Kenmore Elite 79046822100, 79046823100, 79046824100, 79046829100, 79046999100 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.

Do not pinch the power supply

cord between the range and
the wall.

Do not seal the range to the

side cabinets.

NOTE: 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 lessthan 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.

NOTE: Allow at least
19 ¼" (48.9 cm) clearance

for door depth when it is
open.

Shave Raised Edge

To Clear 30" (76.2
cm) Wide Cooktop

Rim.

1 1/2"Max.

(3.8 cm Max.)

Locate Cabinet Doors 1
(2.5 cm) Min. From Cutout

Opening

* Note: 29" (73.7 cm)

Wide Opening For

Overlapping Cooktop and
Built-In Look.

If Installing Models With
Optional Side Panels,
Cutout Area Including
Countertop Must Be At

Least 30" (76.2 cm) Wide.

1 1/2"

30" Min.

(76.2 cm) Min.

(76.2 cm) Min.**

18" Min.

(45.7 cm) Min.

Min.

(61 cm) Min.

Grounded Junction Box or Wall
Outlet Should Be Located 8" to

17" (20.3 - 43.2 cm) From Right
Cabinet and 2" to 4" (5.1-10.2

cm) From Floor

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(58.1 cm)

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(45.7 cm

Ol 1/8"

FRONT _ GRef'_

OF

CABINET

• Door Open,..

(see note) .......... /

35 3/8"- 36 3/8"(90-92 cm) 30" (76.2 cm) 26 1/4"(66.7 cm) 29" (73.7 cm) 21 3/4" (55.2 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) standard

35%" (90cm)min.

G. Minimum cutout depth is increased to 24" (61 cm) with backguard. P/N318201603 (0201) Rev. B

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Important Notes to the Installer

1. Readall instructions contained in these installation
instructions before installing range.

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

3. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

4. Besure to leave these instructions with the consumer.

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 1/4"
thick plywood between the range and carpeting.

Important Note to the Consumer

Keep these instructions with your owner's guide for future
reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.

• The installation of appliances designed for

manufactured (mobile) home installation must conform
with Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, title 24CFR, part 3280 [Formerly the Federal
Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety,
title 24, Hun (part 280)] or when such standard is not
applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home

Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites,
Communities and Setups), ANSI Z225.1/NFPA 501A-

latest edition, or with local codes.

• Make sure the wall coverings around the range

can withstand the heat generated by the range.

IV!'W'-_It_II_[cl To reduce

• All ranges
can tip.

• Injury to

personscould
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

(s)provided with the

range. To check if the
bracket (s)is installed
properly, grasp the top
rear edge of the range

and carefully tilt it
forward to make sure the

range isanchored.

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

door or drawer 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

units, cabinet storage space above the units

should be avoided.

• 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.

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

FOR MODELS WITH SELF-CLEANFEATURE:

• 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.

Power Supply Cord Kit

The user is responsible for connecting the power supply
cord to the connection block located behind the back

panel access cover.

This appliance may be connected by means of

permanent "hard wiring" (flexible armored or
nonmetallic shielded copper cable), or by means of a
power supply cord kit. Only a power supply cord kit rated

at 125/250 volts minimum, 40 amperes minimum and

marked for use with ranges shall be used. See chart

(next page) for cord kit connection opening size

information. Cord must have either 3 or 4 conductors.

Formobilehomes,newinstallations,recreational

vehicles,orareaswherelocalcodesdonotpermit
groundingthroughneutral,a4conductorpowersupply
cordkitratedat125/250voltsminimum,40amperes
andmarkedfor usewithrangesshouldbeused(see

Figure4).

Terminalsonendofwiresmustbeeitherclosedloopor
open-endspadelugswithupturnedends.Cordmust

havestrain-reliefclamp.

Seebelowfor3or4conductorwireconnection.

Range Connection Opening Size Chart

Refer to chart below for proper range connection opening size
and power supply cord kit ampere rating information. See serial
plate on range for kilowatt rating data.

See Serial Plate on Range
for KW Rating

120/240 Volts 120/208 Volts

8.8-16.5 Kw 7.9-12.5 Kw

16.6-22.5 Kw 12.6-18.5 Kw

Minimum

Cord kit

Ampere

Rating

40 Amp

50 Amp

NOTE: Electric Slide-in Range isshipped from factory with
1-1/8" dia. hole asshown on figure 3. If a larger hole is
required, punch out the knockout.

Diameter (inches) of Range

Connection Opening

Direct

Cord Kit Connection
1-3/8 in. 1-1/8 in.

1-3/8 in. 1-3/8 in.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
Do not connect to the electrical supply until
appliance is permanently grounded.
Disconnect power to the circuit breaker or fuse
box before making the electrical connection.
This appliance must be connected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system,
or a grounding connector should be connected
to the grounding terminal or wire lead on the
appliance.

Failure to do any of the above could result in a

fire, personal injury or electrical shock.

Three Conductor Wire Connection to Range

(The 3-conductor cord or cable must be replaced with a
4-conductor cord or cable where grounding through the

neutral conductor is prohibited in new installations,
mobile homes, recreational vehicles or in other areas

where local codes do not permit neutral grounding)

If local codes permit connection of the frame grounding
conductor to the neutral wire of the copper power supply
cord (see Figure 3).

Risk of fire or electrical shock exists if

an incorrect size range cord kit is used, the

Installation Instructions are not followed, or the

strain relief bracket is discarded.

Figure 1

Do not loosen the nuts which secure

the factory-installed range wiring to terminal block
while connecting range. Electrical failure or loss of
electrical connection may occur.

Electrical Connection to the Range

This appliance is manufactured with the neutral terminal
connected to the frame.

, Remove the 3 screws at the lower end of the rear

wire cover, then bend the lower end of the rear wire
cover (access cover) upward to expose range

terminal connection block (see Figure 2).

BEND REAR WIRE COVER HERE

FORACCESSTOTERMINALBLOCK

Figure 2

2. Remove the 3 loose nuts (after you remove the
rubber band) on the terminal block using 3/8" nut

driver or socket.

3. Connect the neutral of the copper power supply cord

to the center silver-colored terminal of the terminal

block, and connect the other wires to the outer

terminals. Match wires and terminals by color (red
wires connected to the right terminal, black wires

connected to the left terminal).

4. Replace the 3 nuts on the terminal block (see figure

3).

5. Lower the terminal cover and replace the 3 screws.

Silver colored Terminal

Block

Terminal

Wire

Terminal

Block

Black

wire

1-1/8" Dia.

supplied by the user
must be installed at

this location

To 240 V

receptacle

Direct

Connection
Hole. Punch

out knockout

for 1-3/8" Dia.

Cord Kit Hole

Figure 3

Four Conductor Wire Connection to Range

(mobile homes)

1. Remove the 3 screws at the lower end of the rear
wire cover, then raise the lower end of the rear wire

cover (access cover) upward to expose range
terminal connection block (see figure 2).

2. Remove the 3 loose nuts (after you remove the
rubber band) on the terminal block using a 3/8" nut

driver or socket.

3. Remove the ground strap from the terminal block

and from the appliance frame.

4. Connect the ground wire (green) of the copper
power supply cord to the frame of the appliance

with the ground screw, using the hole in the frame
where the ground strap was removed (see Figure 4).

5. Connect the neutral of the copper power supply cord

to the center silver-colored terminal of the terminal

block, and connect the other wires to the outer

terminals. Match wires and terminals by color (red
wires connected to the right terminal, black wires
connected to the left terminal).

6. Replace the 3 nuts on the terminal block (see figure

4).

7. Lower the terminal cover and replace the 3 screws.

Bla_

1-1/8" Dia.
Direct

Connection
Hole. Punch
out knockout

for 1-3/8" Dia.

Cord Kit Hole

A strainrelief
supplied by the user

must be installed at 240 V receptacle
this location

NOTE: Be sure to remove the supplied /<l

grounding strap

Figure 4

Direct Electrical Connection to the Circuit
Breaker, Fuse Box or Junction Box

If the appliance is connected directly to the circuit

breaker, fuse box or junction box, use flexible, armored
or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with grounding
wire). Supply a U.L. listed strain-relief at each end of the
cable. At the appliance end, the cable goes through the

Direct Connection Hole (see Figure 4) on the Cord

Mounting Plate. Wire sizes (copper wire only) and
connections must conform to the rating of the appliance.

Where local codes permit connecting the appliance-
grounding conductor to the neutral (white) wire
(see Figure 5):

(The 3-conductor cord or cable must be replaced with a
4-conductor cord or cable where grounding through the

neutral conductor is prohibited in new installations,

mobile homes, recreational vehicles or in other areas
where local codes do not permit neutral grounding)

.

Disconnect the power supply.

2.

In the circuit breaker, fuse box or junction box:
connect appliance and residence cable wires as
shown in figure 5.

4

White Wire

(Neutral)

Red

Cable from

Residence

Wires-

Cabinet Construction

To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by

reaching over heated surface units, 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.

Box

White Wire

(Neutral)

Green U.L.-listed
(or Bare Copper) Conduit

Wire Cable from Connector

Range (or CSA listed)

Figure 5

3-Wire (Grounded Neutral) Electrical System

(Example: Junction Box)

Where local codes DO NOT permit connecting the

appliance-grounding conductor to the neutral
(white) wire, or if connecting to 4-wire electrical
system (see Figure 6):

1. Disconnect the power supply.

2. Separate the green (or bare copper) and white
appliance cable wires.

3. In the circuit breaker, fuse box or junction box:
connect appliance and residence cable wires as
shown in figure 6.

Cable from
Green Residence
(or Bare Copper) Box

Junction

Cou ntertop Prepa ration

• 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.

• Formed front-edged countertops must have molded
edge shaved flat 1/4" (0.64 cm) from each front corner

of opening.

• Tile countertops may need trim cut back 1/4" (0.64
cm) from each front corner and/or rounded edge

flattened.

width ,,f

(.64 cm) back at front corners of

I countertop opening.

30.00

_(76.2 cm)

Formed or tiled countertop

trimmed 1/4 (.064cm)

If the countertop opening width is greater than

the minimum cutout width, adjust the 1/4" (0.64

cm) dimension.

Green
(or Bare Copper)

Wire

Cable from Conduit

Appliance Connector

Figure 6 - 4-Wire Electrical System

(Example: Junction Box)

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.

(or CSA listed)

Range Installation

When unpacking the range, do not

discard the 2 front shipping bolts, but screw them into
the holes at the front corners of the range; they will
function asthe front leveling legs. Discard the 2 other

bolts; they are not needed, and are installed on the

range for shipping purposes only. This appliance is
equipped with a new rear leveling system that allows
you to level the range after installation in cutout
opening.

Installation Without Side Panel(s)

1. The range cooktop overlaps the countertop at the
sides and the range rests on the floor. The cooktop is

30" (76.2 cm) wide.

2. Install base cabinets 29" (73.7 cm) apart. Make sure
they are plumb and level before attaching cooktop.
Shave raised countertop edge to clear 30" wide

range top rim.

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

4. Cutout countertop exactly as shown on page 1.

5. A backguard kit can be ordered through Sears
Service Center.

For models equipped with Leveling Device:

6. When you unpack the range, the leveling devices

at rear are at the highest position they can be.
Make sure the front leveling legs are also at their
highest position.

7. _ Install the anti-tip bracket at this

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

page 8 or on the anti-tip bracket template
supplied with the range.

8. Slide the range into the cutout opening.

9. Level the range (figure 7). The floor where the

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

Models Equipped with Leveling Device"

For models equipped with Leveling Legs:

6. Adjust leveling legs so that the underside of the

cooktop is sitting on the countertop.

7. Level the range. The floor where the range is

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

Equipped with Leveling Legs"

5. Follow steps 6 to 9 "Installation Without Side
Panels" above.

Installation With Backguard

The cutout depth of 21 5/8" (55 cm) needs to be

increased to 24" (61 cm) when installing a backguard.

Leveling the Range - Models Equipped with
Leveling Device

Level the range after installation in the cutout

opening.

1. Open the range drawer and remove the two metallic
caps covering the 2 leveling screws. These leveling
screws control the height of the rear leg.

2. Adjust the appliance legs as follows until the
underside of the cooktop surface is sitting level on

the countertop (Figure 7).

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

base and turn clockwise to lower or
counterclockwise to raise.

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

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

Font

Leveling

Leg

LOWER

RAISE

Installation With Side Panel(s)

1. Install base cabinets 30 V8" (76.5 cm) mm. apart.
Make sure they are plumb and level.

2. Install cabinet doors 31 " (78.7 cm) min. apart so as
not to interfere with range door opening.

3. A backguard kit can be ordered through a Sears

Service Center.

4. An end panel kit can be ordered through a Sears

Service Center.

Figure 7

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.

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