Installing The Anti-Tip Device; Level The Range - Kenmore 61101 Use & Care Manual

8. Installing the Anti-Tip Device
WARNING:
• Range must be secured with an approved Anti-
Tip device°
• Unless properly installed, the range could be
tipped by you or a child standing, sitting or
leaning on an open door.
• After installing the Anti-Tip device, verify that it
is properly installed and engaged by removing
the storage drawer and inspecting the rear
leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the
slot.
• This range has been designed to meet all
recognized industry tip standards for all normal
conditions.
• The installation of the Anti-Tip device must
meet all local codes for securing the appliance.
, The use of this device does not preclude
tipping of the range when not properly installed.
These Anti-Tip devfce installation instructions are for
wood or concrete floors and walls Any other type of
construction may require special installation techniques to
provide adequate fastening of the Anti-Tip device to the
floor and wall,
1. Locate the device against the rear walt and either the
right or left cabinet. If the countertop overhangs the
cabinet, offset the device from the cabinet by the
amount of overhang. If there is no adjacent cabinet,
position the edge of the device at the desired location
of the range side panel.
2. Use the device as a
template and mark 2
Side Panel
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hole positions on the
wall and 2 hole WeodFlesr
HDlesl\ positions on the fieor_
Anti-Tip I_,_
Use either the wood Device St_e..4_p_
or concrete floor set
of positions, depending e_____
on your floor type R
Legof Range
AdtacentCab{net or
FtnalLenatton of Range
Wall Hales
Holes
3. For wood construction, drill a W' pilot hole in the
center of each of the pre-marked wood floor and wall
hoIe positions (a nail or awl may be used if a drill is
not available)., Fasten the Anti-Tip device with the
4 screws provided.
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5.
For concrete construction, you will need four 1/4" x
1t/2 " lag bolts and four 1/2" O,D. sleeve anchors (not
provided), Drill the recommended size hole for the
anchors into the concrete at the center of each pre-
marked floor and wall hole positiono install the sleeve
anchors into the drilled holes and then install the lag
bolts through the device
Do not overtighten the bolts.
Slide the range against the wall, and check for proper
installation by removing the storage drawer and
inspecting the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits
securely into the slot on the Anti-Tip device
Level the Range
Using the wrench, back
out the four leg levelers
at least two turns,
The range must be level
for proper cooking and
baking,
Install the oven rack&
Use a 17Ae"open end
wrench or an adjustable
wrench to equally back
out the four leg levelers
two or three turns each.
Put a spirit level or a
glass measuring cup
partially filled with water
on one of the oven racks.
LOWER
RANGE
LEVELER
RAISE
RANGE
SPIRIT
Use the wrench to adjust the leg levelers until the
range is Ievel,
10. Final Check
Be sure all range controls are in the OFF
position before leaving the range.
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