Magic Chef CGR1330BDT, CGR1320BDW, CGR1420BDQ, CGR1420BDW, CGR1430BDH Installation Instructions

INSTALLER: LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE APPLIANCE

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Gas 30-inch Wide Free-standing Range

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

THE MANUAL IS INTENDED TO ASSIST IN THE INITIAL INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE RANGE.

SPECIAL WARNING

Only qualified personnel should
install or service this range.

Read “Safety Instructions” in the
Use & Care book before using
range.

Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service, maintenance or
use of range can result in serious
injury or property damage.

· ALL RANGES CAN TIP AND
CAUSE INJURIES TO PERSONS.

· INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICES
PACKED WITH RANGE.

· FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.

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CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS

Range may be installed with zero inches clearance
adjacent to (against) combustible construction at the rear
and on the sides below the cooktop. For complete
information in regard to the installation of wall cabinets
above the range and clearances to combustible wall
above the cooking top see the installation drawings. For
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS do not install a range in any
combustible cabinetry which is not in accord with the
installation drawings.

*NOTE:30 inch (76.2 cm) dimension between cooking
top and wall cabinet shown on illustration does not apply
to ranges with an elevated oven. The 30 inch (76.2 cm)
dimension may be reduced to not less than 24 inches (61
cm) when the wall cabinets in a domestic home are
protected with fireproof materials in accordance with
American National Standards - National Fuel Gas Code or
in mobile homes when they are protected with fireproof
materials in accordance with the Federal Standard for
Mobile Home Construction and Safety.

To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over
heated surface units, cabinet storage space located
above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet
storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by
installing a range hood that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5 inches (13 cm) beyond the bottom of the
cabinets.

CAUTION: This range has been designed in

accordance with the requirements of various safety
agencies and complies with the maximum allowable
wood cabinet temperatures of 194°F. If this range
is installed with cabinets that have a lower working
temperature than 194°F, discoloration, delamination
or melting may occur.

Your range may not be equipped with some of the features referred to in this
manual.

8101P527-60

(01-03-00)

INSTALLATION DRAWINGS

FREE-STANDING

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DIMENSION “A” SIDE CLEARANCE ABOVE COOKING SURFACE

TOP BURNER RATE FOR

NATURAL GAS (SEE RATING PLATE)

9,200 BTU/HR OR LESS
MORE THAN 9,200 BTU/HR

CONVENTIONAL OVEN

0 INCHES
1 INCH (2.5 CM)

SELF-CLEAN OVEN

3 INCHES (7.6 CM)
3 INCHES (7.6 CM)

Check the range model number plate to see if the range is
approved for installation in mobile homes and/or
recreational park trailers. If approved the following items
are applicable.

MOBILE HOMES

The installation of a range designed for mobile home
installation must conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, 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 Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA
501A, or with local codes.

In Canada the range must be installed in accordance with
the current CSA Standard C22.1 - Canadian Electrical
Code Part 1 and Section Z240.4.1 - Installation
Requirements for Gas Burning Appliances in Mobile
Homes (CSA Standard CAN/CSA - Z240MH).

RECREATIONAL PARK TRAILERS

The installation of a range designed for recreational park
trailers must conform with state or other codes or, in the
absence of such codes, with the Standard for
Recreational Park Trailers, ANSI A119.5-latest edition.

In Canada the range must be installed in accordance with
CAN/CSA - Z240.6.2 - Electrical Requirements for R.V.’s
(CSA Standard CAN/CSA - Z240 RV Series) and Section
Z240.4.2 - Installation Requirements for Propane
Appliances and Equipment in R.V.’s (CSA Standard
CAN/CSA - Z240 RV Series).

LOCATING THE RANGE

Do not set range over holes in the floor or other locations
where it may be subject to strong drafts. Any opening in
the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range
should be sealed. Make sure the flow of cooling/
ventilation air is not obstructed below the range.

NOTE: A range should NOT be installed over kitchen
carpeting.

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ANTI-TIP DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: A risk of range tip over exists if the appliance is

not installed in accordance with the installation
instructions provided. The proper use of this device
minimizes the risk of TIP-OVER. In using this device the
consumer must still observe the safety precautions as
stated in the USE and CARE MANUAL and avoid using
the oven door and/or lower drawer as a step stool.

Installation instructions are provided for wood and cement
in either floor or wall. Any other type of construction may
require special installation techniques as deemed
necessary to provide adequate fastening of the ANTI-TIP
bracket to the floor or wall.

STEP 1 - Locating The Bracket (see figure 1)

A. Determine where either the right or left rear “edge” of

the range will be located and mark the floor or wall.

B. Place the BRACKET 15/16² (24 mm) from the marked

“EDGE” toward center of opening and against the
back wall as shown in figure 1, with orientation hole
against wall.

C. Use the bracket as a template and mark the required

holes, as shown in figure 1 for the type of construction
you will be using.

STEP 2 - Anti-Tip Bracket Installation

A. Wood Construction:

1. Floor: Locate the center of the two holes identified
in figure 1 as “HOLES FOR FLOOR”. Drill a 1/8²
(3 mm) pilot hole in the center of each hole (a nail
or awl may be used if a drill is not available).
Secure the ANTI-TIP bracket to the floor with the
two screws provided. Proceed to STEP 3.

2. Wall: Locate the center of the two holes identified
in figure 1 as “HOLES FOR WALL. Drill an angled
1/8² (3 mm) pilot hole in the center of each hole

as shown in figure 2. (A nail or awl may be used if
a drill is not available). Secure the ANTI-TIP
bracket to the wall with the two screws provided
as shown in figure 2. Proceed to STEP 3.

B. Cement or Concrete Construction:

1. Suitable screws for concrete construction can be
obtained at a hardware store. Drill the required
size hole for the screws obtained into the
concrete at the center of the holes identified in
figure 1 as “HOLES FOR FLOOR”. Secure the
ANTI-TIP bracket to the floor. Proceed to STEP 3.

STEP 3 - Range Installation

A. A free-standing range may be installed by one person.
B. Align the range to its designated location and slide it

back into position. Note: A minimum clearance of 1/4²
(6 mm) is required between the range and the leveling
foot that will engage the ANTI-TIP bracket, see figure

2.

CAUTION: Damage to the range may occur if range
is moved or lifted by grasping the main top or
backguard.

C. For SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS as well as optimum

performance adjust the range so that it is level. This
may be checked by placing a spirit level or a large
pan of water on the cooktop or the oven rack. If an
adjustment is required pull the range forward, tip the
range and rotate the leveling feet as required.

D. To check the range for proper installation of the

anti-tip bracket: Use a flashlight and look underneath
the bottom of the range to see that one of the rear
leveling feet is engaged in the bracket slot.

E. Proceed with the remainder of the installation

instructions provided with the range.

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

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CONNECTING THE RANGE

ELECTRIC SUPPLY

The appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.

In Canada the range must be installed in accordance with
the current CSA Standard C22.1 - Canadian Electrical
Code Part 1.

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION:

The range requires 120 volts, 60 cycle alternating current
from an outlet. See serial plate for rating.

User may experience occasional circuit tripping if Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet or breaker is in use.

Electrical Grounding Instructions

This appliance is equipped with a (three-prong)
grounding plug for your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properlygroundedreceptacle. Do notcut orremove
the grounding prong from this plug.

GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION: (See figure 4)

A QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN OR GAS APPLIANCE
INSTALLER MUST MAKE THE GAS SUPPLY
CONNECTION. Leak testing of the appliance shall be
conducted by the installer according to the
instructions given in section h.

NATURAL GAS SUPPLY LINE MUST HAVE A NATURAL
GAS SERVICE REGULATOR. INLET PRESSURE TO
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE REDUCED TO A
MAXIMUM OF 14 INCHES WATER COLUMN (0.5
POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (P.S.I.) LIQUEFIED

PETROLEUM (L.P.)
MUST HAVE A L.P. GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR.
INLET PRESSURE TO THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
REDUCED TO A MAXIMUM OF 14 INCHES WATER
COLUMN (0.5 P.S.I.). INLET PRESSURES IN EXCESS
OF 0.5 P.S.I. CAN DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE
PRESSURE REGULATOR AND OTHER GAS
COMPONENTS IN THIS APPLIANCE AND CAN
RESULT IN A GAS LEAK.

a. A GAS CUTOFF VALVE SHOULD BE PUT IN AN

ACCESSIBLE LOCATION IN THE SUPPLY LINE
AHEAD OF THE RANGE, FOR TURNING ON AND
TURNING OFF GAS SUPPLY. If range is to be
connected to house piping with flexible or semi-rigid
metal connectors for gas appliances, CONNECTOR
NUTS MUST NOT BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO
PIPE THREADS. THE CONNECTORS MUST BE
INSTALLED WITH ADAPTORS PROVIDED WITH
THE CONNECTOR.

/PROPANE GAS SUPPLY LINE

DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE.

GAS SUPPLY

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-latest edition.

In Canada the range must be installed in accordance with
the current CGA Standard CAN/CGA-B149 - Installation
Codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment and/or
local codes.

In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or
gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.

A “T” handle type manual gas valve must be installed in
the gas supply line to this appliance.

A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed a
length of three (3) feet / 36 inches.

b. The house piping and/or range connector used to

connect the range to the main gas supply must be
clean, free of metal shavings, rust, dirt and liquids (oil
or water). Dirt, etc. in the supply lines can work its
way into the range manifold and in turn cause failure
of the gas valves or controls and clog burners and/or
pilot orifices.

CAUTION: DO NOT LIFT OR MOVE RANGE BY
DOOR HANDLES, OR BACKGUARD.

c. Turn off all pilots and main gas valve of other gas

appliances.
d. Turn off main gas valve at meter.
e. Before connecting range, apply pipe thread

compound approved for LPG to all threads.
f. Connect range to gas supply at appliance pressure

regulator using adaptors supplied with flexible

connector. Rigid pipe may also be used. See rating

plate for type of gas range has been manufactured

for.
g. Turn on main gas valve at meter, and relight pilots at

other gas appliances.

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Gas Supply Connections For Ranges With

Appliance Pressure Regulator

Located In The Bottom Of Range

h. Apply a non-corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints

and fittings in the gas connection between the supply

line shut-off valve and the range. Include gas fittings

and joints in the range if connections were disturbed

during installation. Check for leaks! Bubbles

appearing around fittings and connections will indicate

a leak. If a leak appears, turn off supply line gas

shut-off valve, tighten connections, turn on the supply

line gas shut off valve, and retest for leaks.

CAUTION: NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH A

FLAME.

WHEN LEAK CHECK IS COMPLETE, WIPE OFF

ALL RESIDUE.

i. Remove shipping screw from ALL top burners.

(Conventional top burner models only). This is to hold

the burners in place on the burner bracket for shipping

purposes only. (See figure 5).
j. Adjust burner air shutter to the widest opening that will

not cause the flame to lift or blow off the burner when

cold.

TO CONNECT GAS SUPPLY TO 1/2I N.P.T. MALE INLET

TO CONNECT GAS SUPPLY TO 1/2I N.P.T. FEMALE INLET

WHEN THE INSTALLER HAS COMPLETED INSTALLATION
OF THE APPLIANCE, LEAVE THE APPLIANCE PRESSURE
REGULATOR SHUT-OFF VALVE IN THE “ON”

POSITION.

Gas Supply Connection For Ranges With

Appliance Pressure Regulator

Located Under Main Top Of Range

NOTE: Correctly adjusted sealed burners, can have

flames that will lift or blow off without a pot over the

burner. These should be adjusted with a pot in place.

FIGURE 5

CHECKING PRESSURE OF HOUSE PIPING
SYSTEM

3. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be

disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2 lbs./sq. in. (3.5 kPa) (13.8 in. water
column).

FIGURE 4

Appliance Pressure Regulator

& Alternate Connectors

* The appliance pressure regulator on your range may

differ from this illustration.

4. The appliance must be isolated 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 lbs./sq. in. (3.5 kPa) (13.8 in. water column).

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RANGE ADJUSTMENTS

Top Section - Gas Top Pilot Adjustment

(See figure 6)
Purge all air from supply system by turning on one top

burner valve. Then turn off valve and adjust top pilot flame
using adjusting screw “A” (figure 6) so that flame is even
with top of flash tube. To light the burner, push and turn
top burner knob to the lite position. NOTE: Some models
have ONLY one pilot adjustment at the manifold pipe.

Top Burner Adjustment

All Top Burner Valves: The approximate height of the

flame at the high or full-on position is shown below.
Adjust burner air shutter to the widest opening that will not

cause the flame to lift or blow off the burner when cold.
NOTE: Correctly adjusted sealed burners, can have
flames that will lift or blow off without a pot over the
burner. These should be adjusted with a pot in place.

3/4² FLAME

FIGURE 6

Top Section - Electric Ignition

To operate, push and turn top burner knob to the LITE
position. The top burner will light. To turn OFF spark after
the top burner has ignited turn knob to HI setting.

CONVENTIONAL BURNERS

SEALED BURNERS

FIGURE 7

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Air Shutter - Oven Burner

a. The approximate length of the flame of oven burner is

a 1/2 inch distinct inner blue flame, figure 8.

FIGURE 8

b. Oven burner flame can be checked as follows:

1. Yellow flame on burner - open burner air shutter
to the widest opening that will not cause the flame
to lift or blow off the burner when cold. (See #2 on
figure 9).

2. Distinct blue flame but lifting - close burner air
shutter to the point where it will not cause the
flame to lift or blow off the burner when cold. (See
#2 on figure 9).

Removing Sealed Burner For Adjustment Or
Service:

Mark ignitor location relative to main top with pencil. This
mark on the main top is used as a reference point when
replacing the burner assembly to insure that the burner is
tightened to its original position.

Place burner wrench (part no. 8312D075-60, available
from your dealer or authorized service agency) over
surface burner assembly with ignitor positioned inside gap
in wrench ring (figure 10). This prevents ignitor from being
crushed when wrench tightens on burner assembly.
Rotate burner assembly approximately one-eighth turn
counter-clockwise and lift from main top (figure 11).

c. The oven burner air shutter adjustment is the same on

ranges with a gas pilot or electric ignition.

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 10

To Reassemble: Replace burner assembly in main top
and rotate approximately one-eighth turn clockwise using
burner wrench until burner locks into position with ignitor
aligned with reference mark on main top.

FIGURE 11

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GAS CONVERSION

To access the regulator from front of range, remove the
storage drawer or warming drawer.

To remove storage drawer: Pull out to the first stop
position. Lift up front of drawer and pull to the second
position, grasp sides and lift up and out to remove drawer.

To replace: Fit the drawer rollers onto the rails. Lift up
drawer front and gently push in to first stop position. Lift
up and continue to slide drawer to the closed position.

TO REMOVE WARMING DRAWER:

1. Empty drawer and pull out to its full open position.

2. Locate the black triangle levers on each side of the
drawer.

LEVER

TO REPLACE WARMING DRAWER:

a. Pull the bearing glides to the front of the chassis glide.

(See picture below).

BEARING GLIDE

b. Align the glide on each side of the drawer with the glide

slots on the range. (See picture below).

3. Press the lever DOWN on the RIGHT side and lift the
lever UP on the LEFT side at the same time. Then pull
drawer out another inch.

4. Carefully pull the drawer all the way out holding on to
the sides, not the drawer front.

c. Push the drawer into the range until levers “click”

(approximately 2²). Pull the drawer open again to seat
bearing glides into position. If you do not hear the

levers “click” or the bearing glides do not feel seated
remove thedrawer and repeat stepsathrough c.This

will minimize possible damage to the bearing glides.

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GAS CONVERSION

General

All ranges and cooktops are equipped with double coaxial
(universal) orifices and with a convertible appliance
pressure regulator. The unit model number plate states
which gas it was adjusted for at the factory. To convert the
unit to either Natural gas or LP gas will require adjustment
of the orifice hoods, air shutters on the burners and
adjustment of the appliance pressure regulator converter
cap.

Inlet pressure to the appliance pressure regulator should
be as follows for both operation and checking of appliance
pressure regulator setting:

INLET PRESSURE IN NATURAL LP
INCHES OF WATER COLUMN

Minimum 5 11
Maximum 14 14

GAS GAS

Appliance Pressure Regulator Conversion

The unit appliance pressure regulator must be set to
match the type gas supply used. If converting from natural
gas to LP gas, the appliance pressure regulator must be
converted to regulate LP gas. If converting from LP gas to
natural gas, the appliance pressure regulator must be
converted to regulate natural gas.

To convert the appliance pressure regulator from one gas
to another, do either (1), (2) or (3) below: Your unit will be
equipped with one of the three appliance pressure
regulator types shown below.

1. Remove the cap, push down and turn
counter-clockwise. Turn the cap over and reinstall
(figure 12).

NOTE: The gas type you are converting to must be
visible on the top of the installed appliance pressure
regulator cap.

2. Remove plastic dust cover from cap nut on top of
appliance pressure regulator. Remove cap nut from
appliance pressure regulator (plastic dust cover comes
off with nut). “IMPORTANT” remove plastic dust cover
from cap nut and reinstall on opposite side of cap nut.

Reinstall cap nut to appliance pressure regulator and
replace dust cover. “CAUTION” be sure marking for
the type of gas to which appliance pressure regulator
has just been converted is visible in top of cap nut
before replacing plastic dust cover. (See figure 13).

3. Remove cap and forcibly snap out plastic plunger from
bottom of cap. Turn plunger over and forcibly snap
back in original location (figure 14).

NOTE: Plunger MUST
you are converting to must be visible on lower side of
plunger.

snap into position; the gas type

FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14

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ORIFICE CONVERSION

1. From Natural Gas To LP/Propane Gas:

a. Change the appliance pressure regulator from

natural to LP setting. (See figure 12, 13 or 14).

b. Screw the burner orifice hoods down tight against

the pins. (See figure 15B). Use care to not over
tighten. Over tightening can damage the coaxial
pin inside the orifice hood.

NOTE: On units using Eaton Oven Safety Valve
screw the valve orifice hood down tight against
the valve body. (See figure 15D). It is important
that the hood be turned down as far as it can go
to insure that complete conversion has occurred.

c. Models with standing pilots: Adjust burner pilots.

(See figure 6). Turn the selector switch on the
face of the thermostat to the LP position.

d. Adjust burner air shutter to the widest opening

that will not cause the flame to lift or blow off the
burner when cold.

NOTE: Correctly adjusted sealed burners, can
have flames that will lift or blow without a pot over
the burner. These should be adjusted with a pot
in place.

2. From LP/Propane Gas To Natural Gas:

a. Change the appliance pressure regulator from LP

to natural setting. (See figure 12, 13 or 14).

b. Screw the burner orifice hoods away from the

pins. (See figure 15A). Approximately 1 1/2 to 2
turns.

NOTE: On units using Eaton Oven Safety Valve
screw the burner orifice hoods away from pin (see

,

figure 15C). Approximately 1 1/2 to 2 turns.

c. Models with standing pilots: Adjust top burner

pilots. (See figure 6). Turn the selector switch on
the face of the thermostat to the Nat. position.

d. Adjust burner air shutter to the widest opening

that will not cause the flame to lift or blow off the
burner when cold.

NOTE: Correctly adjusted sealed burners, the
flame will lift or blow without a pot over the
burner. These should be adjusted with a pot in
place.

,

FOR ALL TOP BURNER AND

OVEN SAFETY VALVE CONVERSION

(EXCEPT EATON VALVE)

FIGURE 15A

NATURAL GAS

SETTING

FIGURE 15B

SETTING

LP GAS

FOR EATON

OVEN SAFETY VALVE CONVERSION

FIGURE 15C

NATURAL GAS

SETTING

FIGURE 15D

LP GAS

SETTING

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