How to install GE range anti-tip bracket WB2K20

Is your kitchen range a hidden hazard for curious little climbers? Don’t wait for an accident to discover the risks of an unsecured oven tip-over. In just a few minutes, and with the help of our step-by-step video guide, we’ll show you how to easily install a GE anti-tip bracket to keep your kitchen safe and sound.

Kitchen ranges can pose a serious tip-over hazard if they’re improperly secured or freestanding and any extra weight is placed on open oven doors. You should especially secure your range if you have curious children around who may try to use the range as a ladder or hang from the door handle.

Adding an anti-tip bracket takes just a few minutes and can help prevent accidents in your kitchen. Let’s find out how you can add the bracket WB2K20 to your GE range so you can keep it steady and secure.

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How does an anti-tip bracket work?

While a range tip-over accident is rare, the injuries they inflict can be devastating – even fatal – in seconds. Children under 5 years old account for the majority of casualties from pull-downs involving both freestanding and slide-in models.

Anti-tip brackets are engineered to counterbalance any forward weight placed on an open oven door. By bolting the rear of a range to the wall, the appliance leverages the home’s structure for stability. Should something or someone bear down from the front, the unit will only lift minimally before the bracket’s constraints kick in. This built-in buffer system automatically works without any extra effort to engage it.

GE typically includes anti-tip hardware with all their gas ranges and offers retrofit kits for most previous models.

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What you need

The anti-tip bracket kit furnished by GE contains most of what you need to complete the installation, minus a few tools.

GE Anti-tip kit contents

• Anti-tip bracket WB2K20 (make sure this part is compatible with your range model)
• Mounting screw
• Installation manual
• Consumer safety tips

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Additional materials

• Power drill (cordless or corded)
• 1/8 inch drill bit
• 5/16 inch nut driver drill bit
• 90-degree ruler or measuring tape
• Pencil
• Glasses and work gloves (if desired)

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Keep safety first

Your safety should always be the top priority when performing any appliance repair.

• Always power off and unplug your appliance or switch off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or replacement work. This keeps you safe by preventing any risk of electric shock.
• If your unit is connected to gas, turn off the gas to the unit.
• Clear away items like shelves, cords and decor from the wall behind the range to access the workspace.
• If the appliance has recently been used, give it plenty of time to cool down before working on it.
• Take your time and don’t rush while working to prevent accidents and personal injuries.
• Work in a well-lit area so you can clearly see and access appliance parts.
• Keep children and pets away from the work area.
• Check the user manual to see if there are specific installation or safety instructions related to your appliance or replacement part.
• Be gentle when handling or removing parts. Excessive force might damage the appliance or cause personal injury.
• Wear insulated work gloves to protect your hands from sharp metal parts and debris.
• Consider wearing safety glasses and/or a dust mask when working with chemicals, dust or a large amount of debris to prevent irritation or injury.

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Some reminders before you get started

GE’s anti-tip bracket mounts to the floor and/or wall behind the unit. The exact installation location will depend on your cabinetry configuration. Keep these tips in mind:

• The bracket should ideally be positioned where no cabinets, pipes, or wires can block it.
• GE recommends an installation of 2 1/8 inches from the corner of the range to the bracket’s side edge. Take any overhanging countertop edges into the measurement to adjust for the placement. Non-standard cabinet sizes or uneven floors may slightly alter this measurement. Be sure to check your installation site and all instructions before proceeding.

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Installation steps

Step 1: Mark the bracket site

1. Make sure the range is off, unplugged, and moved out of the way.
2. Use a ruler and pencil to trace a vertical line showing the exact bracket location based on GE’s guidelines taken from the instruction sheet. Try to position the side edge at exactly 2 1/8 inches from where the corner of the range will be. Place the bracket where it will mount and mark the hole that will be used with the mounting screw. This mark will serve as your target when drilling.

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Step 2: Drill the anchor hole

Use a 1/8-inch drill bit to carefully bore a hole at a 20-degree downward angle on the circle you marked with the pencil.

Drill slowly to avoid cracks or over-drilling.

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Step 3: Secure the anti-tip bracket

1. Align the bracket mounting hole with the new hole that you drilled. Keep the bracket in line with the vertical line that was drawn.
2. Use the provided screw to fix the bracket at the desired position.

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Final steps

1. Plug the range back in and turn on the gas (if you have a gas model).
2. Slide the range back to its original location so its rear slides under the bracket.

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More information

Thanks for reading! We hope this guide helped you install the anti-tip bracket in your GE range.

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