Flooring under the RangeYour range, like so many other household items, The range should be installed on a l/4-inch-thickis heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings sheet of plywood (or similar material) as follows:such as cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving When the floor covering ends at the front of thethe range on this type of flooring, use care, and it is range, the area that the range will rest on should berecommended that these simple and inexpensive built up with plywood to the same level or higher thaninstructions be followed. the floor covering. This will allow the range to bemoved for cleaning or servicing.Leveling the RangeUse a 1 M“ open-end or adjustable wrench to equallyback out the four legs. The flanges (rims) below thesides of the cooktop must be raised above the top ofthe countertop. Carefully slide the range into itsinstallation space. Observe that it is clearing thecountertop. Then place a spirit level or a glassmeasuring cup partially filled with water on one of theoven shelves to check for levelness. If using a spiritlevel, take two readings, with the level placeddiagonally first in one direction and then the other.Adjust the four legs carefully. Level the range front toback and side to side. The range legs must rest on thefloor. The range must not hang from the countertop.7