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A cooking appliance, such as a range, includes a cabinet within which is arranged an oven cavity that is adapted to be selectively closed by a pivotable door. A latching mechanism is provided to interconnect the door and the cabinet. The latching mechanism is movable between a locked position wherei

A cooking appliance, such as a range, includes a cabinet within which is arranged an oven cavity that is adapted to be selectively closed by a pivotable door. A latching mechanism is provided to interconnect the door and the cabinet. The latching mechanism is movable between a locked position wherein the door is maintained closed and an unlocked position wherein the door can be pivoted to enable access to the oven cavity. The latching mechanism is operable in two distinct modes, i.e., a first mode wherein the latching mechanism is activated in conjunction with the operation of a self-clean cycle, and a second mode wherein the latching mechanism is operated independently of any other function of the cooking appliance. The second mode is particularly employed to prevent children from improperly utilizing the door as a stepping platform.

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A cooking appliance, such as a range, includes a cabinet within which is arranged an oven cavity that is adapted to be selectively closed by a pivotable door. A latching mechanism is provided to interconnect the door and the cabinet. The latching mechanism is movable between a locked position wherei

A cooking appliance, such as a range, includes a cabinet within which is arranged an oven cavity that is adapted to be selectively closed by a pivotable door. A latching mechanism is provided to interconnect the door and the cabinet. The latching mechanism is movable between a locked position wherein the door is maintained closed and an unlocked position wherein the door can be pivoted to enable access to the oven cavity. The latching mechanism is operable in two distinct modes, i.e., a first mode wherein the latching mechanism is activated in conjunction with the operation of a self-clean cycle, and a second mode wherein the latching mechanism is operated independently of any other function of the cooking appliance. The second mode is particularly employed to prevent children from improperly utilizing the door as a stepping platform. d at respective terminal ends thereof, said conductive elements defining a crotch therebetween and extending through said opening, said terminal ends and at least a portion of each of said conductive elements being disposed in said cavity of said cap; c) a gel disposed in said cavity and interposed between said stub connection and said interior wall of said cap, wherein said gel is elongated and elastically deformed and applies an outward force against said connection and said interior wall, at least a portion of said gel being elongated at least 50%; and d) a clamp retaining said cap on said connection and maintaining said cap in compression, said clamp including: first and second opposed walls; andfirst and second opposed locating projections extending inwardly from said first and second opposed walls, said first and second locating projections disposed in said first and second opposed inwardly extending corrugations, respectively, and adjacent said crotch; e) wherein substantially all exposed, electrically conductive portions of said connection are substantially completely immersed in said gel. 2. A connection protector kit for use with an electrical stub connection, said kit comprising: a) a flexible cap having first and second opposed ends and an interior wall defining a cavity, said first end being closed and an opening being formed in said second end and communicating with said cavity; b) a gel disposed in said cavity; c) means for retaining said cap on the connection, said means for retaining including a clamp; and d) wherein said cavity and said gel are adapted to receive the stub connection; and e) wherein said clamp includes at least one inwardly extending locating projection. 3. The kit of claim 2 wherein said means for retaining is operative to maintain said cap in a compressed position.4. The kit of claim 2 wherein said clamp includes first and second opposed walls and a connecting portion joining said first and second walls, said connecting portion and said first and second walls defining a cavity to receive said cap, said gel and the connection.5. The kit of claim 2 wherein said clamp includes first and second opposed walls and first and second latching structures on said first and second walls, respectively, said first and second latching structures adapted to secure said clamp in a closed position about said cap, said gel and the connection.6. The kit of claim 2 including a flexible tie wrap to secure said clamp in a closed position about said cap, said gel and the connection.7. The kit of claim 6 wherein said clamp includes first and second opposed walls and first and second passages defined in said first and second walls, respectively, said first and second passages adapted to receive said tie wrap.8. The kit of claim 2 wherein said clamp includes separable first and second members and each of said first and second members has first and second latch structures on either end thereof, said first and second latch structures of said first member being interlockable with said first and second latch structures of said second member to secure said first and second members together and about said cap, said gel and the connection.9. The kit of claim 2 wherein said cap includes a plurality of expandable corrugations.10. The kit of claim 2 wherein said cap is formed of a material having a flexural modulus of between about 5,000 and 100,000 psi and a durometer of between about 40 Shore A and 90 Shore D.11. The kit of claim 2 wherein said gel has a Voland hardness of between about 5 and 30 grams force, an elongation of at least 100%, a stress relaxation of no more than 50%, and a tack of greater than about 6 grams.12. The kit of claim 2 wherein said cap includes an inwardly extending channel adapted to receive said inwardly extending locating projection.13. The kit of claim 2 wherein said cavity and said gel are adapted to receive the stub connection such that said gel is elongated and elasticall