Kenmore Elite 79031033803 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.

30" Min.

WA

(76.2 cm Min.
These surfaces should
be flat &leveled

(hatched area).

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

Shave Raised
Edge to Clear

11/2"Max.

(3.8 cm Max.

Spacefor a
31s/16"min

(81 cm)

Wide

Cooktop. See
Dimension C in table.

Appliances Installed in the
state of Massachusetts:

This Appliance can only
be installed in the state of

Massachusetts by a Massachusetts

licensed plumber or gas fitter.
This appliance must be installed

with athree (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.

(45.7 cm) Min.

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Locate Cabinet Doors
1" (2.5 cm) Min. from

Cutout Opening.

IM PORTANT:

Cabinet and
countertop

width should

match the
cutout width.

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

A. HBGHT

35 518" (90.5 cm) -
36 518" (93 cm)

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

B. WIDTH" _.cooKToP

WIDTH

30" Porcelain

(76,2cm) 315/16" (79.5cm)

Glass

31 1/2" (81cm)

Di DEPTHTO E. CUTOUT WIDTH

FRONTOF RANGE (Countertop and Cabinet)

28 5116" (71,9cm) 30_+1116"

(76,2_+0,15cm)

24" Min.

(61 cm Min.)

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.

F: CUTOUT G. HEIGHT

DEPTH " OF COUNTERTOP

21 3/4" (55,2 cm)Min.
22 1/8" (56,2 cm)Max

24" (61 cm) Min.with

backguard

P/N 318201688 (1007) Rev. A

English- pages 1-13; Espahol- p_iginas 14-26;

Notes- Page 27; Wiring Diagrams- page 28

36 5/8" (93 cm) Max.

35 5/8" (90.5 cm) Min.

NOTES:

O! 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

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.

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"

(2.86 cm)

FRONT

OF _F -_

CABINET Ref.

S

Door Open
(see note 5)

A

Side Panel

A: HEIGHT B. WIDTH" C, Co©KToP" D; DEPTHT0 E. CUTOUT WIDTH F; cUTOUT' GIHEIGHT

I I WIDTH FRONTOF RANGE (Countertop and Cabinet) DEPTH OFCOUNTERTOP

35 5/8" (90.5 cm) - 30" Porcelain 28 5/16" (71,9 cm) 30_+1/16" 21 3/4" (55,2 cm) Min. 36 5/8" (93 crn) Max.
36 5/8" (93 cm) (76,2 cm) 31 5/16" (79.5 cm) (76,2_+0,15 cm) 22 1/8" (56,2 cm) Max 35 5/8" (90.5 cm) Min.

Glass 24" (61 cm) Min. with

31 1/2" (81 cm) 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•

Shave

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

Raised
Edge

to Clear
Space for a

311/2" (81 cm)
Wide 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 aligned with the center of
the cabinet cut-out.

1 1/2"Max.

(3.8cm Max.)

Illustration 1

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 unit
is supported by the leveling legs NOT by the

cooktop.

successfully install

the range, the initial
level height from

floor to underside of
cooktop glass should

be at least 1/16"
taller than cabinet

sides as measured in
step 1.

Illustration 2

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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. Besure 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.

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.

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

future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTION

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

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

discoloring. Do not install the range over carpeting

All ranges

can tip.
Injury to

persons
could

result.
Install anti-

tip device

packed

with

range.

To reduce 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.

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.

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Cabinet Construction

Toeliminate 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" (12.7 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 1).

• Tile countertops may need trim cut back 3/4"(1.9
cm) from each front corner and/or rounded edge
flattened (Figure 1).

311/2,,_ _

(81cm)

Formed or tile countertop

trimmed _A" (1_9 cm) back at

front corners of countertop

(1.9 cm) opening,

I Figure I

Forproper 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)
The gas supply piping can be through the back wall

(Figure 2, zone 1) or through the floor (Figure 2,
zone 2):

Zone I - Through the Back Wall (7" X 6") - The best
place to have your gas line in is between 1" (2.5 cm) and

8" (20.3cm) from the floor and within 3" (7.6 cm) from
the center line.

Zone 2 = Through the Floor (~2" X 24") - The gas line
can also come through the floor within 12" (30.5 cm)
from the center line against the back wall. In case, you
can remove the "L" shape piece of metal at the bottom
metal portion at the back of the unit. There is absolutely
no problem removing this "L" shape piece of metal, it is
there to protect the gas line especially during transport.

• 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.

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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.

Figure 2

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.

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| 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.

Do

not allow regulator
to rotate on pipe

when tightening
fittings.

PRESSUREREGULATOR

LOCATION

Figure 3

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.

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.

t_

Shutoff Valve -
Open position

Figure 5

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. 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.

Manual GAS FLOW Pressure

Shutoff Flare _I_ Flare Regulator

Valve Union Union _,

Off Connector

All connections must be wrench-tightened

Figure 4

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)

Access

Cap

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).

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LP/Propane Gas Conversion

This appliance can be used with Natural gas or LID/
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.

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

grounded.
The power cord of this appliance isequipped with a

3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
3-prong grounding wall receptacle (see Figure 6) 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 circumstances, cut,

wall receptacle remove, or bypass

the grounding
prong.

Power supply cord with

Figure 6

3-prong grounding plug.

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.

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.

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.

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.

_:_ _ Install the anti-tip bracket at

this point before placing the range at its final
position. Follow the installation instructions on
page 12 or 13 or on the anti-tip bracket template
supplied with the range.

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Toprovideanoptimuminstallation,thetop

surfaceofthecountertopmustbelevelandflat
(lieonthesameplane)aroundthe3 sidesthatare
adjacentto rangecooktop.Properadjustments
tomakethetopflatshouldbemadeorgaps
betweenthecountertopandtherangecooktop

mayoccur.

_ 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 isto 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.

_:_ _ Install the anti-tip bracket at

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

page 12 or 13 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 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 isto 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 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.

Leveling the Range

Models Equipped with Leveling Device (Fig.7)

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.

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. Take2 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.

Leveling

Font

Leveling

Leg

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.

Trim

oScrew (3)

LOWER

RAISE

Figure 7

Models Equipped with Levelin_

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.

Figure 8

:loor and

surface

underneath

"\the cooktop

fra_

Figure 9

Check Operation

Re-

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.
| 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 is properly aligned and leveled.

Place burner caps over appropriate burner bases.
NOTE: There are no burner adjustments necessary on
this range.

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