Installation Requirements

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.

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air.

■ It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation

Tools needed

■Tape measure

■Phillips screwdriver

■Flat blade screwdriver

■¹⁄₈" flat blade screwdriver

■Level

■Hand or electric drill

■Wrench or pliers

■Pipe wrench

■¹⁵⁄₁₆" combination wrench

■¹⁄₈" (3.2 mm) drill bit (for wood floors)

■Marker or pencil

■Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas

■³⁄₁₆" (4.8 mm) carbide-tipped masonry drill bit (for concrete/ceramic floors)

■Noncorrosive leak-detection solution

For LP/Natural Gas

Conversions

■½" combination wrench

■⁹⁄₃₂" (7.0 mm) nut driver

■Masking tape

clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The

model/serial rating plate is located behind the storage drawer

on the right-hand side of the oven frame.

■ The range should be located for convenient use in the

kitchen.

■ Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of

the sides and rear of the range.

■ To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated

surface units, cabinet storage space located above the

surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be

provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood

or microwave hood combination that projects horizontally a

minimum of 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.

■ Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used.

Given dimensions are minimum clearances.

Parts supplied

Check that all parts are included.

■LP/Natural Gas Conversion Kit (taped near left rear leg, inside storage drawer compartment)

■2 - Burner grates

■5 - Burner caps

■2 - Oven racks (3 on some models)

■2 - #12 x 1⁵⁄₈" screws (for mounting anti-tip bracket)

■Anti-tip bracket (taped inside storage drawer)

Anti-tip bracket must be securely mounted to the back wall or floor. Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to anchor bracket to subfloor. Longer screws are available from your local hardware store.

Parts needed

Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas supply and electrical supply. See “Electrical Requirements” and “Gas Supply Requirements” sections.

■ The floor anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti-

tip bracket shipped with the range, see “Install Anti-Tip

Bracket” section.

■ Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical

Requirements” section.

■ Proper gas supply connection must be available. See “Gas

Supply Requirements” section.

■ Contact a qualified floor covering installer to check that the

floor covering can withstand at least 200°F (93°C).

■ Use an insulated pad or ¼" (0.64 cm) plywood under range if

installing range over carpeting.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your cabinets, check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage. This oven has been designed in accordance with the requirements of UL and CSA International and complies with the maximum allowable wood cabinet temperatures of 194°F (90°C).

Freestanding Gas Ranges specifications

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