KitchenAid KDRS483VSS Installation Guide

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. 

Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air.

 

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It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation 

clearances specified on the model/serial/rating plate. The 

model/serial/rating plate is located on the right vertical 

surface of the oven doorframe.

 

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It is recommended that a 600 CFM or larger range hood 

be installed above the range.

 

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It is not recommended that a microwave hood combination 

be mounted above the range.

 

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Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure 

of the sides and rear of the range.

 

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To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over the 

heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above 

the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to 

be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range 

hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) 

beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

 

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All openings in the wall or floor where range is to be installed 

must be sealed.

 

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Do not seal the range to the side cabinets.

 

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Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. 

Given dimensions are minimum clearances.

 

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The anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti-tip 

bracket shipped with the range, see the “Install Anti-Tip 

Bracket” section.

 

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Grounded electrical supply is required. See the “Electrical 

Requirements” section.

 

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Proper gas supply connection must be available. See the 

“Gas Supply Requirements” section.

 

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Contact a qualified floor covering installer to check that the 

floor covering can withstand at least 200°F (93°C). Use an 

insulated pad or 

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" (0.64 cm) plywood over carpet and 

under range if installing range over carpeting.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your cabinets, check with 

your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials 

used will not discolor, delaminate, or sustain other damage. This 

oven has been designed in accordance with the requirements 

of UL and CSA International and complies with the maximum 

allowable wood cabinet temperatures of 194°F (90°C).

The installation of this range must conform to the Manufactured 

Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, 

Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home 

Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). When such 

standard is not applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured 

Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A, or local codes.
In Canada, the installation of this range must conform with 

the current standards CAN/CSA-A240 latest edition or with 

local codes.
Mobile Home Installations Require:

 

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 When this range is installed in a mobile home, it must be 

secured to the floor during transit. Any method of securing 

the range is adequate as long as it conforms to the 

standards listed above.