INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 30" (76.2 CM) FREESTANDING GAS RANGE with standard clean oven Table of Contents..................................................2 IMPORTANT: Save for local electrical inspector’s use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY .......................................................................... 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 4 Tools and Parts .......................................................................... 4 Location Requirements.............................................................. 4 Electrical Requirements ............................................................ 6 Gas Supply Requirements .......................................
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. – Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. – WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Location Requirements Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Level ³⁄₈" drive ratchet Tape measure Flat-blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Hand or electric drill Slip-joint pliers 7 mm combination wrench Pipe wrench ¹⁄₈" (3.2 mm) drill bit (for wood floors) ³⁄₁₆" (4.
Product Dimensions 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 the cabinet depth is greater than 24" (61 cm), the oven frame must extend beyond cabinet fronts by ¹⁄₂" (13 mm) minimum. 13" (33.0 cm) max. upper cabinet depth 26-3/4" (67.9 cm) depth with handle 30" (76.2 cm) min. cabinet opening width 36" (91.4 cm) cooktop height 46-1/4" (117.
Electrical Requirements Gas Supply Requirements WARNING WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. IMPORTANT: The range must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition.
Flexible metal appliance connector: ■ If local codes permit, a new CSA design-certified, 4-5 ft (122-152.4 cm) long, ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) or ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) I.D., flexible metal appliance connector may be used for connecting range to the gas supply line. ■ A ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) male pipe thread is needed for connection to the female pipe threads of the inlet to the appliance gas pressure regulator. ■ Do not kink or damage the flexible metal tubing when moving the range.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpack Range 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. Do not use oven door handle to lift or move the range. 2. Remove shipping materials, tape and protective film from range. Keep cardboard bottom under range. Remove oven racks and parts package from inside oven. 3. Take 4 cardboard corners from the carton. Stack one cardboard corner on top of another.
8. Move the range close to the opening. Remove the shipping base, cardboard or hardboard from under the range. 9. Open the broiler door. Use a 3/8" drive ratchet to lower the rear leveling legs one-half turn. Use flip-joint pliers to lower the front leveling legs one-half turn. B 3. If range is not level, pull range forward until rear leveling leg is removed from the anti-tip bracket. Use ³⁄₈" drive ratchet and slip-joint pliers to adjust leveling legs up or down until range is level. 4.
Complete Connection Check Operation 1. Locate gas pressure regulator in the broiler. Electronic Ignition System A A. Gas pressure regulator IMPORTANT: Do not remove the gas pressure regulator. 2. Check that the gas pressure regulator shutoff valve is in the “ON” position. Gas Pressure Regulator Front View Front Check Operation of Cooktop Burners Side View Shutoff valve Cooktop and oven burners use electronic ignitors in place of standing pilots.
6. When the flame has been properly adjusted, turn the oven off, wait for the burner to cool down. Check Operation of Oven/Broil Burner 1. Open broiler door. 2. Push in and turn the oven control knob to “350˚F.” The oven pilot should now be larger with the flame burning against a small metal bulb. The oven burner should light in 20–40 seconds; this delay is normal. The oven valve requires a certain time before it will open and allow gas to flow.
GAS CONVERSIONS 2. Unplug or disconnect power. 3. Open broiler door and remove broiler pan. The gas pressure regulator is located in the back right hand corner of the broiler compartment. WARNING A Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line. Install a shut-off valve. Securely tighten all gas connections. A. Gas pressure regulator If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) water column.
2. Locate LP gas orifice spuds for top burners in the bag containing literature included with the range. Three LP gas spuds are stamped “88” and one “96.” 3. Remove natural gas orifice spuds using a 7mm combination wrench. 4. Install LP gas orifice spuds. NOTE: Depending on model, the range cooktop may be equipped with 4 standard burners or 3 standard burners and 1 power burner. Spud size/location remain the same. To Convert Oven Burner 1.
5. Turn the cap over so that N or NAT is visible. Natural Gas Conversion A WARNING A. Cap 6. Reinstall the cap. Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. To Convert Surface Burners Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. 1. Remove burner grates, burner caps, and burners. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults. A To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator 1.
4. Install natural gas orifice spuds. NOTE: Depending on model, the range cooktop may be equipped with 4 standard burners or 3 standard burners and 1 power burner. Spud size/location remain the same. Std burner 149 Complete Conversion Std burner 149 Std burner 149 Power burner 165 5. Install the number “47” natural gas spud. IMPORTANT: Do not over tighten. 6. Place LP gas oven burner spud in plastic parts bag along with LP gas cooktop burner spuds for future use and keep with bag containing literature.
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