Whirlpool 316002904 User Manual

A WARNING

• ALL RANGES CAN

TIP

Installation Instructions

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• INJURY TO PERSONS
COULD RESULT

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP

DEVICE PACKED

WITH RANGE

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INSTRUCTIONS

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electrical inspector's use.

30” Freestanding

[e^ Range

with self-cleaning oven

Before yoti 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
under the cooktop.

13“ max.
upper
cabinet
depth

30“ min.

18" min.

clearance
upper cabinet
to countertop

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 property damage,
personal injury or death.

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.

A WARNING

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 70 — latest edition',
and all local codes and ordinances.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or
other personal injury.

Panel A

opening width

1" min. countertop

, space to side wall or

other combustible
material..

Do Not
pinch the
power
cord
between
the range
and wall.

Grounded
electrical
outlet is

required. See
Electrical
requirements.

Important: Observe all

governing codes and
ordinances.

For minimum clearances,
see Note.*

Proper gas supply
connection must be

available. See Gas
supply requirements,

A CAUTION

Property Damage

• Contact a qualified floor covering
installer to check that the floor
covering can withstand heat at
ieast 90° F above room
temperature.

• Use an insulated pad or 1 /4"
plywood under range if installing
range over carpeting.

Failure to do so may result in damage
to floor covering.

Tools and materials needed for installation:

• gas line shutoff valve

• L.P.-resistant pipe-joint

compound

• AGA design-certified
fiexibie metal
connector (4-5 feet)

• flare union adapter for
connection to pressure
regulator (1/2" NPT x
1/2" or 3/4" I.D.)

hammer screwdrive or

Parts supplied for

installation:

2 plastic anchors

2 screws (#10 X 1-1/2“)

anti-tip

bracket

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

' Note: 30” min. when bottom of

wood or metal cabinet is
protected by not less than 1 /4"
flame retardant millboard
covered with not less than No.26
MSG sheet steel, 0.015“ stainless
steel, 0.024" aluminum or 0.020"
copper.

36“ min. clearance between the

top of the cooking platform and
the bottom of an unprotected
wood or metal cabinet.

The anti-tip bracket MUST
be installed. For detailed
instructions, see Panel B.

Width ­29-15/16“

dimensions provide 0" clearance.

ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR

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

• hand or electric drill

wood/metal wall stud:

1/8-inch drill bit

concrete/concrete
block walls:

3/16-Inch carbide­tipped masonry driii
bit

. flat~blada

wrench 5/16-Inch nut driver

that are shown

must be used. Given

Shaded area is
recommended area
for 120v outlet on
rear wall and area
for through-the-wall
connection of gas
pipe and shutoff
valve.

2-3/4

Overall ■

46-1/4“

Cabinet

opening

dimensions

Electrical and gas dimensions

Center of range.

Recommended area rnnoo
for through-the-floor ® '
connection of pipe
and shutoff valve.

Mobile 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 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. 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;

* National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

** American Gas Association

1515 Wilson Boulevard

Arlington, Virginia 22209

Gas supply requirements

Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.

A WARNING

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 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.

This installation must conform with
local codes and ordinances. In the
absence of local codes, installations must
conform with American National
Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1-latest edition.”

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serial/rating plate are for elevations up to
2,000 feet. For elevations above 2,000
feet, ratings are reduced at a rate of 4%
for each 1,000 feet above sea level.

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

Input ratings shown on the

This range is equipped for use