Dometic R31 SERIES, S31 SERIES Installation And Operating Manual

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COOKTOP

RANGE AND SLIDE-IN

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Installation and Operating Manual

R31 and S31 SERIES

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed

exactly, a re or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or death.

− Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherammable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 recreational vehicle.

• Clear the recreational vehicle of all occupants.

• Turn o the gas supply tank valve(s) or main gas supply.

• Immediately call your gas supplier for instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re

department.

− Havethegassystemcheckedandleakagesourcecorrectedbya

qualiedinstaller,serviceagency,manufacturerordealer,orthe
gassupplier.

RANGE AND SLIDE-IN

NORTH AMERICAN ADDRESS INFORMATION

USA & CANADA

Service Oce

Dometic Corporation
1120 North Main Street
Elkhart, IN 46514

REVISION D | Form No. 50467 4/18 | ©2018 Dometic Corporation

TO THE INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE APPLIANCE

TO THE CONSUMER RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Service Center & Dealer Locations

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CONTENTS

1 Important Safety Instructions and Document Symbols ...................................... 3

2 General Information .................................................................. 4

3 Intended Use ........................................................................ 4

4 Pre-Installation ...................................................................... 4

5 Installation .......................................................................... 6

7 Maintenance ........................................................................11

8 Storage ............................................................................13

9 Disposal ............................................................................13

10 Replacement Parts ...................................................................13

Warranty

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1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND DOCUMENT SYMBOLS

This manual has safety information and instructions to help you eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents
and injuries.

1.1 Recognize Safety Information

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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

1.2 Understand Signal Words

A signal word will identify safety messages and property damage messages, and will indicate the degree or level
of hazard seriousness.

indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

Indicates additional information that is not related to physical injury.

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1.3 Supplemental Directives

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Read and follow all safety information and instructions to avoid possible injury or death.
Read and understand these instructions before installation, use, or maintenance of this product.
Incorrect installation, operation, or maintenance of this product can lead to serious injury or death.
The installation must comply with all applicable local or national codes, including the latest edition of the
following standards:

U.S.A.

CANADA

• ANSI/NFPA70, National Electrical Code (NEC)

• ANSI/NFPA 1192, Recreational Vehicles Code

• ANSI Z21.57, Recreational Vehicles Code

• CSA C22.1, Parts l & ll, Canadian Electrical Code

• CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicles

1.4 General Safety Messages

Failure to obey the following warnings could result in property damage, death, or serious injury:

• This product must be installed and serviced by a qualied service technician.

• Dometic gas-operated cooking units are for use with liquid propane (LP) gas only and for installation in
recreational vehicles only (e.g. travel trailers, motor homes, tent campers, etc.).

• Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

• Do not modify this product in any way. Modi cation can be extremely hazardous.

• Improper installation, adjustment, service, or maintenance can cause injury, property damage, or death.

Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualied installer, service agency,

manufacturer, or gas supplier.

• Do not install this cooking unit if any part has been underwater.

• CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD. This product can produce carbon monoxide, which has no odor and can
be life-threatening. Gas ames consume oxygen, which must be replaced to assure proper combustion. A
window or air vent should be open slightly while using any cooking appliance. Failure to provide fresh air

during combustion can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning and could result in serious injury or death.

 BURN HAZARD, FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND/OR CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD. Never use the

range or slide-in as a space heater to heat or warm the room or as a storage space. Doing so may result in a burn, a

re or explosion, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the room.

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2 GENERAL INFORMATION

Recommended Tools

Phillips Screwdriver Drill

Optional Parts* Reference Number

Bi-Fold Covers See www.dometic.com

*Available as accessory (not included).

3 INTENDED USE

This range or slide-in is designed and intended for use inside the recreational vehicle (hereinaer referred to as

“RV”) for which it is supplied. Use the instructions to ensure correct installation, operation, and maintenance of
the range or slide-in. This range or slide-in is not designed for installation adjacent to another range or slide-in.

Dometic Corporation reserves the right to modify appearances and specications without notice.

Dometic Corporation accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:

• Faulty assembly or connection.

• Damage to the product resulting from mechanical inuences and excess voltage.

• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer.

• Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual.

4 PRE-INSTALLATION

FIRE HAZARD. Failure to obey the warnings or pre-installation instructions in this section could

result in property damage, death, or serious injury.

4.1 Preparing The Cabinet

The minimum vertical distance to combustible material is 18"above the top of the range or slide-in. The

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range or slide-in must be installed in accordance with Clause 5.6 of ANSI 1192.

For proper range or slide-in operation, the cabinet must:

• Be properly constructed.

• Be squared to the counter top and cabinet face.

For proper range or slide-in operation, the cabinet opening must:

• Be level from side-to-side and from front-to-rear.

• Be positioned so that combustible material cannot be placed next to the range or slide-in sides.

• Be free from gaps between the range or slide-in and any adjacent cabinet.

• Meet the minimum clearances to combustibles as described in "4.2 Cutting The Opening" on page 5.

• Provide direct current electrical supply conductors with strain relief at the range or slide-in.

• Be framed-in or guarded to prevent the creation of storage space around the recessed portion of the

appliance, except for the vent thimble.

• Have closed openings around the gas and electrical service outlets at the time of installation, except when
the construction of the range or slide-in provides the necessary closure.

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4.2 Cutting The Opening

• Verify the cutout location and dimensions. Refer to "Cutout Dimensions" on page 5.

• Cut the hole for the range or slide-in. The cutout is open; no front edge remains on the counter.

• Conrm a propane-certied gas line is in place that meets the appropriate RV and gas codes.

Cutout Dimensions

If using a recessed bi-fold cover, follow the instructions included with the cover for cutout dimensions,

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installation, and use.

FIG.1

Range with Oven

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A

F

D

B

G

C

FIG.2

Slide-In

E

A

D

B

G

F

C

A B C* D E F G*

17" Ranges 17.75" 20.25" 1.13" 16" 1.75" 1.5" 19.5"

21" Ranges 17.75" 20.25" 1.13" 20" 1.75" 1.5" 19.5"

Slide-in 17.75" 20.25" 1.13" 3.125" 1.75" 1.5" 19.5"

* The minimum clearance to combustible materials allowed from the surface of the range or slide-in to a combustible object (curtains, board,

wall, oor, etc.). Consider both sides, the back side, and above the cabinet when determining clearances. These measurements do not

apply to a side-by side installation. The range or slide-in is not intended for side-by side installations with another range or slide-in.

The maximum depth of cabinets installed above the range or slide-in is 13". Do not install any structure

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directly above the stove (for the width of the stove) except a range hood.

Range Top Mounting Dimensions

FIG.3

B BA

Range Top 19-3/8"

Mounting Trim 3/4"

Range Top Depth 16-1/2"

Range Top Plus Oven Vent 20"

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C

D

A B C D

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