and/or death, obey the To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injuries, and/or death, obey the following precautions. following precautions. •...
Electrical and grounding safety • Electrical service to the range must conform to local codes. Barring local codes, it should meet the latest ANSI/NFPA No. 70 – Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 – Latest Revisions. WARNING •...
Before you begin • Make sure your range is correctly installed and adjusted by a qualified service • Select a level, well-constructed floor that can support the range’s weight. technician or installer for the type of gas (natural or LP) you will use. For Synthetic flooring, such as linoleum, must withstand 180 °F (82 °C) your range to utilize LP gas, the installer must replace the 4 surface burner temperatures without shrinking, warping, or discoloring.
Cooktop safety • To avoid cookware discoloration, deformity, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning, do not use cookware that is exceedingly larger than the grate. Make sure cookware handles are turned to the side or rear of the cooktop, but • WARNING not over other surface burners.
Before you begin Oven safety Self-cleaning oven safety WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injuries, and/or death, obey the To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injuries, and/or death, obey the following precautions. following precautions.
Installation requirements Installation requirements Location requirements 13 in (33 cm) 30 in (76.2 cm) Overhead Clearances and dimensions Cabinet Depth 30 in NOTE 4 in 30 in (76.2 cm) • For OTR over Gas Stove, please follow local GAS CODE. Side Clearance (10.2 cm) 6 in...
Installation guide Minimum dimensions CAUTION SLIDE-IN CUTOUT • If overhead cabinets are provided, a range hood should also be provided that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 in (12.7 cm) beyond the front of 3" the cabinets. This will dissipate any heat buildup in the overhead cabinets 1"...
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Operating the oven Recommended locations for gas piping and electrical outlets Optional rear filler kit WARNING Used to fill gap between the range back and wall. Adds a filler strip to the rear of the range. This kit can only be used when the opening in the countertop is 25" deep.
To avoid breakage • Do NOT lift or handle the unit by the cooktop frame. CAUTION • Please DO NOT push the unit strongly when you install. These actions can cause the damage to the unit. The counter top around the cut-out should be flat and leveled (see hatched area on Fig.
Operating the oven Gas requirements The metal flange under each side of the cooktop MUST be placed over the cabinet countertop for proper unit Provide adequate gas supply support. The cooktop should NOT rest This range is designed to operate at a pressure of 5 in (13 cm) of water column on directly on the countertop or else it natural gas or 10 in (25 cm) of water column on LP gas (propane or butane).
Special gas requirements (gas models sold in massachusSetts) Electrical requirements WARNING COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury: WARNING All ranges • Gas leaks may occur in your system, creating a dangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone.
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Operating the oven Grounding Usage situations where appliance power cord will be disconnected frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the • All ranges must be grounded for power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure personal safety.
Tools and materials What’s in the box Parts needed Parts supplied Flexible metal appliance Flare union adapter ¾ in Gas line shut-off valve connector ½ in (ID) x 5 ft or ½ in (NPT) x ½ in (ID) Surface burner grates (2) Surface burners and caps (4) Flare union adapter ½...
Installation instructions Installing your gas range Step 2. Connect the range to gas supply Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave NOTE it off until the new hookup has been completed. Don’t forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas back on.
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• To prevent gas leaks, apply pipe-joint compound or wrap pipe-thread tape Flexible connector hookup with Teflon on all male (external) pipe threads. Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily NOTE accessed location outside of the range.
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All new gas ranges are shipped from the factory set up to use natural gas. Any WARNING Samsung gas range can be converted to use LP gas. Refer to page 72 in the User • To reduce the risk of tipping, the appliance must be secured by properly Manual to contact a qualified service technician.
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To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, remove the kick panel Step 6. Level the range and look underneath the range to see that the leveling leg is engaged in the Make sure the range is positioned bracket.
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Installation instructions Step 7. Assemble the surface burners Step 8. Check the ignition of surface burners and oven burners Check the operation of all cooktop and oven burners after the range has been CAUTION installed and assembled, gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks, Do not operate the surface burners without all burner parts in place.
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To start the broil burners: Step 9. Final installation checklist Broiling uses an upper gas oven alone to brown food. Meat or fish must be put on You have just completed installing your range. Make sure all controls are in the off a broiling grid in a broiling pan.
Installation instructions Adjusting the oven burner air adjustment shutters To adjust the shutter, loosen the locking screw and rotate the shutter towards the All oven burners have an air adjustment open or closed position as needed. If flames shutter. The purpose of the shutter is to are lifting off the burner ports, gradually Air adjustment regulate the flow of air to the flames.
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Memo To adjust flame low setting Identify which burner is exhibiting too high or too low of simmer rate via manifold panel graphics. Rotate a knob to "LO" position and remove the knob from the valve stem while the flame is lit. Simmer Set Screw Carefully push the screw driver into...
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