Hotpoint RGB506 - Manual (Page 26)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
PROTECT YOUR FLOOR
Your range, like many other household items, is
heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings
such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. Use care
when moving the range on this type of flooring.
It is recommended that the following simple and
inexpensive instructions be followed to protect
your floor.
The range should be installed on a sheet of plywood
(or similar material). When the floor covering 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 servicing.
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
You’ll find the model and serial numbers on a
label under the lift-up cooktop.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
• Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers
• Pencil and ruler
• Two pipe wrenches (one for backup)
• 1/2
² open-end or adjustable wrench
• Socket wrench (1 3 ⁄
8
² hex) or channel lock pliers
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
• Gas line shut-off valve
• Pipe joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread
tape with Teflon* that resists action of natural
and LP gases
• Flexible metal appliance connector
(1/2
² NPT x 3/4² or 1/2² I.D.). Because solid
pipe restricts moving the range, a 4 to 5-foot
length is recommended for ease of installation
but other lengths are acceptable. Never use an
old connector when installing a new range.
• Flare union adapter for connection to gas
supply line (1/2
² NPT x 3/4² or 1/2² I.D.).
• Flare union adapter for connection to pressure
regulator on range (1/2
² NPT x 3/4² or 1/2² I.D.).
*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
WARNING
All ranges can tip and injury could
result. To prevent accidental tipping
of the range, attach an approved Anti-
Tip device to the wall. (See Installing
the Anti-Tip Device in this section.)
To check if the device is installed and
engaged properly, carefully tip the
range forward. The Anti-Tip device
should engage and prevent the range
from tipping over.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any
reason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged
when you push the range back against the wall.
• For your safety, never use your range for
warming or heating the room. Your oven and
cooktop are not designed to heat your kitchen.
Top burners should not be operated without
cookware on the grate. Such abuse could result
in fire and damage to your range and will void
your warranty.
• Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Explosions or fires could result.
• Do not use oven for a storage area. Items
stored in the oven can ignite.
• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
GENERAL
• See Dimensions and Clearances in this section
for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. These
dimensions must be met for safe use of your range.
The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening
(see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may
be adjusted to meet specific requirements.
• The range may be placed with 0
² 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. Make sure
the openings around the base of the range that
supply fresh air for combustion and ventilation
are not obstructed by carpeting or woodwork.