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14 INSTALLATION
NOTE
• Your range is heavy and can be installed on soft
floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl or
carpeting. Use care when moving the range on
this type of flooring. Use a belt when moving the
range to prevent damaging the floor. Or slide
the range onto cardboard or plywood to avoid
damaging the floor covering.
• Remove packing material, tape and any
temporary labels from your range before using.
Do not remove any warning-type labels, the
model and serial number label, or the Tech
Sheet that is located on the back of the range.
• To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the
area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue
residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a
small amount of liquid dish soap over the
adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm
water and dry.
• Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove
tape or glue. These products can damage the
surface of your range.
Choosing the Proper
Location
Ventilation
• Do not locate your range where it may be
subject to strong drafts. Any openings in the
floor or wall behind the range should be sealed.
Make sure the openings around the base of the
range that supply fresh air for combustion and
ventilation are not blocked by carpeting or
woodwork.
• This appliance must not be installed with a
ventilation system that blows air downward
toward the range. This type of ventilation system
may cause ignition and combustion problems
with the gas cooking appliance resulting in
personal injury or unintended operation.
Flooring
• Your range, like many other household units, is
heavy and can be installed on soft floor
coverings such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting.
Use care when moving the range on this type of
flooring.
• When the floor covering ends at the front of the
range, the area that the range will be installed
on should be built up with plywood to the same
level or higher than the floor covering. This will
allow the range to be moved for cleaning and
servicing, as well as provide proper air flow to
the range.
• Make sure the floor covering can resist
temperatures of at least 167 °F (75 °C). See the
Installation Safety Instructions included in this
manual.
Ambient Temperature
• Make sure the wall coverings around your range
can resist the heat generated up to 194 °F (90 °C)
by the range. See the Installation Safety
Instructions included in this manual.