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Maytag Range Installation Guide - MGT8720DS.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. 
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed 
here.
Tools needed 

Parts supplied
Check that all parts are included. 

LP/Natural Gas Conversion Kit (located on back of range near 
lower side)

Burner grates

Burner caps

Oven racks

2 - #12 x 1

⁵⁄₈" screws (for mounting anti-tip bracket)

Anti-tip bracket (taped inside upper oven with literature 
package)

Anti-tip bracket must be securely mounted to the back wall or 
floor. Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to 
anchor bracket to subfloor. Longer screws are available from 
your local hardware store.

Parts needed
Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas 
supply and electrical supply. See “Electrical Requirements” and 
“Gas Supply Requirements” sections. 

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Do 
not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air. 

It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation 
clearances specified on the rating number plate. The rating 
number plate is located behind the control panel.

The range should be located for convenient use in the 
kitchen.

Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of 
the sides and rear of the range.

To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over 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 
or microwave hood combination that projects horizontally a 
minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

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

In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:

■  

Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by 

the State of Massachusetts.

■  

If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.

■  

A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation instructions.

Slide range back so rear range foot is engaged in the slot of the anti-tip bracket.

Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved.

Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged:

• Slide range forward.

• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall.

• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

• See installation instructions for details.

WARNING

Anti-Tip
Bracket

Range Foot

Tape measure

Phillips screwdriver

Torx

®† T-20® screwdriver

Flat-blade screwdriver

¹⁄₈" flat-blade screwdriver

Level

Hand or electric drill

Wrench or pliers

Pipe wrench

¹⁵⁄₁₆" combination wrench

¹⁄₈" (3.2 mm) drill bit

Marker or pencil

Pipe-joint compound 
resistant to LP gas

Noncorrosive leak-detection 
solution

For LP/Natural Gas 
Conversions

½" combination wrench

⁹⁄₃₂" (7.0 mm) nut driver 

Masking tape

†®TORX and T-20 are registered trademarks of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.

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