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Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s use.

30” Freestanding

Gas Range

Par? No. 76724.CO/4320880

Before you start...

Check locahon where range WIII ALL OPENINGS IN THC WALL be rnslalled The locol10” should OR FLOOR WHERE THE RANGE

Proper ln~lollol~on IS your resporwbrlrty be away lrom strong droti Oreos. IS TO BE INSTALLED MUST BE

Makn sure you have everything “ecessory lor correcl ~nslollol~on II IS the responsrbrlriy of the rnsloller lo comply wrlh the ~nslollat~on cleoronce specrlred on the senalirairng plate The serroliralrng plate co” be found under the cooktop such OS windows. doors. and strong heatrng vents Or fans The range should be localed for convenient us R rn the krlchen

Recessed ~nsl~,,~,,~. I muS, provide complele en me s,‘4-e ,.-A 1^^1 -I closure of

SEALED

Note Clearances ore for combustrble specrlred walls ond moterrols that hove o density of

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I II! connection

See Gas Supply

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Important:

Observe 011 governing codes ond ordinances.

Tools needed for installation.

hard or

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wood ftoorr: 1/1’drt,, bll

Concrete/cerarr&z “oor: 1 /A’ masenry dr,,, b,,

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C~bl”dS

,bcwe the range

Cabinet opening dimensions lhot ore shown must be used

Given drmensrons provrde

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Fire Hazard a Do Not use or store gasoline. point thinners ond other flammable malerlals near range

. Do Not obstruct the flow of combuslion and ventilation air.

. If you smell gas:

I, Open windows.

2. Don’1 touch electrical switches.

3. Extinguish any open flame

A. Immediately call your gas supplier.

Failure to follow these instructions rest.111 in fire or explosion. could

Personal Injury Hozord

Avoid inslolling cabinel storage above the cooking surface. If cobinels ore already inslolled. reduce the hazard of reaching over o healed cooking sulloce by rnslalling (1 range hoad. The range hood should extend o minimum of 5 inches out lrom Ihe bottom front of

Ihe cabinets.

Reaching over o healed cooking surface could resull in o serious burn and personal injury

Eleclr~col Shock Hazard

II is the customer’s responsibility:

. To conlacl CI quaIlfred electrrcal

Installer.

- To assure lhal the electrical installation is odeauate ond in conlormance wilh’Nalionol Electrical

Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 lutes.1 edition”. and a11 local codes and ordinances.

Failure to do so could result in fire, electrical shock or other personal injuv.

Mobile Home Installation

The rnstallatron of thus range must conform to the Monufoclured Home Constructron and Safety Standards. Trtle 24 CFR. Part

3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for

Mobrle Home Conshuct~ons

Trtle ‘24, HUD Port 280) and Safeby.

When mis range is lnslalled I” o mobile home. it must be secured to me floor durrng transit Any method of securing the range is adequate os long os It conforms to the standards lrsted

ObOVe.

Copies of the standard listed above may be obtalned horn:

‘American Gas Association

1515 Wilwn Boulevard

Arlinglon. Virginia 22209

“Notional

Batterymarch

Fire Proteclion

Park

Quincy. Massachusetts

Associolion

02269

Gas supply requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Fire Hazard

. Range must be connecled regulated gas supply. to a

. LP. gm supply must Not exceed q prassure of Id’ water column This must be checked by a quolilied lechnician before lnslalling the wen

- Do Not use an open flame to tesl for leaks from gos connections.

- New, flexible gas line must be ured.

Failure lo follow these rnslructions could result in a fire, explosion or personal injury

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This rnstollotion must conform

. local codes ond ordina”ces. me obs?“Ce Of IoCoI CO&S. l”StOllOtlO” must conform with Amerkon Nonow

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Standard. National Fuel Gas Code ANSI

2223.1 - latest edition.’ up to ‘2.m feet. For elevottorx above

2aM) feet. ratings should be reduced at o rote of A% for each l.CrX feel above sea level.

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This range Is equipped

. with NATURAL QOS. It for use certtned byA.G A. fof NATURAL and L.P gases with appropriate serlallrating plate located conversion. under me

The ccektop has lnformonon on me type of gas that can be used. If this information does not agree with the type of gos available. check with the local gas supplier. See bock cover for L.P. gas conversro” instructions.

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Provide o gas supply line of 314’ rrgrd prpe to the range location.

Pipeioint compounds resistant to

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action of L.P. gos must be used. Wrth L.P. gas. piping or tubing srze co” be 112 mlnlmum. L.P gas suppliers usuoIIy deterrrrne the size and materials used on their system

(new) is recommended for connectzng this range to the gas supply line Do not kink or damage the f&able using when moving the range. A 112. male pope thread is needed for conr~ect~~n to pressure regulator female pipe threads

Thii’voive should be located In the zume room OS the rorwe and should be In o location that all&s ease of opening and closing. Do rwt block access to shutoff valve.

All strains must be removed from the supply and fuel lines so range will be level and in line.

H operation

The Inlet pressure to the regulator

. should be os follows for both and checking regulator setting:

NATURAL GAS:

Minimum pressure 6 inches

Maximum pressure IA Inches

L.P. GAS

Minimum pressure 11 inches

Maximum pressure 14 inches

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The range and Its lndrvrdual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the Qos supply prping system dunng any pressure lestlng of that system ot test pressures in excess of 112 PYQ (3 5 kPa).

The range must be rmloted from the gos supply piping system by closrng Its

IndlVla~~ 1nOnUoi 5hUrOff VOW aUrlnQ any prewre testi”Q of the Qos supply prprng system 01 test pressures equo1 to or less than l/Z ps1g (3 5 kP0)

Panel B electrklon.

Electrical requirements

(If model is so equipped.)

Eleclricol Shock Hozord

- Electrical ground k required on this appllonce.

- Improper conneckon equipment-grounding can result in tire, electrical or other personal injury.

01 the conductor shock,

- Check with o qualitied electrician

You ore in doubt (II lo whether the appliance is property grounded. it

Do

Not modity the power supply cord plug. iT it will not fit the outlet. have o proper outlet inslalled bY o qualified electrician.

. Do Nol use an extension cord wilh this applionca.

. Do Not have (1 fuse in the neutral or grounding circtil. A fuse rn the neutral or grounding circuit could result in on electrical shock: could

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A 1’2OVolt. &Hz. AC-only. 15.Ampere haed electrical supply ls required

(Hmedeloy recommended). tise or &cult breaker Ls

It Is recommended a separate Clrcult serving only Hlls appliance be ptovlded, that

Electrical ground is required on this oppllance.

II changing wall receptacle and properly grounding ir impossible the and where local codes permit (consult Your electrkal inspector). a tempotory adaptor may be plugged Into the extstlng 2.prong wall receptacle to mate tim me J-prong power y~p@Y cord.

If mls is done.You must connect a saporate copper grounding tire (No.-18 mlnlmum) to a grounded cold water pipe”’ to by rneanr of a clamp and Men me external grounding connector screw. Do not ground to a gas supply pipe or hot water plpe. Do not connect to electrtcal supply unti appliance is permonentty grounded.

(see Film 2.)

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. ..Gro”“ded cola water ptpe must have metcl conti”“ltV to electrlcoi ground and no, be lnterrup+ed by ploshc. rubber or other elec+ricoI

I~lanng Connectorssuch

OS hoser. hhrngs. Washers or gaskets (inciudlng water meter or pump). Any electrIcal lnsularlng cmnector should be jumped 08 show- with

No.d wire securelv

Now start...

With range in kitchen.

1 R racks and oltwr parts

. fromltideoven.

Electronic !gnit!an systems operate tithln wide voltage Ilmlts. but proper arodina and pokxiti are necesury: h addition G checking that the oultet provktes 12Dvdt power and k correcIiy grounded, the otiet must be checked by a qwlit?ed electrkian to zee II It Ir, correcny wired.

A tiring diagram b Included in literature pcckage. The wiring diagram Is alsa located on the back of the range. to tree rear legs. Gently lower range to floor. Tilt range backwards are free until front legs

Remove shipplng materials. tape

3 . and protective film horn range.

Do not remove cardboard shipping base at mis hme.

Recommended grounding method

DO NOT. UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD

GROUNDING PRONG.

For Your personal safety. mls appliance must be grounded. eaukwed

MS appliance with a power X&Y cord

Is h&l& a 3pro~~grwndlng plug. To mlnlrrdze possible shock hazard. tlw cord nx6t be plugged Into a mating J-prong groundln@ype grcwded wall receptacle,

In accordawe m the

NaHanal Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edltlcn”. and all local codes and ordlnonces. wall receptacle

(See Flgws 1.) n a maw knot cwaUaMe. It Is the

The backguard may already be assembled to the range. g If it Is not. Insert backguard supports Into holder on the sides 01 the range. Press backguard down unltl locked

Into place. Lin cooMop and insert backguard connector electikal plug Into receptacle In rtght rear 01 burner box area

Check that wtrlng Is not klnked of plnched between holders and bockguard.

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4.

16.

. To prevent tipping. tnstall range anti-tip bracket.

- Sow these Instollalion Inslructions.

II range is moved to a new location. the or&tip brackel must be removed and reinslalled in the new localion

Numbers correspond to steps.

To install anti-tip bracket on wall: l

Measure and mark a line at the center ol i% cabinet opening on the rear wall.

Measure and mark lines 12.13/16’ and

13.15116’ tram either the left or right side of me center line on the rear wall.

Measure and mark on Ihe rear wall a line

3/B’ from the tloor lo Instoll anti-tlp bracket on 11-r: a Measure and mark a line at me Center ol the cabinet opening on the Hoor.

Measure and mark lines 12-13/16’ar?d

13.15/16’ from either the lett or rtght side of me center line on the Roar. Measue arc mark on me floor a line I’ from the rear wall.

Note: II ttwe Is a cabinet on only one side. the anti-tip bracket must be Installed rw?.i to the cabinet, using measurements gtven.

Go to Step 7.

II Hw range will Not be Installed

. agolnst a cabinet. the ant+tip bracket must be Installed.

. Slide range Into final locahon. Mark a lhne on the Rooi along each side of range about onehalf me rear to the Iront. me distance from

To Install anti-ttp brackel on wall: l

Measure arc mark a lane on H-6 rear wall at the center of mhe ran33 location.

Measure and mark lines 12-113/l& and

13.15/16’ horn the lett or right sides of me center line on the rear wall. Measure and mark on the rear wall a line 310’ horn me floor. lo Install antl-tip brackel on Iloor:

. Measure and mark o lane on the noor at the center of the range locatIon.

Meowreond morkllnes 12.13116’ond

13.15/16’ from the left or rlght’slde of the center line on me floor. Measure and mark on the floor a line 1’ horn ti rear wall.

Go to Step 7.

Alternate grounding method

Do NOT. UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD

GROUNDING PRONG.

Floor Damage

- Conloct o qualified carpet installer tor the best procedure to drill mounling

01 carpet. holes through your type

- Betore moving range across rIoor. slide range onto cordbxxd or hordboard.

Fo~lure lo totlow lhese instructions may result in damage to tloor

CoverIng. anti-tip bracket must be installed Anti-hp bracket may be fastened to the floor under range or wall behmd range

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To mount onll-lip bracket lo wood rbor or wall. drill l/8’ hde~ 0t the two mounnng sc,ew bcatlorls where me two lines ore craned by the third line.

To mod onff-lip brockel lo concrete or ceramk float or wall, use o mosoru-y drill bit to drill l/4’ holes at each mounting screw locatIon..

Tap plostlc anchors Into mounthg holes In floor or won. bracket with holes in n00r 0, ~011. Use me screws provided to mount the anti-tip bracket to the floor or wall.

Move range close to flnol position

Remove the cardboard or hardboord tom under the range. Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet.

Remove broiler drawer. Look mder range (a Ilashllght may be needed) to check ttmt anti-tip bracket overlops range base If ontl-tip bracket does not oveflop hose. rerr-ove range one reposltlon bracket to tmue that range txxe till fit properly under bracket.

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the range in o mobile ran@3 to me Root. Any method of securing the range Is adequate os long

(1s it conforms to lhe standards listed In the Mobile home Instollofion Irrst~ctions.

Panel A

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Place rock in oven. m Race level on rock. first side to side. then front to back. If range Is not level at t front. adJut front leveling leg down vltll the rome k level, range reeds odJu&g. odust rear leveling legs up or down until range Is level. If rear legs ore od]urted downward more than

118’. odd shlrm under ant+fip bracket.

Note: Oven must be level for xlfisfactory boklng conditkx6

Fire Hazard

Do Nol make connecllon

The regulator is die cost. loo Ilght

Over tightening moy crock Ihe regulalor. resulling in (1 gas leak q nd possiMe fire or explosion.

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Assemble

. connector the flexible from the gos supply pipe to the pressure regulator In order. manual shutotf valve. l/2’ nlpple. 112’ adapter, flexible connector. 1’/2’ adapter. and l/2’ nipple.

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U5-y pipe-joint com,pwnU resstont to me actron oft P gas 63 sBoI all gas connections. flexible connectors are used. be certain connectors ore not kinked

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Panel C

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minuie;lor gas Ilne open tha shutoff valve in the gas apply line. Wait 0 few gas to move through tiw

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Use o brush and liquid

. detergent to test all gas connections for leaks Bubbles around connections will indicate o leak. If o leak oppeors. shut oft gos valve controls and wrench-tighten connechonr. hen check connections again. NEVER TEST FOR GAS

LEAKS WfTH A MAICH OR OTHER FLAME.

Clean all detergent soluhon from range. lnlllal llghllng and gas flame odjuslmenls depend on type of syslem - electronic Ignition or stondlng pIlot.

Rake cooktoo and check wtlch svstem Is available. Cbntinue wtollaHon. fdllowing stem under the heodlng for this range’s system.

Electronic Ignition System

Cooktop and oven burner use elechonlc igniters In place of standing pilots. When the cooktop control knob Is timed to the

‘LITE’ position, the system creates Q spark to light me burner. Thls sparking continues until the control knob is twned to the desired setttng. When the Oven contrd Is fumed on. the spahlng till continue until H-6 oven pilot Ignites. men the SparkIng stops outOmotlColt$

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Check

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. of the cOOktop burners. Push in and turn eOch conhol knob to ‘ITIE- position The flame should light wittin 4 seconds.

Do not leave the knob in Ihe c3

‘LITE” podlion after burner lights.

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After burner lights. turn control

. knob to ‘HI- position. Check each cooktop burner for proper flame.

The small inner cone should hove o vew distinct blue flame 114’ t0 112’ long. The outer cone Is not 0s dtstrnct 0s the inner loosen screw and adJust the &r shutter until the proper time appears

TiQhten screw. Replace broiler drawer.

Standing Pilot Systems

17A

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Be sure all control knobs ore In me ‘OFF. posItion. Raise the ccoktop.

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Use o match to light both pilots. Adjust pilot od)ustment screw so @lot flame tip is l/4’ to 3/B’ high and centered in the hole In the pllot hou%lng. If the fiome is too high, curbon (soot) will oCCumulote under me cooktop. f3

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burners. Push In and turn arch control knob to

‘LITE- position. The fTame should light wlmin 4 second?.. Do not leave the knob

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In the ‘LITE’ poslllon otter burner Ilghls.

19A

After burner lights. turn

. control knob to ‘HI’ position. Check each cooktop burner for proper Rome. The small Inner cone should have o very distinct blue name 114. to l/2’ long. me outer cone Is not 0s dbtlnct OS the inner cone

If burners need cd)usting

20A

. toi proper flame. adjust the olr shutter t0 the widest Opening that will not cause the name to lltt or blow otf of me bwner. Repeat OS necenorv tim

If burners need adjustrng for

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. proper name. adjust me air shutter to the widest opening ttwt will not come me Aame to lift or blow off me burner. Repeat 0s necessorJ

with

each burner. ti oven burner. Push In and ha-n the oven contfol knob to 3M)’ F. The oven burner should lght in 50 to &I seconds.

Thk delay k norm0 The oven safety valve reqtires 0 certo1n time before It till open and Qllow QOS to flow.

Producl Damage

Do Not insert any object inlo Ihe openings 01 lhe proleclive shield lhol surrounds the rgniler coil.

Do no, clean Ihe oreo

Fo~lure lo follow these inslruclions could result in producl damage.

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Check the oven burner for

. proper Aome This name should be l/2’ long. with rnner cone of bluish green. an outer mantie of dark blue and should be clew and soft in cnaroctor, No yellw imps. blowing or lifting of flame shocld OCCUR

Make sure the Oven control knob k In the ‘OFF’ position. Remove the lower oven rack and oven bottom. Hold Q lighted match to the opening In the top

0f me pilot ot me rear 0f the oven burner.

No pilol od]ustments ore required.

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22A

Check the n operation the oven burner. Push In of or-c hsn me oven control knob to 3CO’F. liclht In 50 to 60

The oven burner should

~e~0i-d~. mk de10~ IS n%mol. me oven safety valve rtiulres a certain ltme before it will open and allow gas to flow.

23A

Check the oven burner proper name. mls flame for should be 712’ long. ‘.+ith inner cone of bluishgreen. and outer mantle of dark blue and should be clean lifting of Rome should occur. needs to be adjusted, looen xlrew and adlust me air shuner unnl me proper flame appwrs broiler drawer.

Tlghten screw. Replace

finished installing your new Whirlpool ranae. To aet the most efficient use from your new range, read your Whirlpool Use&Care

Congratulations!

Guide. Keep Installation Instructions h and Guide close to range for easy reference. The instructions will make reinstalling your Whirlpool

Burners:

Turn the orifices hood down until snug against pin. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Adjust the air shutters for proper flame by sliding the air shutter to close or open the shutter as needed. See Panel C, Step 18 for electricul lgtition systems or Step 19P for standing pllot systems.

C oventottom.

Oven Burner: Remove oven racks and lower panel from

Turn the orifice hood down until snug against pin. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN. The burner flame should be l/2’ long when air shutter is correctly adjusted The air shutter slides to close or open the shutter OS needed. See Pane

C, Step 21 for electronic ignition systems, or Step 23A for standing pilot systems.

Replace oven bottom ond rocks.

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LX Gas

Conversion

(Electronic Ignition and Standing

Pilot Systems)

Nahml Converttng to L.P. gos should be done by a quaffled Installer.

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Only a qualified installer should

Install or adjust your gas range.

Pressure Regulator:

Use a wrench to unscrew the COD from the top by turning counter- clockwii. Turn the cap over so the hole end is up. Replace the cop and gasket on the regutator. DO NOT REMOVE THE

PRESSURE REGULATOR.

Part No. 76724.CQ/4320880

01990 Whirlpool Corporation

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Oven thermostal: Remove

. thermostat knob. pulling straight off. Use a small screwdriver to rotate the key to L.P. Replace thermostat knob.

Caoktop burners with standing pilots require adjustment of pilot flame to l/4’ hlgh. The adjustment control is located on the manifold plpe or at pilot ftame base, depending on the model,

E After all the burners have been converted to L.P. gas usage and gas~ne is connected, check for leaks.

Use a brush and liquid detergent to test all gas connections for leaks. Bubbles around connections will indicate a leak. If a leak appears, shut off gas valve controls and wrench-tighten

TKifl 01

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connections. Then check connections ogoln. NEVER TEST FOR GAS LEAKS WITH

A MATCH OR OTHER FLAME.

Printed in U.S.A Prepared by Whirlpool Corporation. Benton Harbor. Michigan 49022