KitchenAid KDRS483VSS Installation Guide

Install Optional Backguard

All ranges may require a backguard. See “Cabinet Dimensions” 

in the “Location Requirements” section. See the “Tools and 

Parts” section for information on ordering.
Remove island trim and attach backguard using 6 screws. 

Insert 3 from the front and 3 from the back (9" [22.9 cm] 

backguard shown).

Install Anti-Tip Bracket

1.  Determine which mounting method to use: floor or wall.

If you have a stone or masonry floor, you can use the  

wall-mounting method.

2.  Determine and mark centerline of the cutout space. The 

mounting bracket must be installed on the right side of 

the cutout. Position mounting bracket in cutout as shown 

in the following illustration.
Measurement B:
30" (76.2 cm) ranges: 14

1

/

4

" (36.1 cm)

36" (91.4 cm) ranges: 17

1

/

4

" (43.8 cm)

48" (121.9 cm) ranges: 23

3

/

8

" (59.3 cm)

Measurement C:
Optional distance from back wall. If back wall is constructed 

of a combustible material and a backguard is not installed, 

a 6" (15.2 cm) minimum clearance is required for all models. 

Install anti-tip bracket accordingly.

3.  Drill two 

1

/

8

" (3.0 mm) holes that correspond to the 

bracket holes of the determined mounting method. 

See the following illustrations.
Floor Mounting

4.  Using a Phillips screwdriver, mount anti-tip bracket to the 

wall or floor with the two #12 x 1

5

/

8

" screws provided.

Depending on the thickness of your flooring, longer screws 

may be necessary to anchor the bracket to the subfloor. 

Longer screws are available from your local hardware store.

5.  Move range close enough to opening to allow for electrical 

connections to be made. Remove shipping base, cardboard, 

or hardboard from under range.

6.  Continue installing your range using the following installation 

instructions.