Whirlpool GS440LELB0 User Manual
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Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.
Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector's use.
Part No. 8523783
8 8 8
IMPORTANT:
Read and save these instructions.
If you need assistance:
Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call or call
the dealer from whom you purchased this range. The dealer is listed
in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory under “Appliances —
Household — Major — Service and Repair.”
Call when you:
Have questions about range installation or operation.
Need to obtain the name and number of an authorized
service company.
When you call, you will need:
The range model number.
The range serial number.
Both numbers are listed on the model/serial rating plate located on
the frame behind the storage drawer.
Before you start
Product dimensions
Cabinet dimensions/requirements
Electrical requirements
Gas supply requirements
Installation steps
Gas conversions
If range does not operate
If you need assistance/service
Moving the range
Back cover
Back cover
Back cover
30" Freestanding
Sealed Burner
Gas Range
with self-cleaning oven
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be
killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range
is moved.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
WARNING
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Product dimensionsBefore you start...
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.
Cabinet opening dimensions shown must be
used. Given dimensions are minimum
clearances.
When installing a range under existing cabinets
and the installation does not meet the minimum
cabinet clearances, install a range hood above
the cooktop to avoid burn hazards.
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 storage drawer.
***Note: 24" 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. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015"
stainless steel, 0.024" aluminum or
0.020" copper.
30" min. clearance between the top of
the cooking platform and the bottom
of an unprotected wood or metal
cabinet.
Contact a qualified
floor covering
installer to check
that the floor
covering can
withstand at least
200°F.
Use an insulated pad
or 1/4" plywood
under range if
installing range over
carpeting.
For minimum
clearance to top of
cooktop, see Note.***
Do Not pinch the power
supply cord between the
range and the wall.
Do Not seal the range to
the side cabinets.
2" min.
countertop
space to side
wall or other
combustible
material
This shaded area recommended
for installation of rigid gas pipe.
Flexible gas pipe and electrical
outlet are recommended in either
shaded area.
18" min.
clearance upper
cabinet to
countertop
13" max. upper
cabinet depth
If cabinet depth is greater
than 24", oven frame must
extend beyond cabinet
fronts by 1/2" min.
Cabinet dimensions/requirements
30-1/8" opening
width
30" min. cabinet
opening width
8 8 8
29-7/8" width
46-7/8"
overall
height
25"
36"
cooktop
height
27-1/8" depth
with handle
8"
4-1/2"
4-1/2"
2"
2"
17"
17"
8"
Grounded electrical
outlet is required. See
“Electrical requirements,”
Page 3.
Proper gas supply
connection must be
available. See “Gas
supply requirements,”
Page 3.
Check location where range will be installed. The range
should be located for convenient use in the kitchen.
Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of
the sides and rear of range.
ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR FLOOR WHERE RANGE IS
TO BE INSTALLED MUST BE SEALED.
IMPORTANT: Some cabinet and building materials are not
designed to withstand the heat produced by the oven for
baking and self-cleaning. Check with your builder or cabinet
supplier to make sure that the materials used will not
discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage.
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.
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 Homes Installations (Manufactured Home
Sites, Communities and Setups), ANSI A225.1/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.
Anti-tip bracket
The floor-mounted anti-tip bracket MUST be installed. To
install the anti-tip bracket supplied, see Pages 4-5 and the
anti-tip bracket template/instruction sheet.
Bracket must be securely mounted to
sub-floor. Thickness of flooring may
require longer screws to anchor
bracket to sub-floor. Longer screws
are available from your local hardware
store.
2 plastic
anchors
floor-mounted
anti-tip bracket
Not shown:
• literature pack
• orifice spuds
Parts supplied
2 screws
(#10 x 1-1/2")
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
Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
We have provided many important safety
message in this manual and on your
appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
WARNING
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 be preceded by the
safety alert symbol and 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.
You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don’t immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don’t follow instructions.
DANGER
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Recommended
ground method
For personal safety, this range is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3-prong ground
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the
cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong,
ground-type outlet, grounded in accordance with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 —
latest edition* and all local codes and
ordinances.
If a mating outlet is not available, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation of the
customer to have a properly polarized and
grounded, 3-prong outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269
Electrical requirements
Gas supply requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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**.
Input ratings shown on the model/serial rating
plate are for elevations up to 2,000 feet. For
assistance when installing the range at higher
elevations, contact your local service company.
Type of gas: This range is design-certified by
CSA International for use with Natural gas or,
after proper conversion, for use with L. P. gas.
This range is factory set for use with Natural gas.
Gas conversion instructions are provided on
pages 7-8. The model/serial rating plate located
on the frame behind the storage drawer or
broiler door has information on the type of gas
that can be used. If the type of gas listed does
not agree with the type of gas available, check
with the local gas supplier. Conversion must be
done by a qualified service technician.
Gas supply line: Provide a gas supply line of 3/4"
rigid pipe to the range location. With L.P. gas,
piping or tubing size can be 1/2" minimum. A
smaller size pipe on longer runs may result in
insufficient gas supply. Usually, L.P. gas
suppliers determine the size and materials used
in the system.
Pipe-joint compounds made for use with L.P. gas
must be used on pipe threads only.
Flexible metal appliance connector: If local codes
permit, a new AGA or CSA design-certified, 1/2"
or 3/4" I.D., flexible metal appliance connector is
recommended for connecting range to the gas
supply line. A 1/2" male pipe thread nipple is
needed for connection to pressure regulator
female pipe threads. Do Not kink or damage the
flexible metal tubing when moving the range.
Shutoff valve: The supply line must be equipped
with a manual shutoff valve. This valve should be
located in the same room as the range and
should be in a location that allows ease of
opening and closing. The valve is for turning on
or shutting off gas to the range. Do Not block
access to shutoff valve.
Pressure regulator: The gas pressure regulator
supplied with this range must be used. The inlet
pressure to the regulator should be as follows for
proper operation:
NATURAL GAS:
Minimum pressure: 5 inches W.C.
Maximum pressure: 14 inches W.C.
L.P. GAS:
Minimum pressure: 11 inches W.C.
Maximum pressure: 14 inches W.C.
Contact local gas supplier if you are not sure
about the inlet pressure.
Line pressure testing above 1/2 psi gauge
(14" WCP) — The range and its individual manual
shutoff valve must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures
greater than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
Line pressure testing at 1/2 psi gauge
(14" WCP) or lower — The range must be
isolated from the gas supply piping system by
closing its individual manual shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
** CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
manual shutoff valve
“open” position
gas supply
to range
Rigid pipe connection: Requires a
combination of pipe fittings to obtain
an in-line connection to the range. All
strains must be removed from the
supply and fuel lines so range will
be level and in line.
3-prong properly polarized
ground-type outlet
3-prong ground
plug
ground
prong
power supply
cord
level
flat-blade
screwdriver
stainless
steel/glass
mirror
tape measure
or ruler
safety glasses
gloves
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.)
Materials required:
• gas line shutoff valve
• 1/2" male pipe thread nipple for connection to pressure
regulator
• L.P. gas-resistant pipe-joint compound
• AGA or 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 needed
channel lock
pliers
15/16"
and 3/8"
combination
wrenches
pipe
wrench
3/8" drive
ratchet
Phillips
screwdriver
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is
used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the ground path is
adequate and that the outlet is correctly
polarized.
Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are not
sure range is properly grounded.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 10-ampere, fused
electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker is recommended. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving
only this appliance be provided.
Electronic ignition systems operate within wide
voltage limits, but proper grounding and polarity
are necessary. In addition to checking that the
outlet is correctly grounded, the outlet must be
checked by a qualified electrician to see if it is
wired with correct polarity.
Important: This range is equipped with an
electronic ignition system that will not operate if
plugged into an outlet that is not properly
polarized.
A wiring diagram is included on the back of
the range.
See “Cabinet dimensions/requirements,” Page 2,
for recommended location of electrical outlet.
putty knife
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas supply
line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person
make sure gas pressure does not exceed
14" water column. Examples of a qualified
person include licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
WARNING
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