Kenmore Elite 79031049800, 79031039802, 79031039804, 79031042800, 79031033802 Installation Guide

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iNSTALLATiON AND SERVICE MUST BEPERFORMED BYA QUALiFiED iNSTALLER.

IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR LOCAL ELECTRICALINSPECTOR'S USE.

READ AND SAVE THESEiNSTRUCTiONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

if the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or

expJosion may resuJt 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 eJectrical switch; do not use any phone in your buiJding. * Immediately calJ your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the

gas supplier's instructions.

* If you cannot reach your gas supplier, calJ the fire department.

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

For existing 29" (73.7 cm) cutout

width opening, you must call the

Service Center for optional thinner side panels. Also you must prepare

the countertop edge as shown in the

"Countertop Preparation" section

(see page 5).

Shave Raised Edge to Clear

Space for a 31s/16"min

(81 cm) Wide

Cooktop. Dimension C in

table.

11/2 Max.

(3.8 cm Max.

These surfaces should

be flat & leveled

(hatched area).

1/2" Min_,

5" M n.

(12.7 cm Min.J

From Wall Both Sioes

30" Min.

(76.2 cm Min

30" Min.

(seeNote 3) 18" Min. (33 cm)

Appliances InstalJed 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.

\13"

(45.7 cm) Min.

Locate Cabinet Doors

1" (2.5 cm) Min. from

Cutout Opening.

24" Min.

(61 cm Min.)

IM PORTANT:

Cabinet and countertop

width should

match the

E ii l

Grounded Jonction 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.

cutout width.

Do not install the unit in the cabinet before reading next two pages.

A HE GHT Bi WIDTH Cl COoKTOP ID: DEPTH IF:CUTOUT WIDTH _** I=: cUTouT GI HEIGHT

I ........... I WIDTH I FRONT OF RANGE (C0untert0Pand I DEPTH OFCOUNTERTOP

35 5/8" (90.5cm)- 30" (76,2 cm) Porcelain 28 5/16" (71,9 cm) 30_+1/16" 21 3/4" (55,2 cm) Min. 36 5/8" (93cm) Max. 36 5/8" (93 cm) 315/16"(79.5cm) (76,2_+0,15 cm) 22 1/8" (56,2 cm) Max 35 5/8" (90.5 cm) Min.

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

Glass 24" (61 cm) Min. with

31 1/2" (81 crn) backguard

Cabinet)

P/N 318201677 (0806) Rev. A

English - pages 1-14

Espahol - p_iginas 15-28

Wiring Diagrams - pages 29-32

NOTES:

_!1 Do not pinch the power supply cord between the range and the wall.

Do not seal the range to the side cabinets.

_I 24" (61 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

retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet metal, 0.01 5" (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.

q_! 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)

'T..........

_/ _ 1 1/8

/ (2.86 cm)

FRONT /

CABINET

Door Open

(seenote 5)

/ /

-q.

Side Panel

A. HEIGHT B: wiDTH c] CoOKTOP D, DEPTH TO E. CUTOUT WIDTH F: CUToLIT G: HEIGHT

• . . Cabinet)

35 5/8" (90.5crn)- 30" (76,2 cm) 31 5/16" 28 5/16" (71,9 crn) 30el/16" 121 3/4" (55,2 cm) Min. 36 5/8" (93crn) Max. 36 5/8" (93 cm) (79.5 crn) (76,2e0,15 crn) 22 1/8" (56,2 cm) Max 35 5/8" (90.5crn) Min.

WDTH FRONTOF RANGE (Caunte_top and DEPTH OF COUNTERTOP

24" (61 cm) Min. with

backguard

To avoid breakage: Do NOT handle or

manipulate the unit by the cooktop glass.

The counter-top around the cut-out should be flat and

leveled (see hatched area on illustration 1). Before installing the unit, measure the heights of the two (2)

cabinet sides (H1-4), front and back (see illustration 1)from the floor to the top of the counter.

Level the range using the

four (4)leveling legs so that the height from the

floor to the underside of the cooktop glass is

greater than the tallest

Shave

Raised Edge

to Clear Space for a

311/2" (81 cm) Cooktop.

cabinet measurement by at least 1/16" (see

illustration 2). Slide the unit into the cabinet. Make sure the center of the unit is

1 1/2"Max. I

(3.8cm Max.)

Illustration 1

aligned with the center of the cabinet cut-out. Remove the protective channels on each side of the glass

cooktop (if provided).

The metal flange under each side of the cooktop MUST be

placed over the cabinet countertop for proper unit support.

The glass cooktop should NOT directly touch the countertop (see illustration 2) or could cause glass breakage voiding the warranty. Level the unit if needed.

After the installation, MAKE SUREthat the

is supported by the leveling legs NOT by the

cooktop.

successfully install

the range, the initial

levelheight from floor to underside of

cooktop glass should be at least 1/16" taller

than cabinet sides as measured in step 1.

Illustration 2

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 leavethese 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.

I RTANT SAFETY

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.

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 Use and 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 withstand heat at

least 90°F above room temperature without

To reduce

All ranges

cantip. Injury to

persons could result.

Install anti-tip device

packed with range.

the risk of tipping of the

range, the range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket provided with the range.

To check if the bracket is

installed properly, grasp

the top rear edge of the

range and carefully tilt it

forward to make sure the

range is anchored.

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.

Cabinet Construction

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" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinet.

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 2).

To eliminate the risk of cabinet

• Tile countertops may need trim cut back 3/4"(1.9 cm) from each front corner and/or rounded edge flattened

(Figure 2).

311/2"_

(81cm)

Formed or tile countertop

trimmed _A" (1.9 cm) back at

(1.9cm)

• If the existing cutout width is greater than

30-1116" (76,4 cm), reduce the s4" (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 sidesof range fit over edges of countertop opening.

front corners of countertop

opening.

Figure 2

2 3116"

Figure 3

_ • For cutout width of

existing

29" (73.7 cm) (Figure 3):

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) 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). 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 isinstalled.

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 shown below.

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 ;

Nipple Flexible

Off Connector

All connections must be wrench-tightened

Figure 5

Assemble the flexible connector from the gas supply pipe to the pressure regulator in the following order:

1. manual shutoff valve (not included)

2. 1/2" nipple (not included)

3. 1/2" flare union adapter (not included

4. flexible connector (not included)

5. 1/2" flare union adapter (not included

6. 1/2" nipple (not included)

7. pressure regulator (included)

Use pipe-joint compound made for use with Natural and LP/Propane gas to seal all gas connections. If flexible connectors are used, be certain connectors are not

kinked.

The supply line must be equipped with an approved manual shutoff valve. This valve should be located in the

same room as the range and should be in a location that allows ease of opening and closing. Do not block access to the shutoff valve. The valve is for turning on or shutting off gas to the appliance.

Nipple

Access

Cap

PRESSUREREGULATOR

LOCATION

not allow regulator to rotate on pipe when tightening fittings.

Figure 4

Shutoff Valve =

Open position

It%

Figure 6

Onceregulatorisinplace,opentheshutoffvalveinthe gassupplyline.Waitafewminutesforgastomove throughthegasline.

Checkfor leaks.Afterconnectingtherangetothegas supply,checkthesystemforleakswithamanometer.If amanometerisnotavailable,turnonthegassupplyand usealiquidleakdetector(orsoapandwater)atall jointsandconnectionstocheckforleaks.

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).

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.

Grounding Instructions

IMPORTANT Please read 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 7) 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 Grounding type

wall receptacle

not, under any

circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass

the grounding prong.

LP/Propane Gas Conversion

Thisappliance can be usedwith Natural gas or LP/Propane gas. It isshippedfrom the factory for usewith 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/PROPANEGAS 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.

Power supply cord with 3-

Figure 7

Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is installed, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced by a properly grounded 3- prong wall receptacle.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord,

Disconnect electrical supply cord from

wall receptacle before servicing cooktop.

prong grounding plug.

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. Replacethe drawer, dose 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,

Standard Installation

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

Install 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.

Install cabinet doors 31 " (78.7 cm) min. apart so it will not interfere with range door opening.

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".

Adjust 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.

For models equipped with Leveling Leg 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).

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 (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

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.

Install the anti=tip bracket at this

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

12 or on the anti-tip bracket template supplied with

the range.

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.

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 Legs".

Slide the range into the cutout opening.

If Accessories Needed :

Installation For 29" Existing Cutout Width Opening

1. You must replace the actual side trims by new and smaller side trims. These new side panels can be ordered through a Sears Service Center.

2. Follow instructions supplied with your new side trims to replace the actual side trims with the new ones.

3. Check if the countertop is prepared for 29" cutout wide opening at page 7.

4. Install range as in the "Installation Without Side Panels" section above.

Installation With Backguard A backguard kit can be ordered through a Sears Service

Center.The cutout depth (21 3/4" (55.2 cm) Min., 22 1/8" (56.2 cm) Max.) needs to be increased to 24"

(61 cm) 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 " (78.7 cm) min. apart so as not

to interfere with range door opening.

(9_ 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 9). 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 18).

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

levelness.

Leveling the Range

(9._ 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 8).

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 9).

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 8

LOWER

RAISE

Figure 9

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