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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

30" (76 CM) FREESTANDINGELECTRICRANGES

TableofContents

RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................. 1

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 2

Tools and Parts ............................................................................ 2

Location Requirements ................................................................ 2

Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 4

Unpack Range .............................................................................. 4

Install Anti-Tip Bracket ................................................................. 5

Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only ............................................. 6

Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location .................................................. 9

Level Range .................................................................................. 9

Complete Installation .................................................................. 10

Moving the Range ...................................................................... 10

ANTI-TIP BRACKET TEMPLATE ............................................... 11

RANGESAFETY

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

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow

instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Connect anti=tip bracket to rear range foot.

Reconnect the antFtip bracket, if the range is moved.

Failure to fo(Iow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

(MPORTANT:

Save (nstaUation instructions for Ioca) e)ectrica( inspector's use.

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS 30" (76 CM) FREESTANDINGELECTRICRANGES TableofContents RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................ Tools and Parts ............................................................................ 1 2 2 Location Requirements ................................................................ Electrical Requirements .....................................................
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INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS • Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions are minimum clearances. Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. • The floor anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the antitip bracket shipped with the range, see "Install Anti-Tip Bracket" section. Tools needed • Grounded electrical supply is required. See "Electrical Requirements" section.
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Installation Clearances Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64 cm) countertop depth, 24" (61 cm) base cabinet depth and 36" (91.4 cm) countertop height. If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that the ground path and wire gauge are in accordance with local codes. If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.
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If connectingtoa 4-wiresystem: Thisrangeismanufactured withtheground connected tothe cabinet. Theground mustberevised sothegreenground wireof the4-wirepowersupplycordisconnected tothecabinet. See "Electrical Connection." Grounding through theneutral conductor isprohibited fornew branch-circuit installations (1996NEC); mobile homes; and recreational vehicles, oranareawherelocalcodesprohibit grounding through theneutral conductor.
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To mount anti-tip bracket to concrete or ceramic floor, use a 3_6" (4.8 mm) masonry drill bit to drill 2 holes at the positions marked on the bracket template. Remove template from floor. rip 6. Tap plastic anchors into holes with a hammer. 7. Align anti-tip bracket holes with holes in floor, Fasten anti-tip bracket with screws provided. Over Hazard A child or aduBt can tip the range and be killed, Connect anti-tip Reconnect bracket to rear range foot.
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Power Supply Cord Direct Wire ElectricaB Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing° Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Use a new 40 amp power suppmy cord, Use 8 gauge copper Pmug into a grounded EmectricaHy ground outlet. Failure to follow these instructions fire, or emectrical shock, 1. 2. Electrical can result in death, Disconnect power. Remove the terminal block cover screws located on the back of the range. Pull cover down and toward you to remove cover from range.
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Style 2: Direct wire strain relief • Remove the knockout as needed for the flexible conduit connection. • Assemble a UL listed conduit connector in the opening. 4-wire connection: Power supply cord Use this method for: • New branch-circuit • Mobile homes • Recreational • In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral 1. Remove the ground-link screw from the range frame. Save the ground link screw and cup washer.
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3-wire connection: In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral Power supply cord Use this method only if local codes permit connecting cabinetground conductor to neutral wire of power supply cord. 1. Use a 1/4" nut driver and remove the hex washer head screws from the aluminum terminal blocks. 2. 1. Remove the ground-link screw from the range frame. Save the ground-link screw and cup washer. Bend the ground-link away from the range so that it does not contact the range.
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3-wire connection: Direct wire Use this method only if local codes permit connecting conductor to neutral supply wire. 1. Pull drawer open to first stop position. Lift front of drawer to clear white wheels in drawer guides. Remove drawer and set it aside on a protected surface. ground Loosen (do not remove) the hex washer head screws and insert the neutral (white) wire under the screw clamp at the bottom of the center position terminal connector. 2= A. B. C. D.
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For power supply cord-connected 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 1. Check thatallpartsarenowinstalled. Ifthereisanextrapart, gobackthrough thestepstoseewhichstepwasskipped. 2. Check thatyouhaveallofyourtools. 3. Dispose of/recycle allpackaging materials. 4. Check thattherangeislevel.See"LevelRange." 5. Usea mildsolution ofliquidhousehold cleaner andwarm watertoremove waxyresidue caused byprotective shipping material. Drythoroughly withasoftcloth.
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ANTI-TIPBRACKETTEMPLATE Cut on dotted lines and place the left edge against the left side cabinet and the top edge against the rear wall, Top edge Use this template to anchor the left rear leg of range, 11