Whirlpool W10325493A Installation Requirements, Tools and Parts, Location Requirements, A B C

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.

Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools needed

■Level

■³⁄₈" drive ratchet

■Tape measure

■Flat-blade screwdriver

■Phillips screwdriver

■Hand or electric drill

■Wrench or pliers

■7 mm combination wrench

■Pipe wrench

■¹⁄₈" (3.2 mm) drill bit (for wood floors)

■³⁄₁₆" (4.8 mm) carbide-tipped masonry drill bit (for concrete/ ceramic floors)

■Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas

■Noncorrosive leak-detection solution

Parts supplied

Check that all parts are included.

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B

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A.Anti-tip bracket

B.Plastic anchors (2)

C.#10 x 1" screws (2)

■Anti-tip bracket must be securely mounted to subfloor. Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to anchor bracket to subfloor. Longer screws are available from your local hardware store.

Parts needed

Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas supply. See “Gas Supply Requirements” section.

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air.

■It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located on the oven frame behind the left side of the broiler door.

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■The range should be located for convenient use in the kitchen.

■Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of the sides and rear of the range.

■To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

■All openings in the wall or floor where range is to be installed must be sealed.

■Do not seal the range to the side cabinets.

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

■The floor anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti- tip bracket shipped with the range, see “Install Anti-Tip Bracket” section.

■Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical Requirements” section. Proper gas supply connection must be available. See “Gas Supply Requirements” section.

■Contact a qualified floor covering installer to check that the floor covering can withstand at least 200°F (93°C).

■Use an insulated pad or ¼" (0.64 cm) plywood under range if installing range over carpeting.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your cabinets, check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage. This oven has been designed in accordance with the requirements of UL and CSA International and complies with the maximum allowable wood cabinet temperatures of 194° (90°C).

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