Flooring Under the Range
Your range, like so many other household items,
is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings
such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving
the
on this type of flooring, it should be
installed on a l/4-inch-thick sheet of plywood (or
similar material) as follows: When
covering
ends the front of the
the area that the range
will rest on should be built up with plywood to the
same
or higher than the floor covering. This will
the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.
Leveling the Range
open-end or adjustable wrench to equally
out the four legs. The
(rims) below the
sides of the
must be raised above the top of
countertop. Carefully slide the range into its
installation
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
The range must not hang from the countertop.
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