SPACE REQUIREMENTS

I, The top, back and sides of this range may be installed with zero clearance. Vertical walls extending above the cook

top must have a horizontal clearance of 5 inches from the side edges of the cook top.

2.Overhead cabinets should be a maximum of 13 inches deep.

3.Top of range may be against bottom of top cabinet

4.RefertoFigure2forthesizeofthecabinetopeningneeded

and the location of the gas and electrical supply.

FIOURE 2

REMOVE SHIPPING SKI0 AND REMOVE PACKING MATERIAL

Using the 4 carton corner posts (stack 2 high1 to protect the finish of the range, lay the range on its back. Remove the four shIppIng skid bolts. Next back out the four leveling legs about half way. (The leveling legs are shipped installed in the base of the rangel. Dscard the skid and shipping bolts.

Stand the range upright.

Remove all packing material tape and protective film on

some chrome plated or stainless steel parts before the range IS installed. Be sure to remove shipping screws from surface burners [See Use 6 Care Guide].

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

I. Move the range to its approximate operating position.

2.Connect the gas supply line.

3.Plug the range power supply cord into the grounded wall receptacle.

4.Check for gas leaks with soapy water.

When the range is connected, and all gas valves have been closed, turn on main supply, but before lighting the range or

putting it to use, test all supply line connections and range itself for leaks. This range has been factory tested for leaks,

but sometimes connections work loose in transit. NEVER

TEST FOR LEAKS WITH A LIGHTED MATCH OR OTHER FLAME. Apply a thin solution of soapy water, if any leaks are present, bubbles will form at the point of leakage. If

a leak is discovered it must be stopped before the range is

put into operation. After checking for leaks, wipe the soap

solution off of the components. Joint compounds used must

be resistant to the action of liquified petroleum gases. Any opening in the wall or floor, behind or under the range must be sealed.

GAS ADJUSTMENTS

When range is installed, adjust the top burner pilots to l/4- Inch in height. Refer to Use and Care Guide to light top pilots,

and oven pilots and for correctly adjusted oven burner

flames. Correctly adjusted oven pilot flames and top burner pilot flames are shown below:

OVEN BURNER PILOTS

HEATER PILOT FLAME r\

fi

ROBERT SHAW PILOT

i CAPILLARY BULB ‘L HEATER PILOT FLAME

HARPER PILOT

SURFACE BURNER PILOT

Adjus the burner air shutters to the widest opening that will not cause the flame to lift or blow off of the burner.

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Whirlpool Range Space Requirements, Remove Shipping SKI0 and Remove Packing Material, Installation Procedure

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