Whirlpool 30 User Manual

ALL RANGES CAN

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WARNING

TIP

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DEVICE PACKED

WITH RANGE

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Read and save

Part No. 3 16002942/437 1893

these instructions.

IMPORTANT: Installer: Leave Installation Instructions

Homeowner: Keep installation instructions Save Installation Instructions for local

with the homeowner. for future reference. electrical inspector’s use.

Before you start...

Proper installation is your responsibility. A qualified technician must install this range. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the installation clearances specified on the serial/rating plate. The serial/rating plate is located

Jnder the maintop.

13” max. upper

cabinet depth

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

For minimum clearances, see Note:

* Note: 30” min. when bottom of

wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than l/4” flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No.28 MSG sheet steel, 0.0 15” stainless steel, .024” aluminum or 0.020”

copper.

36” min. clearance between the

top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected

Electrical and gas dimensions

Shaded area is recommended area for 12oV outlet on rear wall and area for through-the-wall connection of g-as

. .

Center of

range.

18” min. clearance upper cabinet to countertop

~ opening width

1” min. countertop

.space to side wall or

other combustible

’ material.

30 min.

Check location where range will be installed. The range should be located away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents or fans. The

range should be located for

convenient use in the kitchen.

Recessed installations must provide

complete enclosure of the sides and

rear of range. NOTE: Clearances specified are for

combustible walls and materials that have a density of 20 or more pounds per cubic foot. No evaluation of clearances has been made for

installation adjacent to materials that are less than 20 pounds per cu. ft. or to plastic tiles and sheeting.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing :ydTa% damage, personal Injury

- 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

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.

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

installing a range hood. The range hood

should extend a minimum of 5 inches out from the bottom front of the cabinets.

Reaching over a heated cooking surface could result in a serious burn.

Electrical Shock Hazard

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 70latest edition*, and all local codes and ordinances.

Failure to do so could result in electrical

shock or other personal injury.

Panel A

Do Not pinch the

!s between the ran

and wa

Grounded electrical outlet is required. See Electrical requirements.

Recommended area for throuah-the-floor

connecti& of pipe and shutoff valve.

range.

Mobile Home Installation

The installation of this range must conform

223/a”

Do Not seal the side cabinets.

Proper gas supply connection ‘\ must be available. See Gas supply requirements.

. .

rail 132”

dimensions

that are shown

dimensions provide 0” clearance. ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR

FLOOR WHERE THE RANGE IS TO BE INSTALLED MUST BE SEALED.

must be used. Given

to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Par-t 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Par-t 280) or when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Setups), ANSI Z225.1-NFPA 501A, latest edition, 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 ;;z;nfcds listed above.

Copies of the standards listed may be

National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

** American Gas Association

15 15 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, Virginia 22209

Gas supply

Property 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.

Tools and matetials needed for installation:

gas line shutoff valve

L.P.-resistant pipe-joint compound

AGA design-certified flexible metal connector (4-5 feet)

* flare union adapter for

connection to pressure reaulator (l/2” NPT x

hammer ;

hand or electric drill

wood/metal wall stud:

l/8-inch drill bit

concrete/concrete block walls:

3/16-inch carbidetipped masonry drill

;yt;zhble screwdriver or

flat-blade V 5/16-inch nut driver

Parts supplied for hstallation:

(C@ [q@

2 plastic anchors

2 screws (#10x l-1/2”)

bracket

(thickness of wall covering may require longer screws, available from your local hardware store.)

requhements

Observe all governing 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 qualtfied technician before installing the range.

Do Not use an open flame to test for

leaks from gas connections.

New, A.G.A.-approved, flexible gas line

should be used when codes permit.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fire, explosion or personal injury.

local codes and ordinances. In the absence of local codes, installations must conform with American National Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223.1 -latest edition.

serial/rating plate are for elevations up to 2,000 feet. For elevations above 2,000 feet.

ratings should be reduced at a rate of 4%

for each 1,000 feet above sea level.

This Installation must conform with

Input ratinas shown on the

A.G.A. for NATURAL and L.P. gases with appropriate conversion. The serial/rating plate located under the cooktop has information for the type of gas that can be used. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, check with the local gas supplier. See Panel C and back cover for gas conversion instructions.

This range is design-certified by

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