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Range Tip-Over Devices
The Building Code states" Household appliances shall be listed and labled and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions."

WHAT IS AN ANTI-TIP BRACKET?
ANTI-TIP SECURE TO FLOOR MODEL

The anti-tip bracket is a safety device that prevents free standing ovens from toppling forward. It is easily secured to either the wall or floor behind the unit and allows the foot of the stove to slide into the bracket and safely secure the range to prevent toppling. For more than 20 years this device has been included with the range installation and use instructions of every U.S. sold range, but it is usually set aside and never installed.

To see if your anti-tip bracket is installed just walk up to your range and grasp the upper rear portion of the range and try to bring it forward. When the bracket is installed you may be able to rock the range forward and inch or two (depending on the style of bracket). Units with missing brackets will rock all the way forward. If yours is missing, then look for your installation direction packet  or contact the manufacturer of your range unit.

  

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How you can do your PART to Protect Against Range Tipping

             Installing the anti-tip device that is provided with all ranges is required by LAW.

Did you know that improperly installed free-standing, slide-in and built-in kitchen ranges
 can tilt forward when someone applies too much pressure to an open oven door?  The
result may be injuries from the tipped range or scalds and burns from hot food and liquids.

  • Make sure the proper anti-tip device is installed correctly. If you are remodeling
  • your kitchen, buying a new range or building a new home, make sure the installer
  • uses the anti-tip device provided by the manufacturer. Contact your range
  • manufacturer, your appliance dealer or an authorized servicer for information and
  • assistance.
  • Always keep the range door closed when not in use!
  • Never use the door as a step stool, seat or as a support for body weight or other
  • objects.

Please be safety conscious when using a range and other appliances. Use them only for the tasks they are designed to do.

Consumers are urged to check whether an anti-tip device has been installed.  Look
under the range to see if an anti-tip device is installed on the floor (possibly affixed to
the rear leg of the range), or gently pull the back of the range to see if it pulls off the floor.  For your safety, you should not tilt the range more than 2 inches off the floor.

 

If you are a consumer seeking information or wish to obtain an anti-tip device, please find the brand of your range in the list below.  Please have the model and serial number available when calling the manufacturer.   The model and serial number can be found on the serial tag.

Serial tags may be located by opening the drawer of your free-standing or slide in range. For drop in style units, look at the edge of the oven door.  The specific location will vary by model, but it can be found on the inside of the oven door.




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