Whirlpool 30 Before, Tools and matetials needed for installation, Parts, start, supplied

Before	you		start...
Proper installation	is your responsibility.				A
qualified technician		must install this range.
Make sure you have		everything		necessary
for correct installation.			It is the	responsibility

of the installer to comply with the installation clearances specified on the serial/rating plate. The serial/rating plate is located Jnder the maintop.

13” max.

upper cabinet

depth

I	~	30 min.
18” min.		opening width

clearance upper cabinet

Important:	Observe	all	* Note: 30” min. when bottom of
			wood or metal cabinet is
governing	codes	and
			protected	by	not	less than	l/4”
ordinances.			flame retardant			millboard
			covered	with	not	less than	No.28

MSG sheet steel, 0.0 15” stainless steel, .024” aluminum or 0.020” copper.

36” min. clearance between the top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected

For minimum clearances, see Note:

Electrical and gas dimensions

Shaded		area	is
recommended			area	Center of	range.
for	12oV outlet		on
rear	wall	and	area
for through-the-wall
connection		. of. g-as ,

to

countertop

1” min.

countertop

.space to side wall or

other

combustible

\

’

material.

4

Do Not

Check location where range will be

pinch

the

installed. The range should be

located

away from strong

draft

!s

areas,

such

as windows,

doors

and

between

e

strong heating vents or fans. The

the ran

and wa9I.

range should be located for

convenient

use

in the

kitchen.

Recessed

installations

must

provide

I

223/a”

complete

enclosure

of

the

sides

and

rear

of

range.

Grounded

I

\

NOTE:

Clearances

specified are for

electrical

outlet

combustible

walls and

materials

that

is required.

have a density of 20 or more pounds

See

Electrical

per

cubic

foot.

No evaluation

of

requirements.

clearances

has

been

made

for

Do Not

seal

the

installation

adjacent

to

materials

J

that

are less than

20

pounds

per

cu.

side

cabinets.

ft. or to plastic tiles and sheeting.

WARNING:

If the information

in this

manual

is not

followed

exactly,

a

fire

or

explosion

may result causing

Proper

gas

..

-

:ydTa%

damage,

personal

Injury

supply

connection

‘\

,

must

be available.

See

Gas

supply

requirements.

z

rail - 132”

dimensions that are shown

must be used. Given

dimensions provide 0” clearance.

ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR FLOOR WHERE THE RANGE IS TO BE INSTALLED MUST BE SEALED.

Recommended area range. for throuah-the-floor

connecti& of pipe and shutoff valve.

Mobile Home Installation

The installation of this range must conform

to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Par-t 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Par-t 280) or when such standard is not applicable, the Standard

for Manufactured Home Installation 1982

(Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Setups), ANSI Z225.1-NFPA 501A, - 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 ISadequate	as	long as It conforms
;;z;nfcds	listed	above.

Copies of the standards listed may be

l National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

**American Gas Association 15 15 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, Virginia 22209

-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

lDo Not try to light any

appliance.

l Do Not touch any electrical switch; Do Not use any phone in your building.

l Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

l 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.

Fire Hazard

Do Not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Personal Injury Hazard

Avoid installing cabinet storage above the cooking surface. If cabinets are already installed, reduce the hazard of reaching over a heated cooking surface by

installing a range hood. The range hood

should extend a minimum of 5 inches out from the bottom front of the cabinets.

Reaching over a heated cooking surface could result in a serious burn.

Electrical Shock Hazard

It is the customer’s responsibility:

l To contact a qualified electrical installer.

l To assure that the electrical installation is

adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70- latest edition*, and all local codes and ordinances.

Failure to do so could result in electrical

shock or other personal injury.

Panel A

Property Damage

l Contact a qualified floor covering installer to check that the floor covering can withstand heat at least 90°F above room temperature.

l Use an insulated pad or l/4” plywood under range if installing range over carpeting.

Failure to do so may result in damage to floor covering.

Tools and matetials needed for installation:

l	gas	line	shutoff		valve	l	hand	or	electric		drill
l	L.P.-resistant pipe-joint					l	wood/metal			wall	stud:
	compound						l/8-inch			drill bit
l	AGA	design-certified				l	concrete/concrete
	flexible		metal				block	walls:
	connector			(4-5	feet)		3/16-inch			carbide-
*	flare	union		adapter for			tipped		masonry		drill
	connection			to	pressure
	reaulator			(l/2”	NPT x

	h	WV	flat-blade	V
		;;yt;zhble
hammer			screwdriver	or
			5/16-inch nut driver

Parts	supplied		for
hstallation:
	(C@	[q@
	2 plastic	anchors
	2 screws	(#10x	l-1/2”)
c	(thickness of wall covering may
bracket	require	longer screws, available
	from your local hardware store.)

Gas supply requhements

Observe all governing codes

and ordinances

Fire Hazard

l Range must be connected to a regulated gas supply.

. L.P. gas supply must Not exceed a pressure of 14” water column. This must be checked by a qualtfied technician before installing the range.

l Do Not use an open flame to test for leaks from gas connections.

l New, A.G.A.-approved, flexible gas line should be used when codes permit.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fire, explosion or personal injury.

L

A n 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 2223.1 -latest edition.

B n Input ratinas shown on the serial/rating plate are for elevations up to 2,000 feet. For elevations above 2,000 feet. ratings should be reduced at a rate of 4% for each 1,000 feet above sea level.

C n This range is design-certified by A.G.A. for NATURAL and L.P. gases with appropriate conversion. The serial/rating plate located under the cooktop has information for the type of gas that can be used. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, check with the local gas supplier. See Panel C and back cover for gas conversion instructions.