Whirlpool Freestanding Gas Range - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT: Observe all governing 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 edition*.
It is the customer's responsibility:
• To contact a qualified electrical
installer.
• To assure that the electrical installation
is adequate and in conformance with
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
— latest edition**, and all codes and
ordinances.
WARNING: If the
information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result
causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
— Do not store or use
gasoline or other
flammable vapors and
Mobile home installation
The installation of this range must
conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, 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
Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1 and
Manufactured Home Installations, Sites,
and Communities ANSI/NFPA 501A**, or
with local codes.
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 above.
Copies of the standards listed may be
obtained from:
* CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
** National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU
SMELL GAS
• 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.
Follow 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.
Cabinet opening dimensions shown must
be used. Given dimensions are minimum
clearances.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by
reaching over heated surface units,
cabinet storage space located above the
surface units should be avoided. If
cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk
can be reduced by installing a range
hood that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5 inches beyond the bottom
of the cabinets.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
A qualified technician must install this
range. Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation. It is the
installer’s responsibility to comply with
installation clearances specified on the
gas information label. The gas
information label and model/serial rating
plate are located on the frame behind the
broiler door.
Materials required:
• gas line shutoff valve
• 1/2" male pipe thread nipple for
connection to pressure regulator
• L.P. gas-resistant pipe-joint compound
• CSA design-certified flexible metal
appliance connector (4–5 feet) or rigid
gas supply line as needed
• insulated pad or 1/4" plywood if range
is installed over carpeting
Tools and materials needed:
• level
• 3/8" drive ratchet
• 1/2" and 3/8" wrench
• flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• hand or electric drill
• wood floor: 1/8" drill bit
concrete/ceramic floors: 3/16" carbide-
tipped masonry drill bit (Hammer may
be needed for anchors.)
• slip-joint pliers
• tape measure or ruler
• pipe wrench
Assemble the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the
instructions provided with any tools listed here.
WARNING
Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't
follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.
We have provided many important safety
messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety
alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING.” These
words mean:
All safety messages will tell you what the
potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.
immediately
DANGER