Whirlpool 30 ” Eye-Level Gas Range Installation Manual page 2

Before you start...
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everyihing
necessary for correct Installatl6n.
It
is the
resoonsibilitv of the installer to corn&
with ihe in&lotion clearance specified
on the serial/rating plate. he serial
rating plate can be found under the
cooktop.
AU OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR FLOOR
WHERE THE RANGE IS TO BE INSTALLED
MUST BE SEALED.
I
1-A
13' max. upper?,.
cablnel depth
Check location where range will be
installed. The location should be away
from strong draft oreas. such OS
windows. doors. and strong heating
vents or fans. The range should be
located for convenient use in the
kitchen. Recessed installations must
provide complete enclosure of the sides
m-1/.3
oponlng width
r=
Cabinet opening
dimensions
that are shown must be
used. Given dimensions
provide required 0
clearance.
Note: Clearances specified
ore for combustible walls and
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Do Nol pinch lhe
\
power cord belween
\
mhe ronee and wall.
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DO Nol seal
m4 rongs
to lhe side cablnolr
materials that have 0 density
of 20 or more pounds per
cubic foot. No evaluation of
clearances has been made
for installations adjacent to
materials that are less than 20
pounds per cu. ft. or to
/
plastic tiles and sheeting.
oponlng - 6-W from
lell cabmet and back
wd.22-l/2' horn
rlphl cabinet
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
The maximum gas supply
pressure for this gas range
must not exceed 14 inches
W.P.C.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don't touch electrical
switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas
supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
WARNING:
It is the customer's
responsibility:
- To contact a qualified
electrical Installer.
l
To assure that electrical
installation is adequate and in
conformance with National
Electrical Code, ANSllNFPA
70-1987' and
local
codes and
ordinances.
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WARNING: Reaching over heated
surface burners causes risk of being
burned. To reduce risk, installation Of
cabinet storage above surface units
should be avoided.
If cabinets ore already provided.
reduce hazard by installing 0 range
hood. Hood should extend beyond
cabinets by a minimum
Of 5'.
Important: Observe all
governing
codes and
ordinances.
Grounded electrical
outlet is required. See
Electrical requirements.
Mobile home installation
The installation of this range must
conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards,
Title 24 CFR. Part 3280 (formerly the
Federal Standard for Moblle Home
Construction and Safety. Title 24,
HUD. Part 2801.
When range is installed In o mobile
home. lt must be secured to the floor
during transit. Any method of
securing the range is adequate OS
long as it conforms to the standards
listed above.
Copies of the standards listed above
may be obtained from:
' National Fire Protection Association
Battery March Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02169
"American Gas Association
1515 Wtlson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Tools needed for
fnstaflation:
Gas supply
requirements
Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
A
This installation must conform
n
with local codes and
ordinances. In the absence of local
codes, installations must conform
with Amerlcon National Standard.
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
2223.1-1984'
B
Input ratings shown on the
n
seriol/ratino elate are for
elevations ub to 2?x& feet. For
elevations above 2,ooO feet. ratings
should be reduced at a rate of 4%
for each 1 .ooO feet above sea level.
C
This ronge is equipped for use
. with NATURAL gas. It is
design-certified by A.G.A. for
NATURAL and L.P. gases with
appropriate conversion. The
serlol/rating plate located under the
cooktop
has information on the type
of gas that con be used. If thii
informotlon does not agree with the
type of gas avoiloble. check with
the loco1 gas supplier. See Panel E
for L.P. gas conversion Instructions.
PANEL A