Whirlpool 98015194 Before you start, Tools and materials needed, Mobile home installation, Danger

Models: 98015194

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Before you start...

Before you start...

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:

 DANGER DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don'timmediately follow instructions.

Mobile home installation WARNING

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.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air.

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*.

It is the customer's responsibility:

To contact 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.

To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

Proper installation is your responsibility. A qualified technician must install this range. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the installer’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, Part 3280 [formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD (Part 280)] or, when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1 and Manufactured Home Installations, Sites, and Communities ANSI/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 Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

**National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

Tools and materials needed:

Follow all factory safety instructions included with your tools.

Materials required:

• gas line shutoff valve

• 1/2" male pipe thread nipple for

connection to pressure regulator

level

3/8" drive ratchet

1/2" and 3/8" wrenches

flat-blade screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

hand or electric drill

wood floor: 1/8" drill bit

concrete/ceramic floors: 3/16" carbide- tipped masonry drill bit (Hammer may be needed for anchors.)

slip-joint pliers

tape measure or ruler

pipe wrench

• L.P. gas-resistant pipe-joint compound

• CSA design-certified flexible metal

appliance connector (4–5 feet) or rigid

gas supply line as needed

• insulated pad or 1/4" plywood if range

is installed over carpeting

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Whirlpool 98015194 installation instructions Before you start, Tools and materials needed, Mobile home installation, Danger