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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - FREESTANDING GAS RANGE
Make sure range is level.
Level the range by placing a level horizontally on an oven
rack. Check diagonally from front to back, then level the
range by either adjusting the leveling legs or by placing
shims under the corners of the range as needed.
Note:
After installation is complete, make sure all controls
are left in the off position.
Care, cleaning and maintenance
Refer to the User’s manual for detailed cleaning
instructions. If removing the range is necessary for
cleaning or maintenance, shut off gas supply. Disconnect
the gas and electrical supply. If the gas or electrical supply
is inaccessible, lift the range slightly at the front and pull
out away from the wall. 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.
Before you call for service
Read the “Before You Call” and operating instruction
sections in your Use & Care Guide. It may save you time
and expense. The list includes common occurrences that
are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in
this appliance.
Refer to the warranty in your Use & Care Guide for our
toll-free service number and address. Please call or write
if you have inquiries about your range product and/or need
to order parts.
Model and serial number location
The identi
fi
cation plate is located on the right-hand surface
of the oven front frame. To access this plate, open the
storage drawer (some models), warmer drawer (some
models) or broiler drawer (some models) (See Fig. 21).
When ordering parts for or making inquires about your
range, always be sure to include the model and serial
numbers and a lot number or letter from the identi
fi
cation
plate on your range. Your identi
fi
cation plate also tells you
the rating of the burners, the type of fuel and the pressure
the range was adjusted for when it left the factory.
Adjust air shutter - lower oven.
To determine if the oven burner
fl
ame is proper, remove
the oven bottom panel and lower burner baf
fl
e (Refer to
Fig. 19) and set the oven to
Bake at 300°F
. The approx-
imate
fl
ame length of the lower oven burner should be 1
inch with a distinct inner blue
fl
ame.
To remove the lower oven bottom, remove oven bottom
hold down screws at rear of oven bottom panel. Pull up
at rear, disengage front of oven bottom from oven front
frame, and pull the oven bottom out of the oven. Remove
lower burner baf
fl
e to observe oven burner
fl
ame.
If the
fl
ame is yellow in color, increase the lower oven air
shutter opening size. If the
fl
ame is a distinct blue, reduce
the air shutter opening size.
To adjust lower oven air shut-
ter loosen lock screw (See
Fig. 20), reposition air shutter,
and tighten lock screw. When
fi
nished adjusting replace
burner baf
fl
e and oven bottom
panel.
Fig. 19 - oven burner locations
Air shutter
Lock screw
Oven burner
Ori
fi
ce hood
Fig. 20 - typical oven
burner air shutter
10
12
11
Adjust air shutter - upper oven.
(some
models).
The approximate
fl
ame length of the upper (broil) burner
should be 1 inch having a distinct inner, blue
fl
ame. To
determine if the upper broil burner
fl
ame is proper, set the
oven to
Broil
. If the
fl
ame is yellow, increase upper oven
air shutter opening size. If the
fl
ame is a distinct blue,
reduce the air shutter opening size.
To adjust the upper air shutter loosen lock screw (See Fig.
20), reposition air shutter, and tighten lock screw.
Fig. 21
Lower oven
bottom panel
(removable)
Lower oven
burner air
shutter
Lower oven
burner baf
fl
e
(removable)
Upper oven burner
(some models)
Upper oven burner air shut-
ter (some models)
