Whirlpool GS440LEMT2 Installation Instructions And Operation Manual page 10

Complete Connection
1, Check that the gas pressure regulator shutoff valve is in the
"on" position,
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A. Gas pressure regulator shutoff valve
2, Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The
valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe,
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
3, Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive
leak-detection solution, Bubbles will show a leak, Correct any
leak found,
4, Remove cooktop burner caps and grates from parts package,
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,
Check Operation of Cooktop Burners
Standard Surface Burners
Push in and turn each control knob to the "LFE" 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 might properly:
[] Turn cooktop control knob to the "OFF" position,
[] Check that the range is plugged in and the circuit breaker has
not tripped or the fuse blown,
[] Check that the gas shutoff valves are set to the "open"
position,
[] Check that burner caps are properly positioned on burner
bases,
[] Repeat start-up, If a burner does not light at this point,
contact your dealer or authorized service company for
assistance.
Adjust flame height
Adiust the height of top burner flames. The cooktop "low" burner
flame should be a steady blue flame approximately 1/4"(0.64 cm)
high.
E_ectrica_ Shock Hazard
P_ug into a grounded 3 prong out_et.
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 e_ectrica_ shock.
5, Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet,
_nitial lighting and gas flame adjustments
Cooktop and oven burners use electronic 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, sparking
occurs and ignites the gas,
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A. Low flame
B. High flame
If the "_ow" flame needs to be adjusted:
Standard burner adjustment
The flame can be adjusted using the adiustment screw in the
center of the valve stem. The control knob stem is located directly
underneath the control knob.
A. Control knob stem
B. Screwdriver
1, Remove the control knob.
2, Hold the control knob stem with a pair of pliers, Use a small
flat-blade screwdriver to turn the screw located in the center
of the control knob stem until the flame is the proper size,
3, Replace the control knob.
4, Test the flame by turning the control from "LO" to "HI,"
checking the flame at each setting.