1.Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with LP gas to all pipe thread connections.

2.Using a pipe wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the range.

2.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

J

A. Gas pressure regulator

B. 90° elbow (must have ½" male pipe thread)

C.Nipple

D.Union

E.Black iron pipe

B

C

D

F

E

I H

G

F. Manual gas shutoff valve G. ½" or ¾" gas pipe

H.Nipple

I.Union

J.90° elbow

A. Closed valve

B. Open valve

3.Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles appear, a leak is indicated. Correct any leak found.

4.Remove cooktop burner caps and grates from parts package. 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

A. Burner base

B. Burner cap

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 B and G in following illustration).

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

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

A B C

D

E

 

H G

F

A. Gas pressure regulator

E. Manual gas shutoff valve

B. Use pipe-joint compound.

F. ½" or ¾" gas pipe

 

C. Adapter (must have ½" male

G. Use pipe-joint compound.

pipe thread)

H. Adapter

 

D. Flexible connector

 

 

Complete Connection

1.Check that the gas pressure regulator shutoff valve is in the “on” position.

A

A. Gas pressure regulator shutoff valve

C. Burner grate

WARNING

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.

5.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location

1.On models with a storage drawer, remove the storage drawer. See “Storage Drawer” section for instructions.

On models with a warming drawer, the rear leg cannot be seen by removing the warming drawer. It will be necessary to view the rear foot from outside the range.

2.To check that the anti-tip bracket is installed, use a flashlight and look underneath the bottom of the range.

■ Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.

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W10196160D specifications

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