Whirlpool 36'' Freestanding Gas Range Installation Instructions Manual - Page 5

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Whirlpool 36'' Freestanding Gas Range Installation Instructions Manual

Operating position

C
rear leveling leg
5.
Remove cardboard shipping base from
under range. Open broiler drawer. Use a 3/8"
drive ratchet to lower rear leveling legs one-
half turn. Use channel lock pliers to lower front
leveling legs one-half turn.

Gas connection

D
pressure
regulator
9.
Lift cooktop maintop until it is held in
place by support rods. Locate pressure
regulator.
All connections must be wrench-tightened.
Typical rigid pipe connection
pressure
regulator
90˚elbow
nipple
union
union
nipple
1/2" to 3/4"
gas pipe
Typical flexible connection
pressure
regulator
90˚elbow
adapter
adapter
1/2" to 3/4"
gas pipe
A 1/2" male pipe thread is needed for connection to
pressure regulator female pipe threads.
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Before moving range across floor, check that
range is still on cardboard shipping base to
protect floor covering.
6.
front leveling leg
Making sure the
anti-tip bracket is
installed:
• Look for the
anti-tip bracket
securely attached to
floor.
• Slide range back so rear range foot is under
anti-tip bracket.
7.
If installing the range in a mobile
home, you MUST secure the range to the floor.
Any method of securing the range is adequate as
long as it conforms to the "Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard," Page 2.
10.
gas supply pipe to the pressure regulator, using
the adapter fittings provided with the flexible
connector. Use pipe-joint compound made for
use with L.P. gas to seal all pipe thread
connections.
11.
used, be certain connector is not kinked.
manual shutoff valve
to range
12.
gas supply line. Wait a few minutes for gas to
move through the gas line.
90˚elbow
black iron
pipe
manual
gas
shutoff
valve
use pipe-joint
compound
flexible
connector
use pipe-joint
compound
manual
gas
shutoff
valve
anti-tip
bracket
Assemble the flexible connector to the
If a flexible appliance connector is
"open" position
gas supply
Open the manual shutoff valve in the
8.
range foot
Place rack in oven. Place level on rack,
first side to side; then front to back.
If range is not level, pull range forward until
rear leveling leg is removed from the anti-tip
bracket. Use 3/8" drive ratchet and channel
lock pliers to adjust leveling legs up or down
until range is level. Push range back into
position. Check that rear leveling leg is
engaged in anti-tip bracket.
Note: Oven must be level for satisfactory
baking conditions.
13.
Use a brush and liquid detergent
to test all gas connections. Bubbles around
connections will indicate a leak. If a leak
appears, shut off gas valve controls and
tighten connections. Then check connections
again. Never test for gas leaks with a match
or other flame. Clean all detergent from
range. Close broiler drawer.
14.
Check that all control knobs are in
the "OFF" position.
pilot light
housing
15.
Hold a
match near both pilot
light housings to light the
pilot lights. Adjust pilot adjustment screw
until pilot flame tips are 1/8" high and
centered in the pilot housings. If the flame is
too high, carbon (soot) will form on
underside of maintop.
16.
Open broiler drawer. Hold a match
to the opening in the top of the pilot area at
the rear of the oven burner. No pilot
adjustments are needed. Close broiler drawer.
pilot
adjustment
screw