Installation Guide

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30" ELECTRIC DROP-IN RANGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
¾”
(1.9 cm)
¾”
(1.9 cm)
31½”
(81 cm)
Min.
Cutout
Width
Formed or tile countertop
trimmed ¾" (1.9 cm)
back at front corners of
countertop opening.
Figure 3
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Range Installation
The electrical power to the range must be
shut off while line connections are being made. Failure to
do so could result in serious injury or death.
Countertop Preparation
• The cooktop sides of the range fi t over the cutout
edge of your countertop.
• If you have a square fi nish (fl at) countertop, no
countertop preparation is required. Cooktop sides lay
directly on edge of countertop.
• Formed front-edged countertops must have molded
edge shaved fl at 3/4" (1.9 cm) from each front corner
of opening (Figure 3).
• Tile countertops may need trim cut back 3/4"(1.9
cm) from each front corner and/or rounded edge
fl attened (Figure 3).
• If the existing cutout width is greater than 30 1/16"
(76.4 cm), reduce the ¾" (1.9 cm) dimension.
This range is designed to hang from the countertop. It
does not rest on the fl oor.
Be sure the bottom of any wall cabinets are a minimum
of 30" (76.2 cm) above the rangetop area.
To eliminate the hazard or reaching over heated surface
units, cabinet storage space located above the surface
units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be
provided, the hazard can be reduced by installing a
range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5"
(12.7 cm) beyond the bottom front edge of the cabinets.
Important Note: Door removal is not a requirement for
installation of the range, but is an added convenience.
The appliance should be placed on a table or the front
of the appliance should be raised to be able to fully
open the door. Please refer to the Use and Care Guide
for oven door removal instructions.
1. Install base cabinets 30" (76.2cm) apart, and be
sure they are plumb and level before attaching to
countertop.
2. Cut countertop exactly as shown in Figure 1. Shave
raised edge level to clear 31 1/2" (81cm) wide rim
on rolled edge styled countertops.
3. Install the wiring junction box in an adjoining
cabinet or under the fl oor (range has 48"/122cm of
conduit). Cut 1-1/4" (3.2cm) hole to bring conduit to
the junction box.
4. To provide an optimum installation, the top surface
of the countertop must be level and fl at (lie on the
same plane) around the 3 sides that are adjacent
to range cooktop. Proper adjustments to make
the top fl at should be made or gaps between the
countertop may occur.
5.
To reduce the risk of damaging your
appliance, do not handle or manipulate it by the
ceramic glass. Manipulate with care.
6. Move range in front of cabinet opening.
7. Push the electric conduit through the hole and
attach it to the junction box. Leave enough slack in
the conduit to allow the range to be pulled forward
several inches for service if necessary.
8. Oven door is heavy. It is advisable to remove door
and eliminate its weight as range is lifted into
position. See oven door removal instructions in the
Use and Care Guide. NEVER lift the appliance by
the control panel doing so may damage the control
panel. Lift the range into position on the countertop
and make sure the appliance is centered in the
cutout opening to be sure that the fl anges of the
upper side panel are sitting on the countertop to
avoid glass breakage.