Installation Requirements; Tools And Parts; Location Requirements - Whirlpool 9762996 Installation Instructions Manual

30" (76 cm) freestanding electric ranges
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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
Flat-blade screwdriver
Level
Hammer
Hand or electric drill
Wrench or pliers
Marker or pencil
Masking tape
Parts supplied
Check that all parts are included.
B
A. Anti-tip bracket
B. Plastic anchors (2)
C. #10 x 1 " screws (2)
Anti-tip brackets must be securely mounted to subfloor.
Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to anchor
bracket to subfloor. Longer screws are available from your
local hardware store.
Parts needed
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See
"Electrical Requirements" section.
All electrical connections should be made by a licensed, qualified
electrical installer.

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Failure to meet codes and ordinances could lead to fire or
electrical shock.
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 on the left side frame
behind the storage drawer panel.
The range should be located for convenient use in the
kitchen.
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
that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond
the bottom of the cabinets.
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

" drive ratchet
¼" nut driver
" and
" nut driver
" (3.2 mm) drill bit (for
wood floors)
" (4.8 mm) carbide-tipped
masonry drill bit (for
concrete/ceramic floors)
A
C
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.
IMPORTANT: Some cabinet and building materials are not
designed to withstand the heat produced by the oven for baking
and self-cleaning. Check with your builder or cabinet supplier to
make sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate or
sustain other damage.
Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements
The installation of this range must conform to the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). When such standard is not
applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured Home
Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A or local codes.
Mobile home installations require:
When this range is installed in a mobile home, it must be
secured to the floor during transit. Any method of securing
the range is adequate as long as it conforms to the standards
listed above.
Four-wire power supply cord or cable must be used in a
mobile home installation. The appliance wiring will need to be
revised. See "Electrical Connection" section.
Product Dimensions
A
F
E
A. 27 " (68.9 cm) depth with handle
28 " (71.6 cm) depth with handle (KitchenAid models only)
B. 46 " (119.1 cm) overall height
46" (116.8 cm) overall height (KitchenAid models only)
C. 36" (91.4 cm) cooktop height
D. 29 " (75.9 cm) width
E. 24
" (63 cm) depth
F. Model/serial rating plate (located on the left side frame behind
storage drawer panel)
B
C
D

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