Installation Requirements; Tools And Parts; Location Requirements - Whirlpool W10459122A Installation Instructions Manual

20" (50.8 cm) freestanding electric range with standard clean oven
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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
Phillips screwdriver
Level
Hammer
Hand or electric drill
Wrench or pliers
Marker or pencil
Parts supplied
Check that all parts are included.
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A. Anti-tip bracket
B. #12 x 1
Anti-tip bracket must be securely mounted to floor or wall.
Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to anchor
bracket to floor.
Parts needed
If using a power supply cord:
A UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with ranges.
The cord should be rated at 250 volts minimum, 40 amps or
50 amps that is marked for use with nominal 1 " (3.5 cm)
diameter connection opening and must end in ring terminals
or open-end spade terminals with upturned ends.
A UL listed strain relief.
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See the
"Electrical Requirements" section.
It is recommended that all electrical connections be made by a
licensed, qualified electrical installer.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Masking tape
Wire strippers
" nut driver
" (3.2 mm) drill bit
(for wood floors)
" (4.8 mm) carbide-
tipped masonry drill bit
(for concrete/ceramic
floors)
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screws (2)

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
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 under the left front
burner bowl.
A. Model/serial rating plate
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
that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond
the bottom of the cabinets.
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 the "Electrical
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.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your cabinets, check with your
builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used
will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage. This oven
has been designed in accordance with the requirements of UL
and CSA International and complies with the maximum allowable
wood cabinet temperatures of 194°F (90°C).
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 with 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.
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