Flooring under the Range
range, like so many other household items,
The range should be installed on a l/4-inch-thick
is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings
sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows:
such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving
When the floor covering ends at the front of the
the range on this type
flooring, use care, and it is
range, the area that the range will rest on should be
recommended that these simple and inexpensive
built up with plywood to the same level or higher than
instructions be followed.
the floor covering. This will allow the range to be
moved for cleaning or servicing.
Leveling the Range
Use a
open-end or adjustable wrench to equally
back out the four legs. The flanges (rims) below the
sides of the cooktop must be raised above the top of
the countertop. Carefully slide the range into its
installation space. Observe that it is clearing the
countertop. Then place a spirit level or a glass
measuring cup partially filled with water on one of the
oven shelves to check for levelness. If using a spirit
level, take two readings, with the level placed
diagonally first in one direction and then the other.
Adjust the four legs carefully. Level the range front to
back and side to side. The range legs must rest on the
floor. The range must not hang from the countertop.
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