Kenmore Elite 79047153402, 79047153403 Installation Guide

NSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER.

IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSFOR_UTURE_REFERENCEI. I_

_lf 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.

i 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.

i Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the

gas supplier.

Do not pinch the power supply cord or the flexible
gas conduit between the range and the wall.

Do not seal the range to the side cabinets.
**NOTE: 30" (76.2 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 ¼" (0.64 cm) flame retardant millboard

covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet metal,

0.015"(0.4 ram) stainless steel, 0.024"(0.6 ram)

aluminum, or 0.020" (0.5 ram) copper.

36" (91.4 cm) minimum clearance when the cabinet is
unprotected. Locate Cabine

• NOTE: Allow at
least 19 Y4" (48.9 cm)

clearance for door
depth when it is open.

cm)

• Door Open

(see note)

//

1 5/16"

(3.33 cm)

Shave Raised Edge

to Clear 30" Min.

31 1/2" (81 cm) 76.2 crn Min.

Wide Cooktop Rim.

1 Y2" Max.

(3.8 cm Max.)

Doors 1" (2.5
crn) Min.
from Cutout

Opening.

* Note: For 29" (73.7
cm) cutout wide
opening, you must call
for optional side
panels and clear wide
cooktop rim as shown

in the "Countertop
Preparation" section
(see page 5}.

(45.7 crn) Min.

Grounded Jc qction Box or Wall

Outlet Should Be Located 8" to

17" (20.3 crn to 43.2 crn) From

Right Cabinet and 2" to 4" (5.1

cm to 10.2 cm) From Floor.

13"

(33 cm)

18" Min.

24" Min.

61 crn Min.)

Regulator

B "'"J _

J

I

A. HEIGHT BIWIDTH

35 3/8" (90 cm) 30"
36 3/8" (92 cm) (76,2 cm)

G. Minimum Cutout Depth is increased to 24"(61 cm) with backguard.

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

C. DEPTH F. MINIMUM G H HEIGHT
TO FRONT CUTOUT ' n " _

OF RANGE WDTH DEPTH cOu_RTOP

28 5/16" 30" 21 314" (55,2 cm) Min. 36" (91,4 cm) standard

(71,9 crn) (76,2 cm) 22 1/8" (56,2 cm) Max. 35 3/8" (90 crn) rnin.

22 7/8" *

(58.1 cm) min.

÷ 23 1/4"*

(59.05 cm max.

_1 1/8"

FRONT

OF

CABINET

* For cutouts below 22 7/8", appliance

will slightly show out of the cabinet.

P/N 318201662 (0305) Rev. A

(2.86 cm)

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Ref.

English - pages 1-11

Espahol - paginas 12-22

Wiring Diagrams - pages 213-24

Important Notes to the Installer

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

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

3. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

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

Important Note to the Consumer
Keep these instructions with your owner's 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. l--latest edition.

This range has been design certified by the American Gas
Association. 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 on
page 4.

° 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, HUD (part 280)] or when such standard is not
applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home

Toreduce

° 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
provided with the range.

To check if the bracket is
installed properly, grasp

the top rear edgge of the
range and carefully tilt it

forward to make sure the
range isanchored.

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.

• 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"(10,16 cm)thick plywood between the range and
carpeting.

• 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.

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.

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.

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
(below) for cord kit connection opening size rating

information. Cord must have either 3 or 4 conductors.

For mobile homes, new installations, recreational
vehicles, or areas where local codes do not permit

grounding through neutral, a 4 conductor power supply
cord kit rated at 125/250 volts minimum, 40 amperes
and marked for use with ranges should be used (see
Figure 4).

Terminals on end of wires must be either closed loop or
open-end spade lugs with upturned ends. Cord must
have strain-relief clamp.

See below for 3 or 4 conductor wire connection.

Range Connection Opening Size Chart

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

See Serial Plate on Range Minimum
for KW Rating Cord kit

Ampere

120/240 Volts 120/208 Volts Rating

0-16.5 Kw 0-12.5 Kw 40 Amp

16.6-22.5Kw 12.6-18.5Kw 50Amp

Diameter (inches)of Range

Connection Opening

Direct

Connection Cord Kit

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

NOTE: Dual fuel Slide-in Range is shipped from factory
with 1 1/8" dia. hole as shown on figure 3. If a larger hole
is required, punch out the knockout.

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.

Electrical Connection to the Range
This appliance is manufactured with the neutral terminal

connected to the frame.
Note: Refer to the wiring diagram in the center pages of

this manual.

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.

• Do not use the gas supply line for grounding
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).

1. 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).

Figure 1

Bend rear wire cover here for access to terminal block

Figure 2

2. Removethe3 loosenuts(afteryouremovedthe
rubberband)ontheterminalblockusinga3/8" nut

driverorsocket.

3. Connect the neutral white wire 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. (Seefigure

3)

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

Silver colored TerminaH

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.

BFock

Terminal

Wire

Terminal

BHock

wire

A strainreHief Direct
suppHied by the user Connection

must be instaHed at V
this Hocation receptacle out knockout

!ol/8" Dia,

Home,Punch

for 1o3/8" Dia.

Cord Kit HoHe

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 (seefigure 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 grounding 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).

1-1/8"

Direct
Connection
Hole. Punch
out knockout
for 1-3/8" Dia.

Cord Kit HoFe

A strainreFief
supplied by the user

must be instaFFedat

this Focation

NOTE: Be sure to remove the supplied
grounding strap

_ptade

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)

1. Disconnect the power supply.

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

Cable from

White Wire

(Neutra[)

Red

Green

(or Bare Copper) Conduit

Wire Cab]e from Connector

Residence

BUack

Box

Wire

(Neutra])

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.

Green Residence

Cab]e from

(or Bare Copper) Box

Junction

Wiro\

Red--ql\...

Black

oroon

(or Bare Copper)

Wire

° Formed front-edged countertops must have

molded edge shaved flat 3/4"(1.9 cm) (1.9 cm) from
each front corner of opening.

° Tile countertops may need trim cut back 3/4"(1.9

cm) (1.9 cm) from each front corner and/or rounded
edge flattened.

cutout

31 1/2"
(81 cm)

Formed or tiled countertop

trimmed 3/4" (1.gcm)

back at front corners of

countertop opening,

° If the countertop opening width is greater than

the minimum cutout width, adjust the 3/4" (1.9

cm) (1.9 cm) dimension.

For countertop of 29" (73.7cm) cutout wide

1 1/4"

You must also

in the cabinet.

n i 13

o,_en.n =,: dear 2 3/16' (5,56 cm) of

2 3/16" 6 crn) of countertop and 30" wide

6 cm) in matter tofit the range

(3.2 icm) back at front corners of

2 3/16' material from front to back

Formed or tiled countertop

trimmed 1 1/4" (3,2cm)

countertop opening for 29"

cutout wide opening.

° 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.

Cable from Conduit

Appliance Connector

(or CSA listed)

Figure 6 - 4-Wire Electrical System

(Example: Junction Box)

Cabinet Construction
(Electrical Requirements)

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 the 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.

Gas Supply- Installation

When shipped from the factory, this unit isdesigned to

operate on 4"(10,16 cm) water column (1.0 kPa)
Natural gas manifold pressure. A convertible pressure

regulator isconnected to the range manifold and MUST
be connected in series with the gas supply line. To

access the regulator, remove the drawer.
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. The regulator is set for 4"(10,16 cm)water
column (1.0 kPa) Natural gas manifold pressure; the

inlet pressure must be at least 5"(12.60 cm)water
column (1.25 kPa) Natural gas. For LP/Propane gas, the

regulator must be set for 10" (25,4 cm)water column
(2.5 kPa) manifold pressure; the inlet pressure must be

at least 11 "(27,9 cm)water column (2.75 kPa).

Thesupplylineshouldbeequippedwithanapproved
shutoffvalve(seeFigure7).Thisvalveshouldbelocated

inthesameroomastherangeandshouldbeina
locationthatallowseaseofopeningandclosing.Donot

blockaccesstotheshutoffvalve.Thevalveisforturning
onorshuttingoffgastotheappliance.

Opentheshutoffvalveinthegassupplyline.Waitafew
minutesforgastomovethroughthegasline.

Thegassupplybetweentheshutoffvalveandthe
regulatormaybeconnectedbyrigidpipingor byA.G.A./
C.G.A.-approvedflexiblemetallicunion-connected
pipingwherelocalcodespermituse.

Thegassupplypipingcanbethroughthesidewallof
therightcabinet.Therightsidecabinetisanideal

locationforthemainshutoffvalve.

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.

Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted
according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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 at all joints and connections to

check for leaks.

Do not use a flame to check for leaks

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

Donotmaketheconnectiontootight.

Theregulatorisdiecast.Overtighteningmaycrackthe
regulatorresultinginagasleakandpossiblefireor
explosion.

Assembletheflexibleconnectorfromthegassupplypipe
tothepressureregulatorinthisorder:1-manualshutoff
valve,2-flareunionadapter,3-flexibleconnector,
4-flareunionadapter,5-pressureregulator.

Thegassupplylinetotheshutoffvalveshouldbe

1/2"(1,27cm)or3/4"(1.9cm)solidpipe.

Theusermustknowthelocationofthemainshutoff
valveandhaveeasyaccessto it.

Whenusingflexiblegasconduitontherange,allow

sufficientslacktopulltherangeoutsidethecutoutfor
cleaningorservicing.

NOTE:Donotallowtheflexibleconduittogetpinched
betweenthewallandtherange.Tovisuallycheck,
removetherangedrawer.

All openings in the wall or floor where the range is to be
installed must be sealed.

Tighten all connections if necessary to prevent gas
leakage in the cooktop or supply line.

Check alignment of valves after connecting the
cooktop to the gas supply to be sure the manifold pipe

has not been moved.

Disconnect this range and its individual shutoff
valve from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of the system at test pressures greater
than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa or 14"(35,56 cm)water column).

Flexible Appliance Conduit Manual

(install sufficient length of flexible conduit to Shutoff

allow the range to be pulled completely out of Valve

the cut-out area for proper servicing. (Connect to

if:: .......

_ Flare 1/2" or 3/4"

Place fl

throuqh hole provided

,g teg.

Union solid gas supply

Adaptor pipe from the

watl or floor).

PRESSURE REGULATOR

LOCATION

Union

Adaptor

REARWIRE

ACCESS

COVER

Pressure

Regulator ....

Figure 7

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"(35,56 cm) water column).

LP/Propane Gas Conversion

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

....

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

the orifices.

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 personal injury and property
damage.

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.

If the range regulator is connected to rigid piping, the
regulator must be disconnected before moving the
appliance. If the range is equipped with a warmer
drawer, the regulator can be accessed through a side
panel. Remove the 2 screws securing the panel, then
remove the panel. Disconnect the regulator from the
piping. Reassemble in reverse order (see Figure 8).

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

Figure 8

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

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

Installation Without Side Panels

For models equipped with Leveling Device:

1. The range cooktop overlaps the countertop at the
sides and the range rests on the floor. The cooktop is
31 1/2"(1,27 cm)(81 cm) wide.

2. 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"(1,27
cm)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.

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
10 or on the anti-tip bracket template supplied with

the range.

8. Slide the range into the cutout opening.

9. Level the range (figure 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."

2. For models equipped with Leveling Legs:

1. Follow steps 1 to 5 from the previous " Installation
For models equipped with Levelling Device".

2. Adjust levelling legs so that the underside of the
cooktop is sitting on the countertop.

3. Level the range. The floor where the range is to
be installed must be level. Follow the instructions

under under "Leveling the Range - Models Equipped

with Leveling Legs".

Installation For 29" Cutout Wide Opening

1. You must replace the actual side trims by new
and smaller side trims. These new side trims can

be ordered through a Sears Service Center.

2. Follow instructions supply with your new side
trims to replace the actual side trims by the new

ones,

3. Check if the countertop is prepared for 29"
cutout wide opening in "Countertop
Preparation" section at page 5.

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

Installation With Backguard
The cutout depth of (21 3/4" (55.2 cm)Min., 22 1/8"
(56.2cm) Max.) needs to be increased to 24"(10,16
cm)(61 cm) when installing a backguard.

Installation With End Panel
A End Panel kit can be ordered through a Sears Service

Center.
Installation With Side Panels

A Side Panels kit can be ordered through a Sears
Service Center.

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

2. A backguard kit can be ordered through a Sears
Service Center.

3. An end panel kit can be ordered through a
Sears Service Center.

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 the21evelingscrews. These leveling
screws control the high of the rear leg.

2. Adjust the appliance legs as follows until the
underside of the cooktop surface issitting level on
the countertop (Figure 9).

a.To adjust the front leveling legs, use a wrench and

turn clockwise to lower or counterclockwise to
raise.

b.To adjust the rear leveling screws, use a ratchet or

a nutdriver and turn counterclockwise to lower or
counterclockwise to raise.

.

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 10)

.

Take 2 readings with the level placed diagonally in
one direction and then theother.Levelthe range, if

necessary, by adjust!ng tbe_ legs.

Figure 10

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

6. Replace the metallic caps in position.

Leveling the Range - 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 10). Take 2
readings with thelevel 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 16).

3. Taking care to not damage the countertop, slide
range into cut-out opening and double check for
levelness. If the range is not level, pull unit out and
readjust leveling legs, or make sure floor is level.

Check Operation

Refer to the Use and Care Guide packaged with the
range for operating instructions and for care and

cleaning of your range.

USe this Screw

to Adjust Rear Leveling

/ iooV,

Screw........... P_ER

F

Leveling

Leg

LOWER

RAISE

Figure 9

Do not touch the elements or burners. They may be hot

enough to cause burns.

Remove all packaging from the oven before testing.

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.