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W11432245A

Used under license in Canada.

FREESTANDING ELECTRIC RANGE

OWNER’S MANUAL

Table of Contents

RANGE SAFETY.............................................................. 2

Range Safety .............................................................2

RANGE MAINTENANCE AND CARE................................... 4

General Cleaning........................................................4

Clean Cycle ...............................................................5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................ 6

REQUIREMENTS............................................................. 6

Tools and Parts ..........................................................6

Location Requirements ................................................ 6

Electrical Requirements - U.S.A. Only .............................7

INSTALLATION ............................................................... 8

Unpack Range ...........................................................8

Install Anti-Tip Bracket .................................................9

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

Adjust Leveling Legs ................................................. 10

Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only............................... 11

Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Is Installed and Engaged .............. 15

Warming Drawer or Premium Storage Drawer (on

some models) .......................................................... 16

Storage Drawer (on some models) ............................... 16

Oven Door............................................................... 17

Complete Installation ................................................. 17

Moving the Range..................................................... 18

IMPORTANT:

Save for local electrical inspector’s use.

Summary of content (18 pages)

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FREESTANDING ELECTRIC RANGE OWNER’S MANUAL Table of Contents RANGE SAFETY.............................................................. 2 Range Safety ............................................................. 2 RANGE MAINTENANCE AND CARE................................... 4 General Cleaning........................................................ 4 Clean Cycle ............................................................... 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................
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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. ■ Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. ■ User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
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RANGE MAINTENANCE AND CARE 2. Apply a few dime-sized drops of Cooktop Cleaner to the affected areas. General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first, unless otherwise noted.
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STORAGE DRAWER OR WARMING DRAWER (on some models) Check that storage drawer or warming drawer is cool and empty before cleaning. 2. Pour distilled or filtered water onto the bottom of the empty oven, and close the oven door. Cleaning Method: ■ Mild detergent OVEN CAVITY Depending on your model, use AquaLift® Technology or SelfClean cycle regularly to clean oven spills. Do not use oven cleaners Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain.
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■ Nonabrasive scrub sponges or eraser style cleaning pads (without cleaners) can be effective for cleaning the oven cavity walls, oven door and oven bottom for difficult soils. For best results, moisten the pads and sponges before use. ■ Run an additional Clean cycle for stubborn soils. ■ Affresh® Kitchen Appliance Cleaner and affresh® Cooktop Cleaner may be used to clean the oven bottom, walls, and door when the oven has finished the cycle and returned to room temperature.
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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 with zero clearance. A. B. C. D. E. F. 13" (33.0 cm) max.
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If connecting to a 3-wire system: 3. Do not remove the shipping base at this time. Local codes may permit the use of a UL listed, 3-wire, 250 V, 40 or 50 A range power supply cord (pigtail). This cord contains 3 copper conductors with ring terminals or open-end spade terminals with upturned ends, terminating in a NEMA Type 10-50P plug on the supply end. Connectors on the appliance end must be provided at the point the power supply cord enters the appliance.
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Install Anti-Tip Bracket WARNING 4. Drill two 1/8" (3 mm) holes that correspond to the bracket holes of the determined mounting method. See the following illustrations. Floor Mounting Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation instructions. Rear Position Front Position Diagonal (2 options) Wall Mounting Slide range back so rear range foot is engaged in the slot of the anti-tip bracket.
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For Ranges without AquaLift® Technology or Steam Clean: 1. Place a standard flat rack in oven. 2. Place level on the rack and check levelness of the range, first side to side; then front to back. Adjust Leveling Legs 1. If range height adjustment is necessary, use a wrench or pliers to loosen the four leveling legs. This may be done with the range on its back or with the range supported on two legs after the range has been placed back to a standing position.
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Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only Power Supply Cord WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Direct Wire WARNING 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, fire, or electrical shock.
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■ Tighten strain relief screw against the power supply cord. 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.
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5. Use 3/8" (9.5 mm) nut driver to connect the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block post with one of the 10-32 hex nuts. A. 10-32 hex nut D. Green ground wire B. Ground-link screw E. Neutral (center) wire C. Line 2 (red) F. Line 1 (black) 2. Use 3/8" (9.5 mm) nut driver to connect the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block post with one of the 10-32 hex nuts. A. 10-32 hex nut D. Neutral (white) wire B. Line 2 (red) E. Line 1 (black) C. Ground-link screw 6.
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4-Wire Connection: Direct Wire Use this method for: ■ New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC) ■ Mobile homes ■ Recreational vehicles ■ In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral 1. Part of metal ground strap must be cut out and removed. A. Metal ground strap B. Discard C. Ground-link screw 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ground-link screw from the back of the range. Save the ground-link screw and the end of the ground link under the screw. 3.
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3-Wire Connection: Direct Wire Use this method only if local codes permit connecting ground conductor to neutral supply wire. 1. Pull the wires through the conduit on cord/conduit plate on bottom of range. Allow enough slack to easily attach the wiring to the terminal block. A. 10-32 hex nut D. Bare (green) ground wire B. Line 2 (red) E. Line 1 (black) C. Ground-link screw F. Terminal lug A. Terminal block D. Line 2 (red) wire B. Ground-link screw E. Bare (green) ground wire C. Cord/conduit plate F.
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3. If the rear of the range lifts more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) off the floor without resistance, stop tilting the range and lower it gently back to the floor. The range foot is not engaged in the anti-tip bracket. IMPORTANT: If there is a snapping or popping sound when lifting the range, the range may not be fully engaged in the bracket. Check to see if there are obstructions keeping the range from sliding to the wall or keeping the range foot from sliding into the bracket.
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3. Slowly push the drawer into the range. 2. Open the oven door. You should hear a “click” as the door is set into place. 3. Move the hinge levers back to the locked position. Check that the door is free to open and close. If it is not, repeat the removal and installation procedures. Complete Installation A. Engage drawer glide. NOTE: When properly installed, the rear slides on the bottom of the drawer will engage the base rails and the drawer will not tip when items are placed in the drawer.
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Moving the Range For direct-wired ranges: WARNING WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Disconnect power before servicing. Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation instructions. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Slide range back so rear range foot is engaged in the slot of the anti-tip bracket. Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved. Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.