Kenmore Ins
Kenmore Ins
Kenmore Ins
IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR’S USE. READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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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.
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)
Fig. 2
install anti-tip bracket FASTEN BRACKET (Floor mountiING ONLY)
—p .q—- Viore Than
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING! Leveling Leg S 1-1/4"
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To reduce the risk of tipping of the range, the range c
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must be secured to the floor by properly installed an- 3
ti-tip bracket and screws packed with the range. Fail- &
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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.
-Wall Mount
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
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
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.
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