Whirlpool 98015194 User manual

Installation Instructions
98015194
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Part No. 98015194
98015194
30" (76.2 cm) Freestanding Gas Range
with standard clean oven factory set for use with L.P. gas
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Achild or adult can tip the range and
be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear
range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the
range is moved.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to
children and adults.
Write down the model and serial
numbers before installing range.
Both numbers are listed on the
model/serial rating plate located on the
frame behind the broiler door.
Model # _________________________
Serial #__________________________
Quick Reference
Table of Contents:
Pages
2
3
3
4
4- 5
5- 7
8- 9
10
11
11
Before you start
Product dimensions
Cutout dimensions/requirements
Electrical requirements
Gas supply requirements
Installation steps
Gas conversions
Moving the range
If range does not operate
If you need assistance/service

2
Before you start...
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Do not obstruct flow of combustion and
ventilation air.
This installation must conform with all
local codes and ordinances. In the
absence of local codes, installation must
conform with American National
Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1 — latest edition*.
It is the customer's responsibility:
• To contact a qualified electrical
installer.
• To assure that the electrical installation
is adequate and in conformance with
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
— latest edition**, and all codes and
ordinances.
Cabinet opening dimensions shown must
be used. Given dimensions are minimum
clearances.
WARNING: If the
information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may
result causing property
damage, personal injury or
death.
— Do not store or use
gasoline or other
flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
Mobile home installation
The installation of this range must
conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard,Title 24
CFR, Part 3280 [formerly the Federal
Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD (Part 280)] or,
when such standard is not applicable, the
Standard for Manufactured Home
Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1 and
Manufactured Home Installations, Sites,
and Communities ANSI/NFPA 501A**, or
with local codes.
When this range is installed in a mobile
home, it must be secured to the floor
during transit. Any method of securing
the range is adequate as long as it
conforms to the standards listed above.
Copies of the standards listed may be
obtained from:
* CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
** National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
— WHAT TO DO IFYOU
SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any
appliance.
• Do not touch any
electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in
your building.
• Immediately call your
gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your
gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service
must be performed by a
qualified installer, service
agency or the gas
supplier.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by
reaching over heated surface units,
cabinet storage space located above the
surface units should be avoided. If
cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk
can be reduced by installing a range
hood that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) beyond
the bottom of the cabinets.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
A qualified technician must install this
range. Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation. It is the
installer’s responsibility to comply with
installation clearances specified on the
gas information label.The gas
information label and model/serial rating
plate are located on the frame behind the
broiler door.
WARNING
Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.
We have provided many important safety
messages in this manual and on your
appliance.Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety
alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING.”These
words mean:
All safety messages will tell you what the
potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.
immediately
DANGER
Tools and materials needed:
• level
• 3/8" drive ratchet
• 1/2" and 3/8" wrenches
• flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• hand or electric drill
• wood floor: 1/8" drill bit
concrete/ceramic floors: 3/16" carbide-
tipped masonry drill bit (Hammer may
be needed for anchors.)
• slip-joint pliers
• tape measure or ruler
• pipe wrench
Materials required:
• gas line shutoff valve
• 1/2" male pipe thread nipple for
connection to pressure regulator
• L.P. gas-resistant pipe-joint compound
• CSA design-certified flexible metal
appliance connector (4–5 feet) or rigid
gas supply line as needed
• insulated pad or 1/4" plywood if range
is installed over carpeting
Follow all factory safety instructions included with your tools.

26-3/4"
(67.9 cm)
depth with
handle
3
Parts supplied for
installation:
Product
dimensions
Contact a qualified
floor covering
installer to check that
the floor covering
can withstand at
least 200°F.
Use an insulated pad
or 1/4" plywood
under range if
installing range over
carpeting.
For minimum
clearance to top
of cooktop, see
NOTE.*
18" (45.7 cm)
min. clearance
upper side
cabinet to
countertop
This shaded area
recommended for
installation of gas
pipe.
This shaded area
recommended for
electrical outlet.
Proper gas supply
connection must be
available. See “Gas
supply requirements,“
Page 4.
Grounded electrical
outlet is required.
See “Electrical
requirements,“
Page 4.
Cutout dimensions/requirements Check location where range will be installed. The
range should be located for convenient use in the
kitchen. Recessed installations must provide complete
enclosure of the sides and rear of range.
All openings in the wall or floor where range is to be
installed must be sealed.
IMPORTANT: Some cabinet and building materials
are not designed to withstand the heat produced by
the oven for baking and self-cleaning. Check with your
builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the
materials used will not discolor, delaminate or sustain
other damage.
(Bracket must be securely mounted to
sub-floor. Thickness of flooring may
require longer screws to anchor the
bracket to sub-floor.)
anti-tip bracket
2 screws (#10 x 1-1/2")
2 plastic anchors
Not shown:
• literature pack
• orifice spuds
The floor anti-tip
bracket must be
installed. To install
the anti-tip bracket
shipped with the
range, see Page 5
and the anti-tip
bracket template.
Anti-tip bracket:
29-7/8" (75.9 cm)
width
46-1/4" (117.5 cm)
overall height for
tall backguard
models
24-1/4"
(61.6 cm)
36"
(91.4 cm)
cooktop
height
13" (33 cm) max.
upper cabinet
depth
30-1/8" (76.5 cm)
opening width
30" (76.2 cm) min.
cabinet opening width
8"
(20.3 cm)
2"
(5.1 cm)
10"
(25.4 cm)
24"
(61.0 cm)
5"
(12.7 cm)
5"
(12.7 cm)
2" (5.1 cm) min.
countertop space to
side wall or other
combustible material
3"
(7.6 cm)
Do not seal the range to
the side cabinets.
If cabinet depth is greater
than 24" (61 cm), oven
frame must extend
beyond cabinet fronts by
1/2" (1.3 cm) min.
* NOTE: 24" (61 cm) min. when bottom of wood or
metal cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4"
(0.64 cm) flame retardant millboard covered with
not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015"
(0.4 mm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm)
aluminum or 0.020" (0.5 mm) copper.
30" (76.2 cm) min. clearance between the top of
the cooking platform and the bottom of an
unprotected wood or metal cabinet.

4
Electrical requirements
Gas supply
requirements
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 with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*
and all local codes and ordinances.
If a mating outlet is not available, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to have a properly polarized
and grounded, 3 prong outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
If codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a qualified electrician if you
are not sure range is properly grounded.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 10 amp, fused
electrical supply is required. A time-delay
fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It
is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Electronic ignition systems operate within
wide voltage limits, but proper grounding
and polarity are necessary. In addition to
checking that the outlet is correctly
grounded, the outlet must be checked by
a qualified electrician to see if it is wired
with correct polarity.
IMPORTANT: This range is equipped with
an electronic ignition system that will not
operate if plugged into an outlet that is
not properly polarized.
A wiring diagram is included on the back
of the range.
See “Cutout dimensions/requirements”
section for recommended location of
electrical outlet.
3 prong
polarized
ground-type
outlet
3 prong ground
plug
ground
prong
power
supply
cord
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
This installation must conform with all
local codes and ordinances. In the
absence of local codes, installation must
conform with American National
Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1 — latest edition**.
Input ratings shown on the model/serial
rating plate are for elevations up to 2,000
feet. For assistance when installing the
range at higher elevations, contact your
local service company.
Type of gas: This range is design-certified
by CSA International for use with L.P. gas
or, after proper conversion, for use with
Natural gas.This range is factory set for
use with L.P. gas. Gas conversion
instructions are provided on pages 8–9.
The model/serial rating plate located on
the frame behind the broiler drawer has
information on the type of gas that can
be used. If the type of gas listed does not
agree with the type of gas available,
check with the local gas supplier.
Conversion must be done by a qualified
service technician.
Gas supply line: Provide a gas supply line
of 3/4" rigid pipe to the range location.
With L.P. gas, piping or tubing size can be
1/2" minimum. A smaller size pipe on
longer runs may result in insufficient gas
supply. Usually, L.P. gas suppliers
determine the size and materials used in
the system.
Pipe-joint compounds made for use
with L.P. gas must be used on pipe
threads only.
Copies of the standards listed may be
obtained from:
*National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269
**CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
In the State of Massachusetts, the
following installation instructions
apply:
• Installations and repairs must be
performed by a qualified or
licensed contractor, plumber, or
gasfitter qualified or licensed by
the State of Massachusetts.
• If using a ball valve, it shall be a
T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when
used, must not exceed 3 feet.
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.
WARNING
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas
supply line.
Install a shutoff valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified
person make sure gas pressure does
not exceed 14" water column.
Examples of a qualified person
include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company
personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.

5
Flexible metal appliance connector: If
local codes permit, a new 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 connection fitting. Do
not kink or damage the flexible metal
tubing when moving the range.
Shutoff valve:The supply line must be
equipped with a manual shutoff valve.
This valve should be located in the same
room as the range and should be in a
location that allows ease of opening and
closing. The valve is for turning on or
shutting off gas to the range. Do not block
access to shutoff valve.
manual shutoff valve
“open” position
gas supply
to range
Pressure regulator:The gas pressure
regulator supplied with this range must
be used. The inlet pressure to the
regulator should be as follows for proper
operation:
L.P. GAS:
Minimum pressure:
11 inches (27.9 cm) WCP
Maximum pressure:
14 inches (35.6 cm) WCP
NATURAL GAS:
Minimum pressure:
5 inches (12.7 cm) WCP
Maximum pressure:
14 inches (35.6 cm) WCP
Contact local gas supplier if you are not
sure about the inlet pressure.
Line pressure testing above 1/2 psi
gauge (3.5 kPa) [14" (35.6 cm) WCP] —
The range and its individual manual
Now start…
1. Do not use oven door handle to lift
or move the range.
2. Remove oven racks and parts
package from inside oven. Remove
shipping materials, tape and protective
film from range.
3. Keep cardboard shipping base
under range to prevent damage to floor
covering.
Contact a qualified floor covering installer
for the best procedure for drilling
mounting holes through your type floor
covering.
4. Use the anti-tip bracket
template/instruction sheet to
install the anti-tip bracket.
Anti-tip bracket must be
anchored securely to
the sub floor.
Depending on the
thickness of your
flooring, longer
screws may be
needed to
anchor the
bracket to the sub
floor. Longer screws are available
from your local hardware store.
6. Remove cardboard shipping
base from under range. Open broiler
door. Use a 3/8" drive ratchet to lower
rear leveling legs one-half turn. Use
slip-joint pliers to lower front leveling
legs one-half turn.
5. Check that range is still on
cardboard shipping base to protect floor
covering. Move range close to final
location.
rear
leveling leg
front
leveling leg
Rigid pipe connection: Requires a
combination of pipe fittings 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.
cardboard
shipping base
shutoff valve must be disconnected from
the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test
pressures greater than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
Line pressure testing at 1/2 psi gauge
(3.5 kPa) [14" (35.6 cm) WCP] or lower —
The range must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its
individual manual shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of that system at
test pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
WARNING
ExcessiveWeight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install range.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Achild or adult can tip the range and
be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear
range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the
range is moved.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to
children and adults.