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ELECTRIC FREESTANDING RANGE
Table of Contents
RANGE SAFETY.............................................................. 2
Range Safety ............................................................. 2
RANGE MAINTENANCE AND CARE................................... 4
Clean Cycle ............................................................... 4
General Cleaning........................................................ 5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................ 6
REQUIREMENTS ............................................................. 6
Tools and Parts .......................................................... 6
Location Requirements ................................................ 6
Electrical Requirements ............................................... 7
INSTALLATION ............................................................... 8
Unpack Range ........................................................... 8
Install Anti-Tip Bracket ................................................. 9
Adjust Leveling Legs ................................................. 10
Level Range ............................................................ 10
Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only ............................... 11
Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Is Installed and Engaged .............. 15
some models) .......................................................... 16
Storage Drawer (on some models) ............................... 16
Oven Door............................................................... 17
Complete Installation ................................................. 17
Moving the Range ..................................................... 18
IMPORTANT:
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
ELECTRIC FREESTANDING RANGE OWNER’S MANUAL Table of Contents RANGE SAFETY.............. 2 Range Safety ............. 2 RANGE MAINTENANCE AND CARE........4 Clean Cycle ............... 4 General Cleaning............5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........6 REQUIREMENTS ............. 6 Tools and Parts ............6 Location Requirements ..........6 Electrical Requirements .......... -
Page 2: Range Safety
RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. 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”... - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS � Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should not be left � Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements – Heating alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use. elements should never be immersed in water. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part �...
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Page 4: Range Maintenance And Care
RANGE MAINTENANCE AND 6. Remove the residual water and loosened soils with a sponge or cloth immediately after the Clean cycle is complete. Much CARE of the initial 2 cups (16 oz [500 mL]) of water will remain in the oven after the cycle is completed. -
Page 5: General Cleaning
General Cleaning 2. Apply a few dime-sized drops of Cooktop Cleaner to the affected areas. IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first, unless otherwise noted. -
Page 6: Installation Instructions
Parts needed STORAGE DRAWER OR WARMING DRAWER (on some models) If using a power supply cord kit: Check that storage drawer or warming drawer is cool and empty � A UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with ranges. before cleaning. -
Page 7: Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements Cabinet Dimensions Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64.0 cm) If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is countertop depth, 24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth and 36" (91.4 recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that cm) countertop height. -
Page 8: Installation
INSTALLATION � A circuit breaker is recommended. � The range can be connected directly to the circuit breaker box Unpack Range (or fused disconnect) through flexible or nonmetallic sheathed, copper or aluminum cable. See the "Electrical Connection - U. S.A. Only" section. WARNING �... -
Page 9: Install Anti-Tip Bracket
Install Anti-Tip Bracket 4. Drill two 1/8" (3 mm) holes that correspond to the bracket holes of the determined mounting method. See the following illustrations. WARNING Floor Mounting Tip Over Hazard Rear Position Front Position Diagonal (2 options) A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation Wall Mounting instructions. -
Page 10: Adjust Leveling Legs
Adjust Leveling Legs Level Range 1. If range height adjustment is necessary, use a wrench or pliers ® Determine if you have AquaLift Technology or Steam Clean by to loosen the four leveling legs. referring to the “Range Maintenance and Care” section. This may be done with the range on its back or with the range For Ranges with AquaLift ®... -
Page 11: Electrical Connection - U.s.a. Only
Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only Power Supply Cord Direct Wire WARNING WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Disconnect power before servicing. Use a new 40 amp power supply cord. Use 8 gauge copper or 6 gauge aluminum wire. Plug into a grounded outlet. - Page 12 Electrical Connection Options 4. Add strain relief. Style 1: Power supply cord strain relief And you will be If your home has: Go to Section: � Remove the knockout for the power supply cord. connecting to: � Assemble a UL listed strain relief in the opening. 4-wire receptacle A UL Listed, 250 V 4-wire connection:...
- Page 13 3-Wire Connection: Power Supply Cord 3. Feed the power supply cord through the strain relief on the cord/conduit plate on bottom of range. Allow enough slack to Use this method only if local codes permit connecting chassis easily attach the wiring to the terminal block. ground conductor to neutral wire of power supply cord.
- Page 14 Direct Wire Installation: Copper or Aluminum Wire 4. Attach terminal lugs to line 1 (black), neutral (white), and line 2 (red) wires. Loosen (do not remove) the setscrew on the front This range may be connected directly to the fuse disconnect or of the terminal lug and insert exposed wire end through circuit breaker box.
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Page 15: Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Is Installed And Engaged
3-Wire Connection: Direct Wire 3. Use 3/8" nut driver to connect the bare (green) ground wire to the center terminal block post with one of the 10–32 hex nuts. Use this method only if local codes permit connecting ground conductor to neutral supply wire. 1. -
Page 16: Warming Drawer Or Premium Storage Drawer (On Some Models)
3. If the rear of the range lifts more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) off the floor To Replace: without resistance, stop tilting the range and lower it gently 1. Align the forward drawer notches with the notches in the back to the floor. The range foot is not engaged in the anti-tip drawer glides on both sides. -
Page 17: Oven Door
3. Slowly push the drawer into the range. To Replace: 1. Insert both hanger arms into the door. A. Engage drawer glide. 2. Open the oven door. NOTE: When properly installed, the rear slides on the bottom You should hear a “click” as the door is set into place. of the drawer will engage the base rails and the drawer will not 3. -
Page 18: Moving The Range
Moving the Range WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation instructions. Slide range back so rear range foot is engaged in the slot of the anti-tip bracket. Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved.
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