

This test can be performed on all models and it can confirm the functionality of a bracket. It is usually easier to detect a bracket by tipping the range than through a visual search. a stable installation, the unit must be secured in place with the anti-tip bracket provided with the unit. The range should be turned off, and all items should be removed from the stovetop before this action can be performed. If equipped with an anti-tip bracket, the unit will not tip more than several inches before coming to a halt. Inspectors can firmly grip the upper-rear section of the range and tip the unit.Inspectors should beware that a visual confirmation does not guarantee that the bracket has been properly installed. Floor-mounted brackets are often hidden, although in some models with removable drawers, such as 30-inch electric ranges made by General Electric, the drawers can be removed and a flashlight can be used to search for the bracket. It may be possible to see a wall-mounted bracket by looking over the rear of the range.Inspectors can confirm the presence of anti-tip brackets through the following methods:
