Kenmore 4102 Installation Instructions - Page 8

Range Installation Important Note: Door removal is not a requirement for installation of the range, but is an add_A rr_n\/pnipn¢p Refer to the Use and Guide for oven door removal instructions. Care Standard Installation The range cooktop overlaps the countertop at the I sides and the range rests on the floor. The cooktop is 31 1/2" (81 cm)wide. Install base cabinets 30" (762 cm) apart. Make sure _they are plumb and level before attaching cooktop. Shave raised countertop edge to clear 31 1/2" (81 cm) wide range top rim. _lnstall cabinet doors 31 " (78.7 cm) min. apart so it will not interfere with range door opening. Cutout countertop exactly as shown on page I. For models equipped with Leveling Device: Make sure the front leveling legs and the rear leveling device are setup higher than the height of the cabinet (shown on page 3). Install the anti-tip bracket at this point before placing the range at its final position, Follow the installation instructions on page 11 or on the anti-tip bracket template supplied with the range. To provide an optimum installation, the top surface of the countertop must be level and flat (lie on the same plane) around the 3 sides that are adjacent to range cooktop. Proper adjustments to make the top flat should be made or gaps between the countertop and the range cooktop may occur. To reduce the risk of damaging your t appliance, do not handle or manipulate it by the ceramic glass. Manipulate with care. Position range in front of the cabinet opening. Make sure that the cooktop glass which overhangs the countertop clears the countertop. If necessary, raise the unit by lowering the leveling legs. Slide the range into the cutout opening and center it before leveling it. Level the range (see section 5). The floor where the range is to be installed must be level. Follow the instructions under "Leveling the Range- Models Equipped with Leveling Device". Adjust leveling legs so that the underside of the cooktop is sitting on the countertop. Carefully screw _in (refer to Leveling the range: Models equipped with Leveling Device") the back leveling leg until the cooktop glass overhang touches slightly the countertop. Then carefully screw in the front two leveling legs until the cooktop glass overhang touches slightly the countertop. For models equipped with Leveling Leg only (no leveling device): Make sure the four leveling legs (front and rear) are setup higher than the height of the cabinet (shown on page 3). Install the anti-tip bracket at this point before placing the range at its final position. Follow the installation instructions on page 12 or on the anti-tip bracket template supplied with the range. To provide an optimum installation, the top surface of the countertop must be level and flat (lie on the same plane) around the 3 sides that are adjacent to range cooktop. Proper adjustments to make the top flat should be made or gaps between the countertop and the range cooktop may occur. To reduce the risk of damaging your appliance, do not handle or manipulate it by the ceramic glass. Manipulate with care. Position range in front of the cabinet opening. Make sure that the glass which overhangs the countertop clears the countertop. If necessary, raise the unit by lowering the leveling legs. Level the range (see section 5). The floor where the range is to be installed must be level. Follow the instructions under "Leveling the Range-Models Equipped with Leveling Legs". Slide the range into the cutout opening.