Whirlpool W10915235, W10915234 Installation Instructions
HIGH ALTITUDE KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To convert range for elevations above 6,560 ft (1999.5 m)
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION POUR TROUSSE
D’UTILISATION EN HAUTE ALTITUDE
Pour la conversion d’une cuisinière à une altitude
supérieure à 6 560 pi (1999,5 m).
Natural Gas (NG) High Altitude Kit Contains:
1 - Orifice spud, oven bake
1 - Instruction sheet
Propane Gas (LP) High Altitude Kit Contains:
1 - Orifice spud, oven bake
1 - Instruction sheet
GAS CONVERSION SAFETY
L’ensemble pour utilisation de gaz naturel en haute
altitude comprend :
1 - Gicleur, cuisson au four
1 - Fiche d’instruction
L’ensemble pour utilisation de gaz propane en haute
altitude comprend :
1 - Gicleur, cuisson au four
1 - Fiche d’instruction
W10915212A
WARNING: If the information in these instructions 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.
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Do not touch any electrical switch.
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Do not use any phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
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instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
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the gas supplier.
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not install a ventilation system that blows air downward toward this gas cooking appliance. This type of
ventilation system may cause ignition and combustion problems with this gas cooking appliance resulting in personal injury or
unintended operation.
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.
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GAS CONVERSIONS
A
C
IMPORTANT: Gas conversions must be done by a qualified
installer. Before proceeding with the conversion, shut off the gas
supply to the range prior to disconnecting the electrical power.
LP Gas Conversion
WARNING
This conversion kit shall be installed by a
qualified service agency in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and
all applicable codes and requirements of
the authority having jurisdiction. If the
information in these instructions is not
followed exactly, a fire, explosion or
production of carbon monoxide may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. The qualified service
agency is responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The installation is
not proper and complete until the
operation of the converted appliance is
checked as specified in the
manufacturer's instructions supplied with
this kit.
WARNING
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation
instructions.
Slide range back so rear range foot is engaged in the
slot of the anti-tip bracket.
Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved.
Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed
and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or serious burns to children and adults.
1. Turn the manual shut-off valve to the closed position.
B
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International 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" (36 cm) 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.
A. Gas supply line
B. Manual shut-off valve closed position
C. To range
2. Unplug range or disconnect power.
To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator (LP Gas)
See the “Gas Conversion Instructions” section in the Installation
Instructions provided with the range for proper regulator
conversion.
To Convert Surface Burners (LP Gas)
Surface burners do not need conversion for high altitude. Only
adjust surface burner valve. See the “Adjust Flame Height”
section.
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To Convert Oven Bake Burner (LP Gas)
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A
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Only the bake orifice needs to be converted for high altitude.
1. Remove the oven racks and the oven door. See the “Oven
Door” section in the Installation Instructions.
2. Remove 2 screws and washers at the rear of the oven
bottom.
3. Lift the rear of the oven bottom up and back until the front
of the panel is away from the front frame. Remove from
oven and set it aside on a covered surface.
B
A. Screws
B. Oven bottom
4. Remove 2 screws from the bake burner.
5. Slide the front of the bake burner to the side to remove
tab from front of oven. Lift the back of the bake burner
off the oven orifice, and set the bake burner aside. Do
not disconnect the wire.
B
6. Apply masking tape to the end of a 3/8" (1 cm) nut driver
to help hold the gas orifice spud in the nut driver while
changing it. Press nut driver down onto the gas orifice spud
and remove by turning the Natural gas bake burner orifice
spud counterclockwise to remove.
7. Replace the current spud with a “107” spud. Install the LP
gas bake burner orifice spud, turning it clockwise until snug.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten.
A. Orifice spud
8. Position the back of the bake burner over the oven orifice,
and then align the holes for the screws.
9. Reattach the bake burner with 2 screws.
10. Position the front of the oven bottom panel toward the front
frame, and then lower the rear of the oven bottom panel into
the oven.
11. Reattach the oven bottom panel with 2 screws and
2 washers.
A. Bake burner
B. Screws
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A. Oven orifice
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