Kenmore 79036933900, 79036939900, 79036932900, 79036909900, 79036902900 Installation Guide

iNSTALLATiON AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALiFiED iNSTALLER.

iMPORTANT: SAVE FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL iNSPECTOR'S USE.

READ AND SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a

fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury
or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

-- 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. Follow

the gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

-- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.

Appliances Installed in the state
of Massachusetts:

This Appliance can only be installed
in the state of Massachusetts by a

Massachusetts licensed plumber or

gasfitter.
This appliance must be installed with a

three (3) foot / 36 in. long flexible gas
connector.

A"T" handle type manual gas valve
must be installed in the gas supply line
to this appliance.

IMPORTANT: Cabinet and

countertop width should match
the cutout width.

Locate Cabinet Doors

1" (2.5 cm) Min.

Cutout Opening.

Grounded Junction Box or Wall Outlet Should Be Located 8" to 17" (20.3 cm

to 43.2 cm) From Right Cabinet and 2" to 4" (5.1 cm to 10.2 cm) From Floor.

Do not install the unit in the cabinet before reading next page.

35 7/8" (91.1cm) - 31 5/16" 28 5/16" (71.9cm)

36 5/8" (93cm) (79.5cm)

NOTE: Wiring diagram for these appliances are enclosed in this booklet.
Printed in United States

30_+1/16" (76.2_+0.15cm)

21 3/4" (55.2cm) Min.

22 1/8" (56.2cm) Max

24" (61cm) Min. with

backguard

P/N 318201681 (0906) Rev. A

Wiring Diagrams - pages 23-24

" Min.

(61 cm Min.)

36 5/8" (93cm) Max.

35 7/8" (91.1cm)

English - pages 1-11

Espahol - p_iginas 12-22

NOTES:

_! Do not pinch the power supply cord between the range and the wall.

Do not seal the range to the side cabinets.

24" (6! cm) minimum clearance between the cooktop and the bottom of the cabinet when

the bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4" (0.64 cm) flame

Ot retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet metal, 0.015" (0.4 mm)

stainless steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm) aluminum, or 0.020" (0.5 mm) copper.
30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance when the cabinet is unprotected.

For cutouts below 22 7/8"(58.1 cm), appliance will slightly show out of the cabinet.

Allow at least 19 ¼" (48.9 cm) clearance for door depth when it is open.

22 7/8" (58.1 cm) min.

23 1/4" (59.05 cm) max.

(see Note 4)

______ 1 1/8"

i (2.86 cm)

FRONT

OF _F -_

CABINET Ref.

S

Door Open
(see note 5)

A

Side Panel

35 7/8" (91.1cm) - 31 5/16"

36 5/8" (93cm) (79.5cm)

28 5/16" (71.9cm) 30_+1/16" (76.2_+0.15cm) 21 3/4" (55.2cm) Min.

22 1/8" (56.2cm) Max

24" (61cm) Min. with

backguard

36 5/8" (93cm) Max.

35 7/8" (91.1cm)

important Notes to the Installer

1. Read all instructions contained in these installation
instructions before installing range.

2. Remove all packing material from the oven
compartments before connecting the gas and
electrical supply to the range.

3. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

4. Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.

5. Note: For operation at 2000 ft. elevations above see
level, appliance rating shall be reduced by 4 percent

for each additional 1000 ft.

important Note to the Consumer
Keep these instructions with your Use & Care Guide for

future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

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/NFPA .54-latest edition.
This range has been design certified by CSA

International. As with any appliance using gas and
generating heat, there are certain safety precautions you

should follow. You will find them in the Useand Care
Guide, read it carefully.

• Be sure your range is installed and grounded

properly by a qualified installer or service
technician.

• This range must be electrically grounded in

accordance with local codes or, in their absence,
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.

70--latest edition. See Grounding Instructions.
Before installing the range in an area covered
with linoleum or any other synthetic floor
covering, make sure the floor covering can

All appliance can tip.

• Injury to persons could result.

@

grasp the top rear edge of the range and
carefully tilt it foward to make sure the range is

anchored.

• Install anti-tip bracket packed with
your appliance.

See installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping of the

range, the range must be secured by
properly installed anti-tip bracket(s)
provided with the range. To check if

the bracket(s) is installed properly,

withstand heat at least 90°F above room
temperature without shrinking, warping or

discoloring. Do not install the range over carpeting
unless you place an insulating pad or sheet of 1/4"
(10,16 cm) thick plywood between the range and
carpeting.

Make sure the wall coverings around the range

can withstand the heat generated by the range.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion air at the

oven vent nor around the base or beneath the
lower front panel of the range. Avoid touching the

vent openings or nearby surfaces as they may become
hot while the oven is in operation. This range requires
fresh air for proper burner combustion.

Never leave children alone or

unattended in the area where an appliance is in
use. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use
of all appliances. Never leave the oven door open when
the range is unattended.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the

doors or drawers of this range can result in serious
injuries and can also cause damage to the range.

Do not store items of interest to children in
the cabinets above the range. Children could be

seriously burned climbing on the range to reach items.
To eliminate the need to reach over the surface

burners, cabinet storage space above the burners
should be avoided.

Adjust surface burner flame size so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

Excessiveflame is hazardous.
Do not use the oven as a storage space. This

creates a potentially hazardous situation.
Never use your range for warming or heating the
room. Prolonged use of the range without adequate
ventilation can be dangerous.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids near this or any other
appliance. Explosions or fires could result.

In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface

burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner,
hold a lit match to the burner head and slowly turn

the Surface Control knob to LITE. Use caution when
lighting surface burners manually.

Reset all controls to the "off" position after using
a programmable timing operation.

FOR MODELS WITH SELF-CLEAN FEATURE:

Remove broiler pan, food and other utensils
before self-cleaning the oven. Wipe up excess
spillage. Follow the predeaning instructions in the Use

and Care Guide.
Unlike the standard gas range, THIS COOKTOP

IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove the
cooktop.

3

| Cabinet Construction

_ To eliminate the risk of cabinet burns

and fire, do not have cabinet storage space above the
range. If there is cabinet storage space above range,
reduce risk by installing a range hood that projects
horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7cm) beyond the

bottom of the cabinet.

of water column pressure (3.5 kPa). The inlet pressure
to the regulator must be at least 1" (.25 kPa) greater
than the regulator manifold pressure setting. Examples:
If regulator is set for natural gas 4" (10,16 cm) manifold
pressure, inlet pressure must be at least 5"(12.60 cm);
if regulator has been converted for LP/Propane gas

10"(25,4 cm) manifold pressure, inlet pressure must be

at least 11 "(27,9 cm).

| Countertop Preparation

• The cooktop sides of the range fit over the cutout
edge of your countertop.

• If you have a square finish (flat) countertop, no
countertop preparation is required. Cooktop sides lay
directly on edge of countertop.
Formed front-edged countertops must have molded
edge shaved flat 3/4" (1.9 cm) from each front corner
of opening (Figure 1).
Tile countertops may need trim cut back 3/4"(1.9 cm)
from each front corner and/or rounded edge flattened
(Figure 1).

Formed or tile countertop

(1.9 cm) front corners of countertop

I Figure I opening.

If the existing cutout width is greater than
30-1/16" (76,4 cm), reduce the 3A" (1.9 cm)
dimension.

• Countertop must be level. Place a level on the
countertop, first side to side, then front to back. If the
countertop is not level, the range will not be level.
The oven must be level for satisfactory baking results.
Cooktop sides of range fit over edges of countertop
opening.

trimmed _A" (1.9 cm) back at

| Provide an adequate Gas Supply

When shipped from the factory, this unit is designed
to operate on 4"(10,16 cm) water column (1.0 kPa)
Natural gas manifold pressure. A convertible pressure
regulator is connected to the range manifold and MUST
be connected in series with the gas supply line. If LP/
Propane conversion kit has been used, follow instructions
provided with the kit for converting the pressure
regulator to LP/Propane use.

Care must be taken during installation of range not to
obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

For proper operation, the maximum inlet pressure to
the regulator should be no more than 14"(35,56 cm)

Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted
according to the instructions in step 4.

The gas supply line should be 1/2" or 3A" I.D. (Interior
Diameter)

| Seal the openings

Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and
in the floor under the range after gas supply line is

installed.

Connect the range to the gas

supply

Important: Remove all packing material and literature

from range before connecting gas and electrical supply.
To prevent leaks, put pipe joint sealant on all external
pipe threads.

Your regulator is in
location as shown.

Do not

allow regulator to
rotate on pipe when
tightening fittings.

PressureRegulatorLocation

Figure 2

Connection to Pressure Regulator
The regulator is already installed on the appliance.

Do not make the connection too tight.

The regulator is die cast. Overtightening may crack the
regulator resulting in a gas leak and possible fire or
explosion.

Manual GAS FLOW Pressure

Shutoff Flare __ Flare Regulator

Valve Union Union

Off Connector

All connections must be wrench-tightened

Figure 3

Access

Cap

4

Assembletheflexibleconnectorfromthegassupplypipe
tothepressureregulatorinthefollowingorder:

1. manualshutoffvalve(notincluded)

2. 1/2"nipple(notincluded)

3. 1/2"flareunionadapter(notincluded)

4. flexibleconnector(notincluded)

5. 1/2"flareunionadapter(notincluded)

6. 1/2"nipple(notincluded)

7. pressureregulator(included)
Usepipe-jointcompoundmadeforusewithNaturaland

LP/Propanegasto sealallgasconnections.Ifflexible
connectorsareused,becertainconnectorsarenot
kinked.

Thesupplylinemustbeequippedwithanapproved
manualshutoffvalve.Thisvalveshouldbelocatedin

thesameroomastherangeandshouldbeinalocation
thatallowseaseof openingandclosing.Donotblock
accesstotheshutoffvalve.Thevalveisforturningonor
shuttingoffgastotheappliance.

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| LP/Propane Gas Conversion

This appliance can be used with Natural gas or LP/
Propane gas. It is shipped from the factory for use with
natural gas.

If you wish to convert your range for use with LP/
Propane gas, use the supplied fixed orifices located in a
bag containing the literature marked "FOR LP/PROPANE
GAS CONVERSION." Follow the instructions packaged
with the orifices for surface, oven and broil burners

conversion.
The conversion must be performed by a qualified service

technician in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and all local codes and requirements. Failure

to follow these instructions could result in serious injury
or property damage. The qualified agency performing
this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.

Failure to make the appropriate

conversion can result in serious personal injury and
property damage.

| Electrical Requirements

120 volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded dedicated circuit

protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
Note: Not recommended to be installed with a Ground

Fault Interrupt (GFI).
Do not use an extension cord with this range.

Shutoff Valve -
Open position

Once regulator is in place, open the shutoff valve in the
gas supply line. Wait a few minutes for gas to move
through the gas line.

Check for leaks, After connecting the range to the gas
supply, check the system for leaks with a manometer. If
a manometer is not available, turn on the gas supply and
use a liquid leak detector (or soap and water) at all joints

and connections to check for leaks.

Do not use a flame to check for leaks

from gas connections. Checking for leaks with a flame
may result in a fire or explosion.

Tighten all connections as necessary to prevent gas
leakage in the range or supply line.

Disconnect this range and its individual manual
shutoff valve from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures
greater than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa or 14" water column).

Isolate the range from the gas supply piping system
by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any

pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa or 14"

water column).

Figure 4

Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT Pleaseread carefully.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly

grounded,
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a

3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
3-prong grounding wall receptacle (see Figure 5) to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from the
appliance.

The wall receptacle and circuit should be checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.

Preferred Method

Do not, under any

Grounding type

wall receptacl

circumstances, cut,

remove, or bypass

the grounding

prong.

Power supply cord with

3-prong grounding plug.

Figure 5

Whereastandard2-prongwallreceptacleisinstalled,
it isthepersonalresponsibilityandobligationofthe
consumerto haveit replacedbyaproperlygrounded
3-prongwallreceptacle.

Donot,underanycircumstances,cutor removethe
third (ground)prongfrom the powercord,

Disconnectelectricalsupplycordfrom

wallreceptaclebeforeservicingcooktop.

| Moving the Appliance for
Servicing and Cleaning

Turn off the range line fuse or circuit breakers at the
main power source, and turn off the manual gas shut-off
valve. Make sure the range is cold. Remove the service
drawer (warmer drawer on some models) and open the
oven door. Lift the range at the front and slide it out
of the cut-out opening without creating undue strain
on the flexible gas conduit. Make sure not to pinch
the flexible gas conduit at the back of the range when
replacing the unit into the cut-out opening. Replace
the drawer, close the door and switch on the electrical
power and gas to the range.

Range Installation

Important Note: Door removal is not a requirement for
installation of the range, but is an added convenience.

Refer to the Use
and Care Guide for
oven door removal
instructions,

_:_[ Ir_j__ Install the anti-tip bracket at this

point before placing the range at its final
position. Follow the installation instructions on

page 11 or 12 or on the anti-tip bracket template
supplied with the range.

_To provide an optimum installation, the top surface

of the countertop must be level and flat (lie on the
same plane) around the 3 sides that are adjacent
to range cooktop. Proper adjustments to make
the top flat should be made or gaps between the
countertop and the range cooktop may occur.

__ To reduce the risk of damaging your

appliance, do not handle or manipulate it by the

ceramic glass. Manipulate with care.
|Position range in front of the cabinet opening.
_Make sure that the cooktop glass which overhangs

the countertop clears the countertop. If necessary,

raise the unit by lowering the leveling legs.
_Slide the range into the cutout opening and center

it before leveling it.
_Level the range (see section 9). The floor where

the range is to be installed must be level. Follow

the instructions under "Leveling the Range- Models

Equipped with Leveling Device".

_,l_l="JAdjust leveling legs so that the underside of the

cooktop is sitting on the countertop. Carefully

screw in (refer to Leveling the range: Models

equipped with Leveling Device") the back leveling

leg until the cooktop glass overhang touches slightly

the countertop. Then carefully screw in the front

two leveling legs until the cooktop glass overhang

touches slightly the countertop.

Standard Installation Figure 6 cl-
OThe range cooktop overlaps the countertop at the

sides and the range rests on the floor. The cooktop
is 31 1/2" (81 cm) wide.

_lnstall base cabinets 30" (76.2 cm) apart. Make sure

they are plumb and level before attaching cooktop.
Shave raised countertop edge to clear 31 1/2" (81
cm) wide range top rim.

_lnstall cabinet doors 31 " (78.7 cm) min. apart so it

will not interfere with range door opening.

_Cutout countertop exactly as shown on page 1.

For models equipped with Leveling Device:
|Make sure the front leveling legs and the rear

leveling device are setup higher than the height of
the cabinet.

For models equipped with Levelin Lg_L=eg
only (no leveling device):

_Make sure the four leveling legs (front and rear) are

setup higher than the height of the cabinet (shown

on page 3).
|_ Install the anti-tip bracket at

this point before placing the range at its final

position. Follow the installation instructions on

page 11 or 12 or on the anti-tip bracket template

supplied with the range.
_To provide an optimum installation, the top surface

of the countertop must be level and flat (lie on the

same plane) around the 3 sides that are adjacent

to range cooktop. Proper adjustments to make

the top flat should be made or gaps between the

countertop and the range cooktop may occur.

_ _J__ To reduce the risk of damaging your

appliance, do not handle or manipulate it by the
ceramic glass. Manipulate with care.

_Position range in front of the cabinet opening.
_Make sure that the glass which overhangs the

countertop clears the countertop. If necessary, raise
the unit by lowering the leveling legs.

_Eevel the range (see section 9). The floor where

the range is to be installed must be level. Follow
the instructions under "Leveling the Range-Models

Equipped with Leveling Legs".

_Slide the range into the cutout opening.

lf Accessories Needed

Installation With Backguard

A backguard kit can be ordered through a Sears

Service Center. The cutout depth (213A" (5B,2cm) Min.,
221/s'' (56,2cm) Max.) needs to be increased to 24"
(61cm) when installing a backguard

Installation With End Panel

An end panel kit can be ordered through a Sears

Service Center.
Installation With Side Panel

A side panels kit can be ordered through a Sears

Service Center. Install cabinet doors 31 " (78,7cm) min.
apart so as not to interfere with range door opening.

| Models Equipped with Leveling Legs

Level the range and set cooktop height before
installation in the cut-out opening.

1. Install an oven rack in the center of the oven.

2. Place a level on the rack (see Figure 8). Take 2
readings with the level placed diagonally in one
direction and then the other. Level the range, if
necessary, by adjusting the 4 leg levelers with a
wrench (see Figure 17).

3. Taking care to not damage the countertop, slide
range into cutout opening and double check for

levelness.

ust Rear Levelin¢

Levelin

Leveling the Range

Models Equipped with Leveling Device

Level the range after installation in the cutout opening.

1. Open the range drawer. The leveling screws control
the height of the rear leg.

2. Adjust the appliance legs as follows until the
underside of the cooktop (or cooktop glass) surface
is sitting level on the countertop (Figure 7).

a.To adjust the front legs, use a wrench on the

leg base and turn counterclockwise to lower or
clockwise to raise the range.

b.To adjust the rear legs, use a ratchet or

a nutdriver and turn the leveling screws
counterclockwise to lower or clockwise to raise

the range.

3. Check if the range is level by installing an oven rack
in the center of the oven and placing a level on the
rack (Figure 8).

4. Take 2 readings with the level placed diagonally in
one direction and then the other. Level the range, if
necessary, by adjusting the leveling legs.

5. If the range cannot be level, contact a carpenter to
correct sagging or sloping floor.

Font

Leveling

Leg

Figure 7

Figure 8

7

Decorative Rear Trim Installation

(if required)

1. Disconnect the power from the range.

2. Make sure the range is leveled.

3. Pull range toward you.

4. Measure the distance between the floor and the
surface underneath the cooktop frame.

5. Mark that distance on the wall where the decorative
trim will be installed.

6. Draw a line.

7. Place the top of the decorative trim under that line.

8. Using the screws provided fix the decorative trim into
the wall.

9. Slide the range back into position as far as it will go
and reconnect the power source.

ii "¸

zz_stance

J between the

floor and

"'-.. underneath

the surface

\.. the cooktop

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Figure 9

Check Operation

Refer to the Use and Care Guide packaged with the
range for operating instructions and for care and
cleaning of your range.

Remove all packaging from the oven before testing.

Turn on Electrical Power and Open

Main Shutoff Gas Valve

Check the Igniters

Operation of electric igniters should be checked after
range and supply line connectors have been carefully
checked for leaks, and range has been connected to
electric power. Tocheck for proper lighting:

a. Push in and turn a surface burner knob to the LITE

position. You will hear the igniter sparking.

b. The surface burner should light when gas is available

to the top burner. Each burner should light within
four (4) seconds after air has been purged from supply
lines. Visually check that burner has lit.

c. Once the burner lights, the control knob should be

rotated out of the LITEposition.
There are separate ignition devices for each burner. Try
each knob separately until all burner valves have been

checked.

| Adjust the "LOW" Setting of Surface
Burner Valves (see Figure 11)

a. Push in and turn each control to LITEuntil burner

ignites.
b. Quickly turn knob to LOWEST POSITION.

c. If burner goes out, readjust valve as follows:

Reset control to OFF. Remove the surface burner

control knob, insert a thin-bladed screw driver into the

hollow valve stem and engage the slotted screw inside.

Flame size can be increased or decreased with the

turn of the screw. Adjust flame until you can quickly

turn knob from LITEto LOWEST POSITIONwithout

extinguishing the flame. Flame should be as small as

possible without going out.

Install Burner Bases and Burner Caps

This range is equipped with sealed burners
as shown (see Figure 10).
a. Unpack burner bases and

burner caps.

b. Place burner bases over

each gas opening.

c. Make sure the burner i

is properly aligned and i
leveled. Place burner caps

over appropriate burner

bases.

NOTE: There are no burner
adjustments necessary on this

range.

Figure 10

Figure 11