OMPORTANT SAFETY NSTRUCTBONS
o Installation of this range must conform with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSi Z223.1, latest
edition.
This range has been design-certified by the American
Gas Association according to ANSI Z21°1, latest edi-
tion. As with any appliance using gas and generating
heat, there are certain safety precautions you should
follow. You will find these precautions at the beginning
of the Use and Care section of this book. Read them
carefully,
o Have your range installed by a qualified installer or
service technician_
o Your range must be electrically grounded in accor-
dance with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the National Electrical
Code (ANSt!NFPA 70, latest edition). See Electrical
Connections in this section,
oBefore installing your range on linoleum or any other
synthetic floor covering, make sure the floor covering
can withstand 180°F. without shrinking, warping or
discoloring. Do not install the range over carpeting
unless a sheet of 1/4" thick plywood or similar insu_
lator is placed between the range and carpeting
° Make sure the wall coverings around the range can
withstand heat generated by the range up to 200°E
oAvoid placing cabinets above the range. To reduce
the hazard caused by reaching over the open flames
of operating burners, instalt a ventilation hood over
the range that projects forward at least 5" beyond
the front of the cabinets.
oThe ventilating hood must be constructed of sheet
metal not less than 00122" thick_ Install above the
cooking top with a clearance of not less than 1/4"
between the hood and the underside of the com-
bustible material or metal cabinet. The hood must be
at least as wide as the appliance and centered over
the appliance. Clearance beb_veen the cooking sur-
face and the ventilation hood surface iVlUST NEVER
BE LESS THAN 24 INCHES.
o if cabinets are placed above the range, allow a mini-
mum clearance of 30" between the cooking surface
and the bottom of unprotected cabinets..
o If a 30" clearance between cooking surface and
overhead combustible material or metal cabinets
cannot be maintained, protect the underside of the
cabinets above the cooking top with not less than
1/4" insulating millboard covered with sheet metal
not less than Q0122" thick_
oClearance between the cooking surface and protect-
ed cabinets MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24
INCHES. The vertical distance from the plane of
the cooking surface to the bottom of adjacent over-
head cabinets extending closer than 1" to the plane
of the range sides must not be less than 18". (See
Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this sec-
tion.)
o Caution: Items of interest to children should not be
stored in cabinets above a range or on the back-
splash of a range--children climbing on the range to
reach items could be seriously injured.
WARNING
All ranges can tip and injury could
result. To prevent accidental tipping of
the range, attach an approved Anti-
Tip device to the wall. (See Installing
the Anti-Tip Device in this section..) To
check if the device is installed and
engaged properly, carefully tip the
range forward. The Anti-Tip device
should engage and prevent the range
from tipping over,
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason,
make sure the AntFTip device is engaged when you
push the range back against the wallo
o For your safety, never use your range for warming
or heating the room. Your oven and range top are
not designed to heat your kitchen. Top burners
should not be operated without cookware on the
grate° Such abuse could result in fire and damage to
your range and will void your warranty..
o Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other applianceo Explosions or fires
could result.
. Do not use oven for a storage area, Items stored in
the oven can ignite.
o Do not let cooking grease or other flammable mate-
rials accumulate in or near the range.