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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
30" (76.2 CM) FREESTANDING GAS RANGES
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RANGE SAFETY ..........................................................................................................
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................
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Tools and Parts .........................................................................................................
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Location Requirements .............................................................................................
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Electrical Requirements ............................................................................................
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Gas Supply Requirements ........................................................................................
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INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................................
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Unpack Range ..........................................................................................................
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Install Anti-Tip Bracket .............................................................................................
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Make Gas Connection ..............................................................................................
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Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location .............................................................................
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Level Range ............................................................................................................
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Electronic Ignition System ......................................................................................
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Replace Oven Racks and Warming Drawer ...........................................................
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Storage Drawer .......................................................................................................
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Complete Installation ..............................................................................................
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LP Gas Conversion .................................................................................................
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Natural Gas Conversion ..........................................................................................
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS 30" (76.2 CM) FREESTANDING GAS RANGES Table of Contents RANGE SAFETY ......................INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................Tools and Parts ......................Location Requirements ..................... Electrical Requirements .................... Gas Supply Requirements ..................INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................Unpack Range ......................Install Anti-Tip Bracket ..................... Make Gas Connection .................... -
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 In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply: [] Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts. [] If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type. [] A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
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Page 4: Installation Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS s :xnd Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. • It is the installer's responsibility to comply with installation Tools needed... - Page 5 Product Dimensions L ....A. 18" (45.7 cm) upper side cabinet to countertop B. 13" (33 cm) max. upper cabinet depth C. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width D. For minimum clearance to top of cooktop, see NOTE*. A. 2717/32 ' ' (69.9 cm) max. depth with handle E.
- Page 6 Electrical Shock Hazard Explosion Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Use a new CSA international approved gas supply line. install a shut=off valve. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Securely tighten all gas connections. Do not use an extension cord.
- Page 7 Flexible metal appliance connector: Gas Pressure Regulator If local codes permit, a new CSA design-certified, 4 to 5 ft (122 to 152.4 cm) long, 1/2" (1.3 cm) or The gas pressure regulator supplied with this range must be 3A" (1.9 cm) I.D., flexible metal appliance connector may used.
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Page 8: Location Requirements
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install range. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Remove shipping materials, tape and film from range. Remove oven racks and parts package from inside oven. Tip Over Hazard Do not remove the shipping base at this time. - Page 9 5. To mount anti-tip bracket to wood floor, drill two 1/8"(3.2 mm) holes at the positions marked on the bracket template. Remove template from floor. Explosion Hazard To mount anti-tip bracket to concrete or ceramic floor, use a Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
- Page 10 Use a 1%e"combination wrench and channel lock pliers to attach the flexible connector to the adapters. Check that connector is not kinked. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. A.
- Page 11 Adjust Flame Height Place a rack in oven. Adjust the height of top burner flames. The cooktop "low" burner Place level on rack and check levelness of range, first side to flame should be a steady blue flame approximately 1¼,, ( 0.64 cm) side;...
- Page 12 You can check the burner flame by removing the flame spreader or by using a mirror. Check Operation of Oven Broil Burner Remove flame spreader: 1. Close the oven door. Remove 2 screws from the front tabs of the flame spreader. Lift front of the flame spreader and pull forward to remove 2.
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Page 13: Level Range
To Replace: 1. Lift up the back of the storage drawer and place it inside the range in its fully forward position. The storage drawer can be removed. Before removing, check 2. Lift up the front of the storage drawer to a level position. that the storage drawer is cool and empty. -
Page 14: Gas Conversions
GAS CONVERSIONS Gas conversions from Natural gas to LP gas or from LP gas to Natural gas must be done by a qualified installer. To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator 1. Remove storage drawer or warming drawer. See "Replace Oven Racks and Warming Drawer" section. 2. - Page 15 LP Gas Orifice Spud Chart for Surface Burners To Convert Surface Burners Burner Rating Color Size ID Number 1. Remove burner cap. 14,000 BTU Yellow/Orange 1.07 mm L107 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the burner base. 11,000 BTU Yellow/Brown 0.99 mm NOTE: Reinstall one of the screws through the range cooktop 8,000 BTU...
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Page 16: Make Gas Connection
Complete Installation To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator 1. Refer to the "Make Gas Connection" section for properly 1. Remove storage drawer or warming drawer. See "Replace connecting the range to the gas supply. Oven Racks and Warming Drawer" section. 2. Refer to the "Electronic Ignition System" section for proper 2. - Page 17 Refer to the following chart for the correct Natural gas orifice To Convert Surface Burners spud placement. Natural Gas Orifice Spud Chart 1. Remove burner cap. Burner Rating Color Size 2. Using a Phillips or Quadrex ®screwdriver, remove the burner Number base.
- Page 18 To Convert Oven Broil Burner Complete Installation Use a 1/2" combination wrench to loosen the orifice hood away 1. Refer to the "Make Gas Connection" section for properly from the pin (about 2 to 21/2turns). The oven broil burner flame connecting the range to the gas supply.
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Page 19: Anti-Tipbracket Template
ANTI-TIPBRACKET 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 Use this template to anchor the left rear leg of range,... - Page 20 W10196161E @2011. 1/11 Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved.