FRIGIDAIRE FGES3045KW - Manuel (Page 9)

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30" ELECTRIC SLIDE-IN RANGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
¾”
(1.9 cm)
¾”
(1.9 cm)
31½”
(81 cm)
Min.
Cutout
Width
Formed or tile countertop
trimmed ¾" (1.9 cm) back at
front corners of countertop
opening.
Figure 7
5.
Cabinet Construction
5.1
To eliminate the risk of burns or
fire by reaching over heated surface units, do not have
cabinet storage space above the range. If there is cabinet
storage space above range, reduce risk by installing a
range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5"
(12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinet.
5.2 Countertop Preparation
• The cooktop sides of the range fit over the cutout
edge of your countertop.
• If you have a square finish (flat) countertop, no
countertop preparation is required. Cooktop sides lay
directly on edge of countertop.
• Formed front-edged countertops must have molded
edge shaved flat 3/4" (1.9 cm) from each front corner
of opening (Figure 7).
• Tile countertops may need trim cut back 3/4"(1.9
cm) from each front corner and/or rounded edge
flattened (Figure 7).
• If the existing cutout width is greater than 30
1/16" (76,4 cm), reduce the ¾" (1.9 cm) dimension.
• Countertop must be level. Place a level on the
countertop, first side to side, then front to back. If
the countertop is not level, the range will not be level.
The oven must be level for satisfactory baking results.
Cooktop sides of range fit over edges of countertop
opening
6.
Range Installation
Important Note: Door removal is not a requirement for
installation of the range, but is an added convenience.
Refer to the Use and Care Guide for oven door removal
instructions.
Standard Installation
6.1 The range cooktop overlaps the countertop at the
sides and the range rests on the floor. The cooktop
is 31½" (80 cm) wide.
6.2 Install base cabinets 30" (76.2 cm) apart. Make
sure they are plumb and level before attaching
cooktop. Shave raised countertop edge to clear
31½" (80 cm) wide range top rim.
6.3 Install cabinet doors 32" (81.3 cm) min. apart so as
not to interfere with range door opening.
6.4 Cutout countertop exactly as shown on page 1.
6.5 Make sure the four leveling legs are setup higher
than the height of the cabinet (shown on page 3).
6.6 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.
6.7 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.
6.8 To reduce the risk of damaging
your appliance, do not handle or manipulate it by
the cooktop. Manipulate with care.
6.9 Position range in front of the cabinet opening.
6.10 Make sure that the underside of the cooktop
clears the countertop. If necessary, raise the unit
by lowering the front leveling legs and the back
leveling wheels.
6.11 Level the range (see section 7). The floor where
the range is to be installed must be level. Follow
the instructions under "Leveling the Range".
6.12 Slide the range into the cutout opening.