30" & 36" GAS RANGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Excessive Weight Hazard--Use two or more
people to move and install range. Failure to follow
this instruction can result in back or other injury.
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Storage In or On Appliance—Flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven or
microwave, near surface burners or elements, or
in the storage or warmer drawer (if equipped). This
includes paper, plastic, and cloth items, such as
cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels, as well as
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as
aerosol cans, on or near the appliance.
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Do not leave children alone - Children should
not be left alone or unattended in the area where
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance,
including the storage drawer, lower broiler drawer,
warmer drawer, or lower double oven.
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Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above the appliance or on the backguards
of ranges. Children climbing on or near the
appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.
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Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the door or drawers
of this appliance can result in serious injuries and
also cause damage to the appliance.
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Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if equipped) for
storage.
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Never use your appliance as a space heater to
heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the
appliance.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the
oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with any
materials, such as aluminum foil or aftermarket oven
liners. Aluminum foil and other liners may trap heat,
causing a fire hazard.
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Air curtain or other overhead range hoods which
operate by blowing a downward air flow onto a
range or cooktop, shall not be used in conjunction
with gas ranges or cooktops other than when the
range or cooktop and hood have been designed,
tested, and listed by an independent test laboratory
for use in combination with each other.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNPACKING AND
INSTALLATION
Read and follow the below instructions and precautions
for unpacking, installing, and servicing your appliance:
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Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging
material. Do not remove the wiring label and other
literature attached to the appliance. Do not remove
model/serial number plate.
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Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control.
When using this appliance for the first time, or when the
appliance has not been used for an extended period of
time, be sure the appliance has been in temperatures
above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before turning on
the power to the appliance.
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Never modify or alter the construction of the appliance
by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-
tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the appliance.
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Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician. In the
United States, install in accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No. 54, latest
edition and National Electrical Code NFPA No. 70
latest edition, and local electrical code requirements.
In Canada, install in accordance with CAN/CGA
B149.1 and CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard
C22.1, Canadian Electrical code, Part 1-latest editions
and local electrical code requirements. Install only
per installation instructions provided in the literature
package for this appliance.
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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 Installation 1982 (Manufactured
Home Sites, Communities and Setups), ANSI Z225.1/
NFPA 501A-latest edition, or with local codes in United
States and with CAN/CSA-Z240 MH in Canada.
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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 (32.2°C) above room temperature without
shrinking, warping or discoloring. Do not install the
range over carpeting unless you place an insulating
pad or sheet of ¼" (0,64 cm) thick plywood between
the range and carpeting.
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Make sure the wall coverings and cabinet materials
around the range can withstand the heat generated by
the appliance.
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To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over
heated surface units, cabinet storage space above the
surface unit should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to
be provided the risk can be reduce by installing a range
hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches
beyond the bottom of the cabinet.
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Do not obstruct airflow at the oven vent, around
the base, or beneath the lower front panel of the
appliance. This appliance requires fresh air for proper
operation.
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Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type fire
extinguisher available, visible, and easily accessible
located near the appliance.
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