Kenmore 4102 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 and the drawer compartments before connecting the electrical supply to the range. 3. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. 4. Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer. Important Note to the Consumer Keep these instructions with your owner's guide for future reference. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Be sure your range is installed and grounded properly by a qualified technician. installer or service • 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. The installation of appliances designed for manufactured (mobile) home installation must conform with Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, title 24CFR, part 3280 [Formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, title 24, HUD (part 280)] or when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Setups), ANSI Z225.1/NEPA 501A- latest edition, or with local codes. • Make sure the wall coverings around the range can withstand the heat generated by the range. • 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 shrinking, warping or discoloring. To reduce All ranges the risk of tipping of the can tip. range, the range must be Injuryto secured by properly persons could installed anti-tip bracket result. (s) provided with the Install anti-tip range. To check if the device bracket (s) is installed packed with properly, grasp the top range. rear edge of the range and carefully tilt it forward to make sure the range is anchored. Do not install the range over carpeting unless you place an insulating pad or sheet of I/4" thick plywood between the range and carpeting. 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 door or drawer 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 risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space above the surface unit should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided the risk can be reduce by installing a range hood that project horizontally a minimum of 5 inches beyond the bottom of the cabinet. • 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. • 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 pre-cleaning instructions in the Use and Care Guide. Power Supply Cord Kit The user is responsible for connecting the power supply cord to the connection block located behind the back panel access cover. This appliance may be connected by means of permanent "hard wiring" ; flexible armored or nonmetallic shielded copper cable (when local code allow it) or by means of a power supply cord kit. See chart (on next page) for the minimum wire size (general UL listing, local code may differ).