Tools Needed For Installation; Before You Start - Whirlpool GLT3034LT - Gas Cooktop Installation Instructions Manual

Before you start...

Your safety and the safety of others are
very important.
We have provided many important
safety messages in this manual and on
your appliance. Always read and obey
all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the
safety alert symbol and either the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING" . These
words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't immediately follow
instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if
you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what
the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.

Tools needed for installation:

Assemble the required tools and parts
before starting installation. Read and
follow the instructions provided with any
tools listed here.
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WARNING: If the
information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result
causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
— Do not store or use
gasoline or other
flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU
SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any
appliance.
• Do not touch any
electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in
your building.
• Immediately call your
gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your
gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service
must be performed by a
qualified installer, service
agency or the gas
supplier.
NOTE: This cooktop is manufactured for
use with Natural gas*. To convert to
L.P ./Propane gas, see instructions in the
Gas Conversion Kit provided in literature
package.
Proper gas supply connection must be
available. See "Gas supply
requirements, " Page 4.
*Exception: Model KGCR055 is
manufactured for use with LP gas only.
• ruler or tape measure
• flat-blade screwdriver
• pencil
• pliers
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Have a qualified technician install this
cooktop.
Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation. It is the
responsibility of the installer to comply
with the installation clearances specified
on the model/serial rating plate. The
model/serial rating plate can be found on
the underside of the cooktop burner box.
Check location where cooktop will be
installed. The location should be away
from strong draft areas, such as
windows, doors and strong heating vents
or fans.
Do not obstruct flow of combustion and
ventilation air.
All openings in the wall or floor where
the cooktop is to be installed must be
sealed.
When installing a cooktop under existing
cabinets and the installation does not
meet the minimum cabinet clearances,
install a range hood above the cooktop
to avoid burn hazards.
Electrical ground is required. See
"Electrical Requirements, " Pages 4-5.
It is the customer's responsibility:
• To contact a qualified electrical installer.
• To assure that electrical installation is
adequate and in conformance with
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 — latest edition**, or Canadian
Electrical Code, C22.1 -1982 and C22.2
No. 01982 (or latest edition)*** and all
local codes and ordinances.
Copies of the standards listed may be
obtained from:
**National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
***CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575