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30" (76.2 CM) FREESTANDINGGAS RANGES

Table of Contents

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

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 4

Tools and Parts ............................................................................ 4

Location Requirements ................................................................ 4

Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 6

Gas Supply Requirements ........................................................... 6

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 8

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

InstallAnti-Tip Bracket ................................................................. 8

Make Gas Connection ................................................................. 9

Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location ................................................ 10

Level Range ................................................................................ 11

Electronic Ignition System ......................................................... 11

Replace Oven Racks and Storage or Warming Drawer ............ 13

Complete Installation ................................................................. 13

GAS CONVERSIONS .................................................................... 14

LP Gas Conversion .................................................................... 14

Natural Gas Conversion ............................................................. 16

ANTI-TIP BRACKET TEMPLATE ............................................... 19

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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS 30" (76.2 CM) FREESTANDINGGAS RANGES Table of Contents RANGE SAFETY ............................................................................. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................ Tools and Parts ............................................................................ Location Requirements ................................................................ Electrical Requirements ..............................................................
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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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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 any other appliance, or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this - 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.
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INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS s :xnd Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air. • Do • Tape measure • Marker or pencil It is the installer's responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate.
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Product Dimensions 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. If the cabinet depth is greater than 24" (61.0 cm), oven frame must extend beyond cabinet fronts by 1/2"(13.0 mm) minimum.
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Electrical Shock Hazard Explosion Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Use a new CSA international Do not remove ground install prong. gas supply line. Securely Do not use an extension cord. if connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) water column. can result in death, Examples This range is equipped with an electronic ignition system that will not operate if plugged into an outlet that is not properly polarized.
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Gas Supply Line Gas Pressure Regulator Provide a gas supply line of 3_,,(1.9 cm) rigid pipe to the range location. A smaller size pipe on longer runs may result in insufficient gas supply. With LP gas, piping or tubing size can be 1/2"(1.3 cm) minimum. Usually, LP gas suppliers determine the size and materials used in the system. NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas must be used. Do not use TEFLON ®t tape.
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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS 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. Remove shipping materials, tape and film from range. 2. Remove oven racks and parts package from inside oven. 3. Do not remove the shipping base at this time. Tip Over Hazard 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.
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5. To mount anti-tip bracket to wood floor, drill two 1/8"(3.2 mm) holes at the positions marked on the bracket template. Remove template from floor. To mount anti-tip bracket to concrete or ceramic floor, use a 3Ae"(4.8 mm) masonry drill bit to drill 2 holes at the positions marked on the bracket template. Remove template from floor. Tap plastic anchors into holes with a hammer. 6= Depending on the thickness of your flooring, longer screws may be necessary to anchor the bracket to the subfloor.
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Use a 1%e"combination wrench and channel lock pliers to attach the flexible connector to the adapters. Check that connector is not kinked. 3= A B t / C D Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded H A. Gas pressure regulator B. Use pipe-joint compound. C. Adapter (must have Y2"male pipe thread) D. Flexible connector G Do not remove ground F prong. Do not use an adapter. E. Manual gas shutoff valve F V2" or 3/4"gas pipe G. Use pipe-joint compound. H. Adapter Complete Connection 1.
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Adjust Flame Height 1. 2. Place a rack in oven. Place level on rack and check levelness of range, first side to side; then front to back. Adjust the height of top burner flames. The cooktop "low" burner flame should be a steady blue flame approximately 1¼,(0.64 cm) high. B 3. If range is not level, pull range forward until rear leveling leg is removed from the anti-tip bracket. A.
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Check Operation of Oven Bake Burner 1= 2. Remove the oven rack. To remove the oven bottom: Remove 2 screws at the rear of the oven bottom. Lift the rear of the oven bottom up and back until the front of the panel is away from the front frame. Remove from oven and place on a covered surface. Adjust Oven Bake Burner Flame (if needed) 1. On models with a warming drawer, remove access cover plate (1 screw) located at the back of the warming drawer compartment. 2.
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Adjust Oven Broil Burner Flame (if needed) (.,.o np eTe Look through oven window to check broil burner for proper flame. This flame should have a 1/2"(1.3 cm) long inner cone of bluish-green, with an outer mantle of dark blue, and should be clean and soft in character. No yellow tips, blowing or lifting of flame should be present. If flame needs to be adjusted: 1. Loosen the lock screw on the air shutter located at the rear of the broil burner. 2. 3. Adjust the air shutter as needed. Tighten lock screw.
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GAS CONVERSIONS Gas conversions from Natural gas to LP gas or from LP gas to Natural gas must be done by a qualified installer. To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator 1. Remove storage drawer or warming drawer. See "Replace Oven Racks and Storage or Warming Drawer" section. 2. Locate gas pressure regulator at rear of storage or warming drawer compartment. NOTE: On models with a warming drawer, an access cover must be removed from the gas pressure regulator.
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Refer to the following chart for correct LP gas orifice spud placement. ToConvertSurfaceBurners LP Gas Orifice Spud Chart for Surface Burners 1= Remove burner cap. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the burner base. Burner Rating Color Size ID Number NOTE: Reinstall one of the screws through the range cooktop to hold the orifice spud holder in place while removing and replacing the orifice spuds. 14,000 BTU 11,000 BTU Yellow/Orange Yellow/Brown 1.07 mm 0.
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To Convert Oven Broil Burner Use a 1/2"combination wrench to turn the orifice hood down snug onto the pin (about 2 to 21/2turns). IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten. The oven broil burner flame cannot be properly adjusted if this conversion is not made. See "Adjust Oven Broil Burner Flame" in the "Electronic Ignition System" section. / / Tip Over Hazard 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.
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4. Turn gas pressure regulator cap counterclockwise 5/8"combination wrench to remove. with a 4= NOTE: Do not remove the spring beneath the cap. Gas orifice spuds are stamped with a number on the side. Replace the LP gas orifice spud with the correct Natural gas orifice spud. Side view before A. Stamped number B Refer to the following chart for the correct Natural gas orifice spud placement. / Natural Gas Orifice Spud Chart C Side view after 6. 2.
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To Convert Oven Broil Burner Use a 1/2" combination wrench to loosen the orifice hood away from the pin (about 2 to 21/2turns). The oven broil burner flame cannot be properly adjusted if this conversion is not made. See "Adjust Oven Broil Burner Flame" in the "Electronic Ignition System" section. Complete Installation 1. Refer to the "Make Gas Connection" section for properly connecting the range to the gas supply. 2.
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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.