Installation Requirements

Tools and Parts

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

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).

Tools needed

■	Tape measure	■	Wrench or pliers
■	Level	■ Hand or electric drill
■	Phillips screwdriver	■	¹⁄₈" (3.2 mm) drill bit

■Flat-blade screwdriver

Parts supplied

Check that all parts are included.

■2 - #8 x ¹⁄₂" screws

■Trim plate

■2 - Oven racks

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

■Anti-tip bracket (taped to oven rack)

Parts needed

■A UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector

■UL listed wire connects

Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See “Electrical Requirements” section.

It is recommended that all electrical connections should be made by a licensed, qualified electrical installer.

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

■It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located below the electronic control on oven frame.

■The range should be located for convenient use in the kitchen.

■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 that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

■Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions are minimum clearances.

■The floor anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti- tip bracket shipped with the range, see “Install Anti-Tip Bracket” section.

■Range support slats must be solid, level and flush with bottom of cabinet cutout. Floor must be able to support a weight of 225 lbs (102.0 kg). Support slats must be securely fastened to the floor.

■Recessed installation area must provide complete enclosure around the recessed portion of the range.

■Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical Requirements” section.

Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements

The installation of this range must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). When such standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A or with local codes.

Mobile home installations require:

■When this range is installed in a mobile home, it must be secured to the floor during transit. Any method of securing the range is adequate as long as it conforms to the standards listed above.

■Four-wire cable must be used in a mobile home installation. The appliance wiring will need to be revised. See “Electrical Connection” section.

Product Dimensions




			D


	E**

A. 30³⁄₄" (78 cm)		D. 29⁷⁄₈" (75.9 cm)
B. 27¹⁄₂" (69.9 cm) height to underside		E. 28⁵⁄₁₆" (71.9 cm) from
of cooktop edge with leveling legs		handle to standoff at back
screwed all the way in*		of range**
C. Model/serial number plate		F. 23³⁄₄" (60.3 cm)
(located below the electronic		countertop notch to rear
control on oven frame)		of cooktop

*Range can be raised approximately 1" (2.5 cm) by adjusting the leveling legs.

**When installed in a 24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet with

25" (63.5 cm) countertop; front of oven door protrudes 2¹⁄₂" (6.4 cm) beyond 24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet.

Drop-In Electric Range specifications

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