Whirlpool W10526974A Installation Requirements, Tools and Parts, Location Requirements

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

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

Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation instructions.

Slide range back so rear range foot is engaged in the slot of the anti-tip bracket. Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved.

Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.

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

Anti-Tip

Bracket

Range Foot

To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged:

•Slide range forward.

•Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall.

•Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

•See installation instructions for details.

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.

■Anti-tip bracket must be securely mounted to floor or wall. Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to anchor bracket to floor.

Parts needed

Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas supply and electrical supply. See “Electrical Requirements” and

Tools needed

■Tape measure

■Flat-blade screwdriver

■Phillips screwdriver

■Level

■Hand or electric drill

■Hammer

■Wrench or pliers

■Pipe wrench

■¹⁵⁄₁₆" combination wrench

■¼" drive ratchet

■³⁄₈" nut driver

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

■Marker or pencil

■Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas

■Noncorrosive leak-detection solution

For LP/Natural Gas

Conversions

■³⁄₈" combination wrench

■½" combination wrench

■⁵⁄₈" combination wrench

■7 mm (⁹⁄₃₂") nut driver

■Quadrex®† or Phillips screwdriver

■Masking tape

“Gas Supply Requirements” sections.

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 top left side of the oven door.

■ Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of the

sides and rear of the range.

■ 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 anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti-tip

bracket shipped with the range, see “Install Anti-Tip Bracket”

Parts supplied

Check that all parts are included.

A

B

A. Anti-tip bracket

B. #12 x 1⁵⁄₈" screws (2)

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°F (90°C).

†® QUADREX is a registered trademark of NLW Holdings, Inc.

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