Whirlpool 76724.CO/4320880 Range User Manual
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1. IMPORTANT Installer Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner Homeowner Keep Installation Instructions for future reference Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector s use Part No 76724 00 4320880 30 Freestanding Gas Range pez Whirl Home k Appliances Check location where range will ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL be installed The location should OR FLOOR WHERE THE RANGE be away from strong drafl areas IS TO BE INSTALLED MUST BE Make sure you have everything necessary such as windows doors and SEALED for correct installation It is the responsibility strong heating vents or fans The of the installer Io comply with the installation range should be located for clearance specified on the senal rating convenient use in the kitchen plate The serial rating plate can be Recessed installations must found under the cooktop provide compleie enclosure of the sides and rear of range Before you Start Proper instalialion is your responsibility AWARNING Fire Hazard Do Nol use or store gasoline paint thinners and other flammable materials near range Do Not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier Failure to follow these instructions could resull in fire or explosion Note Clearances specified are for combust2. 7 8 12 Numbers correspond to steps To install anti tip bracket on wall e Measure and mark a line at the center of the cabinet opening on the rear wall Measure and mark lines 12 13 16 and 13 15 16 from elther tne left or right side of the center line on the rear wall Measure and mark on the rear wall a line 3 8 from the floor To Install anti tlp bracket on floor Measure and mark a line at the center of the cabinet opening on the floor Measure and mark lines 12 13 16 and 13 15 16 from either the left or right side of the center line on the floor Measure and mark on the fioor a line 1 from the reor wall Note If there is a cabinet on only one side the anti tip bracket must be Installed next to the cabinet using measurements given Go to Step 7 64 If the range will Nol be Installed s against a cabinet the anti tip bracket must be Installed Slide range Into final location Mark a line on the floor along each side of range about one half the distance from the rear to the front To Install anti tip bracket on wall Measure and mark a line on the rear wall at the center of the range location Measure and mark lines 12 13 16 and 13 15 16 from the left or right sides of the center line on the rear wall Measure and mark on the rear wall a line 3 8 from the floor To instalt anti tip brackel on floor Measure and mark a line on the floor at the center of the range location
3. position after bumer lights 8 After bumer lights turn contro a knob to HI position Check each cooktop burner for proper flame The small inner cone should have a very distinct blue flame 1 4 to 1 2 long The outer cone k not as cistinct as the inner cone 9 If bumers need adjusting for a proper fiame adjust the alr shutter to the widest opening that will not cause the flame to lift or blow off tne bumer Repect as necessary with each bumer a H Check the operation of the oven bumer Push In and tum the oven control knob to 300 F The oven burner should light in 50 to 60 seconds This delay i nomnal The oven safety valve requires a certain time before It will open and allow gas to flow ACAUTION Produc Damage Do Not inser any object inio the openings of ihe protective shield hat surrounds the igniler coil Do not clean the area Failure to follow these inslruclions could result in product damage 2 l Check the oven burner for s proper fome This fame should be 1 2 long with inner cone of bluish green an outer monte of dark blue and should be clean and soft in character Ne yellow fips blowing or lifting of flame should occur If oven flame needs to be adjusted loosen screw and adjust the alr shutter until the proper fame appears Tighten screw Replace broller drawer Standing Pilot Systems Be sure all control knobs are In 74 the OFF position Raise the a cook
4. Measure and mark lines 12 13 16 and 13 15 16 from the left or right side of the center line on tne floor Measure and mark on the floor a line 1 from the rear wall Go to Step 7 CAUTION Floor Damage Contact a qualified carpet installer for the bes procedure to drill mounling holes through your type of carpe Before moving range across floor slide range onto cardboard or hardboard Failure lo follow these instructions may result in damage to floor covering way S screw locations y 7 To mount antl ilp a bracket fo wood floor or wall drill 1 8 holes at the two mounting screw locations where the two lines are crossed by the third line To moun anil iip bracket to concrete or ceramic floor or wall use a masonry drlil bit to drill 1 4 holes at each mounting screw location Tap plastic anchors Into mounting holes In floor cabinet or wall wall 8 Line up holes e inanti tip bracket with holes in floor or wall Use the screws provided to mount the anti tip bracket to the floor or wall 9 Move range close to final position a Remove the cardboard or hardboard fom under the range Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet 0 Carefully move a range Into final position Remove broller drawer Look under range a flashlight may be needed to check that anti tip bracket overlaps range base If anti tip bracket does not overlap base remove range an
5. gas supply must Not exceed a pressure of 4 water column This must be checked by a qualified lechnician before Inslalling the oven Do Nol use an open flame to test for leaks from gas connections New flexible gas line must be used Failure lo follow these instructions could result in a fire explosion or personal injury This installation must conform with a focal codes and ordinances In the absence of local codes installation musf conform with American National Standard National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 latest edition range and fhe wall Grounded elecirical ouilet is required See Electrical requirements Widin 30 al The anti tip bracket MUST be installed For detailed instructions see Panel B ay Mi B input ratings shown on the serial a rating plate are for elevations up to 2 000 feet For elevations above 2 000 feet ratings should be reduced at a rate of 4 for each 1 000 feet above sed level C This range Is equipped for use a with NATURAL gas It ls design certified by A GA for NATURAL and LP gases with appropriate conversion The serlal rating plate located under the cooktop has Information on the type of gas that can be used If this information does not agree with the type of gas available check with the local gas supplier See back cover for L P gas conversion instructions Provide a gas supply line of 3 4 rigid pipe to the range location Pipejoin
6. to close or open the shutter as needed See Panel C Step 18 for electrical Ignition systems or Step 19A for standing pllot systems L P Cooktop burners with standing pilots require adjustment of pilot flame to 1 4 high The adjustment control is located on the manifold pipe or at pilot flame base depending on the model Prepared by Whirlpool Corporation Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 X racks and lower panel from oven bottom Turn the orifice hood down until snug against pin DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN The bummer flame should be 1 2 long when air shutter is correctly adjusted The air shutter slides to close or open the shutter as needed See Panel C Step 21 for electronic ignition systems or Step 23A for standing pilot systems Replace oven bottom and racks C Oven Bumer Remove oven a D Oven thermostat Remove a thermostat knob pulling straight off Use a small screwdriver to rotate the key to L P Replace thermostat knob After all the burners have been a _ converted to L P gas usage and gas line is connected check for leaks Use a brush and liquid detergent to test all gas connections for leaks Bubbles around connections will indicate a leak If a leak appears shut off gas valve controls and wrench tighten connections Then check connections agaln NEVER TEST FOR GAS LEAKS WITH A MATCH OR OTHER FLAME Printed in U S A
7. PE clamped to bare Pipe mus be free of metal at both ends paini grease elc Now start With range in kitchen Remove racks and other parts ws from Inside oven 2 Place one foot on the shipping base Tilt range forward slightly to free rear legs Gently lower range to floor Tilt range backwards until front legs are free Remove shipping materials tape a and protective film from range Do not remove cardboard shipping base at this time Tighten rear leveling legs up against a range base be assembled to the range if it ls not Insert backguard supports Into holder on the sides of the range Press backguard down until locked Into place Lift cooktop and insert backguard electrical connector plug Into receptacle In right rear of burner box area Check that wiring is not kinked or pinched between holders and backguard AWARNING 5 The backguard may already To prevent tipping install range anti tip bracket Save these installation Insiructions If range is moved to a new location the anli tip brackel must be removed and reinsjatied in the new localion 13 15 16 l l 12 13 16 1 cenler line ad pt 13 1571 6 pe 6 If the range will be Installed wilh a e cabinel on one or both sides the anti tip bracket must be installed Anti tip bracket may be fastened to Ine floor under range or wal behind range 6 6
8. alve in the e gas supply line Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the gas line AWARNING Fire Hazard Do Not use an open flame to fest for leaks from gas conneciions Checking for leaks wilh a flame may result in a fire of explosion 6 Use a brush and liquid a detergent to test all gas connections for leaks Bubbles around connections will indicate a leak Ifa leak appears shut off gas valve controls and wrench Hghten connections Then check connections again NEVER TEST FOR GAS LEAKS WITH A MATCH OR OTHER FLAME Clean all detergent solution from range Initlal IlghtIng and gas flame adjustments depend on type of system electronic Ignition or standing pilot Raise cooktop and check which system lIs available Continue installation following steps under the heading for this range s system Electronic Ignition System Cooktop and oven bummer use electronic igniters In place of standing pilots When the cooktop contol knob Is tumed fo the LITE pasition the system creates a spark to light the bumer This sparking continues until the control knob is turned to the desired setting When the oven control ls tumed on the sparking will continue until the oven pilot Ignites then the sparking stops automatically 7 Check the operation a of the cooktop burners Push in and tum each control knob to LITE position The flame should light within 4 seconds Do not leave the knob in the LITE
9. burner for proper flame This flame should be 1 2 long with inner cone of bluish green and outer mantle of dark blue and should be clean and soft In character g Ns qJ No yellow tips blowing or a lifting of flame should occur N needs to be adjusted loosen screw and adjust the alr shutter until the proper flame appears Tighten screw Replace broiler drawer You have jus finished installing your new Whirlpool range To get the most efficient use from your new range read your Whirlpool Use amp Care Congratulations Guide Keep Installation Instructions and Guide close to range for easy reference The instructions will make reinstalling your Whirlpool range in another home as easy as the first inslallation L P Gas Conversion Electronic Ignition and Standing Pilot Systems Converting to L P gas Natural should be done by oe ae a qualified Installer Only a qualified A installer should s Install or adjust your gas range Pressure Regulator Use a wrench to unscrew the cap from the top by turning counter _ clockwise Tum the cap over so the hole end is up Replace the cap and gasket on the regulator DO NOT REMOVE THE PRESSURE REGULATOR Part No 76724 00 4320880 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Turn the orifices hood down until snug against pin DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Adjust the air shutters for proper flame by sliding the air shutter
10. d reposition bracket to Insure that range base will fit propery under bracket If Installing the range in a mobile s home you MUST secure the range to the floor Any method of securing the range ls adequate as long as it conforms to the standards listed In the Mobile home Installation Instructions Panel A 1 Place rack in oven a Place level on rack 4 first side to side then front to back If range ls not level at the front adjust front leveling legs up of down until the range is level If rear of range needs adjusting adust rear leveling legs up or down until range Is level If rear legs are adjusted downward more than 1 8 add shims under antl tip bracket Note Oven must be level for satisfactory baking conditions AWARNING Fire Hazard Do Not make connecilon too tight The regulator is die cast Over tightening may crack the regulator resulling in a gas leak and possible fire or explosion Flaxible connector Yr nipple 2 nipple pmo pth Manucl 2 odopter Y7 adapter shut off volve Assemble the flexible a connector from the gas supply pipe to the pressure regulator In order manual shutoff valve 1 2 nipple 1 2 adapter flexible connector 1 2 adapter and 1 2 nipple 4 Use plpe joint compound a resistant to the action of L P gas to seal all gas connections if flexible Connectors are used be certain connectors are not kinked Panel C 5 Open the shutoff v
11. e inlet pressure to the regulator a should be as follows for both operation and checking regulator setting NATURAL GAS Minimum pressure 6 inches Maximum pressure 14 inches L P GAS Minimum pressure 11 inches Maximum pressure 14 inches The range and its individual shutoff a valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa The range must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manuali shutoff valve during ony pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Electrical requirements If model is so equipped AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical ground is required on this appliance Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in fire electrical shock or other personal injury Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubl as lo whether the appliance is properly grounded Do Not modify the power supply cord plug Iit will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet insialled by a qualified electrician Do Not use an extension cord wilh this apptiance Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuil A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in an electrical shock Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire electrical shock or
12. ible walls and materials that have o 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 ff or fo plastic fites and sheeting For minimum clearances see Note Personal Injury Hazard Avoid inslalling cabinet storage above the cooking surface If cabinels are binet opening dimensions cabinei op g already insialled reduce the hazard inat are shown must be used Given dimensions provide QO clearance Side walls or cabinets locaied above the range top must be 47 min from either side of range of reaching over a healed cooking surtace by installing a range hood The range hood should extend a minimum of 5 inches out from ihe boom front of ihe cabinets 18 min clearance upper cabinet io countertop 301 4 Opening width Reaching over a heated cooking surface could result in a serious burn and personal injury Electrical Shock Hazard il is the customer s responsibikty To contact a qualified electrical installer To assure Ihat the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Woll gas line opening Q 3 max trom ieft side of cabinet 32 trom floor 24 lower cabinet depin Proper gas supply connection Overall Code ANSI NFPA 70 latesi ed
13. ition ilable 40 1 4 Gnd all local codes and ordinances musi be available Suck faa pre see Gas Supply _ Wali receptacle extend beyond Failure to do so could result in fire Requirements ar 6 max from right cabinet fronts electrical shock or other personal injury jaca or left of center by 2 min ag of range Cooktop 36 Ke ee F Mobile Home Installation 5 max from floor 27 174 i F Sa etceclis S17 The installation of this ronge must conform t Note 30 min when botiom once Sine s to the Manufactured Home Construction of wood or metal cabinet is side cabinets and Safety Standards Title 24 CFR Part por a Broni than eens N eee 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for retaragnt millboard covered with ol pinc not less than No 28 MSG sheet the power cord bial RE a R ana Seet steel 0 015 slainless steel 0 024 between Ihe r aluminum or 0 020 copper 36 min clearance between the top of Ihe cooking platform and the botom of an unprojected wood or metal cabinet Important Observe all governing codes ond ordinances Tools needed for installation hand or electric dilll wood floors 1 8 drill bit concrete ceramic floor 1 4 masonry dilll bit pliers fiat blade screwdriver pipe wrench Gas supply requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances AWARNING Fire Hazard Range must be connecied lo a regulated gas supply LP
14. olher personal Injury A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 Ampere fused electrical supply is required time delay fuse or clrcult breaker Is recommended It is recommended thot a separate circult serving only this appllance be provided Me Electronic Ignition systems operate within wide voltage limits but proper grounding and polarity are necessary In addition to checking that the outlet provides 120 volt power and b correctly grounded the oufiet must be checked by a qualifled electrician to see if It ls comectly wired A wiring diagram is Included in literature package The wiring diagram ls also located on the back of the range Recommended grounding method DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded Ths appliance ls equipped with a power supply cord having a 3 prong grounding plug To minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle grounded In accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances See Figure 1 Ifa mating wall receptacle is not avallabie It ls the personal responsibility 3 prong and obligation of the groundingtype customer to have wali receptacle a propery _ ae grounded gt prong wall l receptacle 3 prong installed by a i grounding plug qualified ene electrician S o
15. ped Figure 1 Alternate grounding method DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG B Grounding assembly attached to s grounded melal coid woter pipe with paint removed Figure 2 Cover plate Grounded 3 prong eyelet grounding A screw PA plug PARE or a Adopler 3 Grounding oem prong receptacle Power supply cord Panel B Electrical ground is required on this appliance If changing and properly grounding the wall receptacle is impossible and where local codes permit consult your electrical inspector a temporary adaptor may be plugged Into the existing 2 prong wall receptacle to mate with the 3 prong power supply cord If this is done you must connect a separate copper grounding wire No 18 minimum to a grounded cold water pipe by means of a clamp and then to the external grounding connector screw Do not ground to a gas supply pipe or hot water plpe Do not connect to electrical supply until appliance is permanently grounded See Figure 2 Grounded cold water pipe must have metal continuity to electrical ground and not be interrupted by plastic rubber or other electrical Insulating connectors such Metal cold water pipe as hoses fittings washers or Bumps on gaskets inciuding water samba meter or pump Any coniac electrical insulating pipe connector shouid be jumped as shown with GROUNDING a No 4 wire securely ON PI
16. t compounds resistant to the action of L P gas must be used With L P gas piping or tubing size can be 1 2 minimum L P gas suppliers usually determine the size and materials used on thelr system TTT Ea k ioe E If local codes permit A G A certified flexible metal tubing new is recommended for connecting this range to the gas supply line Do nol kink or damage the flexible tubing when moving the range A 1 27 male pipe thread is needed for connection to pressure regulator female pipe threads When this range is installed in o mobile home it must be secured to the floor during transit Any method of securing the range is adequate as long as if conforms to the standards listed above Copies of the sfandard listed above may be obtained from American Gos Association 1515 Wilson Boulevard Aslingion Virginia 22209 Notional Fire Proteclion Association BaHerymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 The supply line shall be equipped a with an approved shutoff valve This valve should be located In the same room as the range and should be Ina location that allows ease of opening and closing Do not block access to shutoff valve Pha r j G if rigid pipe is used as o gas e supply line a combination of f pipe fittings must be used to obtain an in line connection to the range All strains must be removed from the supply and fuel lines so range will be level and in line H Th
17. top Use a match to light both pilots Adjust pilot adjustment screw so pllot flame tip is 1 4 to 3 8 high and centered in the hole In the pilot housing If the flame is too high carbon soot will accumulate under the cooktop 1 BA Check the operation of the fi cooktop bumerts Push in and turn each control knob to LITE position The fiame should light within 4 seconds Do not leave the knob In the LITE position after bumer lights See A f QA After burner lights turn a contol knob to HI position Check each cooktop burner for proper fioaome The small Inner cone should have a very distinct blue flame 1 4 to 1 2 long The outer cone ls not as distinct as the inner cone 20 A If bumers need adjusting a for proper flame adjust the air shutter to the widest opening that will not cause the foame to Iliff of blow off of the burner Repeat as necessary with each burner ps 21 Make sure the oven control knob Is In the OFF position Remove fhe lower oven rack and oven bottom Hold a lighted match fo the opening In the top of the pllot at the rear of the oven bumer No pilot adjustments are required 22 Check the operation of the oven bumer Push In and turn the oven control knob to 300 F The oven bumer should light In SO to 60 seconds This delay Is normal The oven safety valve requires a certain time before it will open and allow gas to flow 234 Check the oven
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