Whirlpool 36'' Freestanding Gas Range User manual

IMPOl?TANT:
Installer: Leave lnstallotion
Instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation
Instructions for future reference.
Save Installation Instructions for local
electrical inspector’s use
36” Electric Cooktop

Before you start...
Check location where cwktop
will be installed. The ccoktop
Proper installation is the installer’s
resDonsibilitv Make sure you have evervihina -necessaP/ for correct instollotion. It is the
responsibility of the installer to comply with
the installation clearance specified in these
instructions.
should be located for
convenient use I” the kitchen
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances. Failure to meet
codes and ordinances could lead lo
tire or electrtcal shock hazard.
If cabinet has a drawer. D 3” depth
J
clearance from countertop fo top of
1%” ml”.
^_L.i-^._-_^^ _ drawer is required.
*NOTE:
New Installations - Follow minimum
dimensions given.
Replacement installations - be sure
that front edge of cooktop is at least 1Yz”
back from front edge of countertop and
that sides ore 1” from vertical walls
WARNING: Reaching over heoted
surface burners causes risk of being
burned To reduce risk, Installation 01
cabinet storage above
should be avoided. If cabinets ore
already provided. reduce hazard by
Installing o cooktop hood Hood
should extend y minlmum
the lront of cabinets Grounded electrical outlet ISrequired.
See Electrical requirements.
Tools needed
for tnstaIIat3on:
1’1
wrench
Moblle Home Installation
The installation of this cooktop must
conform to the Manufoctureb Home
Construction and Safeiv Standards.
Title 24 CFR. F’arl32-80 (formerly the
Federal Standard for Mobile Home
Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD,
Part 2801. Four-v& power supply cord
must be used and the appliance
wiring must be revised See Electrical
requirements. Copies of the standards
listed may be obtained from:
“NatIonal Fire ProtectIon Association
Botferymarch Park
Qulncy. Massachusetts 02269
PANELA
Electrical
requirements
Electrical ground is required on
this appliance.
A
A three-wire.single-phase.
H 240 volt. 60 Hz. AC only,
electrical suoolv is reauired on a
separate 5O’&pere dircuit. fused on
both sides of the line. DO NOT fuse the
neutral. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended
B
. COOKTOP MUST BE CONNECTED WITH COPPER
WIRE ONLY: Aluminum must not be used
to avoid potentially unsatisfactory
connections.
C
Wire sizes must conform to the
m requirements of the NatIonal
ElectrIcal Code. ANSI/NFPA 713.1987”
and local codes and ordIn&m-for
the kilowatt rating of the cc&top. The
sMallratIng plate can be found on the
reorwallofthebumerbox.SeeStep5
for occ85( to burner box.
WARNING:
It is the customer’s
responsibility to:
l contact a qualified, electrical
installer.
l assure that electrical
installation is adequate and in
conformance with National
Electrlcal Code. ANSVNFPA
70-1987** and l&al
D
This appliance should be
w connected to the fused-
disconnect [or circuit breaker1 box
through flexible. armored or
nonmetallic-sheathed. co-r cable
[with grounding wire]. The &xible.
armored cable extending from the
appliance should be connected
directly to the Junction box.
E
Locate the junction box to
n allow OS mu& slack In the
cable as possible between the
junction box and the appliance. x3
that the co&top can be moved if
servicing is ever necessary. Do not
cut candutf.
F
A U.L.-listed strain relief must be
n provided at the junction box.
G
It is the personal responsibility
n and obligation of the
customer to contact 0 qualified
electrIcian to assure that the electrical
installation is adequate and Is In
conformance with the NatIonal
ElectrIcal Code, ANSI/NFPA 704987”
and local codes and ordinances.
Copies of the standards listed may be
obtalned from:
“Natlonal FirsProtectIon Assoclatlon
Batterymarch Pork
Qulncy, Massochusetta 02269
H
n
A wiring dkzgmm is located
under the control panel InsIde
the burner box.

Electrical
connection
ElectrIcal ground Is required on this
opplionce.
WARNING: To prevent eleclricol
shock hazard. disconnect Dower ot
This appliance ISmanufactured with
a frame-connected, bare. grounding
wire
Where local codes permit
connecting the frame-grounding
conduclor lo the neutral (while]
Junction box wife:
I. Connect together 2 wires: the green
or bare appliance cable wbre and the
white wire in the junction box.
2. Connect the two black wires. Then
connect the two red wares. See Figure 1
Where local codes DO NOT permit
connecting the frame.grounding
conductor to the neutral (while)
junction box wire:
Cable trom
powe, supply
Figure 2
1. Connect the two black wires. Then
connect the two red wares. See Figure 2.
2. Connect the green or bare
grounding wire from the appliance
cable to a grounded wire in the
junction box or to a grounded. copper.
cold water pipe.
Figure 3
3. DO NOT ground to a gas supply
pipe or hot water pipe. Do Not
connect to electrlcal supply until
appliance is permanently grounded.
See Frgure 3. Grounded. cold water
pipe must have metal continuity to
electrical ground and not be
interrupted by plastic, rubber or other
Insulating connectors such as hoses,
htMgs, washers or gaskets (Including
water meter or pump]. Any insulating.
electrical connector should be jumped
as shown with a length of No. 4 copper
wire securely clamped to bare metal
at ooth ends.
Panel B
If connecting to 0 four-wire,electrical
system: DO NOT connect the frame-
grounding conductor to the neutral
(whlte),)unclion box wire.
Cable horn
JUKllOll power supply
Figure 4
from cooklop
1. Connect the two black wares. Then
connect the two red wires. See Figure 4
2. Connect the green or bare
appliance cable wire to green
grounding wire in the junction box.
Now Start...
With cooktop in kitchen.
1
Remove shipping materials, tape
n and protective film from cooktop
remove. Remove two front drip bowls. Set
drip bowls, surface elements. and
griddle to one side.-
‘Insert burner box into countertop
I opening. Center the burner
box in the cutoit. Check that front edge
of cooktop is parallel to front edge of
countertop and at least
Iti-lnches’back from front
edge of countertop
and6inch from
vertical walls.
Place a hand in each front
W element opening and lifi
cooktop. Support cooktop by inserting
the rod between the cooktoo and the
burner box
Determine which mounting
method you will use. Refer to
Steps 6 and 7.
6
If the burner box will be screwed
wdlrectly through the countertop:
Remove four wood screws
and washers from parts bag.
Insert a wood screw through each
washer, Fasten front of burner box using
one screw and washer in each of the
two front mounting holes that will best
secure the c&top ta the countertop.
Note: Hand tighten screws only until
outer Ilp of burner box is snug to
countertop Ovetilghtenlng may
cause damage to cooktop.
b.
Lift top of cooktop slightly and
release support rod. Pull
cooktop forward until hinges lock. Lower
cooktop

C.
Locate rear mounting holes
Fasten rear of burner box
using one screw and washer in each of
the hue rear mounting holes that will
best secure the cooktop to the
countertop.
Note: Hand tighten screws only until
outer Ilp of burner box is snug to
COuntertOp. OVefliQhtenlnQ may
cause damage to cooktop
7
If cutout dimenslons are too large
Wor screws cannot be used with
countertop material (such OSceramlc):
a.
Remove washers and bolts
from parts bag. Place a washer
over each bolt with the grooved side of
washerfacing away from bolt head
Place one bolt and washer into each of
the outermost front mounting holes
d
Luff cooktop slightly and push
8 back, lowering cooktop into
proper positlon
b
Lifl top of cwktop Slightly and
n release support red Pull
cooktop forward until hinges lock Lower
cooktop.
c.
Locate rear mounting holes.
Place one bolt and cup washer
Into each of the two outermost rear
mounting holes. Remove cooktop from
countertop cutout.
d
Lock each bolt and washer in
. place using a flat washer and
hex nut on the bottom side of the burner
e.
Reset cooktop in countertop
opening Center the burner
box in the cutout Check that front edge
of burner box is parallel to edge of
countertop.
f.
Working below the countertop.
slide a IockinQ plate over the
lower end of each corner bolt Fasten
each bolt in olace with a tubular nut. The
&king plate must make contact with as
much of the countertop as possible
Tighten each tubular nut by hand until
outer lip of burner box is SnUQ to
countertop. Do not overtighten to
prevent damage to CoUnterfOp.
8
Make electrical connections.
n See Electrical requirements and
Electrical connection sections. Panels
A and EI,for details.
9
Replace front drip bowls and
n surface elements.
Place dnp pan I” griddle
I opening. Insert electric
element. Place griddle over element.
Place cover over griddle.
[ Congratditions! 1

Numbers
correspond
to steps.
Panel C

If cooktop does
not operate...
First, check that circuit breakers are not
tripped or fuses blown.
A more detailed, trouble-shooting
checklist isprovided in the Use and Care
Guide.
A wiring diagram is located inside the
cooktop under the control panel. Read
beforeservicing.
If you need
assistance.. .
During normal business hours, the
Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ Service will
answer any questions about operating
or maintaining your cooktop not
covered in your Use and Care Guide
[Operating Instructions). The Whirlpool
COOL-LINE@ Service number is (800)
25%t3Ol. Dial just as you normally dial
long distance-the call isfree.
When you call, you will need the
titop model number and serial
number. Both numbers can be found on
the serial/rating plate located on rear
wall of the burner box. See Step 5 for
access to burner box.
-If you need
seivice...
In the event your Whirlpool appliance
should need service, call the dealer from
whom you purchased the appliance or
a Whirlpool franchised TECH-CARE@
service’company He is in the Yellow
Pages of your phone directon/ listed
under “Appliances-Household-Major-
Service and Repair You can also obtain
his name and number by dialing. free,
within the continental United States, the
Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ Service (800)
2531301. Dial just as you normally dial
lona distance. A special operator will tell
youthe name and number of your
nearest, Whirlpool TECH-CARE@ service
outlet.
Maintain the quality built into your
Whirlpool appliance-call TECH-CARE@
service.
If you prefer
to write...
Please include in your letter the model
number, serial number, date of purchase
and complete description of your
request or problem. This information will
help us provide exactly the assistance
you need. Address your letter to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 Md3 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
Part No. 3177126 Rev.A Prepored by Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 Printed in U.SA.