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Important Safety Information
VENTILATION WARNINGS
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to keep the unit operating properly and maintain the
temperature of immediate surroundings within safe
limits. Check your local building codes as they may vary
from the general rules outlined in this guide.
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obstruct
fl
ow of combustion and ventilation air.
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installation clearances speci
fi
ed on the model/serial
rating plate.
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necessary for the combustion of the gas must be able
to
fl
ow into the room naturally. The air must
fl
ow into
the room directly through openings in the outside walls.
These openings must have an unobstructed cross-
section not less than 2m3/h for each kw of power (see
total power in kw on the appliance).
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not be obstructed from inside or outside, and not
be constructed close to the
fl
oor. The opening is
recommended to be on the side opposite to that on
which the
fl
ue gases are discharged.
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The appliance should be located for convenient use
in the kitchen.
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of the sides and rear of the range.
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It is recommended that the unit be operated with an
oven head, vented exhaust hood of suf
fi
cient size and
capacity.
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overheated 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 or microwave hood combination
with minimum 600 CFM that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5” (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of
the cabinets.
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maintain a 30” minimum clearance between cooking
surface and bottom of range hood. The range hood
must be connected directly to
fl
ues or to the outside.
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when possible. If cabinetry is used above the cooking
surface, use cabinets no more than 13” deep. Make
sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around
the appliance can withstand heat up to 200º F (93°C)
generated by the appliance.
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used. Given dimensions are minimum clearances.
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18” minimum clearance between countertop and cabinet
bottom (see Figure 1).
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installed must be sealed.
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wall coverings, countertops and cabinets around the
appliance can withstand at least 200°F (93°C).
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range if installing range over carpeting.
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Tip Bracket” section on page 21.
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to AC” section on page 21, as well as the safety
precautions on page 10.
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as the safety precautions on page 9.
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It is the responsibility of the installer to make certain
that the appliance is properly adjusted at the time of
installation. Situations caused by improper adjustments
or improper installation are not covered under the
warranty.
30” (76.2 cm) Min.
18” (45.7 cm) Min.
13” (33 cm) Max.
36” (91.4 cm)
Figure 1
30”(76.2 cm)
Min.
18” (45.7 cm) Min.
13” (33 cm) Max.
36” (91.4 cm)