Haier QAS740RMSS Installation Instructions - Page 1

Installation Instructions Compact Electric Ranges Questions? Call GE Appliances at 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737) or visit GEAppliances.com. In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit GEAppliances.ca. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT - Save these instructions for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with consumer. • Note to consumer - Keep these instructions for future reference. • Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires a qualified installer or electrician. • Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. • Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under warranty. DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance. 24" 4 3/4" or 1/4" 25 7/8" w/o handle 28 1/8" w/ handle 36" +/- 1/2" 45 5/8" FOR YOUR SAFETY: WARNING Tip-Over Hazard • A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. • Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged. • Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range is moved. • Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in place and engaged. • Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns to children or adults. If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost. (In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.) For installation instructions of the bracket, visit: GEAppliances.com. (In Canada, GEAppliances.ca.) Anti-Tip Bracket Kit Included WARNING Before beginning the installation, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel. MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED Squeeze Connector (For Conduit Installations Only) (UL Listed 40 AMP) 4-Wire Cord 4' long OR 3-Wire Cord 4' long TOOLS YOU WILL NEED Drill with 1/8" Bit Safety Glasses Adjustable Wrench Level Tin Snips Tape Measure Pliers 1/4" Nut Driver NOTE: Use a 4' power cord to prevent interference with the storage drawer. Power cords 41»2' to 6' long may have to be dressed to allow for proper drawer closing. MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BETWEEN COOKTOP, WALLS AND ABOVE THE COOKTOP: A. Make sure the wall covering, countertop, flooring and cabinets around the range can withstand the heat (up to 200°F) generated by the range. 13" 24" 30" Min. See Side Wall Note C B. Allow 30" minimum clearance between surface units and bottom of unprotected wood or metal cabinet, or allow a 24" minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by no less than 1/4" thick flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No 28 MSG sheet metal, (.015"), .015" thick stainless steel, .024" aluminum or .020" copper. C. This appliance has been approved for 0" 8" spacing to adjacent surfaces above the 4" cooktop. However, a 2" minimum spacing to surfaces less than 15" above the cooktop and adjacent cabinet is recommended to reduce exposure to steam, grease splatter and heat. 0" Min. to cabinets below cooktop Esleucptprilcyal 24" 2 5/16" 19 3/8" See Note C (both sides) 36" 24" To reduce the risk of burns or fire when reaching over hot surface elements, cabinet storage space above the cooktop should be avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be provided above the cooktop, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects at least 5" beyond the front of the cabinets. Cabinets installed above the cooktop must be no deeper than 13".