Kenmore 3103 Installation Instructions - Page 4

Important Notes to the Installer 1. Read all instructions contained in these installation instructions before installing range. 2. Remove all packing material from the oven compartments before connecting the gas and electrical supply to the range. 3. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. 4. Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer. 5. Note: For operation at 2000 ft. elevations above see level, appliance rating shall be reduced by 4 percent for each additional 1000 ft. Important Note to the Consumer Keep these instructions with your Use & Care Guide for future reference. I RTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation of this range must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA .54-latest edition. This range has been design certified by CSA International. As with any appliance using gas and generating heat, there are certain safety precautions you should follow. You will find them in the Use and Care Guide, read it carefully. • Be sure your range is installed and grounded properly by a qualified installer or service technician. This range must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in their absence, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70--latest edition. See Grounding Instructions. Before installing the range in an area covered with linoleum or any other synthetic floor covering, make sure the floor covering can withstand heat at least 90°F above room temperature without To reduce All ranges the risk of tipping of the can tip. range, the range must be Injury to secured by properly persons could installed anti-tip bracket result. provided with the range. Install anti-tip To check if the bracket is device installed properly, grasp packed with the top rear edge of the range. range and carefully tilt it forward to make sure the range is anchored. shrinking, warping or discoloring. Do not install the range over carpeting unless you place an insulating pad or sheet of 1/4"(10,16 cm) thick plywood between the range and carpeting. o Make sure the wall coverings around the range can withstand the heat generated by the range. o Do not obstruct the flow of combustion air at the oven vent nor around the base or beneath the lower front panel of the range. Avoid touching the vent openings or nearby surfaces as they may become hot while the oven is in operation. This range requires fresh air for proper burner combustion. Never leave children alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances. Never leave the oven door open when the range is unattended. Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and can also cause damage to the range. Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the range. Children could be seriously burned climbing on the range to reach items. To eliminate the need to reach over the surface burners, cabinet storage space above the burners should be avoided, Adjust surface burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil, Excessive flame is hazardous. Do not use the oven as a storage space, This creates a potentially hazardous situation. Never use your range for warming or heating the room, Prolonged use of the range without adequate ventilation can be dangerous. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near this or any other appliance. Explosions or fires could result. In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head and slowly turn the Surface Control knob to LITE. Use caution when lighting surface burners manually. Reset all controls to the "off" position after using a programmable timing operation. FOR MODELS WITH SELF-CLEAN FEATURE: Remove broiler pan, food and other utensils before self-cleaning the oven. Wipe up excess spillage. Follow the predeaning instructions in the Use and Care Guide. Unlike the standard gas range, THIS COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE, Do not attempt to remove the cooktop. 4