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Whirlpool Freestanding Gas Range manual

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  • Page 1

    Installation Instructions 9 8014964 IMPORT ANT : Installer: Leav e Installation Instructions with the homeowner . Homeowner: K eep Installation Instructions for future ref erence. Sav e Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’ s use. Write down the model and serial numbers bef ore installing range. Both numbers are on the model/s[...]

  • Page 2

    Bef or e you star t... 2 IMPORT ANT : Observe all go verning codes and ordinances. Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air . This installation must conform with all local codes and ordinances. In the absence of local codes, installation must conform with American National Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 — latest editio[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Pa r ts supplied for installation: Pr oduct dimensions (Brac ket must be securely mounted to sub-floor . Thic kness of flooring may require longer screws to anc hor the brac ket to sub-floor .) anti-tip brac ket 2 screws (#1 0 x 1 -1/2") 2 plastic anc hors Not shown: • literature pac k • orifice spuds Contact a qualified floor covering i[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Electr ical r equir ements Gas supply r equir ements Recommended gr ound method Fo r per sonal safety , this range is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong ground plug. T o minimize possible shoc k hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong, ground-type outlet, grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANS[...]

  • Page 5

    cardboard shipping base 5 No w star t… Contact a qualified floor covering installer for the best procedure for drilling mounting holes through your type floor covering. 4. Use the anti-tip brac ket template/instruction sheet to install the anti-tip brac ket. Anti- tip brac ket must be anc hored securely to the sub floor . Depending on the thic kn[...]

  • Page 6

    6 10 . Assemble the flexible connector to the gas supply pipe to the pressure regulator connection fitting, using the adapter fittings pro vided with the flexible connector . Use pipe-joint compound made for use with L.P . gas to seal all pipe thread connections. regulator connection fitting 13 . Chec k that range regulator shutoff valve is in the [...]

  • Page 7

    c. Adjust the air shutter by hand as needed. Close the air shutter to decrease the amount of air to the flame. Open the air shutter to increase the amount of air to the flame. Adjust the air shutter to the widest opening that will not cause the flame to lift or blow of f the burner . T urn burner off and remove knob. As needed, adjust other air shu[...]

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    6. Oven burner: a. Open oven door and remo ve oven rac ks, oven tray , flame spreader and set aside. Lift o ven burner . The orifice spud is behind the oven burner air shut ter . b. L ocate L.P . gas orifice spud stamped “56” in literature pac kage supplied with range. c. Use a 3/8" combination wrenc h and remove the natural g as orifice s[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Natur al gas con version 1. Chec k that the manual shutof f valve in the gas supply line has been turned of f . 2. Open broiler drawer and remove broiler pan. The pressure regulator is located in the bac k right hand corner of the broiler compartment. 4. R emo ve burner grates, burner caps, burners and screws. Lift cooktop. NO TE: There is no coo[...]

  • Page 10

    10 Mo ving the r ang e: When moving range, slide range onto cardboard or hardboard to prevent damaging the floor covering. If removing the range is necessary for cleaning or maintenance: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power . 2. Shut off the g as supply to the range. 3. Disconnect gas. 4. Slide range forward to complete cleaning or maintenance 5. Ma[...]

  • Page 11

    11 If r ang e does not oper at e: F or cleaning and maint enance... Chec k that the circuit breaker is not tripped or the house fuse blown. Chec k that the power supply cord is plugged into the outlet. Chec k that g as line is turned on. S ee Use and Care Guide for troubleshooting list. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ If y ou need assistance: R efer to Use and Car[...]

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    Pa rt No. 980 1 4964 ©20 04 Whirlpool Corporation Benton Harbor , Michig an 49022 P rinted in Mexico 2/20 04[...]