AJ MADISON VDFSEE365SS 36 Inch Electric Range Instruction Manual

AJ MADISON VDFSEE365SS 36 Inch Electric Range

Important Notes to the Installer

1. Read all instructions contained in this installation instructions before installing the range.
2. Remove all packing materials from the oven and the drawer compartments before connecting the electrical supply to the range.
3. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.

Important Note to the Customer
Keep these instructions with your owner’s guide for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

WARNING This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious injury death or property damage.

CAUTION This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause injury or property damage.

CAUTION Cold temperatures can damage electronic control. When using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for a long time, make sure that the unit has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

• Make sure your range is installed and grounded properly by a qualified installer or service technician.
• This range must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in their absence, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70—latest edition in United States or with CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 in Canada.
• The installation of appliances designed for manufactured (mobile) home installation must conform with Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, title 24CFR, part 3280 [Formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, title 24, HUD (part 280)] or when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Setups), ANSI Z225.1/NFPA 501A-latest edition, or with local codes in the United States and with CAN/CSA-Z240 MH in Canada.
•  Make sure the wall coverings around the range can withstand the heat generated by the range.
• Before installing the range in an area covered with linoleum or any other synthetic floor covering, make sure the floor covering can withstand heat at least 90°F (32.2°C) above room temperature without shrinking, warping or dis-coloring. Do not install the range over carpeting unless you place an insulating pad or sheet of ¼” (0.64 cm) thick plywood between the range and carpeting.

WARNING Never leave children alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances. Never leave the oven door open when the range is unattended.

WARNING Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or drawer of this range can result in serious injuries and can also cause damage to the range.

• Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the range. Children could be seriously burned if they climb on the range to reach items.
• To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reach-ing over hot surface units, cabinet storage space above the surface unit should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects a minimum of 5 inches horizontally beyond the bottom of the cabinet.
• Do not use the oven as a storage space. This creates a potentially hazardous situation.
• Never use your range for warming or heating the room. Prolonged use of the range without adequate ventilation can be dangerous.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flamma-ble vapors and liquids near this or any other appliance. Explosions or fires could result.
• Reset all controls to the “OFF” position after using a programmable timing operation.

Tip Over Hazard

• A child or adult could tip the range over and be killed.
• Install the anti-tip device on the floor or wall as per the installation instructions.
• Engage the range with the anti-tip device as per the installation instructions.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged when the range is moved.
• Do not operate the range without the anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
• To check if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly, use both arms and grasp the back edge of the range. Carefully attempt to tilt the range forward. When properly installed, the range should not tilt forward. Refer to the anti-tip bracket installation instructions supplied with your range for proper installation.

Product Dimensions

• A 912.4 mm 35 15/16″

• B1 min: 627 mm min: 24 11/16″
  max: 631 mm max: 24 13/16”

• C2 1116 mm 43 15/16″

• D min: 903 mm  min: 35 9/16″
  max: 929 mm max: 36 9/16″

1.  Measurement B varies according to the model: the minimum is obtained without the rear spacers (see “Island installation”) and the maximum is obtained for traditional installation (slot-in installation – with the rear spacers).
2.  Measurement C refers to the open door.

Cabinet clearances

• E 914 mm 36”
• F 603 mm 23” 3/4
• G 178 mm 7”
• H min. 914 mm min. 36”
• I min. 457 mm min. 18”
• J see notes below
• K max. 330 mm max. 13”

Clearance J can have the following values:

• J = 30” / 762 mm minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet.
• J = 24” / 610 mm minimum when the bottom ofwood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4-inch-thick flame-retardant millboard cov-ered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015-inch-thick stainless steel, 0.024-inch-thick aluminum, or 0.020-inch-thick copper. Clearances from non-combustible materials are not part of the ANSI Z21.1 scope and are not certified by CSA. Clearances of less than 30” should be approved by the local codes and/or by the local authority having jurisdiction. The side cabinet depth (clearance F) must match the front edge of the range side panel:

Location of the grounded outlet

The grounded outlet should be located in the highlighted area in the image above. This area must have the following measures:

• D   Min: 11” 7/8 Min: 300 mm

• L Min: 11” 7/8 Min: 300 mm
  Max: 24” 2/8 Max: 614 mm

• M Min: 2” Min: 51 mm
  Max: 9” 7/8 Max: 250 mm

Installing the backguard

The backyard provided is an integral part of the appliance; it must always be positioned and secured correctly on the cooktop.

1.  Position the back guard on the top.

2.  Make sure that you align the pins (A) of the back- guard with the holes (B) on the cooktop.

3. Secure the backyard to the top by tightening the screws.

Installing the front/side skirting

The front skirting must always be correctly positioned and secured to the appliance.

1.  Use a screwdriver to remove the front screws.

2. Position the front skirting at the bottom of the appliance and line up the holes on the side of the skirting with the holes on the base of the appliance.

3.  Fasten the front skirting to the appliance using the screws that were previously removed.

4.  After the front skirting has been installed, the side skirting can be fastened correctly to the appliance. Use a screwdriver to remove the side screws.

5.  Insert the tabs on the side skirting into the slots on the back of the front skirting.

6. Line up the hole on the side skirting with the rear hole on the base of the appliance.

7.  Fasten the side skirting to the appliance using the screw that was previously removed.

8. Repeat the procedure for the other side skirting section.

Island installation

If the appliance is installed as an island:

1.  Unscrew the screws indicated.
2. Remove the spacers (C).
3.  Insert the screws that were previously removed into their seats.

Keep a minimum clearance of 5 7/8″ (150 mm) between the appliance and the other furnishings or decorative elements according to the diagram below.

The side cabinet depth (clearance A) must match the front edge of the range side panel:

Unpacking, moving and positioning the range

CAUTION This unit is designed as a cooking appliance. For safety reasons, never use it for warming the room or as a space heater.

• It is recommended that the front kick panel, the backyard and oven racks be removed to facilitate handling. This will reduce the weight for moving.
• When positioning the appliance during installation, do not use the door handle to lift or move the appliance.
• The appliance can be moved with a hand dolly or with a clamp lift truck (not with a forklift truck) only if it is still packaged.
• Wear gloves to avoid cutting fingers on sharp edges during installation.
• Remove the outer carton and packing material from the shipping base.
• Before moving range ensure legs are installed completely.
• Due to its weight, after removing the packing material, move it with the help of a second person.
• The floor under the legs should be protected (wood, strips, carpet, paneling, etc.) before pushing the unit into position.
• The anti-tip device must be installed, and the electrical connection should be made before the range is placed in its final position.
• Legs should be installed near to where the appliance will be used as they are not secure for long transit. Keep the unit raised so that the legs can be screwed into their couplings, then lower the range gently to prevent the legs and mounting hardware from being subject to any undue strain.

NOTE : First insert the front feet and then the rear ones.

The following is the correct order of installation and positioning:

1. Install and adjust the legs.
2. Install the front/side skirting.
3. Assemble and fix the anti-tip bracket to the floor or wall.
4. Connect the plug to the grounded outlet.
5. Move the range to its final position.

The adjustment range of the screw is 1.37 inches (35 mm).

The appliance must sit level on the floor to ensure stability:

• Screw or unscrew the bottom part of the foot until the appliance is stable and level on the floor.

NOTE : This appliance must only use the specific leveling legs provided by the manufacturer.

Electrical connection

Electrical shock hazard

• This appliance is equipped with a four-prong grounding plug for your protection against electric shock and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
• The grounding prong must be plugged into a matching grounding-type receptacle and connected to a correctly polarized 240-Volt circuit. If there is any doubt as to whether the wall receptacle is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualified electrician. Failure to do any of the above could result in a fire, personal injury or electrical shock.
• For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. For maximum safety, the power cord must be securely connected to an electrical outlet or junction box that is the correct volt-age, is correctly polarized and properly grounded, and protected by a circuit breaker in accordance with local codes.
• It is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have the appropriate outlet or junction box with the correct, properly grounded wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician. It is the responsibility and obligation of the consumer to contact a qualified installer to ensure that the electrical installation is suitable and in conformance with all local codes and ordinances.

This range is equipped with a factory-connected power cord. The cord must be connected to a grounded 120/240 volt or 120/208 volt outlet. If no outlet is available, have one installed by a qualified electrician.

CAUTION Do not use multiple outlets, extension cords or adapters.

See the rating plate for technical specifications. The rating plate is visibly located on the right side of the oven door frame.
This ID plate must never be removed.

Wall and floor attachment

Electrical shock hazard

• Use extreme caution when drilling holes in the wall or floor. There may be concealed electrical wiring behind the wall or under the floor.
• Identify the location of the electrical circuits that could be affected by the installation of the anti-tip device, then turn off power to these cir-cuits.
• Failure to follow these instructions may result in electrical shock or another personal injury.
• Contact a qualified installer or contractor to determine the proper method for drilling holes through the wall or floor material (such as ceramic tile, hardwood, etc.)
• Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to wall or floor coverings.
• Visually check from the inside of the drawer that the wall/floor-mounted bracket is inserted into the appropriate lateral hook (left side).

Positioning the bracket using the template:

1. Choose the correct side of the template, based on the model.

2. Based on the model, fold the template sheet following the horizontal dashed line,.

3. Place the template so that the thick vertical line **** drawn on it is aligned with the edge of the left side of the appliance.

4. Mark the location of the screw holes, to the wall or to the floor depending of how you want to fix the bracket.

5. Fix the anti-tip bracket.

Installing the anti-tip bracket

1. Ensure that the electrical connection is in the correct position.

2. Assemble the bracket.

3.  Align the base of the hook of the bracket with the base on the slot of the rear wall fastening bracket. Align the base of the fastening bracket with the floor and tighten the screws to fix the measurements.

4.  For wall mounting, follow steps 5, 6, 9, and 10. For the floor, mounting follow steps 7, 8, 9, and 10.
   NOTE: The wall attachment is recommended if the appliance is placed against a wall. Floor attachment is recommended in case of island installation.

5. Use the specified distance from the side of the appliance to the bracket holes.

6. Move the bracket to the wall and fix with the two washers and screws. A qualified technician must verify the suitability of the materials in accordance with the type and condition of the wall.

7. Use the following distances for the distance from the side of the appliance to the bracket holes.

8.  After having positioned and leveled the appli- ance, move the bracket close to the rear of the appliance and anchor it to the floor using the two washers and screws. A qualified technician must verify the suitability of the materials in accordance with the type and condition of the floor.

9. ance, move the bracket close to the rear of the appliance and anchor it to the floor using the two washers and screws. A qualified technician must verify the suitability of the materials in accordance with the type and condition of the floor.same time, insert the bracket in the plate that is fastened to the rear of the appliance.

WARNING The rear vent trim has 3/16” (5 mm) standoffs to keep the appliance slightly away from the back wall. Do not remove or tamper with standoffs due to potential temperature issues.

10. Check for proper installation and use of the anti-tip bracket. Carefully tip the range forward by pulling it from the back to ensure that the anti-tip bracket engages the range leg and prevents tip-over. The range should not move more than 1” (2.5cm).

Door removal

It is not necessary to remove the door in order to install the range but is an added convenience. Refer to the Use and Care Guide for the oven door removal instructions.

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