Amana ARG7302 manual Minimum Clearances to Combustible Surfaces, Special Countertop Conditions

Minimum Clearances to Combustible Surfaces

•Minimum clearance to rear wall is 0 inches.

•Minimum clearance to a vertical right or left side wall extending above cooking surface is 3 inches.

•Minimum clearance to countertop/cabinet on each side is 0 inches.

•Minimum of 30 inches between top of cooking surface and bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet.

•24 inches between cooking surface and protected wood or metal cabinet above range. Cabinet bottom must be protected by at least ¼ inch thick millboard with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, .015 inch thick stainless steel, .024 inch thick aluminum, or .020 inch thick copper.

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Special Countertop Conditions

Countertops such as ceramic tile tops cause cabinet and countertop to be higher than 36 inches. Follow instructions below when countertop is higher than 36 inches.

1.Raise leveling legs to maximum level.

2.Measure from floor to side trim. If measurement is less than height of countertop floor must be shimmed.

3.Shim floor using a piece of plywood same size as range opening. Secure plywood to floor. Plywood must be as secure as original flooring.

4.Install anti-tip bracket(s) and slide range into place.

Electrical Connection Requirements

!WARNING

To avoid the risk of serious electrical shock or property damage, do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power plug. A 3-wire grounded conductor system must be used. Relying on the flexible connector, hard piping or any other part of the gas supply line as a ground may cause fire, electrical shock and/or erratic control operation.

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A—30 inches minimum B— 0 inches

C—30 inches unprotected/24 inches protected minimum D—13 inches

E—0 inches

F—25 inches maximum G—36 inches maximum

H—3 inches minimum (Both sides of range) J—18 inches minimum

Minimum Clearances to Combustible Surfaces

Range must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Edition.

In Canada, electrical connections are to made in accordance with CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code. All electrical connections are to be made in accordance with CSA standards Z240.6.1 electrical requirements for mobile homes.

Use a 120 volt, 60 hertz, 3-prong receptacle protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. A qualified electrician should confirm the outlet is properly grounded.

If a 2-prong outlet is encountered, range owner must replace outlet before using range. Do not cut off cord, use plug adapter or extension cord, or remove grounding plug.

Grounded Plug and Receptacle

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