GE JGBS23SEMSS Installation Instructions - Page 41

Level The Range, Install The Anti-tip Device

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Installation Instructions 6 LEVEL THE RANGE A Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed. Leg leveler Lower range Raise range Lower range Raise range (on some models) (on some models) B Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, partially filled with water, on one of the oven shelves. If using a spirit level, take two readings-with the level placed diagonally first in one direction and then the other. C Remove the broiler drawer or kick panel. See the Care and cleaning of the range section. The front leveling legs can be adjusted from the bottom and the rear legs can be adjusted from the top or the bottom. D Use an open-end or adjustable wrench to adjust the leveling legs until the range is level. E After the range is level, slide the range away from the wall so that the Anti-Tip device can be installed. 7 INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE WARNING - • Range must be secured with an approved Anti-Tip device. • Unless properly installed, the range could be tipped by you or a child standing, sitting or leaning on an open door. • After installing the Anti-Tip device, verify that it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range forward. • This range has been designed to meet all recognized industry tip standards for all normal conditions. • The use of this device does not preclude tipping of the range when not properly installed. • If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the universal Anti-Tip device WB2X7909. A Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the countertop overhang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets. Slotted head screw Approx. 20° Anti-Tip device Wallplate 21⁄ 8″ Marked edge of range B Locate the outside edge of the device 21⁄8″ toward the center of the range from the marked edge of the range. C Using the device as a template, mark the position of the hole for the screw. 41

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LEVEL THE RANGE
Install the oven shelves in the oven and
position the range where it will be installed.
Check for levelness by placing a spirit level
or a cup, partially filled with water, on one of
the oven shelves. If using a spirit level, take
two readings—with the level placed diagonally
first in one direction and then the other.
Remove the broiler drawer or kick panel.
See the
Care and cleaning of the range
section.
The front leveling legs can be adjusted from
the bottom and the rear legs can be adjusted
from the top or the bottom.
Use an open-end or adjustable wrench to
adjust the leveling legs until the range is level.
After the range is level, slide the range away
from the wall so that the Anti-Tip device can
be installed.
E
D
C
B
A
6
Leg
leveler
Lower
range
Raise
range
(on some models)
Raise
range
Lower
range
(on some models)
INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE
Mark the wall where the
RIGHT EDGE
of the range is to be located. Be sure
to allow for the countertop overhang
if you intend to install the range next
to cabinets.
Locate the outside edge of the device 2
1
8
toward the center of the range from the
marked edge of the range.
Using the device as a template, mark the
position of the hole for the screw.
C
B
A
7
WARNING
Range must be secured with an approved
Anti-Tip device.
Unless properly installed, the range could be
tipped by you or a child standing, sitting or
leaning on an open door.
After installing the Anti-Tip device, verify that
it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the
range forward.
This range has been designed to meet all
recognized industry tip standards for all
normal conditions.
The use of this device does not preclude
tipping of the range when not properly
installed.
If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range
does not fit this application, use the universal
Anti-Tip device WB2X7909.
Anti-Tip
device
Slotted head
screw
Approx.
20°
2
1
8
Wallplate
Marked edge
of range
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