Installation Requirements; Tools And Parts; Location Requirements - Whirlpool Gold GW397LXU Install Manual

In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:
Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by
the State of Massachusetts.
If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.
A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

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
Tape measure
Phillips screwdriver
Flat blade screwdriver
" flat blade screwdriver
Level
Hand or electric drill
Wrench or pliers
Pipe wrench
" combination wrench
" (3.2 mm) drill bit (for
wood floors)
Marker or pencil
Parts supplied
Check that all parts are included.
LP/Natural Gas Conversion Kit (taped near left rear leg, inside
storage drawer compartment)
4 - Burner caps
2 - Burner grates
2 - Oven racks
2 - #12 x 1 " screws (for mounting anti-tip bracket)
Anti-tip bracket (taped inside storage drawer)
Anti-tip bracket must be securely mounted to the back wall or
floor. Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to
anchor bracket to subfloor. Longer screws are available from
your local hardware store.
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

Pipe-joint compound
resistant to LP gas
" (4.8 mm) carbide-tipped
masonry drill bit (for
concrete/ceramic floors)
Noncorrosive leak-detection
solution
For LP/Natural Gas
Conversions
½" combination wrench
¼" (6 mm) nut driver
" (7 mm) nut driver
Masking tape
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Parts needed
Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas
supply and electrical supply. See "Electrical Requirements" and
"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 behind the storage drawer
on the right-hand side of the oven frame.
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 or
microwave hood combination 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.
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.
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