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30" (76 CM) FREESTANDING ELECTRIC RANGES
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:
DANGER
WARNING
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.
IMPORTANT:
Save installation instructions for local electrical inspector's use.
9762996A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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
RANGE SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
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.
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.
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 30" (76 CM) FREESTANDING ELECTRIC RANGES Table of Contents 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... -
Page 2: Installation Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Tools and Parts Given dimensions are minimum clearances. The floor anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti- Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. tip bracket shipped with the range, see “Install Anti-Tip Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed Bracket”... -
Page 3: Electrical Requirements
Installation Clearances Electrical Requirements If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64 cm) recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that countertop depth, 24" (61 cm) base cabinet depth and the ground path and wire gauge are in accordance with local 36"... -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
If connecting to a 4-wire system: The minimum conductor sized for the copper 4-wire power cord are: This range is manufactured with the ground connected to the cabinet. The ground must be revised so the green ground wire of 40-amp circuit the 4-wire power supply cord is connected to the cabinet. -
Page 5: Install Anti-Tip Bracket
Install Anti-Tip Bracket To mount anti-tip bracket to concrete or ceramic floor, use a WARNING " (4.8 mm) masonry drill bit to drill 2 holes at the positions marked on the bracket template. Remove template from floor. 6. Tap plastic anchors into holes with a hammer. 7. -
Page 6: Electrical Connection - U.s.a. Only
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. - Page 7 Style 2: Direct wire strain relief 4-wire connection: Power supply cord Remove the knockout as needed for the flexible conduit connection. Use this method for: Assemble a UL listed conduit connector in the opening. New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC) Mobile homes Recreational vehicles In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral...
- Page 8 In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the 3-wire connection: Power supply cord neutral 1. Remove the ground-link screw from the range frame. Save Use this method only if local codes permit connecting cabinet- the ground-link screw and cup washer. Bend the ground-link ground conductor to neutral wire of power supply cord.
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Page 9: Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location
3-wire connection: Direct wire Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location 1. Pull drawer open to first stop position. Lift front of drawer to Use this method only if local codes permit connecting ground clear white wheels in drawer guides. Remove drawer and set conductor to neutral supply wire. -
Page 10: Complete Installation
For power supply cord-connected ranges: Complete Installation 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Slide range forward to complete cleaning or maintenance. 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 3. -
Page 11: Anti-Tip Bracket Template
ANTI-TIP BRACKET TEMPLATE Cut on dotted lines and place the left edge against the left side cabinet and the top edge against the rear wall. Top edge... - Page 12 9762996A © 2006. 8/06 All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.