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Part No. 98014106

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT:

Installer: Leave Installation

Instructions with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Keep Installation

Instructions for future reference.

Save Installation Instructions for local

electrical inspector’s use.

Write down the model and serial numbers

before installing range.

Both numbers are on the model/serial

rating plate, located on the oven frame

behind the left side of the broiler door.

Model #___________________________

Serial # ___________________________

IMPORTANT:

Read and save these

instructions.

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and

be killed.

Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range

foot.

Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the

range is moved.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death or serious burns

to children and adults.

WARNING

30" (76.2 cm)

Freestanding Gas Range

standing pilot with standard clean oven

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Quick Reference

Table of Contents:

Pages

5-7

8-10

Before you start

Product dimensions

Cutout dimensions/requirements

Gas supply requirements

Installation steps

Gas conversions

Moving the range

If range does not operate

If you need assistance/service

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Installation Instructions 30" (76.2 cm) Freestanding Gas Range standing pilot with standard clean oven Quick Reference Table of Contents: Pages WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
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Before you start... WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. 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.
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Product dimensions Parts supplied for installation: anti-tip bracket Not shown: • literature pack • orifice spuds 26-3/4" depth with handle 2 screws (#10 x 1-1/2") Proper gas supply connection must be available. See “Gas supply requirements,“ Page 4. 2 plastic anchors (Bracket must be securely mounted to sub-floor. Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to anchor the bracket to sub-floor.
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Gas supply requirements WARNING Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA approved gas supply line. Install a shut-off valve. Securely tighten all gas connections. If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 14" water column. Examples of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel; authorized gas company personnel; and, authorized service personnel. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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Now start… Contact a qualified floor covering installer for the best procedure for drilling mounting holes through your type floor covering. 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. Put on safety glasses and gloves. Do Not use oven door handle to lift or move the range. 2. Remove oven racks and parts package from inside oven. Remove shipping materials, tape and protective film from range. 4.
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All connections must be wrench-tightened. 90˚elbow pressure regulator connection fitting union Typical rigid pipe connection nipple black iron pipe 14. Test all connections by brushing on an approved non-corrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. If a leak appears, shut off gas supply valve and tighten connections. Then check connections again. Clean all leak-detection solution from gas connections. Close broiler door. manual gas shutoff valve pilot adjustment screw b.
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air shutter Check operation time before it will open and allow gas to flow. Check operation of cooktop OFF LITE LO HI MED 18. If control panel and knobs were removed in Step 15a, replace knobs Push in and turn each surface unit control knob to “LITE” position. The flame should light within 4 seconds. Turn control knob to “HI” position after burner lights. Check each cooktop burner for proper flame. The small inner cone should have a very distinct blue flame 1/4" to 1/2" long.
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Place Natural gas orifice spuds in plastic parts bag for future use and keep with literature package. Reinstall burner tube assemblies and tighten screws securely. Gas conversion Gas conversions (from Natural gas to L.P. gas; or from L.P. gas to Natural gas) must be done by a qualified installer. burner screw WARNING secure burner tube assemblies to cooktop and tighten securely. Reinstall burners and burner grates. Do not reinstall control panel or knobs. They will be reinstalled at Step 11, Page 9.
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. Light the burner pilots. See Step 15, Page 6. Adjust the pilot flame as shown in Step 15b. NOTE: This must be done after conversion is completed. 10. 11. Light the oven burner pilot. Install control knobs. Check for proper flame. The cooktop burner flames should have a small inner cone with a very distinct blue flame 1/4" to 1/2" long. The outer cone is not as distinct as the inner cone. The oven burner flame should be 1/2" long with a bluish-green inner cone and dark blue outer mantle. L.P.
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c. Use a 3/8” combination wrench and remove the L.P. gas orifice spud. Install the number “47” Natural gas spud. Moving the range: WARNING Place L.P. gas oven burner spud in plastic parts bag along with L.P. gas cooktop burner spuds for future use and keep with literature package. d. Reinstall the oven burner. gas manifold thermostat N A T L P selector key 7. Locate selector key on oven thermostat and turn counterclockwise to the Natural position. 8.
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For cleaning and maintenance... If range does not operate: Pull the range away from the wall only far enough to complete cleaning or maintenance. Move range back into operating position. Remove drawer. Level the range. Make sure that left rear leveling leg is engaged in the anti-tip bracket. ✓ Check that gas line is turned on. ✓ See Use and Care Guide for troubleshooting list. If you need service: Maintain the quality built into your range by calling an authorized service company.
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