Leveling The Range - Kenmore 79042603311 Installation Instructions Manual

For models equipped with Levelin Lcj___q
only (no leveling device):
_Make sure the four leveling legs (front and rear)
are setup higher than the height of the cabinet
(shown on page 3).
Install the anti-tip bracket at this
point before placing the range at its final position.
Follow the installation instructions on page 16 or
on the anti-tip bracket template supplied with the
range.
_ro provide an optimum installation, the top surface
of the countertop must be level and flat (lie on the
same plane) around the 3 sides that are adjacent
to range cooktop. Proper adjustments to make
the top flat should be made or gaps between the
countertop and the range cooktop may occur.
To reduce the risk of damaging your
appliance, do not handle or manipulate it by the
cooktop. Manipulate with care.
_lPosition range in front of the cabinet opening.
_Make sure that the cooktop which overhangs the
countertop clears the countertop. If necessary,
raise the unit by lowering the leveling legs.
_Level the range (see section 11). The floor where
the range is to be installed must be level. Follow
the instructions under "Leveling the Range-
Models Equipped with Leveling Legs".
_'lSlide the range into the cutout opening.
2. Adjust the appliance legs as follows until the
underside of the cooktop (or cooktop glass) surface
is sitting level on the countertop (Figure 12).
a. To adjust the front legs, use a wrench on the
leg base and turn counterclockwise to lower or
clockwise to raise the range.
b. To adjust the rear legs, use a ratchet or
a nutdriver and turn the leveling screws
counterclockwise to lower or clockwise to raise
the range.
3. Check if the range is level by installing an oven rack
in the center of the oven and placing a level on the
rack (Figure 13).
4. Take 2 readings with the level placed diagonally in
one direction and then the other. Level the range, if
necessary, by adjusting the leveling legs.
5. If the range cannot be level, contact a carpenter to
correct sagging or sloping floor.
If Accessories Needed
Front
Leveling
Leg
Installation With Backguard
A backguard kit can be ordered through a Sears
Service Center. The cutout depth (21¾" (55,2 cm)
Min., 221/8'' (56,2 cm) Max.) needs to be increased to
24" (61 cm) when installing a backguard
Installation With End Panel
An end panel kit can be ordered through a Sears
Service Center.
Installation With Side Panel
A side panels kit can be ordered through a Sears
Service Center. Install cabinet doors 31" (78,7 cm) min.
apart so as not to interfere with range door opening.
Leveling the Range
Models Equipped with Leveling=
Device
Level the range after installation in the cutout opening.
1. Open the range drawer. The leveling screws control
the height of the rear leg.
Figure 12
Models Equipped with Levelin_
Level the range and set cooktop height before
installation in the cut=out opening.
1. install an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2. Place a level on the rack (see Figure 13). Take 2
readings with the level placed diagonally in one
direction and then the other. Level the range, if
necessary, by adjusting the 4 leg levelers with a
wrench (see Figure 26).
3. Taking care to not damage the countertop, slide
range into cutout opening and double check for
levelness.
Figure 13
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