Whirlpool W10131955C Attach Cooktop to Countertop, Typical flexible connection, B A C

Models: W10131955C

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Typical flexible connection

Typical flexible connection

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

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

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

B

 

 

A

C

D

 

F

 

H

G

E

A. ³⁄₈" nipple

E. Gas pressure regulator

B. ³⁄₈" adapter

F. ½" adapter

 

C. Flexible connector

G. Use pipe-joint compound.

D. ½" nipple

H. Manual gas shutoff valve

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.

A

B

A. Closed valve

B. Open valve

2.Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found.

3.Remove surface burner caps and grates from parts package. Align notches in burner caps with pins in burner base. Burner caps should be level when properly positioned. If burner caps are not properly positioned, surface burners will not light.

Place burner grates over burners and caps.

B

A

C

Complete ConnectionWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

4.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Attach Cooktop to Countertop

NOTE: This section applies only if you are using clamping brackets.

A

G

 

B

F

 

 

E

 

D

 

C

A. Glass cooktop

E. 2½" (6.4 cm) clamping screw

B. Cooktop base

F. Countertop

C. Attachment screw

G. Foam seal

D. Clamping bracket (extends

 

far enough beyond cooktop

 

base to allow installation of

 

clamping screws)

 

1.Place the 2½" (6.4 cm) clamping screws into the outermost hole in the clamping bracket.

2.Check that the cooktop is still level.

3.Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws against the countertop. Do not overtighten.

A. Igniter electrode B. Burner cap

C. Burner base

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Whirlpool W10131955C Attach Cooktop to Countertop, Typical flexible connection, Complete Connection, B A C