ANTI-TIP BRACKET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
- All ranges can tip.
- BURNS or other SERIOUS INJURIES can result.
- INSTALL and CHECK the ANTI-TIP bracket following the instructions supplied with the bracket.
To reduce the RISK OF TIPPING the range, it must be secured by a properly installed ANTI-TIP BRACKET. Secure the bracket with the screws provided.
NOTE: The installation of the ANTI-TIP bracket must meet all local codes for securing the appliance.
If an anti-tip bracket was not received with the purchase, call 1-800-626-8774 to receive one at no cost. In Canada, call 1-800-561-3344.
For installation instructions of the bracket, visit: GEAppliances.com. In Canada, GEAppliances.ca.
STEP 1: LOCATE THE BRACKET
IMPORTANT: Determine the final location of the range before attempting to install the bracket.
a. Place the bracket on the floor with the back edge against the rear wall. If the range does not reach the rear wall, align the back edge of the bracket with the rear panel of the range in its final location.
Diagram shows a range with a rear wall and an anti-tip bracket on the floor. It illustrates an adjacent cabinet or final location of range side panel, and three potential screw locations on the bracket: Loc A (front left), Loc B (front right), and Loc C (rear center). It indicates that two screws must enter the floor or wall at Loc A, B, or C.
⚠ If the bracket does not touch the rear wall, it MUST be screwed to the FLOOR as described in Step 2.
b. Position the side of the bracket against either the left or right cabinet. If there is no adjacent cabinet, align the edge of the bracket with the side panel of the range in its final location. If the countertop overhangs the cabinet, offset the bracket from the cabinet by the amount of overhang.
c. Mark the location for the pair of holes to be used (refer to the illustration above).
NOTE: For FLOOR installation use either Loc A or B. For REAR WALL installation use Loc C.
STEP 2: SECURE THE BRACKET
The bracket must be screwed to either the FLOOR or REAR WALL.
Diagram illustrates attachment to floor or rear wall. It shows a bracket secured to a wall sill plate or floor, with a screw entering wood or concrete. An arrow points from the screw to the wood/concrete, and another arrow points from the screw to the wall sill plate, indicating the screw must enter wood.
FLOOR Installation:
WOOD FLOOR:
Use the screws provided to secure the bracket using the pair of marked holes (either Loc A or B).
CONCRETE FLOOR:
Using a concrete bit, drill a 5/32" pilot hole 2" deep into the concrete at the center of each of the marked holes (either Loc A or B). Use the screws provided to secure the bracket into the floor.
REAR WALL Installation:
Use the 2 screws provided to secure the bracket using the pair of marked holes at Loc C. The screws MUST enter into a wood sill plate. If the wall contains any metal studs or similar materials, then the floor must be used.
STEP 3: CHECK THE BRACKET
After installing the bracket, slide the range into its final location. The rear leveling leg must be fully inserted into the ANTI-TIP bracket. If the range has a storage drawer, remove the drawer and look underneath the range to see if the leg is fully engaged in the bracket as shown in Step 1.
On models without storage drawer or kickpanel, verify the rear leveling leg is properly secured within the bracket by carefully tipping the range forward. DO NOT tip the range more than 4 inches. If the bracket does not stop the range within 4 inches, the bracket is NOT properly installed and MUST be reinstalled following these instructions.
⚠ The anti-tip bracket must be PROPERLY INSTALLED and the rear leveling leg must be FULLY ENGAGED into the bracket to prevent the range from tipping. NEVER remove the leveling legs. This will prevent the range from being secured to the ANTI-TIP bracket properly.
