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_ safety instructions
Locate the range out of kitchen traffic paths and drafty locations to prevent
poor air circulation.
This appliance should be positioned in such a way that the power plug is
accessible.
Do not install in an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather
conditions.
Remove all packaging materials from the range before operating it. These
materials can ignite, causing smoke and/or fire damage.
Install this appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight.
Synthetic flooring, like linoleum, must withstand 180 °F (82 °C) temperatures
without shrinking, warping, or discoloring. Never install the range directly
over interior kitchen carpeting unless a sheet of 0.25-inch plywood or similar
insulator is placed between the range and carpeting.
Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and
exhaust necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion.
Air openings are located behind the range, under the oven control panel, at
the top and bottom of the oven door, and under the lower warming or storage
drawer.
Large scratches or impacts on door glass can cause the glass to break or
shatter.
Make sure the wall coverings around the range can withstand heat, up to 200 °F
(93 °C), generated by the range.
Avoid placing cabinets above the range. This reduces the hazard caused by
reaching over the open flames of operating burners.
If cabinets are placed above the range, allow a minimum clearance of 40
in (102 cm) between the cooking surface and the bottom of unprotected
cabinets.
Install a ventilation hood or an externally vented Over The Range Microwave
Oven over the range cooktop that is as wide as the range, centered over the
range, and projects forward beyond the front of the cabinets. See page 21 in
this manual.
Remove all tape and packaging. Make sure the burners are properly seated
and level.
Remove any accessories from the oven and/or lower drawer.
Check to make sure no range parts have come loose during shipping.
Seal any openings in the wall behind the appliance and in the floor under the
appliance after the gas supply line is installed.
