GE XL44 2 1⁄ 8 ″, Installation Instructions, Leveling The Range, Installing The Anti-Tip Device

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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10 LEVELING THE RANGE

11 INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE

1.Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed.

2.Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, partially filled with water, on one of the oven shelves. If using a spirit level, take two readings—with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other.

Raise range

Lower range

(on some models)

WARNING:

• Range MUST be secured with an

approved Anti-Tip device.

• Unless properly installed, the range

could be tipped by you or a child standing,

sitting or leaning on an open door.

• After installing the Anti-Tip device, verify

that it is in place by carefully attempting to

tilt the range forward.

• This range has been designed to meet all

recognized industry tip standards for all

normal conditions.

• The use of this device does not preclude

tipping of the range when not properly

3. Remove the	Lower
storage drawer,	range
broiler drawer or	levelerLeg
kick panel. The front
leveling legs can be
adjusted from the	Raise
bottom and the rear	range
legs can be adjusted	(on some models)

from the top or bottom.

4.Use an open-end or adjustable wrench to adjust the leveling legs until the range is level.

5.After the range is level, slide the range away from the wall so that the Anti-Tip device can be installed.

installed.

• If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the

range does not fit this application, use the

universal Anti-Tip device WB02X7909.

1. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the

range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the

countertop overhang if you intend to install the

range next to cabinets.

Anti-Tip device

Slotted head screw

Wallplate

Approx. 20°

21⁄8″	Marked edge
	of range

2.Locate the outside edge of the device 21⁄8″

toward the center of the range from the marked edge of the range.

3.Using the device as a template, mark the position of the hole for the screw.

4.For wood construction, drill a pilot hole at an angle of 20 degrees from the horizontal. A nail or awl may be used if a drill is not available.

Mount the Anti-Tip device with the screw provided.

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