Kenmore 73511 - Manual (Page 5)

Installation Instructions (continued)
GENERAL
O See Dimensions and Ciearances on page 2 for ail
rough-in and spacing dimensions. These dimensions
m usí be m et for saie use of your range. The location of
the electrical outlet and pipe opening shown on page 5
m ay be adjusted to meet specific requirements.
” The range m ay be placed with 0" clearance (flush) at
the back wall and side walls of the range.
location
Do not locate the range where it may be subject to
strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or wall behind
the range should be sealed- M ake sure the openings
around the base of the range that supply fresh air for
com bustion and ventilation are not obstructed by car^
peting or woodwork.
PROTECT YOUR FLOOR
Your range, like m any other household item s, is heavy
and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cush­
ioned vinyl or carpeting. Use care when m oving the
range on this type of flooring, ft is recomm ended that
the following simple and inexpensive instructions be
followed to protect your floor.
The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood
(or sim ilar m aterial) as follows: W hen the floor cover­
ing ends at the front of the range, the area that the
range will rest 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 or ser­
vicing.
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
The m odel and serial numbers are on a label located
on the front frame of the range, behind either the oven
door or the storage drawer,
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips screwdriver
» Pencil and ruler
® Two pipe wrenches (one for backup)
« V/a' open-end or adjustable wrench
® 3/16" open-end or socket wrench
® Nut driver
In addition, for LP gas conversion, you will need;
® 5/16" open-end wrench
«1/2" open-end wrench
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
® Gas line shutoff valve
» Pipe joint sealant or pipe thread tape with Teflon*
that resists action of natural and LP gases
® Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2" I D ). A 5-
foot length is recomm ended for ease of installation but
other lengths are acceptable, Never use an old con­
nector when installing a new range.
® Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line
(3/4" or 1/2" NPT X 1/2" I D.)
® Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regu­
lator on range (1/2" NPT x 1/2" I.D.)
Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
PREPARATION
® Remove ail tape and packaging. Be sure to rem ove
plastic film that covers som e chrome parts (around
oven doors, side trim),
® Take the accessory pack out of the oven,
» Check to be sure that no range parts have com e
loose during shipping.