Kenmore Elite 79036733702, 79036723600, 79036723601, 79036723602, 79036723603 Installation Guide

iNSTALLATiON AND SERVICEMUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALiFiED iNSTALLER.

iMPORTANT: SAVE FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL iNSPECTOR'S USE.

READ AND SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTiONS 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.

-- WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELLGAS:

• 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.

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 (3.8 cm Max.

Edgeto Clear

Space for a
31s/_e,,min

(81 cm)
Wide

Cooktop.

DimensionC in

table.

I Y2" Max.

These surfaces should

be flat & leveled

(hatched area

1/2" Min._

5" Min

30" Min.

76.2 cm Min.

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 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.

\13"

18" Min.

(33 cm)

(45.7 cm) Min.

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

Cutout Opening.

(61 cm Min.)

E

IMPORTANT:

Cabinet and
countertop

width should

match the

cutout width.

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

A. HEIGHT B. WIDTH' C, COOKTOP DIDEPTHTO E. CUTOUTWIDTH*** F. CUTOUT G. HEIGHT

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

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

30" (76,2 cm) Porcelain

31 5/16" (79.5 cm)

Glass

3I 1/2" (8I cm)

E

28 5/I6" (71,9 cm)

30±1/16"

(76,2±0,I 5 cm}

Grounded Jorlction Box or Wall Outlet

Should BeLocated 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.

21 3/4" (55,2 cm} Min. 36 5/8" (93 cm) Max.

22 I/8" (56,2 cm) Max 35 5/8" (90.5cm} Min.

24" (61 cm) Min. with

backguard

P/N 318201674 (0604) Rev. D

English - pages 1-14

Espahol - paginas 15-28

Wiring Diagrams - pages 29-32

24" 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" (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, 0.015" (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.

21¾"

_!_-- (see Note 4) ---_

(55.25 crn)_'1

11/8"

(2.86 cm)

FRONT

OF _ F

CABINET Ref.

A. HEIGHT B. WIDTH

35 5/8" (90.5 cm)- 30" (76,2 cm)

36 5/8" (93 cm)

Door Open

(see note 5)

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C. COOKTOP D. DEPTH TO

31 5116" 28 5/16" (71,9 cm)
(79.5 cm}

I

A

Side Panel

E. CUTOUT WIDTH *** F. CUTOUT G. HEIGHT

30±1/16" 21 3/4" (55,2 cm) Min. 365/8" (93 cm} Max.

(76,2±0,15 cm} 22 1/8" (56,2 cm) Max 35 5/8" (90.5 cm) Min.

24" (61 cm) Min. with

backguard

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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,

31Y2" (81 cm) Wic
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 Y2"Max. 1

(3.8cm Max.) I

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.

_.:

.To 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

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.

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 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. SeeGrounding 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 unless you place an insulating pad
or sheet of Y4"(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.

I_ To reduce

All ranges

cantip.
Injuryto

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 isanchored.

• 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.

Excessive flame 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 precleaning 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

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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.

Cou ntertop Preparation

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• 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).

Min.

Cutout

Width

311/z'_

(81 cm)

Formed or tile countertop

trimmed %" (1,9 cm) back at

(1.9 cm)

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• if the existing cutout width is greater than
30-1116" (76,4 cm), reduce the 3A" (I .9 cm)

dimension.

Countertop must be level. Placea 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.

front corners of countertop

Figure 2

(1.9cm)

opening.

Q • For cutout width of

You must also clear 2 3/16"

(5,56 cm) of material from

front of countertop,

11/4"

.(3.2 cm)

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.

Forproper operation, the maximum inlet pressure to the

regulator should be no more than 14"(35,S6 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 Y2" or sA" 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 suppJy

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.

Connection to Pressure ReguJator

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

On, t t t

Nipple Flexible Nipple Access

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. I/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. I/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.

t_

Cap

PRESSURE REGULATOR

LOCATION

Figure 4

Shutoff Valve =
Open position

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 individuaJ manuaJ
shutoff valve from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures
greater than I/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 I/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

Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,

remove, or bypass
the grounding

prong.

LPIPropane Gas Conversion

Thisappliance can be usedwith Natural gasor LP/Propane
gas. It isshipped from 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

isthe 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, 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 E
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 I/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 I/2" (81
cm) wide range top rim.

i_lnstall cabinet doors 31 " (78.7 cm) min. apart so it
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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 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 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 trim_
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 I/8" (56.2 era) Max.) needs to be increased to24"
(61 cm) when installing a backguard

Installation With End Panel

An end panel kit can be ordered through a Sears Servio

Center.

Installation With Side Panel

A side panels kit can be ordered through a Sears Servio

Center.
Install cabinet doors 31 " (78.7 cm) rain. apart so as not

to interfere with range door opening.

Models Equipped with Leveling Leg_s

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

I. 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.

Jst Rear Levelim

Leveling

Leveling the Range

ModeJs Equipped with Leveling Device

Level the range after installation in the cutout

opening.

I. 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

LOWER

RAISE

Figure 8

J @

Figure 9

Decorative Rear Trim instaJlation

(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.

Figure 10

NOTE: There are no
burner adjustments

necessary on this range.

Electrode

Figure 11

Open ng

11.2 Turn on Electrical Power and Open
Main Shutoff Gas Valve

11.3 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. To check 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.

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.

11.1 Install Burner Bases and Burner Caps

This range is equipped with sealed burners
as shown (see Figure 11).

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.

11.4 Adjust the "LOW" Setting of Surface
Burner Valves (see Figure 12)

a.Push in and turn each control to LITE until 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 POSITION

without extinguishing
the flame. Flame

should be as small as

possible without

going out.

Figure 12

10