Freestanding gas and electric range controls troubleshooting guide (71 pages)
Summary of Contents for Whirlpool YSF379LEKQ1
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Quick Reference Table of Contents: Pages Before you start Product dimensions Cabinet dimensions/requirements Electrical requirements Gas supply requirements Installation steps []-[] Gas conversions If range does not operate If you need assistance/service Moving the range assistance: if you need Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call or call the dealer from whom you purchased this range.The dealer is listed in theYellow Pages of your phone directory under "Appliances -- Household -- Major -- Service and Repair."...
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important: Observe all governing codes and Yoursafety and the safety of others are very important. ordinances. We have provided many important safety messages in this Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air. manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety This installation must conform with all local codes and messages.
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Grounded electrical outlet is required. See "Electrical requirements;' Page 5. Proper gas supply connection must be available. See "Gas supply requirements" Page 6. 27-1/8" (68.9 cm) depth with handle 36 _' (91.4 cm) cooktep height 25" (53.5 cm) ,_ ..2g-7/8" (75.9 cm) width Check location where...
Mobile home installation The installationof this range must conform to the Manufactured When this range is installedin a mobile home, it must be Home Construction and Safety Standards,Title 24 CFR,Part secured to the floor during transit. Any method of securing 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home the range is adequate as long as it conforms to the standards listed above.
Recommended ground method For personal safety, this range is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong ground plug.To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong, ground-type outlet, grounded in accordance Electrical S hockHazard with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 -- latest edition* or CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Plug...
Flexible metal appliance connector: If local codes permit, a newAGA or CSA design-certified, 1/2" or 3/4" I.D., flexible metal appliance connector is recommended for connecting range to the gas supply line. A 1/2" male pipe thread nipple is needed for connection to pressure regulator Explosion H azard female pipe threads.
Anti-tip bracket installation Contact a qualified floor covering installer for the best procedure for drilling mounting holes through your type floor covering. m Use the anti-tip bracket template/instruction sheet to install the anti-tip bracket. Tip Over Hazard Anti-tip bracket must be anchored A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
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and electrical connections All connections must be wrench-tightened. Typical rigid pipe connection /90°elbow nipple manual union gas shutoff pressure ,, Use 15/16" (23 ram) combination wrench and valve regulator pipe channel lock pliers to attach the flexible connector to the adapters.
Check operation of oven burner Check operation reOpen oven door. Electronic ignition system Cooktop and oven burners use electronic ignitors in place of standing pilots. When a cooktop control knob isturned to the "LIGHT" position, the system creates a spark to light the burner.This sparking continues until the control knob is turned to the desired setting.
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T_MER BAKE BROIL --Q • ? -- START ® HEAT CLEAN --O/ DOO£ LOCKED If your oven has electronic control pads only: 1. Press the "BAKE" pad. •The "BAKE" indicator will light. • "350" will appear in the display. 1. Press the "BAKE" pad. •The "BAKE"...
• If the burner fails to light due to air remaining in the Check operation oont. gas line, reset the oven control by pressing the "OFF/CANCEL' pad and then pressing the "CUSTOM BROIL' and "START/ENTER" pads again to reactivate the bake operation. -,Turn the control knob to "OFF"...
3-Check the broil burner for proper flame.The flame should be 1/2" (13 mm) long, Gas conversions (from Natural gas to L.P.gas; or from L.P. with inner cone of bluish-green, and outer gas to Natural gas) must be done by a qualified installer. mantle of clark blue, and should be clean and soft in character.
Locate t heL.R gasorifice spudonthespudcard ontheback ofrange. O rifice spuds arestamped ,. Reinstall the storage drawer. Complete installation witha number a ndmarked withtwo colordots sections D through E, Pages 9-13. Checking for proper anda groove. cooktop burner and oven flame is very important. 5/16"...
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reinstall one pin __ hood orifice of the L.R gas [] Surface Burners: spud screws \ /decrease Remove burner caps. snark electrode a Phillips or Quadrex s°p'_'_ e _ "" Natural gas _ increase gas_ decrease screwdriver to remove holder _///Tx/"/_r_._%_\\_.,_,x\\ _/._ the two screws holding the __'_b_ increase...
Moving the range: if rangedoes not operate: Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped or the house fuse blown. Check that the power supply cord is plugged into the wall receptacle. Check that gas line is turned on. See Use and Care Guide for troubleshooting list. if you need assistance: Tip Over Hazard if you have questions about operating, cleaning or main-...
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