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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
30" (76 CM) FREESTANDING ELECTRIC RANGES
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RANGE SAFETY ..................................................................................2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.....................................................3
Tools and Parts.................................................................................3
Location Requirements.....................................................................3
Electrical Requirements - U.S.A. Only...........
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RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DANG
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Location Requirements Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed ■ It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation here. clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located on the frame behind a top Tools needed corner of the door or either side of t
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Product Dimensions Cabinet Dimensions Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64.0 cm) countertop depth, 24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth and 36" (91.4 cm) countertop height. IMPORTANT: If installing a range hood or microwave hood combination above the range, follow the range hood or microwave hood combination installation instructions for dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface. A freestanding range may be installed next to combustible walls A with zero clearance. B A C B C
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Electrical Requirements - U.S.A. Only If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is ■ A UL listed conduit connector must be provided at each end recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that of the power supply cable (at the range and at the junction the ground path and wire gauge are in accordance with local box). codes. ■ Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of Do not use an extension cord. the range. Be sure that the electrical connection a
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpack Range Install Anti-Tip Bracket WARNING WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install range. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. Remove shipping materials, tape and film from range. 2. Remove oven racks and parts package from inside oven. Tip Over Hazard 3. Do not remove the shipping base at this time. A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation instr
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Floor Mounting 5. Using the Phillips screwdriver, mount anti-tip bracket to the wall or floor with the two #12 x 1⁵⁄₈" screws provided. 6. Move range close enough to opening to allow for final electrical connections. Remove shipping base, cardboard or hardboard from under range. 7. Move range into its final location, making sure rear leveling leg slides into anti-tip bracket. Rear position Front position Diagonal (2 options) Wall Mounting 8. Move range forward onto shipping base, cardboard o
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Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only Power Supply Cord Direct Wire WARNING WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Disconnect power before servicing. Use a new 40 amp power supply cord. Use 8 gauge copper or 6 gauge aluminum wire. Plug into a grounded outlet. Electrically ground range. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. fire, or electrical
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Style 2: Direct wire strain relief If your home has: And you will be Go to Section: ■ Remove the knockout as needed for the flexible conduit connecting to: connection. 3-wire direct A circuit breaker 3-wire connection: ■ Assemble a UL listed conduit connector in the opening. box or fused Direct wire ³⁄₈" disconnect (1.0 cm) 3" A (7.6 cm) 4-wire connection: Power Supply Cord B Use this method for: ■ New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC) ■ Mobile homes A. Removable retaining nut B. Conduit
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4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to connect the green ground wire 2. Use ³⁄₈" nut driver to connect the neutral (white) wire to the from the power supply cord to the range with the ground-link center terminal block post with one of the 10–32 hex nuts. screw and ground-link section. The ground wire must be attached first. 5. Use ³⁄₈" nut driver to connect the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block post with one of the 10–32 hex nuts. A E A F D B B C A. 10–32 hex nut D. Neutral (white)
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1. Part of metal ground strap must be cut out and removed. Bare Wire Torque Specifications Attaching terminal lugs to the terminal block - 20 lbs-in. (2.3 N-m) Wire Awg Torque 8 gauge copper 25 lbs-in. (2.8 N-m) A 6 gauge aluminum 35 lbs-in. (4.0 N-m) B C 5. Use a hex or Phillips screwdriver to connect the bare (green) ground wire to the range with the ground-link screw and ground-link section. The ground wire must be attached first and must not contact any other terminal. A. Metal ground str
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2. Attach terminal lugs to line 2 (red), bare (green) ground, and line 1 (black) wires. Loosen (do not remove) the setscrew on Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Is Installed and the front of the terminal lug and insert exposed wire end Engaged through bottom of terminal lugs. Securely tighten setscrew to torque as shown in the following Bare Wire Torque On Ranges Equipped with a Storage Drawer: Specifications chart. 1. Remove the storage drawer. See “Storage Drawer” section. 2. Use a flashlight to l
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6. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to ensure that the range foot is engaged in the anti-tip bracket. Warming Drawer or Premium Storage If the rear of the range lifts more than ½" (1.3 cm) off the floor Drawer without resistance, the anti-tip bracket may not be installed (on some models) correctly. Do not operate the range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged. Please reference the “Assistance or Remove all items from inside the warming drawer or premium Service” section of the Use and Care
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3. Close the oven door as far as it will shut. 4. Lift the oven door while holding both sides. Storage Drawer Continue to push the oven door closed and pull it away from (on some models) the oven door frame. The storage drawer can be removed. Before removing, make sure drawer is cool and empty. To Remove: 1. Pull the storage drawer straight back to the drawer stop. To Replace: 1. Insert both hanger arms into the door. A A. Drawer stop notch 2. Lift up the front of the drawer and pull the drawe
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Moving the Range For direct-wired ranges: WARNING WARNING Tip Over Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation Replace all parts and panels before operating. instructions. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Slide range back so rear range foot is engaged in the slot of the anti-tip bracket. 1. Disconnect power. Re-engage anti-tip bracket if ran
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