Whirlpool WFG371LVQ2 Installation Guide

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

30" (76.2 CM) FREESTANDINGGAS RANGES

Table of Contents

RANGE SAFETY .......................................................................................................... 2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 4

Tools and Parts......................................................................................................... 4

Location Requirements ............................................................................................. 4

Electrical Requirements ............................................................................................ 6

Gas Supply Requirements ........................................................................................ 6

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 8

Unpack Range .......................................................................................................... 8

Install Anti-Tip Bracket ............................................................................................. 8

Make Gas Connection .............................................................................................. 9

Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location ............................................................................. 10

Level Range ............................................................................................................ 11

Electronic Ignition System ...................................................................................... 11

Replace Oven Racks and Warming Drawer ........................................................... 12

Storage Drawer ....................................................................................................... 13

Complete Installation .............................................................................................. 13

GAS CONVERSIONS ................................................................................................ 14

LP Gas Conversion ................................................................................................. 14

Natural Gas Conversion .......................................................................................... 16

ANTI-TIP BRACKET TEMPLATE ............................................................................ 19

iMPORTANT:

Save for local inspector's use.
Installer: Leave installation instructions with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Keep installation instructions for future reference.

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RANGESAFETY

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:

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.

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,

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.

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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.

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.

INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS

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

here.

Tools needed

• Tape measure • Marker or pencil

• Flat-blade screwdriver • Pipe-joint compound

• Phillips screwdriver

• Level • 3/lS"(4.8 mm) carbide-tipped

• Hand or electric drill concrete/ceramic floors)

• Hammer • Noncorrosive leak-detection

• Wrench or pliers

• Pipe wrench For LP/Natural Gas

• 18/ls"combination wrench • 1/2"combination wrench

• 1¼,,drive ratchet • 8/8"combination wrench

• 3/8"nut driver • 7 mm (8/32")nut driver

• 1/8"(3.2 mm) drill bit (for • Quadrex ®tor Phillips
wood floors) screwdriver

Parts supplied

Check that all parts areincluded.

A. Anti-tip bracket
B. Plastic anchors (2)
C. #10 x 1/=.screws (2)

Anti-tip bracket must be securely mounted to subfloor.
Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to anchor
bracket to subfloor. Longer screws are available from your

local hardware store.

Parts needed

Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas
supply and electrical supply. See "Electrical Requirements" and
"Gas Supply Requirements" sections.

resistant to LP gas

masonry drill bit (for

solution

Conversions

• Masking tape

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IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Do
not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air.

• It is the installer's responsibility to comply with installation
clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The
model/serial rating plate is located on the oven frame behind
the top left side of the oven door.

The range should be located for convenient use in the
kitchen.

Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of
the sides and rear of the range.

All openings in the wall or floor where range is to be installed
must be sealed.

Do not seal the range to the side cabinets.
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used.

Given dimensions are minimum clearances.
The floor anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti-

tip bracket shipped with the range, see "Install Anti-Tip
Bracket" section.

• Grounded electrical supply is required. See "Electrical
Requirements" section.

• Proper gas supply connection must be available. See "Gas
Supply Requirements" section.

• Contact a qualified floor covering installer to check that the
floor covering can withstand at least 200°F (93°C).

• Use an insulated pad or 1A" (0.64 cm) plywood under range if
installing range over carpeting.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your cabinets, check with your
builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used
will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage. This oven
has been designed in accordance with the requirements of UL
and CSA International and complies with the maximum allowable
wood cabinet temperatures of 194°F (90°C).

Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements

The installation of this range must conform to the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). When such standard is not
applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured Home

Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A or with local codes.
In Canada, the installation of this range must conform with the

current standards CAN/CSA-A240-1atest edition, or with local
codes.

Mobile home installations require:

• 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.

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Product Dimensions

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A. 2717/32'' (69.9 cm) max. depth with handle
B. 36" (91.4 cm) cooktop height (max.) with leveling

legs screwed all the way in*

C. 467/8" (119.1 cm) overall height (max.) with

levering legs screwed all the way in*

D. 297/8'' (75.9 cm) width

E.25" (63.5 cm)
F. Model/serial rating plate (located on the oven

frame behind the top left side of the oven door)

*Range can be raised approximately 1" (2.5 cm) by adjusting the

leveling legs.

Cabinet Dimensions

Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64.0 cm)
countertop depth, 24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth and
36" (91.4 cm) countertop height.

IMPORTANT: If installing a range hood or microwave hood
combination above the range, follow the range hood or

microwave hood combination installation instructions for
dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface.

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A. 18" (45.7 cm) upper side cabinet to countertop
B. 13" (33 cm) max. upper cabinet depth
C. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width
D. For minimum clearance to top of cooktop, see NOTE*.
E. 30%" (76.5 cm) min. opening width

F. This shaded area recommended for installation of rigid gas pipe.

G. 8" (20.3 cm)

H. Grounded outlet

I. 17" (43.2 cm)

2.2"(5.1 cm)

K. 41/2" (11.4 cm)

L. 2" (5.1 cm) min. clearance from both sides of range to side wall or

other combustible material.

*NOTE: 24" (61.0 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal

cabinet is covered by not less than 1/4"(0.64 cm) flame retardant
millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel,

0.015" (0.4 mm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm) aluminum or

0.020" (0.5 mm) copper.
30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the

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

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug 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 result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

IMPORTANT: The range must be electrically grounded in

accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence
of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.

This range is equipped with an electronic ignition system that will
not operate if plugged into an outlet that is not properly polarized.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that
the ground path is adequate.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road

Cleveland, OH 44131-5575

• A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp fused, electrical circuit is
required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is also
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this range be provided.

• Electronic ignition systems operate within wide voltage limits,
but proper grounding and polarity are necessary. Check that
the outlet provides 120-volt power and is correctly grounded.

• This gas range is not required to be plugged into a GFCI
(Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet. It is recommended
that you not plug an electric spark ignition gas range or any
other major appliance into a GFCI wall outlet as it will cause
the GFCI to trip during normal cycling.

• Performance of this range will not be affected if operated on a
GFCI-protected circuit. However, occasional nuisance
tripping of the GFCI breaker is possible due to the normal
operating nature of electronic gas ranges.

• The wiring diagram is located on the back of the range in a
clear plastic bag.

NOTE: The metal chassis of the range must be grounded in
order for the control panel to work. If the metal chassis of the
range is not grounded, no keypads will operate. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the
metal chassis of the range is grounded.

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.

Fai(ure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
IMPORTANT: 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.

IMPORTANT: Leak testing of the range must be conducted
according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Type of Gas

Natural gas:
This range is design-certified by CSA International for use with

Natural gas or, after proper conversion, for use with LP gas.

• This range is factory set for use with Natural gas. See "Gas
Conversions" section. The model/serial rating plate located
on the oven frame behind the top left side of the oven door
has information on the types of gas that can be used. If the
types of gas listed do not include the type of gas available,
check with the local gas supplier.

LP gas conversion:
Conversion must be done by a qualified service technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas

specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different
gas without consulting the serving gas supplier. See "Gas

Conversions" section.

Gas Supply Line

• Provide a gas supply line of 3_,,(1.9 cm) rigid pipe to the
range location. A smaller size pipe on longer runs may result
in insufficient gas supply. With LP gas, piping or tubing size
can be 1/2"(1.3 cm) minimum. Usually, LP gas suppliers
determine the size and materials used in the system.

NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas
must be used. Do not use TEFLON ®_tape.

1-®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.

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