Whirlpool SS373PEX1 installation instructions Panel D, For GAS Leaks with a Match or

shim

WithoutWith

backsplash backsplash

For countertops with a backsplash,

the distance from the rear wall to the gasket must be at least 2-l /2”;

2-5/8” maximum.

Attach wall duct to range fan exhaust with wall duct directed toward rear of range.

Secure wall/floor duct plate to wall duct using screws supplied.

8a.

For floor or left side venting: Follow instructions supplied with floor vent kit or left side vent kit.

1To prevent tipping, install the anti-tip bracket.

1Save these Installation Instructions. If range is moved to a new location, the anti-tip bracket must be removed and reinstalled in the new location.

9.

One anti-tip bracket must be installed,

10.

Use a pencil to mark the two mounting screw hole locations on the anti-tip bracket. Remove bracket from position.

Floor Damage

1Contact a qualified floor covering installer for the best procedure to drill mounting holes through your type of floor covering.

) Before moving range across floor, check that range is on shipping base or slide range onto cardboard or hardboard.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to floor covering.

11.

To mount anti- tip bracket to wood floor, drill a 3/32” hole at each mounting screw location.

To mount anti-tip bracket to concrete or ceramic floor, use a masonry drill bit to drill 3/l 6” holes at each mounting

screw location. Tap plastic anchors into mounting holes in floor with hammer.

12.

Line up holes in anti-tip bracket with holes in floor. Use the screws provided to fasten the anti-tip bracket to floor.

13.

Move range close to final position Remove the shipping base, cardboard or hardboard from under the range. Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet.

Fire Hazard

Do Not make connection too tight. The regulator is die cast.

Overtightening may crack the regulator, resulting in a gas leak and possible fire or explosion.

All connections must be wrench- tightened.

l/2” nipple l/2” close nipple

/

1/\2” adapter l/2” adapter

shutoff valve pressure regulator

17.

Remove the storage drawer by lifting slightly and pulling out of range. Remove the regulator plug and assemble the flexible connector from the gas supply to the pressure regulator in order: manual shutoff valve, l/2” nipple, l/2” adapter, flexible connector, l/2” adapter, and l/2” close nipple.

air shutter

18.

Pipe-joint compound made for use with NATURAL and L.P. gas must be used to

seal all gas connections. Check that the shutoff valve is open between the regulator and gas valves. If flexible connectors are used, be certain connectors are not kinked.

19.

Open shutoff valve in the gas supply line. Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the gas line.

l Measure the distance from the center of the leveling leg to the furthest point that extends from the back of the range.

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3 line

l Mark on the floor the distance just measured from the rear of the cabinet opening or wall where the range will be installed. Additional space may be needed for gas line located behind the range.

3LI line

l Place one end of the anti-tip bracket on the floor against the cabinet side so that the inside edge of the bracket is aligned with the line drawn.

Note: If there is a cabinet on only one side, the anti-tip bracket must be installed against the cabinet.

14.

Carefully

move

range

Fire Hazard

into

final

position.

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hai?

Do Not

use

an

open

flame

to

test

for

Remove

storage

leaks

from

gas

connections.

drawer

or

look

Checking for leaks with a flame may

underneath

range.

(A

result in a fire or explosion.

flashlight

may

be needed.)

Check

that

the

rear

leveling

leg

is engaged

in the

anti-tip

bracket.

If leveling

leg

is not

20.

properly

engaged,

remove and

reposition

the

bracket to

insure

that

the

and

liquid

detergent

to test

leveling leg fits properly in the bracket.

Use a

brush

all gas

connections

for

leaks.

Bubbles

15.

around

connections

will

indicate

a leak.

If a leak

appears,

shut off gas valve

in oven.

Place

controls

and

adjust

connections.

Then

Place

rack

check

connections

again.

NEVER TEST

level on rack, first side to

FOR GAS LEAKS WITH A MATCH OR

side; then front to back. If r

II II

OTHER FLAME. Clean all detergent

is not

level,

pull

the

range

forward

until

solution

from

range.

the rear leveling leg is removed from the

bracket.

Adjust

the legs up or down

21.

until

range

is level.

Push range

back

into

position.

Check

that

rear

leveling

leg

is engaged

in bracket.

Turn fan

to “HI” to check

that

venting

Note: Oven must be level for

gasket for rear wall or floor venting

properly

seals wall/floor

duct

plate to

satisfactory

baking

conditions.

wall/floor

transition.

If range

does

not

16.

seal properly,

contact

a

service

technician.

Replace

storage

drawer.

Connect ductwork to range. Check

22.

that power supply cord is not interfering

with

duct

work.

Install grill and surface burner modules.

Panel D