Location; Protect Your Floor; Models And Serial Number Location; Tools And Materials You Will Need - Kenmore 362. 7262:F: Use & Care Manual

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 storage
drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg.
Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the range out from the walt
for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tip
device is engaged when you push the
range back against the wall.
o 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 wilt
void your warranty.
o Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance. Explosions or fires could result.
o 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 Electric Outlet Locations) may be
adjusted to meet specific requirements.
° The range may be placed with 0" (0 cm) clearance (flush)
at the back wall and at the 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 wall 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 will 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
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
• Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers
° Pencil and ruler
• Two pipe wrenches (one for backup)
° Open-end or adjustable wrench
° Drill, awl or nail
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ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
° Gas line 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 1/2"inner diameter
(t..D,). 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
(3/4"or 1/2"NPT x 1/2"ID)
° Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regulator
on range (1/2"NPT x t/2" IoD,.)
° Liquid leak detector or soapy water
° Lag bolt or t/2" outer diameter (OD.) sleeve anchor
(for Anti-Tip Bracket mounted on concrete floors oniy)
"Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
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