Whirlpool GW395LEGQ Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions

975857758570

30" Slide-In Gas Range

CANADIAN GAS ASSOCIATION

APPROVED

®

WARNING

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.

IMPORTANT:

Read and save these 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.

Quick Reference

Table of Contents:

Pages

2Before you start

3Product dimensions

3Countertop preparation

4Cabinet dimensions/requirements

5Gas supply requirements

6Electrical requirements

6 - 9	Installation steps
10	If range does not operate
10	If you need assistance/service
10	Moving the range

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Before you start...

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

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:

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

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.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air.

In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:

•Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts.

•If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.

•A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

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.

The floor-mounted antitip bracket must be installed. To install the anti-tip bracket shipped with the range, see Page 7 and the anti-tip

bracket template/instruction sheet.

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* or CAN/CGA— B149 — latest edition* installation codes.

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**, or CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 – latest edition *, and all local codes and ordinances.

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 oven frame behind the storage drawer panel.

Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical requirements,” section.

Proper gas supply connection must be available. See “Gas supply requirements,” section.

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.

In Canada, the installation of this range must conform with the current standards CAN/CSA-Z240 — 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 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

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Tools needed

Assemble the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

•level

•flat-blade screwdriver

•3/8" drive ratchet

•3/8" and 5/16" nut driver

•hand or electric drill

•channel lock pliers

•measuring tape or ruler

•wood floors: 1/8" drill bit

•concrete/ceramic floors: 3/16" carbidetipped masonry drill bit (Hammer may be needed for anchors.)

Parts supplied:

Not shown: literature pack

2 plastic anchors

2 screws (#10 x 1-1/2")

floor-mounted anti-tip bracket

Brackets 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.

Product dimensions

30-3/4" (78.1 cm) cooktop width

36" (91.4 cm)
cooktop height
		22-1/2"
with leveling
		(57.1 cm)
legs lowered
1-1/2 turns

1" (2.5 cm)

30" (76.2 cm) width

26-7/8"

(68.2 cm) depth with handle

Countertop preparation

The cooktop sides of the slide-in range fit over the cutout edge of your countertop.

If you have a square finish (flat) countertop and the opening width is 30- 3/8" (77.2 cm), no countertop preparation is required.

Formed front-edged countertops: Must have molded edge shaved flat 1/4" (0.64 cm) from each front corner of opening.

Tile countertops may need trim cut back 1/4" (0.64 cm) from each front corner and/or rounded edge flattened.

If countertop opening width is greater than 30-3/8" (77.2 cm), adjust the 1/4" (0.64 cm) dimension.

Countertop must be level. Place level on countertop, first side to side; then front to back. If countertop is not level, range will not be level. Oven must be level for satisfactory baking conditions.

Formed or tiled countertop trimmed 1/4" (0.64 cm) back at front corners of countertop opening.

30-3/8"

	(77.2 cm)	1/4"
		(0.64 cm)
	opening
	width
		30-7/8"
		(78.4 cm)

Cooktop sides of range fit over edges of

countertop opening.

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