Whirlpool W10531342A Installation Requirements, Tools and Parts, Location Requirements

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.

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

Tools needed

■Tape measure

■Flat-blade screwdriver

■Phillips screwdriver

■Level

■Hand or electric drill

■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

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.

A

A. Model/serial rating plate location

■ 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

Parts supplied

Check that all parts are included.

A

B

A.Anti-tip bracket

B.#12 x 1⁵⁄₈" screws (2)

■Literature bag

■Conversion orifice spuds (inside bag containing literature)

■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

■9V DC alkaline battery (not included)

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

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 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°F (90°C).

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

4