Whirlpool 9761893B Make Gas Connection, Typical flexible connection, Complete Connection

Make Gas Connection

WARNING

Typical flexible connection

1.Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with LP gas to the larger thread ends of the flexible connector adapters (see B and F in the following illustration).

2.Attach 1 adapter to the gas pressure regulator and the other adapter to the gas shutoff valve. Tighten both adapters.

3.Use a ¹⁵⁄₁₆" combination wrench and channel lock pliers to attach the flexible connector to the adapters. Check that connector is not kinked.

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.

To Assemble Pressure Regulator:

1.	Using 2 or more people, stand the cooktop on its side or back.
2.	Connect the flexible stainless steel connector to the pressure

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B

C

D

A. Gas pressure regulator

B.Use pipe-joint compound

C.Adapter - Must have ½" male pipe thread

D.⁵⁄₈" min. flexible connector

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E F G

E. Adapter - Must have ½" male pipe thread

F.Use pipe-joint compound. G. ½" or ¾" gas pipe

H. Manual gas shutoff valve

regulator using a ¹⁄₂" male pipe thread adapter.

A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the

cooktop to the existing gas line. Shown following is a typical

connection. Your connection may be different, according to

the supply line type, size and location.

3. Install the pressure regulator with the arrow pointing up

toward the bottom of the burner box and in a position where

you can reach the regulator.

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B

C

D

A. Gas pressure regulator

B. Up arrow - Regulator must be installed with arrow pointing up at cooktop bottom.

C. Adapter - Must have ¹⁄₂" male pipe thread

D. UL listed or CSA approved flexible stainless steel gas supply line

IMPORTANT: All connections must be wrench-tightened. Do not make connections to the gas regulator too tight. Making the connections too tight may crack the regulator and cause a gas leak. Do not allow the regulator to turn on the pipe when tightening fittings.

Use only pipe-joint compound made for use with Natural and LP gas.

Do not use TEFLON®† tape. You will need to determine the fittings required depending on your installation.

Complete Connection

1.Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.

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B

A. Closed valve

B. Open valve

2.Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles appear, a leak is indicated. Correct any leak found.

3.Remove surface burner heads, caps and grates from parts package. Insert tab in burner head into notch in burner base. Place burner cap on burner head. Burner heads should be level when properly positioned. If burner heads are not properly positioned, surface burners may not light and continuous sparking may occur. Place burner grates over burners and caps.

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	B
F	C
	D
E
A. Burner cap	D. Burner base
B. Burner head	E. Notch
C. Gas tube opening	F. Tab

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