Sears 75376 Protectyour Floor, Hodeland Serial Nuhber Location, General, Toolsyou Will Need

WARNING

All ranges can tip and injury could result_ To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an approved Anti-Tip device to the wall. (See Installing the Anti-Tip Device in this section..) To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefidly tip the range forward. The Anti-Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over. If you pull the range out from the

wall for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tipdevice is engaged when you push the range back against the wall.

•For your safety, never use your range for warming or heating the room. Your oven and cooktop are not designed to heat your kitchen. Top burners should not be operated without cookware on the grate° Such abuse could result in fire and damage to your range and will void your warranty.

•Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance_ Explosions or fires could result_

"Do not use oven for a storage area° Items stored in the oven can ignite.

"Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

GENERAL

• See the Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this section for all rough-in and spacing dimensions.

These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range, The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements.

•The range may be placed with 0" (0 cm) clearance (flush) at the back wall and side wa_s of the range.

PROTECTYOUR FLOOR

"/'our range, like many other household items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting_ Use care when moving the range on this type of flooring. It is recommended that the following simple and inexpensive instructions be followed to protect your floor.

The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood

(or similar material). When the flaor covering ends at the front afthe range, the area that the range will rest on should be built up with plywood to the same level or higher than the floor covering. This will allow the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.

HODELAND SERIAL NUHBER LOCATION

Depending on your range, you'll find the model and serial numbers on a label on the front frame of the range, behind the storage drawer, broiler drawer or kicli panel°

TOOLSYOU WILL NEED

•Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers

•Pencil and ruler

•Two pipe wrenches (one for backup)

•1_" open-end or adjustable wrench

° Nut drivers or wrenches: .3/16" and 1/4"

ADDITIONAL HATERIALS YOU

HAY NEED

•Gas line shut-off valve

•Pipe joint sealant or U-L-approved pipe thread tape with Teflon* that resists action of natural and LP gases

•Flexible metal appliance connector (112" I.D.).

A 5-foot (1.5 m) length is recommended for ease of

installation but other lengths are acceptable. Never use an old connector when installing a new range.

•Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line

LOCATION

Do not locate the range where it may be subject to

strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or wall

behind	the	range	should be sealed. Make	sure the
openings around the base of the range that supply fresh
air for	combustion		and ventilation are not	obstructed	by
carpeting or		woodwork.			35

(314" or 112" NPT x 1/2" I.Do)

• Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regulator on range (t/2" NPT x 1/2" LD,)

•Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

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