Before You Start - Whirlpool GR450LXLS0 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:
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
AJJsafety messages wiJJtell you
what the potential hazard is, teJJyou
how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
tMPORTAN_ Observe aH governing codes
and ordinances. Failure to meet codes
and ordinances court Ueadto fire or
eUectdcaU shock.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
A qualified technician must install this
range. Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation. 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 oven frame
behind the storage drawer panel.
Check location where range will be
installed.The range should be located for
convenient use in kitchen.
When installing a range under existing
cabinets and the installation does not
meet the minimum cabinet clearances,
install a range hood above the cooktop to
avoid burn hazards.
All openings in the wall or floor where
ranges is to be installed must be sealed.
Cabinet opening dimensions that are
shown must be used. Given dimensions
are minimum clearances.
Grounded electrical outlet is required.
See "Electrical requirements[' Page 4.
Mobile home installation
The installation of this range must
conform with 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)] or,
when such standard is not applicable, the
Standard for Manufactured Home
Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A*,
or with local codes.
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 "Four-wire
electrical connection;' Page 4.
The floor anti-tip
bracket MUST be
installed.To install
the anti-tip bracket
shipped with the
range, see Page 6 and the anti-tip
bracket template.
Copies of the standards listed may" be obtained
from:
National Fire Protection Association
Betterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269
level
flat-blade screwdriver
3/8" drive ratchet
3/8" and 5/16" nut driver
hand or electric drill
channel lock pliers
safety glasses
gloves
measuring tape or ruler
wood floors: 1/8" drill bit
concrete/ceramic floors: 3/16" carbide4ipped
masonry drill bit (Hammer may be needed
for anchors,)
2 plastic
anchors
Not shown:
literature peck
2 screws flooFmourUed
(#10 x I-1/2") anti-tip bracket
Brackets must be securely mounted to
sub-floor.Thickness of flooring may require longer
screws to anchor bracket to sub-floor. Longer
screws are available from your local hardware store.