Type of Gas
Natural and LP Gas (propane). Ranges are factory assembled for natural gas unless otherwise specified and cannot be used with LP Gas without some adjustments. Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified serviceman or installer for the type of gas on which it is to be used. (See Conversion, page 14).
Note: In this manual, propane is referred to as LP (liquid petroleum).
Installing Your Range
Installation, adjustment and service of this range must be performed only by a qualified gas range installer or electrical serviceman. This is necessary to insure proper operation of the range and to avoid the possibility of damage to the range or injury to the users.
Clearances
Observe all the instructions on the rating plate for minimum clearances to any adjacent vertical combustible surface. (See figure #1).
Warning: Be careful when reaching into storage cabinets above range while it is in operation. One might accidentally contact a hot burner when using a hand for support or have one’s clothing come in contact with top burner flame.
Location
If possible, the range should be located to avoid the main “traffic path” through the kitchen or where an open door might block a passageway or create an awkward working situation. If possible, it should be so located where cabinet working space is available on either side. Drafty locations should be avoided to prevent gas burner outage and poor air circulation.
Temperatures
To cook, you must have heat. Some parts of the range are therefore going to get warm or even hot. Consider this in choosing a range location. Do not leave children alone or unattended near the range when it is in use. Let burner grids and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them.
Clearances
This range may be installed with adjacent surfaces touching the base cabinets and the back flush with the back wall. Models 1860, 1865, 1867, 1870 & 1875 gas ranges require a CGA/AGA approved stainless steel gas flex line or a flexible copper coil 1/2” in diameter and at least three feet long so the range can be moved for service.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface burners, cabinet storage above the range should be avoided. If overhead storage is unavoidable, clearances between the cooking surface and unprotected wood or metal overhead cabinets must be no less than 32” (gas models only). The clearances on electric models between the cooktop and unprotected overhead cupboards is 30”. This distance may be reduced to 24” when the
bottom wood or metal cabinets are protected by not less than 1/4” thick flame retarding millboard covered with not less than No. 28MSG sheet steel, 0.015” thick stainless steel, 0.024” thick aluminum or 0.020” thick copper.
Note: Clearances specified to combustible construction (walls and materials) are based on a temperature rise of wood resulting from appliance operation. These clearances are suitable for walls of studding, lath and plaster or other types of combustible material which have a density of 20 lbs. per cu. ft. or more. No evaluation of clearances has been made for low density cellulose, fibre board and similar materials which have a density of less than 20 lbs. per cu. ft., nor to plastic tiles or sheeting.
The maximum depth of upper cabinets installed above the range is 13”.
See the Minimum Clearances Chart for electric and gas models below.
Minimum Clearances to Combustibles
See figure 1 – page 6
All Electric | combo | all Gas | |
Models (1850, 1855) | Models (1865, 1870, 1875) | Models (1860, 1867) | |
A= | 0” | 3” | 3” |
B= | 0” | 3” | 3” |
C= | 30” | 32” | 32” |
D= | 0” | 0” | 0” |
E= | 0” | 0” | 0” |
F= | 13” Max | 13” Max | 13” Max |
1= | End of section of overhead cabinet. | ||
2= | Overhead center cabinet |
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3= | End wall or divider |
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It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the installation clearances specified in this manual.
Installation of Range into Cabinets
The 4 burner range will fit into a 30 1/4” cabinet opening. Ideal - 31”. The 6 burner range will fit into a 43 1/2” cabinet opening. Ideal - 44 1/2”.
If you are installing a range with the short leg option, you will need the following minimum opening size. 30” range - 31”. 44” range - 44 3/4”.
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