Whirlpool 30 " Eye-Level Gas Range Installation Instructions Manual - Page 11

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3. Use a ¹⁵⁄₁₆" (2.4 cm) combination wrench and an adjustable

wrench to attach the flexible connector to the adapters.

IMPORTANT: All connections must be wrench-tightened. Do

not make connections to the gas regulator too tight. Making

the connections too tight may crack the regulator and cause

a gas leak. Do not allow the regulator to turn when tightening

fittings.

B C

A. Gas pressure regulator

B. Use pipe-joint compound.

C. Adapter (must have ½"

[1.3 cm] male pipe thread)

D. Flexible connector

Complete Connection

1. Check that the gas pressure regulator shutoff valve is in the

"on" position.

A. Gas pressure regulator shutoff valve

shown in the "on" position

2. Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The

valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.

A. Closed valve

B. Open valve

3. Test all connections by brushing on an approved

noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles appear, a

leak is indicated. Correct any leak found.

4. Remove cooktop burner caps and bases from package

containing parts. Place the burner bases as indicated by the

following illustration for your model:

E. Manual gas shutoff valve

F. ½" (1.3 cm) or ¾" (1.9 cm) gas

pipe

G. Use pipe-joint compound.

H. Adapter

For models MGS8880D, WEG730H0D, and WEG760H0D:

A. Small

C. Medium

B. Large

For models KSGG700E and KSGB900E:

A. Small

C. Medium

B. X-Large

For model JGS1450D:

A. Small

C. Oval

B. X-Large

D. Medium

E. Large

D. Medium

E. Large

D. Medium

E. Large