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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.

Tip Over Hazard


« Achild or adult can tip the range
and be killed.
¢ Verify the anti-tip device has been
installed to floor or wail.
« Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged when the
range is moved to floor or wall.
« Do not operate the range without the anti-tio device in
place and engaged.
e Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
Refer to your serial plate for applicable agency
or serious burns to children and adults.
certifications
Range

oe
A leveling leg Provide proper fuel type
Anti-Tip
bracket Before proceeding: Your range is factory preset to oper-
ate on natural gas. If L.P. conversion is needed, contact
your local L.P. Gas provider for assistance.
To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, The L.P. conversion kit may be located on the lower rear
use both arms and grasp the rear edge of range back. back panel of the range. If no L.P. kit is provided, contact
Carefully attempt to tilt range forward. When properly your product dealer to obtain the correct L.P. conversion
installed, the range should not tilt forward. kit.
Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions important notes to the installer
supplied with your range for proper installation.
* Read all instructions contained in these installation
instructions before installing range.
* Remove all packing material from the oven
if the information in this manual compartments before connecting the gas and electrical
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may supply to the range.
result causing property damage, personal * Observe ail governing codes and ordinances.
injury or death. « Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: important notes to the consumer
— Do not store or use gasoline or other * Keep these instructions with your Use & Care Guide
flammable vapors and liquids in the for future reference.
vicinity of this or any other appliance. * Be sure your range is installed and grounded properly
— WHAT TO DOIF YOU SMELL GAS: by a qualified installer or service technician.
¢« Do not try to light any appliance. Special instructions for appliances installed in the State of
« Do not touch any electrical switch; do not Massachusetts:

use any phone in your building. This appliance can only be installed in the State of
« Immediately call your gas supplier from Massachusetts by a Massachusetts licensed plumber or
gas fitter. When using a flexible gas connector, it must
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
not exceed 3 feet (36 inches) in length. A“T” handle type
supplier’s instructions. manual gas valve must be installed in the gas supply line
« If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call to this appliance.
the fire department.
— Installation and service mustbe performed
by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.

316903004 Rev A (1304)


IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO
OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN DURING
installation of this range must conform with local codes AN ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE. RESET ALL OVEN
or, in the absence of local codes, with the National CONTROLS TO “OFF” IN THE EVENT OF A POWER
Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223.1—latest edition when FAILURE.
installed in the United States.
The electric ignitor will automatically re-ignite the oven
« When installed in a manufactured (mobile) home,
burner when power resumes if the oven thermostat control
installation must conform with the Manufactured Home
was left in the “ON” position.
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part
3280 [formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home When an electrical power failure occurs during use, the
Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD (Part 280) or, surface burners will continue to operate.
when such standard is not applicable, the Standard During a power outage, the surface burners can be lit with
for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS a match. Hold a lighted match to the burner, then slowly
A225.1, or with local codes. turn the knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution
* This range has been design certified by CSA when lighting burners this way.
international. As with any appliance using gas and ONESIITE] Never leave children alone or
generating heat, there are certain safety precautions
unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. Teach
you should follow. You will find them in the Use & Care
children the proper, safe use of all appliances. Never leave
Guide, read it carefully.
the oven door open when the range is unattended.
* Be sure your range is installed and grounded properly
by a qualified installer or service technician.
PNUENININE] stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and can
* This range must be electrically grounded in also cause damage to the range.
accordance with local codes or, in their absence, with
* Do not store items of interest to children in the
the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No .70—
cabinets above the range. Children could be seriously
latest edition when installed in the United States. See
burned climbing on the range to reach items.
Grounding Instructions on page 8.
« To eliminate the need to reach over the surface
* Before installing the range in an area covered with
burners, cabinet storage space above the burners
linoleum or any other synthetic floor covering, make
should be avoided.
sure the floor covering can withstand heat at least
90°F above room temperature without shrinking, « Adjust surface burner flame size so it does not extend
warping or discoloring. Do not install the range over beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. Excessive
carpeting unless you place an insulating pad or sheet flame is hazardous.
of 1/4-inch thick plywood between the range and * Do not use the oven as a storage space. This creates
carpeting. a potentially hazardous situation.
* Make sure the wall coverings around the range can * Never use your range for warming or heating the
withstand the heat generated by the range. room. Prolonged use of the range without adequate
* Do not obstruct the flow of combustion air at the oven ventilation can be dangerous.
vent nor around the base or beneath the lower front * Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
panel of the range. Avoid touching the vent openings vapors and liquids near this or any other appliance.
or nearby surfaces as they may become hot while the Explosions or fires could result.
oven is in operation. This range requires fresh air for * Reset all controls to the “OFF” position after using a
proper burner combustion. programmable timing operation.
« Air curtain or other overhead range hoods, which *« Unlike some gas ranges, the cooktop is not removable.
operate by blowing a downward air flow on to a range, Do not attempt to remove the cooktop.
shall not be used in conjunction with gas ranges other
than when the hood and range have been designed,
tested and listed by an independent test laboratory for
use in combination with each other.
Tools you will need
(Wear safety glasses when using tools):
For leveling legs and Anti-Tip Bracket:
« Adjustable wrench or channel lock pliers (Fig. a)
« 5/16” Nutdriver or flat head screwdriver (Fig. b)
* Electric drill & 1/8” drill bit (3/16” Masonry drill bit if
installing in concrete) (Fig. c)
* Level (Fig. d)
For gas supply connection:
* Adjustable wrench and pipe wrench (Figs. a & e)
For burner flame adjustment:
* Phillips head and small flat-blade screwdrivers (Figs. f
& g)
Materials you will need:
* Pipe joint sealant that resists action of LP/Propane gas
(Fig. h)
* Gas line manual shut-off valve (Fig. i) Materials
* Anew flexible metal appliance conduit (1/2” NPT x
3/4” or 1/2” |.D.) must be design certified by CSA
international. Because solid pipe restricts moving the
range, we recommend using a new flexible conduit
(4 to 5 foot length) for each new installation and
additional reinstallations. (Fig. |)
* Use new flare union adapters (1/2” NPT x 3/4” or 1/2”
1.D.) (Fig. k)
Materials supplied with appliance:
*« Anti-Tip Template (Fig. |)
* Anti-Tip bracket; includes 2 mounting screws (Fig. m)
Installation with cabinets
Check location where the range will
be installed for proper electric and
gas supply, and stability of the floor.
The dimensions shown here
must be used and are minimal 30”

unless otherwise stated. These Min. height from


48” . cooktop to cabinets
measurements do not allow for any
Min. to cabinets on ~ ”
clearance below the cooking top or
either side of range
at the rear of the range.
Contact surface must be solid and
level.

Things to remember:
* Do not seal the range to side
cabinets.
* Do not pinch the power supply
cord between the range and
rear wall.
* If cabinet depth is greater than Recommended
25”, the oven front frame must area for 120V outlet
on rear of wall and
extend beyond cabinet front by area for thru the
1/2” minimum (See Fig. 1). wall connection of
pipe stub and shut-
* All openings in the wall or
off valve.
floor where the range is to be
installed must be sealed. Recommended area for thru
the floor connection of gas wee
Installation beside wall pipe stub and shut-off valve. J ae ws ae iL
* Models without self-clean feature
if installing beside a wall, the
may have an additional 7 inches
minimum distance to combustible clearance from the floor.
wall on either side of range above
36” height should be according to Fig. 4
the BTU of the largest burner (See
{(<-——30”
Fig 2).

3621/8”
(Adjustable)

* 9500 BTU or less 2”


10,000 - 16,999 BTU 3”
17,000 BTU or greater 5”

Fig. 2
install anti-tip bracket FASTEN BRACKET (Floor mountiING ONLY)
—p .q—- Viore Than
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING! Leveling Leg S 1-1/4"
&
To reduce the risk of tipping of the range, the range c
f
must be secured to the floor by properly installed an- 3
ti-tip bracket and screws packed with the range. Fail- &
&
ure to install the anti-tip bracket will allow the range to aa <~— wall
tip over if excessive weight is placed on an open door
or if a child climbs upon it. Serious injury might result | i
from spilled hot liquids or from the range itself. Floor Mount ——¥_ Lanti-tip Bracket
lf range is ever moved to a different location, the
Fig. 5
anti-tip bracket must also be moved and installed with For floor mount, locate the bracket by placing back
the range. edge of the template where the rear of the range will
be located. Mark the location of the screw holes shown
Instructions are provided for installation in wood or
in template.
cement fastened to either the floor or wall. When
installed to the wall, make sure that screws compietely b. Drill pilot holes & fasten bracket - Drill 1/8” pilot hole
penetrate dry wall and are secured in wood or met- where screws are to be located (Fig. 6). If bracket is to
al. When fastening to the floor or wall, be sure that be mounted to the wail, drill
screws do not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing. pilot hole at an approximate
20° downward angle. If
Anti-tip bracket installation instructions bracket is to be mounted to
masonry or ceramic floors,
a. Locate the bracket using the template - (Bracket
drill 3/16” pilot hole 1-3/4”
may be positioned on either the left or right side of the
deep. The screws provided
range. Refer to Figs. 4, 5, & 7 to position the bracket if
may be used in wood or
template is not available).
concrete material. Use
Mark the floor or wall where left or right side of the
5/16” nut-driver or flat head
range will be located. If rear of range is against wall
screwdriver to secure the
or no further than 1-1/4” from wail when installed, you
bracket in place. Fig. 6
may use the wail or floor mount method. If molding
c. Level & position range - Level range by adjusting the
is installed and does not allow the bracket to fit flush
(4) leveling legs with a wrench.
against wall, remove molding or mount bracket to floor.
Note: A min. clearance of 1/8” is required between bottom
For wall mount (Fig. 4), locate the bracket by placing
of range and leveling legs to allow room for bracket.
the back edge of the template against rear wall
and the side edge of template on the mark made Slide range back into position (Fig. 7). Remove lower
referencing the side of the range. Place bracket on panel or storage drawer to visually check that rear
top of template and mark location of the screw holes leveling leg is inserted into and fully secured by the
in wall. If rear of range is further than 1-1/4” from wail bracket. For models with a warmer drawer or broiler
when installed, attach bracket to the floor (See Fig. 5). compartment, grasp the top rear edge of the range
and carefully attempt to tilt it forward.

FASTEN BRACKET (watt or FLooR MOUNTING)


. —>| |¢—1-1/4" Max.
Leveling Leg ~
Rear of Range

-Wall Mount

"|. Wall Plate Za

116"
*
[ N \ wows Range Side ~
Floor Mount —~¥ | Lanti-Tip Bracket
Fig. 4
Provide an adequate gas supply. Connect range to gas supply.
Please note: Operation at elevations above 2000 ft., Note: To prevent leaks use pipe joint sealant on all male
appliance rating shall be reduced at the rate of 4 percent (outside) pipe threads. Do not allow gas pressure
for each 1000 ft. above sea level. regulator to turn on pipe when tightening fittings.
This appliance is pre-set to operate on 4” natural gas a. Install an external manual gas shut-off valve to gas
manifold pressure. A convertible pressure regulator is supply line in an accessible location outside of range.
connected to the manifold and MUST be connected Be sure you know where and how to shut off the gas
in series with the gas supply line. If the LP/Propane supply to the range (See Fig. 8).
conversion kit has been used, follow instructions provided b. Install 1/2” flare union adapter to gas pressure
with the kit for converting the pressure regulator to LP/ regulator using no more than 15ft./ibs. of torque
Propane use. (Refer to Fig. 8).
Care must be taken during installation of range not to
obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
lo pack of
For proper operation, the maximum inlet pressure to the \)) 8 range a.

°
regulator should be no more than 14 inches of water a a8

column pressure. The inlet pressure to the regulator must


be at least 1 inch greater than regulator manifold pressure.
Example: \f regulator is set for natural gas 4 inch manifold
pressure, inlet pressure must be at least 5 inches: if
regulator has been converted for LP/Propane gas 10
Pressure
inch manifold pressure, inlet pressure must be at least 11
regulator Flexible appliance
inches. conduit
Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted according
to the instructions in step 4g.
Flare
The gas supply line should be 1/2” or 3/4” L.D. union Manual
Flare adaptor shut-off
union
adaptor ‘
Seal wall openings. * TMs
Seal any openings in the wail behind the range and in the Fig. 8 - gas supply connections
floor under the range after gas supply line is installed.
Be sure to stabilize the left side of the gas pressure
regulator before tightening ANY fittings to the pressure
regulator. Do not allow pressure regulator to turn on
pipe when tightening fittings (Refer to Fig. 9).

Fig. 9
c. Tighten the gas supply fitting and/or appliance conduit Checking manifold gas pressure
to flare union adaptor on the right side of the pressure
regulator (refer to Fig. 10) using NO MORE THAN
PNYIASINING] po not use flame to check for gas leaks.
15ft./lbs. of torque. Be sure to stabilize the 1/2” Disconnect the range and its individual shut-off valve from
flare union adapter with an adjustable wrench before the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing
tightening the gas supply fitting and/or appliance of that system at test pressures greater than 14” of water
conduit. column pressure (approximately 1/2” psig).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at
test pressures equal to or less than 14” of water column
pressure (approximately 1/2” psig).
if it should be necessary to check the manifold gas
pressure, connect manometer (water gauge) or other
pressure device to the top burner right rear orifice. Using a
rubber hose with inside diameter of approximately 1/4,” hold
tubing down tight over orifice. Turn burner valve on.
For an accurate pressure check have at least two (2) other
top burners burning. Be sure the gas supply (inlet) pressure
is at least one inch above specified range manifold
pressure. The gas supply pressure should never be over
14” water column. When properly adjusted for Natural
d. Install flare union adapter to external manual shut-off Gas the manifold pressure is 4”. For LP/Propane Gas the
valve (See Fig. 8). manifold pressure is 10”.
e. Attach flexible appliance conduit to flare union adaptor
on shut-off valve (See Fig. 8).
f. Make sure the service shut-off valve on pressure
regulator is set to the ON position (See Fig. 11).

Pressure
regulator

Service shut-off
valve (shown in
ON position)

Fig. 11
g. Check for gas leaks. Turn the gas supply on to the
range and use a liquid leak detector at all joints and
conduits to check for leaks in the system.
Read the following electrical Check burner cap placement.
connection details before itis very important to be sure that all surface burner caps
connecting electricity to range. and burner grates are properly installed and in the correct
locations before operating the appliance. Please note that
WEAGINING Before servicing, disconnect electrical the burner heads are secured to the cooktop. The cook-
supply at circuit breaker, fuse or power cord. top is not removeable. Do not attempt to remove or lift
the cooktop.
Electric requirements:
A dedicated, properly grounded and polarized branch
PSTASIIINE] To prevent flare-ups and avoid creation of
circuit protected by a 15 amp. circuit breaker or time delay harmful by-products, do not use the cooktop without all
fuse. See serial plate for proper voltage. burner caps properly installed to insure proper ignition and
gas flame size.
Extension cord precautions:
Always keep the burner caps and burner heads in place
Because of potential safety hazards under certain whenever the surface burners are in use. Do not allow
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to
any extension cord. However, if you still choose to use an enter the gas orifice holder openings.
extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL
Check and be sure the size of each burner cap matches
listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord
the size of the burner head. Check and be sure that all
and that the current carrying rating of the cord in amperes
round style burner caps are correctly in place on round
be equivalent to or greater than the branch circuit rating.
burner heads.
Such extension cords are obtainable through your local
service organization. Check and be sure that all oval style burner caps are cor-
rectly in place on oval burner heads (if equipped). Check
PNVINSSING please read carefully! For personal safe- and be sure that all dual or twin style burner caps are cor-
ty, this product must be properly grounded. rectly in place on dual or twin burner heads (if equipped).
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third On round style burners, the burner cap lip (See Fig. 13)
(ground) prong from the power cord (See Fig. 12). should fit snug into the center of burner head and be level.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is Refer to Figs. 14 & 15 for correct and incorrect burner cap
encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation placement.
of the customer to have it replaced with a properly ground- Once in place, you may check the fit by gently sliding
ed three-prong wall receptacle. the burner cap from side to side (Fig. 16) to be sure it
is centered and firmly seated. When the burner cap lip
Preferred method Do not, under any makes contact inside the center of the burner head you will
circumstances, cut, be able to hear the burner cap click. Please note that the
remove or bypass the burner cap should NOT move off the center of the burner
grounding prong. head when sliding from side to side.
Grounding
type wall Power Burner cap
receptacle A supply
cord with
3-prong
grounding
plug

Fig. 12
Correct burner cap placement

Grounding instructions: Fig. 14


The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
3-prong grounding wall receptacle to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded and polarized.
Incorrect burner cap placement
Fig. 15
Check ignition of surface
burners. Burner flame size | 5/8” |<—
Operation of electric igniters should be checked after
range and supply line connectors have been carefully
Cooktop
checked for leaks and range has been connected to elec-
tric power.
a. To check for proper ignition, push in and turn a
surface burner knob counterciockwise to the LITE Fig. 18
position. You will hear the igniter sparking.
b. The surface burner should ignite when gas is available
to the burner. Purge air from supply lines by leaving Check ignition of oven burners.
knob in the LITE position until] burner ignites. Each A
burner should light within four (4) seconds in normal The operation of oven igniters should be checked after
operation after air has been purged from supply lines. range and supply line connectors have been carefully
checked for leaks and range has been connected to
c. Visually check that burner has a flame. Once the
electric power. Be sure all packing materials and litera-
burner ignites, the control knob should be turned out of
ture are removed from oven.
the LITE position.
d. Try each surface control knob separately until all The oven burner is equipped with an electric control sys-
surface burners have been checked. Each burner tem as well as an electric oven burner igniter. If your model
location is equipped with a separate electrode. is equipped with an upper oven burner, it will also have
an electric burner igniter. These control systems require
no adjustment. When the oven is set to operate, current
Adjust LOW setting of surface will flow to the igniter. It will “glow” similar to a light bulb.
When the igniter has reached a temperature sufficient to
burner valves (linear flow).
ignite gas, the electrically controlled oven valve will open
Test to verify if LOW setting should be adjusted: and flame will appear at the oven burner. There is a time
lapse from 30 to 60 seconds after the thermostat is turned
a. Push in and turn control to LITE until burner ignites.
ON before the flame appears at the oven burner. When the
Push in and quickly turn knob to lowest position. oven reaches the set temperature, the glowing igniter will
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if burner goes out, reset control to OFF. cycle off. The burner flame will turn off in 20 to 30 seconds
Remove the surface burner control knob. after the igniter turns off. To maintain any set oven
temperature, this cycle will continue as long as the oven
insert a thin-bladed screwdriver into the hollow valve
control is set to operate.
stem and engage the slotted screw inside. Flame size
can be increased or decreased with the turn of the To check oven burner ignition:
screw (see Fig. 17 amd Fig. 18). a. Set oven to Bake at 300°F. See User’s Manual for
f. Adjust flame until you can quickly turn knob from operating instructions.
LITE to lowest position without extinguishing the b. Within 60 seconds the oven burner should ignite.
flame. Flame should be as smail as possible without Check for proper flame, and allow the burner to cycle
extinguishing. once. Reset control to OFF.
Note: Air mixture adjustments are not required on surface c. lf your model is equipped with a waist-high broiler,
burners. set oven to Broil. See User’s Manual for operating
instructions.
d. Within 60 seconds the broil burner should ignite.
Check for proper flame. Reset control to OFF.
Adjust air shutter - lower oven. Make sure range is level.
To determine if the oven burner flame is proper, remove Level the range by placing a level horizontally on an oven
the oven bottom panel and lower burner baffle (Refer to rack. Check diagonally from front to back, then level the
Fig. 19) and set the oven to Bake at 300°F. The approx- range by either adjusting the leveling legs or by placing
imate flame length of the lower oven burner should be 1 shims under the corners of the range as needed.
inch with a distinct inner blue flame. Note: After installation is complete, make sure all controls
To remove the lower oven bottom, remove oven bottom are left in the off position.
hold down screws at rear of oven bottom panel. Pull up
at rear, disengage front of oven bottom from oven front
Care, cleaning and maintenance
frame, and pull the oven bottom out of the oven. Remove Refer to the User’s manual for detailed cleaning
lower burner baffle to observe oven burner flame. instructions. If removing the range is necessary for
cleaning or maintenance, shut off gas supply. Disconnect
if the flame is yellow in color, increase the lower oven air
the gas and electrical supply. If the gas or electrical supply
shutter opening size. If the flame is a distinct blue, reduce
is inaccessible, lift the range slightly at the front and pull
the air shutter opening size.
out away from the wail. Pull out only as far as necessary to
disconnect the gas and electrical supply. Finish removing
the range for servicing and cleaning. Reinstall in reverse
order making sure to level the range and check gas
connections for leaks. Be sure to read and follow step 1 for
proper Anti-tip installation.
SS og, Upper oven burner Before you call for service
: (some models)
Lower oven _ Upper oven burner air shut- Read the “Before You Call” and operating instruction
burner baffle _ ¢ ter (some models) sections in your Use & Care Guide. It may save you time
(removable)
and expense. The list includes common occurrences that
are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in
Lower oven this appliance.
Lower oven bottom panel
Refer to the warranty in your Use & Care Guide for our
_burner
‘shutterair (removable)
toll-free service number and address. Please call or write
if you have inquiries about your range product and/or need
Fig. 19 - oven burner locations to order parts.

Model and serial number location


Oven burner
To adjust lower oven air shut-
The identification plate is located on the right-hand surface
ter loosen lock screw (See
of the oven front frame. To access this plate, open the
Fig. 20), reposition air shutter,
Lock screw storage drawer (some models), warmer drawer (some
and tighten lock screw. When
models) or broiler drawer (some models) (See Fig. 21).
finished adjusting replace Air shutter.
burner baffle and oven bottom When ordering parts for or making inquires about your
Orifice hood
panel. range, always be sure to include the model and serial
numbers and a lot number or letter from the identification
Fig. 20 - typical oven plate on your range. Your identification plate also tells you
burner air shutter the rating of the burners, the type of fuel and the pressure
the range was adjusted for when it left the factory.
Adjust air shutter - upper oven. a ee
(some models).

The approximate flame length of the upper (broil) burner


should be 1 inch having a distinct inner, blue flame. To
determine if the upper broil burner flame is proper, set the
oven to Broil. If the flame is yellow, increase upper oven
air shutter opening size. If the flame is a distinct blue,
reduce the air shutter opening size.
To adjust the upper air shutter loosen lock screw (See Fig. Fig. 21
20), reposition air shutter, and tighten lock screw.

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