Kenmore 362.72239 - Manual (Page 31)

installation instructions (continued)
WARNING
Ail ranges can tip and injury could
result To prevent accidental tipping
of the range, attach an approved
Anti-Tip device to the waii and floor
(See Installing the Anti-Tip Device
in this section.)
To check if the device is installed and
engaged properly, remove the broiler
drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg.
Make sure it fits securely into the slot,
If you puli the range out from the wall
for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tip
device is engaged when you push the range back against
the wail,
• For your safety, never use your range for warming or
heating the room. Your oven and cooktop are not
designed to heat your kitchen. Top burners should not
be operated without cookware on the grate, Such
abuse could result in fire and damage to your range
and will void your warranty.
• Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance. Explosions or fires could result.
6 Do not use oven tor a storage area. Items stored in the
oven can ignite.
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or near the range.
GENERAL
• See the Dimensions and Clearances illustration in this
section for ail rough-in and spacing dimensions. These
dimensions must be met for safe use of your range.
The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening
(see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be
adjusted to meet specific requirements
• The range may be placed with 0" (0 cm) clearance
(flush) at the back wail and side walls of the range.
LOCATION
Do not locate the range where it may be subject to strong
drafts. Any openings in the fioor or wall behind the range
should be sealed. Make sure the openings around the
base of the range that supply fresh air for combustion
and ventilation are not obstructed by carpeting or
woodwork.
PROTECT YOUR FLOOR
Your range, like many other household items, is heavy
and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned
vinyl or carpeting Use care when moving the range on
this type of flooring. It Is recommended that the following
simple and inexpensive instructions be followed to protect
your floor.
The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood
(or similar material), When the floor covering ends at
the front of the range, the area that the range will rest
on should be built up with plywood to the same level or
higher than the floor covering. This will allow the range
to be moved for cleaning or servicing.
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Depending on your range, you'll find the model and serial
numbers on a label on the front frame of the range,
behind the broiler drawer.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
• Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers
• Pencil and ruler
• Two pipe wrenches (one for backup)
» Open-end or adjustable wrench
■ Nut drivers or wrenches: Tie" and V a '
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
YOU MAY NEED
• Gas line shut-off valve
" Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread tape with
Teflon* that resists action of natural and LP gases
• Flexible metal appliance connector ('A" I.D.). A
5-foot (1.5 m) length is recommended for ease of
installation but other lengths are acceptable. Never use
an old connector when installing a new range.
• Fiare union adapter for connection to gas supply line
{%" or y/' NPT X Va" I.D.)
• Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regulator
on range (Vs" NPT x V/' I.D.)
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