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Whirlpool 36'' Freestanding Gas Range Installation Instructions Manual

Before you start...

Check locotion where range will

ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL

be installed. The location should c OR FLOOR WHERE THE RANGE

Proper lnstallatlon Is your responslblllty.

be away from strong draft areas,

IS TO BE INSTALLED MUST BE

Make sure you have everythlng neces-

such as wlndows, doors, and

SEALED.

sary for correct Installation. It Is the

strong heatlng vents or fans. The

responslblllty of the Installer to comply

range should be located for

wlth the lnstallatlon clearances

specl-

convenient use In the kitchen.

Note: Clearances speclfled are

Recessed installations must

for combustible

walls and

fled on the serlal/ratlng plate. The

serlal/ratlng plate can be found under

provide complete enclosure of

materials that have a density

the cook-top.

the sides and rear of range

of 20 or more pounds per

11 cubic foot. No evaluatlon

Fire Hazard

Do Not obstruct the flow of

combustion and ventilation air.

Personal injury Hazard

Avoid installing cabinet storage

above the cooking surface. If

cabinets are already installed.

reduce the hazard of reaching

over a heated cooking surface

by installinga

range hood. The

range hood should extend a

minlmum of 5 inches out from the

bottom front of the cabinets.

Reachlna over a heated cooking

surface could result in a serious -

burn or other personal injury.

Eiectrtcai Shock Hazard

it is the customer's responsibility:

To contact a qualified

electrical

installer.

To assure that electrical

installation Is adequate

and in

conformance

with National

Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA 70.

latest edition:

and ail local

codes and ordinances.

Failure to do so could result in fire,

eiectrlcai

shock or other personal

in]ury.

of clearances

has been

made for Installations

adJacent to materlals that

are less than 20 pounds

per cu.ft. or to plastic tiles

Cabinet opening dimensions

that are shown must be used.

Given dimenslons provide

0" clearance.

Wait gas Ilne'

opening-

r min.

4' max. from left side

of cabinet

Proper gas

32-518" from floor

suPPlY

.-I

connection

must J--

-I

be available. See, 1

Gas supply

requirements.

WARNING: If the.

information

in this manual

is not followed

exactly,

fire or explosion

may result

causing

property

damage,

personal

injury or death.

"Note:

30" mln. when

60ttom of wood or meta;

'\ L-\

cabinet Is protected by not

less than %"flame retardant

mlllboard covered wtth not

less than No. 21 B MSG sheet

steel, 0.015" stalnless steel,

0.024" aluminum or 0.020"

copper.

5" max. from floor

Do not pinch the

power cord

between the

ranae (

Q - and wall.

seal the

ige to the slde

LI- -.-

36" mln. clearance

between the top of the

coaklng platform and the

boffom of an unprotected

wood or metal cabinet.

The antl-tlp

must be Ins

1 bracket

talled. For

'important: Observe all

see Panel-C.

extend beyond

cabinet fronts

by l/2" mln.

Toe pans

-i-

-Do

Not store or use

gasoline

or other

flammable

vapors and

liquids in the vicinity

of this

or any other appliance.

-WHAT

TO DO IF YOU SMELL

GAS

IWldth - 36"

electrical

outlet Is required.

See Electrical

requirements.

Do Not try to light any

appliance.

Do Not touch any

electrical

switch; Do Not

use any phone

in your

building.

Immediately

call your

gas supplier from a

neighbor's

phone.

the gas supplier's

instructions.

If you cannot

reach your

gas supplier,

call the fire

department.

-Installation

and service

must be performed

by a

qualified

installer, service

agency

or the gas

supplier.

governing codes and

ordinances. Failure to meet

codes and ordinances could

lead to fire or electrical shock

hazard.

Tools and

materials needed

for Qnstallatfon:

hand or electric drill

*wood floors: l/8" drill bit

concrete/ceramic

floors: l/4" masonry drill bit

gas line shutoff valve'

L.P.-reslstant plpe-joint compound

AGA deslan-certified

flexible metal connector

Properly Damage

Contact a qualified floor covering

installer to check that the floor

covering can withstand heat at least

90°F above room temperature.

Use an insulated pad or l/4"

plywood under range if installing

range over carpeting.

Failure to do so may result in damage

to floor covering.

(4-5 feet) -

level

Mdbile Home Installation

The installation of this range must

conform to the Manufactured

Home

Construction and Safety Standards,

Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 [formerly the

Federal Standard for Mobile Home

Construction and Safety, Title 24,

HUD Part 280) or when such standard

is not applicable,

the Standard for

Manufactured

Home Installation 1982

(Manufactured

Home Sites,

Communities and Setups), ANSI

2225.1-l 987 or latest edition, or with

local coaes.

When this range is installed in a mobile

home, it must be secured to the floor

during transit. Any method of securing

the range is adequate

as long as It

conforms to the standards listed

a hove

Copies of the standards listed may be

obtained from:

*National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

**American Gas Association

1515 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, Virginia 22209

flat-b&e

?hllli

screwdriver

screkd river

measurln

tape or ru er

Gas suppliJ

requirements

P I I. i ,..

important: Observe all governlng

codes and ordinances.

Fire Hazard

Range must be connected

to a

regulated gas supply.

L.P. gas supply must Not exceed a

pressure of 14" water column. This

must be checked by a qualified

technician

before installing this

range.

. Do Not use an open flame to test for

leaks from gas connections.

New, A.G.A.-design-certified

flexible

gas line should be used when codes

permit.

Failure to follow these instructions

could result in a fire, explosion or

personal injury.

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