Whirlpool W10526974A Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Is Installed and Engaged, Complete Connection, A B C

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.

WARNING

A

B C

A. Gas pressure regulator B. Use pipe-joint compound.

C. Adapter (must have ½" male pipe thread)

D. Flexible connector

D

E

H G F

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

G.Use pipe-joint compound.

H.Adapter

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.

Complete Connection

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

A

A. Gas pressure regulator shutoff valve shown in the “on” position

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. 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

C. Burner grate

5.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

6.Slide range into final location, making sure the rear leveling leg slides into the slot of the anti-tip bracket.

Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Is Installed and

Engaged

On Ranges with a Storage Drawer:

1.Remove the storage drawer. See “Storage Drawer” section.

2.Use a flashlight to look underneath the bottom of the range.

3.Visually check that the rear range foot is inserted into the slot of the anti-tip bracket.

On Ranges with a Warming Drawer or Premium Storage Drawer:

1.Place the outside of your foot against the bottom front of the warming drawer or premium storage drawer, and grasp the lower right or left side of the control panel as shown.

NOTE: If your countertop is mounted with a backsplash, it may be necessary to grasp the range higher than is shown in the illustration.

2.Slowly attempt to tilt the range forward.

If you encounter immediate resistance, the range foot is engaged in the anti-tip bracket.

3.If the rear of the range lifts more than ½" (1.3 cm) off the floor without resistance, stop tilting the range and lower it gently back to the floor. The range foot is not engaged in the anti-tip bracket.

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