Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location; Level Range; Electronic Ignition System - Whirlpool GW397LXUS Installation Instructions Manual

4. Gas supply pipe must not be more than 10" (25.4 cm) above
the floor.
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Adaptor
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C
A. Gas pressure regulator
B. Adapter
C. Flexible connector
D. Manual shutoff valve
E. 10" (25.4 cm) max. straight pipe
Complete Connection
1. Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The
valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
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A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
2. Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive
leak-detection solution. If bubbles appear, a leak is indicated.
Correct any leak found.
3. Remove cooktop burner caps and grates from package
containting parts. Align recess in burner caps with pins in
burner base. 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.
WARNING
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.
4. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
1. Move range close to cabinet opening.
2. Remove cardboard or hardboard from under the range. Using
3. Pull storage drawer out completely.
4. To check that the anti-tip bracket is installed, use a flashlight
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1. Place oven rack in oven.
2. Place level on oven rack and check levelness of range, first
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3. If range is not level, pull range forward until rear leveling leg is
4. Use wrench to adjust leveling legs up or down until range is
5. Check that rear leveling leg is engaged in anti-tip bracket.
NOTE: Range must be level for satisfactory baking performance.
Initial lighting and gas flame adjustments
Cooktop and oven burners use pilotless igniters in place of
standing pilots. When the cooktop control knob is turned to the
"LITE" position, the system creates a spark to light the burner.
This sparking continues, as long as the control knob is turned to
"LITE."
When the oven control is turned to the desired setting, a glow bar
igniter heats and ignites the gas.
Standard Surface Burners
Push in and turn each control knob to the "LITE" position.
The flame should light within 4 seconds. The first time a burner is
lit it may take longer than 4 seconds to light because of air in the
gas line.
If burners do not light properly:

Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location

2 or more people, gently move range into its final location.
and look underneath the bottom of the range.
Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or
wall.
Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip
bracket.

Level Range

side to side; then front to back.
removed from the anti-tip bracket.
level. Push range back into position.

Electronic Ignition System

Check Operation of Cooktop Burners
Turn cooktop control knob to the "OFF" position.
Check that the range is plugged in and the circuit breaker has
not tripped or the household fuse has not blown.
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