Whirlpool SF378LEPS3 Installation Instructions Manual page 9

Typical rigid pipe connection
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the range
to the existing gas line. Your connections may be different,
according to the supply line type, size and location.
1. Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with LP gas to all
pipe thread connections.
2. Using a pipe wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the
range.
............. B
/ _ .......D
/
A _ F
/
G
A. Gas pressure regulator
B. 90 ° elbow (must have
_/2"male pipe thread)
C. Nipple
D. Union
E. Black iron pipe
F Manual gas shutoff valve
G. _/p"or 3/4 ,,gas pipe
H. Nipple
L Union
J. 90 ° elbow
Typical flexible connection
1. Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with LP gas to the
smaller thread ends of the flexible connector adapters (see B
and G in following illustration).
2. Attach one adapter to the gas pressure regulator and the other
adapter to the gas shutoff valve. Tighten both adapters.
3. Use a 1%6" combination wrench and channel lock pliers to
attach the flexible connector to the adapters. Check that
connector is not kinked.
A B C
/
H G F
A. Gas pressure regulator
B. Use pipe-joint compound
C. Adapter (must have _/p"male
pipe thread)
D. Flexible connector
E. Manual gas shutoff valve
F. F2" or 3/4"gas pipe
G. Use pipe-joint compound
H. Adapter
Complete Connection
1. Check that the gas pressure regulator shutoff valve is in the
"on" position.
A. Gaspressure 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.
.... U- -- - ....
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.
A. Burner base
B. Burner cap
C. Burner grate
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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 electrical shock.
5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.