Whirlpool W10553363A Complete Connection, Typical flexible connection, B C D F E, I H G, A B C

Models: W10553363A

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Complete Connection

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

Complete Connection

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

A

B

BC

I H GTypical flexible connectionD

F E

AA

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

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A. Gas pressure regulator

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

C.Nipple

D.Union

E.Black iron pipe

I H G

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

H.Nipple

I.Union

J.90° elbow

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

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 the 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.

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.

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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

A DA  C C

A. Burner base

B. Burner cap

C. Burner grate

Manual backgroundWARNING

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.

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

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Whirlpool W10553363A Complete Connection, Typical flexible connection, B C D F E, I H G, A B C, D E H G F, A C