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Installation Free-Standing
Electric Ranges
Instructions
Models PB970, PB975
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN ANTI-TIP DEVICE
Read these instructions completely
WARNING — To reduce the risk
and carefully.
of tipping, the appliance must be secured by
properly installed Anti-Tip bracket packed
•
IMPORTANT — Save these
with this appliance.
instructions for local inspector’s use.
WARNING —
•
IMPORTANT — Observe all
governing codes and ordi
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Installation Instructions PREPARE TO INSTALL THE RANGE FOR YOUR SAFETY: MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED All rough-in and spacing dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. To reduce the risk of burns or fire when Tin Snips Lag Bolts Anchor Sleeves reaching over hot surface elements, cabinet (For Anti-Tip Bracket Mounted storage space above the cooktop should be on Concrete Floors Only) avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be provided above the cooktop, the risk can be reduced by installing a
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Installation Instructions PREPARE THE OPENING 2 See illustrations for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. The range may be placed with 0” clearance (flush) at the back wall and side walls of the cabinet. **30” Min. ***6” Acceptable electrical Min. **15” Min. outlet area. 1 3 ⁄4” Orient the electrical receptacle so the length 1 is parallel to the floor. 23 ⁄2” 1 3 ⁄4” *0” *0” 30” 47” MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BETWEEN COOKTOP, 3 7 ⁄4” WALLS AND ABOVE THE COOKTOP: 36” *** Make sure the wall covering, c
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Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS You must use a 3-wire, single-phase A.C. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 208Y/120 Volt or 240/120 Volt, 60 hertz electrical system. CAUTION: For personal safety, do not use an extension cord with this If the electrical service provided does not appliance. Remove house fuse or open circuit meet the above specifications, have a breaker before beginning installation. licensed electrician install an approved outlet. This appliance must be supplied with the Us
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Installation Instructions C For power cord installations only (see 3 POWER CORD AND the next step if using conduit), assemble STRAIN RELIEF INSTALLATION the strain relief in the hole. Insert the power cord through the strain relief and A Remove the terminal block cover (on the tighten. Allow enough slack to easily back of the range) by removing the attach the cord terminals to the terminal screw, using a 1/4” nut driver. block. If tabs are present at the end of Do not discard the screw. the win
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Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) 4 3-WIRE POWER CORD 5 4-WIRE POWER CORD INSTALLATION INSTALLATION The neutral or ground The neutral wire of WARNING: WARNING: wire of the power cord must be connected the supply circuit must be connected to the to the neutral terminal located in the neutral terminal located in the lower center center of the terminal block. The power of the terminal block. The power leads must leads must be connected to the lower left be connected to the
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Installation Instructions 6 3-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION 7 4-WIRE CONDUIT INSTALLATION A Loosen the 3 lower terminal screws from A Loosen the three lower terminal screws the terminal block. Insert the center bare from the terminal block. Remove the ground wire (white/neutral) tip through the bottom screw and ground plate and retain them. center terminal block opening. On certain Cut and discard the ground strap. DO NOT models, the wire will need to be inserted DISCARD ANY SCREWS. through the gro
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Installation Instructions INSTALL THE RANGE 10 PREPARE TO LEVEL MODELS 8 REPLACE THE WIRE COVER A Measure the height of your countertop Replace the terminal block cover on the range back by replacing the screw removed at the rear of the opening (X). earlier. Make sure that no wires are pinched between the cover and the range back. X Back of range Screw to replace Y terminal block cover Terminal block cover B Adjust two rear leveling legs so that the 9 ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION rear of the co
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Installation Instructions 11 LEVEL THE RANGE 12 FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST A Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed. • Check to make sure the circuit breaker is closed (RESET) or the circuit fuses are Check for levelness by B replaced. placing a spirit level or Spirit level a cup, partially filled • Be sure power is in service to the building. with water, on one of the oven shelves. If • Check to be sure that all packing materials using a spirit
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