Important Notes To The Installer; Important Note To The Consumer; Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore c970-440935 Installation Instructions Manual

30" ELECTRIC SLIDE-IN RANGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Important Notes to the Installer

1. Read all instructions contained in these installation
instructions before installing range.
2. Remove all packing material from the oven compartments
before connecting the electrical supply to the range.
3. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
4. Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.

Important Note to the Consumer

Keep these instructions with your owner's guide for future
reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control.
When using the appliance for the first time, or when the
appliance has not been used for an extended period of
time, be certain the unit has been in temperatures above
32°F (0°C) for at least 3 hours before turning on the
power to the appliance.
• Be sure your range is installed and grounded
properly by a qualified installer or service
technician.
• This range must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in their absence,
with CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical
Code, Part 1 in Canada.
• The installation of appliances designed for
manufactured (mobile) home installation must conform
with CAN/CSA-Z240 MH in Canada.
• Make sure the wall coverings around the range
can withstand the heat generated by the range.
• Before installing the range in an area covered
with linoleum or any other synthetic floor
covering, make sure the floor covering can
withstand heat at least 90°F (32.2°C) above room
temperature without shrinking, warping or
discoloring. Do not install the range over carpeting
unless you place an insulating pad or sheet of ¼"
(0.64 cm) thick plywood between the range and
carpeting.
N e v e r l e a v e c h i l d r e n a l o n e o r
unattended in the area where an appliance is in use.
As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all
• All ranges
can tip.
• Injury to
persons
could result.
• Install anti-
tip device
packed with
range.
To reduce the risk of tipping
of the range, the range
must be secured by properly
installed anti-tip bracket(s)
provided with the range.
To check if the bracket(s) is
installed properly, grasp the
top rear edge of the range and
carefully tilt it foward to make
sure the range is anchored.
appliances. Never leave the oven door open when the
range is unattended.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the
door or drawer of this range can result in serious
injuries and can also cause damage to the range.
• Do not store items of interest to children in
the cabinets above the range. Children could be
seriously burned climbing on the range to reach items.
• To eliminate the need to reach over the surface
units, cabinet storage space above the units
should be avoided.
• Do not use the oven as a storage space. This
creates a potentially hazardous situation.
• Never use your range for warming or heating the
room. Prolonged use of the range without adequate
ventilation can be dangerous.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids near this or any other
appliance. Explosions or fires could result.
• Reset all controls to the "off" position after using
a programmable timing operation.
FOR MODELS WITH SELF-CLEAN FEATURE:
• Remove broiler pan, food and other utensils
before self-cleaning the oven. Wipe up excess
spillage. Follow the precleaning instructions in the
Owner's Guide.
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
• Do not connect to the electrical supply until
appliance is permanently grounded.
• Disconnect power to the circuit breaker or fuse
box before making the electrical connection.
• This appliance must be connected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system,
or a grounding connector should be connected
to the grounding terminal or wire lead on the
appliance.
Failure to do any of the above could result in a
fire, personal injury or electrical shock.
Serial Plate Location
You will find the model and
serial number printed on
the serial plate. The serial
plate is located as shown.
Remember to record the
serial number for future
reference.
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