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IIBefore you begin

Read these instructions completely and carefully. If followed, they will simplify the installation job.

If your range does not have a microwave upper oven, disregard the following microwave infor- mation.

IMPORTANT:

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to fire or electrical shock hazard.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to

microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly

important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

1.Door (bent)

2.Hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

3.Door seals and sealing surfaces.

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

The oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service personnel after a repair is made.

Do not operate the oven if the door glass is broken.

A= Height for range with eye-level oven plus vent hood:

7l-7/8” min.

B= Height for range with eye-level oven alone: 66-l/8” min.

C= Width between counters: 30-318” to 30-l/2”.

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D=	Height	of countertop:	35.5/8”	to	36.13/16”.
E= Depth: 22-112”.
F=	Pigtail	receptacle	location:	8” to	22” from	either	cabinet,
	7” max.	from floor.

To prevent discoloration of base cabinet, front of oven frame must extend at least l/2” beyond front surface of cabinets.

Do not seal range to cabinets.

The copper power cord (pigtail) must run downward, left or right to the wall receptacle to avoid pinching the cord between rear portion of the range and wall.

Top of eye-level oven may be installed against bottom of over-

head cabinet. However, for easy installation and removal, allow

1” clearance between oven top and cabinet. or 1” clearance between hood top and cabinet. When hood is attached to cab- inet, allow 1” clearance between hood bottom and oven top.

The back of a free-standing range may be installed against a vertical wall. Sides may be installed against base cabinets or

against vertical walls extending above upper edge of the cook top.

CAUTION:

Reaching over heated surface elements causes risk I-If. being burned. To eliminate hazard, cabinets should NOT be installed above range.

If cabinets are already provided, reduce hazard by instal-

ling a range hood. Hood should project horizontally beyond bottom of cabinets by a minimum of 5 inches.

B.Check microwavefor damage

Remove all packing material from the oven cavity. When unpacking the unit, check for damage such as misaligned door, damaged gaskets around the door, or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, please do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an author- ized Whirlpool trained service technician.