KitchenAid range child safety notice — owners of KitchenAid ranges with young children in the household should verify the anti-tip bracket is installed, enable the control lock feature, and consider knob guards on Commercial-Style ranges.
Why this matters
Freestanding ranges can tip forward if a child climbs on an open oven door. Touch controls can be accidentally activated by curious children. Commercial-Style knob controls can be turned by small hands. Each of these creates burn, scald, and gas leak risks that are preventable with basic safety measures.
Essential safety measures
- Anti-tip bracket: Required by code — should be secured to floor or wall behind the range
- Control lock: Enable on touch control models — prevents accidental surface and oven activation
- Knob guards: Available aftermarket accessories for Commercial-Style and slide-in ranges with rotary knobs
- Supervision: Never leave young children unsupervised in the kitchen while cooking is in progress
Verification
Check behind your range for the anti-tip bracket — it should be secured to the floor or rear wall with visible bolts or screws. Test by gently pulling the range forward; it should resist tipping. If no bracket is present, contact us for free installation through our KitchenAid installation service.