Whirlpool FGP300JN0 Before you start, Product dimensions, Cabinet dimensions/requirements, Danger

Before you start...

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety message 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 be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

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.

Product dimensions

Proper gas supply connection must be available. See “Gas supply requirements,” Page 3.

26-3/4" depth

with handle

24-1/4"

29-7/8" width

36"

cooktop

height

46-1/4"

overall height for

tall backguard

models

42-1/4"

overall height for short backguard models

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

Cabinet dimensions/requirements

Check location where range will be installed. The range	IMPORTANT: Some cabinet and building materials are not
should be located for convenient use in the kitchen.	designed to withstand the heat produced by the oven for
Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of	baking and self-cleaning. Check with your builder or cabinet
the sides and rear of range.	supplier to make sure that the materials used will not
ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR FLOOR WHERE RANGE IS	discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage.
TO BE INSTALLED MUST BE SEALED.

— 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.

18" min. clearance upper cabinet to countertop

13" max. upper cabinet depth

30" min. cabinet opening width

30-1/8" opening width

For minimum clearance to top of cooktop, see Note.***

• 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*.

Cabinet opening dimensions shown must be used. Given dimensions are minimum clearances.

2" min.
		Do Not seal the range to
countertop
		the side cabinets.
space to side
wall or other		If cabinet depth is greater
combustible
		than 24", oven frame
material
		must extend beyond
		cabinet fronts by 1/2"
		min.
	10"

Contact a qualified
				8"
floor covering
installer to check			5"
		2"
that the floor
covering can					*** Note: 24" min. when bottom of wood
	Shaded area
withstand at least	recommended				or metal cabinet is protected by not
200°F.	for installation				less than 1/4" flame retardant mill-
Use an insulated	of gas pipe.				board covered with not less than
pad or 1/4" plywood					No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015"
under range if					stainless steel, 0.024" aluminum or
installing range over					0.020" copper.
carpeting.					30" min. clearance between the top of
					the cooking platform and the bottom
					of an unprotected wood or metal
					cabinet.

Anti-tip bracket

The floor-mounted anti-tip bracket MUST be installed. To install the anti-tip bracket supplied, see Pages 4-5 and the anti-tip bracket template/instruction sheet.

When installing a range under existing cabinets and the installation does not meet the minimum cabinet clearances, install a range hood above the cooktop to avoid burn hazards.

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.

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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

Parts supplied

2 plastic anchors

2 screws

(#10 x 1-1/2")

floor-mounted

anti-tip bracketNot shown:

• literature pack

• orifice spuds

Bracket must be securely mounted to sub-floor. Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to anchor bracket to sub-floor. Longer screws are available from your local hardware store.