2 1⁄ 8 ″, Installation Instructions, Leveling The Range | GE XL44

10 LEVELING THE RANGE

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

Contents

Safety Instructions InstallationCare and Cleaning RangesXL44 Gas Save time and money. Before you request service… HELP US HELP YOU…WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Read this manual carefully IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Surface Cooking SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning Your RangeBaking, Broiling and Roasting Features and appearance vary FEATURES OF YOUR RANGEMASK FOR SHELVES Features of Your Range Oven Light On/Off Switch on some modelsClock and Timer on some models See page SURFACE COOKING Surface Burner ControlsBefore Lighting a Burner To Light a Surface Burner Top-of-Range Cookware How to Select Flame SizeDo not use a wok on any other support ring CLOCK AND TIMER To Set the TimerTo Change or Cancel the Timer Setting Display Clock While Timer Is Operating USING YOUR OVEN and TimerUsing Your Oven Before Using Your Oven Oven Shelves Shelf PositionsOven Vents locks so when placed How to Set Your Range for Baking BAKINGBaking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the Pan Placement PreheatingBaking Guides Cookies Pies CakesBaking Pans Don’t Peek ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT The Type of Margarine Will Affect Baking PerformanceTo Adjust the Thermostat DO IT YOURSELF ROASTING RoastingUse of Aluminum Foil Dual Shelf Cooking Questions and Answers ROASTING GUIDEFrozen Roasts Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to BROILING BroilingQ. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan? Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should? BROILING GUIDE The oven and broiler compartment doors must be closed during broiling CARE AND CLEANING CleaningGuide Care and Standard Twin Burners on some models Sealed Burner Assemblies on some models For proper ignitionGrate Burner cap Drip pan on some models Burner head Electrode Electrode Care and Cleaning Burner GratesCooktop Surface Oven Bottom Oven Light Bulb on some models Control Panel and KnobsRemovable Broiler Drawer on some models Broiler Pan and Grid Care and Cleaning Oven Air VentsRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Removable Kick Panel on some models Lift-Off Oven Door TO CLEAN THE DOOR Do not immerse door in water Inside of doorCautions about using spray-on oven cleaners Outside of door Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior on some models Stainless Steel Surfaces on some modelsTo Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven Do not scrape the porous surface with a knife or INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETYIn the Commonwealth of Massachusetts BEFORE YOU BEGIN DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 361⁄4″± 1⁄4″36 ″ 40 ″ GENERAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSLOCATION PROTECT YOUR FLOOR KITCHEN CABINETSTOOLS YOU WILL NEED PREPARATION 1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GASGas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Flexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners ConnectorAlternate Hookup Rigid Pipe Hookup Options for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS continued 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on some modelsGrounding CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS Electric Disconnect 4 SEAL THE OPENINGS Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary 5 LIGHT THE PILOTSLight the Surface Burner Pilots Light the Oven Pilot 6 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Quality of Flames7 CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER A Yellow flames Air adjustment shutter Loosen Loosen Air adjustment shutterTo remove the oven bottom Oven bottom 1. Remove knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom To remove the broiler drawer 11 INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE 2 1⁄ 8 ″10 LEVELING THE RANGE MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITION WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETEDCONVERTING TO LP GAS Page QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… Before You Call for ServicePROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… Do It Yourself section GE Service Protection Plus Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box Louisville, KYUnlimited service calls All parts and labor costs included We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime online at GEAppliances.com Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investmentModel Number Serial Number Schedule Service Parts and AccessoriesConsumer Support GE Appliances Website WARRANTY under warrantyWHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED