Roper FGS326RD Installation Instructions Manual
Roper FGS326RD Installation Instructions Manual

Roper FGS326RD Installation Instructions Manual

30" (76 cm) freestanding gas ranges
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30" (76 CM) FREESTANDING GAS RANGES
RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................1
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................2
Tools and Parts ............................................................................2
Location Requirements................................................................3
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4
Gas Supply Requirements ...........................................................5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................6
Unpack Range..............................................................................6
Install Anti-Tip Bracket.................................................................6
Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location ..................................................7
Level Range..................................................................................7
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave installation instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep installation instructions for future reference.
Save installation instructions for local electrical inspector's use.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

RANGE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
DANGER
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

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Make Gas Connection..................................................................7
Electronic Ignition System............................................................8
Complete Installation..................................................................10
GAS CONVERSIONS ....................................................................11
LP Gas Conversion ....................................................................11
Complete Installation..................................................................13
Natural Gas Conversion .............................................................13
Complete Installation..................................................................14
ANTI-TIP BRACKET TEMPLATE ................................................16
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
  • Page 2: Installation Requirements

    WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. – Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 3: Location Requirements

    5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets. All openings in the wall or floor where range is to be installed must be sealed. Do not seal the range to the side cabinets.
  • Page 4: Electrical Requirements

    H. 17" (43.2 cm) I. 4 " (11.4 cm) J. 2" (5.1 cm) K. 2" (5.0 cm) min. clearance from both sides of range to side wall or other combustible material. *NOTE: 24" (61 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than retardant millboard covered with not less than No.
  • Page 5: Gas Supply Requirements

    This range is design-certified by CSA International for use with Natural gas or, after proper conversion, for use with LP gas. This range is factory set for use with Natural gas. See “Gas Conversions” section. The model/serial rating plate located on the frame behind the storage drawer has information on the types of gas that can be used.
  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    Repeat with the other 2 corners. Place them lengthwise on the floor behind the range to support the range when it is laid on its back. Using 2 or more people, firmly grasp the range and gently lay it on its back on the cardboard corners.
  • Page 7: Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location

    Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket. 5. If installing the range in a mobile home, you must secure the range to the floor. Any method of securing the range is adequate as long as it conforms to the standards in the “Location Requirements”...
  • Page 8: Electronic Ignition System

    If burners do not light properly: Turn cooktop control knob to the “OFF” position. Check that the range is plugged in and the circuit breaker has not tripped or the fuse blown. Check that the gas shutoff valves are set to the “open”...
  • Page 9 3. If the oven bake flame needs to be adjusted, locate the air shutter near the center rear of the range. Loosen the locking screw and rotate the air shutter until the proper flame appears. Tighten locking screw.
  • Page 10: Replace Oven Racks & Storage Or Warming Drawer

    Electrical supply is connected. See “Troubleshooting” in the Use and Care Guide. 9. When the range has been on for 5 minutes, feel for heat. If you do not feel heat, turn the range off and check to see that the gas supply line shutoff valve is open.
  • Page 11: Gas Conversions

    LP Gas Conversion WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
  • Page 12 D. Spark electrode 4. Remove the cardboard orifice spud holder located on the back of the range near the gas inlet. Gas orifice spuds are stamped with a number, marked with 1 color dot, and have a groove in the hex area. Replace the Natural gas orifice spud with the correct LP gas orifice spud.
  • Page 13: Replace Oven Racks & Storage Or Warming Drawer

    Natural Gas Conversion WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
  • Page 14: Important

    1. Refer to the “Make Gas Connection” section for properly connecting the range to the gas supply. 2. Refer to the “Electronic Ignition System” section for proper burner ignition, operation, and burner flame adjustments.
  • Page 15 Notes...
  • Page 16: Anti-Tip Bracket Template

    ANTI-TIP BRACKET TEMPLATE Cut on dotted lines and place the left edge against the left side cabinet and the top edge against the rear wall. Top edge 9758657 © 2005. 3/05 All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

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