Leveling; Anti-Tip Device - Hotpoint RA720 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

20" and 24" compact electric ranges
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Installation Instructions
INSTALL THE RANGE
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ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION
.4, 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 in place
by carefully
attempting
to tilt the range forward.
• This range has been designed
to meet all
recognized
industry
tip standards
for all
normal
conditions.
• After
installing
the Anti-Tip
device,
verify
that
it is in place
by carefully
attempting
to tilt the range
forward.
• The use of this device
does not preclude
tipping
of the range when
not properly
installed.
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Mark the wall where
the RIGHT EDGE of
the range is to be located.
Be sure to allow
for the countertop
overhang
if you intend
to install the range next to cabinets.
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Locate the
outside edge
of the device
head
21_" toward
screw
the center of
Appro)
the range
from the
Marked
marked edge
_dge
of the range.
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Using the device as a template,
mark the
position
of the hole for the screw.
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For wood
construction,
drill a pilot hole at
an angle of 20 degrees
from the horizontal.
A nail or awl may be used if a drill is not
available.
Mount the Anti-Tip device with the screw provided.
For cement
or concrete
construction,
you will
need a 1/4" x 11/21z
Wallboard
Back of
lag bolt and a
1/2" O.D. sleeve
range
anchor, which
are not provided.
Drill the
recommended
Wood screw
size hole for the
hardware.
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ANTI-TIP
DEVICE
INSTALLATION
(cont.)
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Install the sleeve anchor
into the drilled
hole
and then install the lag bolt through
the
device. The bolts must be properly
tightened
as recommended
for the hardware.
Slide the range against the wall, and check
for proper
installation
by grasping
the front
edge of the cooktop
and carefully
attempting
to tilt the range forward.
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LEVEL THE RANGE
For proper cooking
and baking, the range
must be leveled.
Leveling
legs are located
on each corner
at the base of the range.
Install the oven shelves
(see Using the oven
section
for instructions).
Put a spirit level or a glass
measuring
cup partially
filled with water on one
of the oven shelves.
Turn the legs clockwise
to raise the range and
counterclockwise
to
lower
the range.
Adjust
the leveling
legs until
the range is level.
FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Check to make sure the circuit
breaker
is closed
(RESET) or the circuit fuses are replaced.
Be sure
power
is in service
to the building.
Check to be sure that all packing
materials
and tape
have been removed.
This will
include
tape
on metal
panel
under
control
knobs
(if applicable),
adhesive
tape, wire
ties, cardboard
and protective
plastic.
Failure
to remove
these
materials
could
result
in
damage
to the appliance
once the appliance
has been turned
on and surfaces
have heated.
• Check to make sure that the Anti-Tip
device
is securely
installed.
• Be sure all range
controls
are in the OFF
position
before
leaving
the range.

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