Whirlpool SF315PEMT1, SF315PEMT0, SF315PEMQ0, SF315PEMQ1, SF315PEMB1 Installation Guide

Before you start

Product dimensions
Cutout dimensions/requirements

EUectdcd requirements
Gas suppUy requirements

UnstaHafionsteps
Gas conversions

Moving the range
Ufrange does not operate

Ufyou need assistance/service

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and
be kilted.

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.

Readandsave these

IMPORTANT:
hstaHer: Leave Installation
Instructions with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Keep Installation
instructions for future reference.

Save Installation instructions for local

electrical inspector's use.

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Write down the model and serial numbers
before installing range.

Both numbers are on the model/serial
rating plate, located on the oven frame

behind the left side of the broiler door.
Model #
Serial #

Part No, 98014109

Before youstart°°°

Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.

We have provided many important
safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance. AM_ays 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:

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.

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.

WARNmNG: ff the
information in this manua_

is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may
resumt causing property
damage, persona_ injury or

death.

m Do not store or use

gasoline or other

flammable vapors and

_iquids in the vicinity of

this or any other

appliance.
WHAT TO DO _FYOU
SMELL GAS

. Do not try to _ight any

appliance.

. Do not touch any

electrica_ switch.

. Do not use any phone in

your buimding.

. Immediatemy call your

gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supp_ier's

instructions.

. ff 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.

important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.

Do not obstruct flow of combustion
and ventilation air.

This installation must conform with all
Ioca_codesand 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:

• Tocontact 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
instdler'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.

Mobile home installation

The installation of this range must
conform with the Manufactured Home

Construction and Safety Standard,Title 24
CFR,Part3280 [formerly the Federal

Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety,Title 24, HUD (Part2801]or,

when such standard is not applicable, the
Standard for Manufactured Home

Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1 and
Manufactured Home Installations, Sites,

and Communities ANSl/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

C_eveland, Ohio 44131=5575

_ National Fire Protection Association

One Ratterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

_latedaJs required:
. gas line shutoff valve

* 1/2" male pipe thread nipple for connection

to pressure reguJator

. L,R gas=resistant pipe=joint compound
, CSA design=certified flexible meta_ appliance

connector t4=5 feet) or rigid gas supply line
as needed

, insulated pad or 1/4" plywood if range is

installed over carpeting

1/2" and 3/8"

safety

PartssuppJied for

2 screws (#18 x 1=1/2")

(Bracket must be securely mounted to
sub4toor. Thickness of flooring may require
longer screws to anchor the bracket to
subfioor.)

I8" rain.

c_earance

upper

cabinet to
countertop

space to side wall or
other corabustibJe

raatedal

i
i
i

This shaded area

tecoraraended for
e_ectricaJ out_et.

i

Proper gas supply
connection must be

available. See "Gas
Page 4.

Grounded electriea_
outJet is required.

See "EUectdcaU
requirements;'

Page 4.

This shaded area

for installation

of gas pipe,

24=1/4"

Do Not seal the range to

the side cabinets.

Jf cabinet depth is greater

than 24", oven frame

must extend beyond
cabinet fronts by 1/2"

rain.

_6 _R

cooktop

height

Check location where range will be installed. The

range should be _ocated for convenient use in the
kitchen. Recessed installations faust provide

coraplete enclosure of the sides and rear of range.

ALL OPENBNGS IN THE WALL OR FLOOR WHERE
RANGE ISTO BE INSTALLED MUST BE SEALED.

iMPORTANT: Some cabinet and building raaterials 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
raatetials used will not discolor, delarainate or sustain

other daraage.

*** Note: 24" rain. when bottom of wood or metal

cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4"
Rarae retardant raillboard covered with not

less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015"

stainJess steel, 0.024" aJurainura or 0.020"

copper,

30" rain. cJeatance between the top of the
cooking pJatforra and the bottom of an

unprotected wood or metal cabinet.

Contact a qualified

Roar covering

installer to check

that the Hoot

covering can

withstand at least

200°E
Use an insulated

pad or 1/4" pJywood
under range if
instaEling range over
carpeting.

Anti-tipbracket:

The floor anti-tip
bracket MUST be

installed. To install

antFtip bracket
shipped with the
range, see Page 7
and the anti-tip
bracket template.

Electrical Shock Hazard

PJug into a grounded 3-prong

outlet.

Do not remove ground prong,
Do not use an adapter,

Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these

instructions can resuJt in death,

fire, or eJectrical shock.

if codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a

quaJified e_ectrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.

Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a quaJified electrician if you

are not sure range is properJy grounded.
A 120°voff, 60oHz,AC-onUy,10-ampere,

fused eUectdcaUsuppUyis required. A

timeodeUayfuse or circuit breaker is

recommended. Jtis 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 3, for recommended location of

electrical outlet.

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, 3oprong outlet installed by
a qualified ebctric]an.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained
from:

*National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269

3=prong ground I[------: _] pobrized

pJug _ H(_:_'%,_ ground=type

_....... _ 3-prong

"OU
'On

\

power supply

cord

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Explosion Hazard

Use a new CSA approved gas
supply line.

install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten atl 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 personneJ;
authorized gas company personnem;
and, authorized service personnel

Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.

Inthe 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-handb type.

, A flexible gas connector, when used,

must not exceed 3 feet.

Observe aJJgoverning codes and
ordinances.

This installation must conform with aH
Jocalcodes and ordinances. Jnthe

absence of local codes, installation 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
by CSA International for use with Natural
gas or, after proper conversion, for use
with LR gas. This range is factory set for
use with Natural gas. Gas conversion
instructions are provided on pages 8-9.
The model/serial rating plate located on

the frame behind the broiler drawer has

information on the type of gas that can
be use& Jfthe 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 Jine: Provide a gas supply line

of 3/4" rigid pipe to the range location.
With LR gas, piping or tubing sizecan be

1/2" minimum. A smaller size pipe on
longer runs may result in insufficient gas
supply. Usually, LR gas suppliers

determine the size and materials used in

the system.

Pipe-joint compounds made for use with
LR gas must be used on pipe threads

only.