Whirlpool 30 " Eye-Level Gas Range User manual

Whirlpool
-‘” Home ‘A Appliances
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave lnstallotion Instructions
with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions
for future reference.
Save Installation Instructions for local
electrical inspector’s use.
30” Eye-level
Gas Range

Before you start...
check locol,on where range WIII ALL OPCNlNGS ld THE WALL
be Inslolled The loc~l~on should OR FLOOR WHERE THE RANG1
hODer in5tOllollOn ISyour responslblllty be owoy from slrong droll oreol IS TO RE INSTALLED MUST BE
Make 5ure you hove everylhlng nccessory sucI1 05 w~“dowi doors olxj Sl ALCD
IOr COrleCl ~nslollol~or~ II 15Ihe responsibllitv slrony healing ve”is or 10”s TIx
01 Ihe mloller lo comply with the ~nstollol~on range should be localed for Note Cleoronces specllled
cle~ronce specllled on ihe serlaliroilng convenienl use I” lhe kilcher ore lor combusllble walls ond
plole The serlollrallng plate co” be,, Recessed ~nslollol~ons must moterlols lhol hove o denslh/ 01
found under Ihe cookloo II looI NO e”Ol”OliO” 01
1clearances has been
mode for ~n~lollot~On~
odjocenl lo rnoier~ols lhol
ore less lhan 20 pounds
per cu H or lo plasl~c IlIes
provide complele enclosure of 20 or more pounds per cubic
For Installollon Of
optional range hood
see “Range hood
Imporlanl: Observe all governing
codesond ordinances.
T&S needed fnr installation.
GiisSuppIy
Riiihirements
1 .;: *
Observe all governing dodes
and ordinances.
A
This installation must conform
n with local codes and
ordinances. In the absence of local
ccx%s. the i~iallalion must conform with
American National Standard, Notional
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 2223j - latest
edition?
Input rallngs shown on lhe
n serdlroling plate ore for
elevallons up to 2.030 feet. For
elevot~ons above 2.0001eel. ratings
should be reduced ci o role of 6% 101
eoch1.000 fJCl cbove se0 level
PANEL A
C
This range 15equipped for use
n wilh NATURAL gas. II is design-
certified by A.G.A. for NATURAL and L.P
gases with appropriate conversIon. The
serial/rating plole located under the
cooktop has informalion on the type of
gas that con be used If this information
does not agree with the type of gas
ovailable.check with the local 00s
supplier. See backcover for L.F!gas
conversion instructions.
D
Provide o gas supply rune 01
b %” riold piDe lo the ranae
location. PipeToint compounds rEsistant
to the action of L.F go5 must be used.
With L.P gas. piping or tubing size can
be Yz”minimum. L.P go5 suppliers usually
determine Ihe size and moterlals used
on their system.
E
If local codes permil. A G.A
W certified flexible metal tubing
(new] is recommended for connecllng
this range lo the gos supply line Do not
kink or damage the flexible fublng when
moving the range AK” mole pipe
ihreod ISneeded for connectton to
pressur
pipe th
F n
The supply line shall be
equipped with a” approved
shutoff valve. This valve should be
located in Ihe some room as the range
and should be in o locotlon that allows
ease of openfng and closing Do not
blcck access to
shutoff valve
I
Fire Hazard
. Do Nol use or store gasoline.
paint thinners and other
Ilommable moleriols near
range.
-Do Nol obslrucl Ihe flow of
combusfion and venfllalion air.
-If you smell gas:
1. Open wrndows.
2. Don? touch elecfrical switches.
3. Exhnguish any open flame.
4. lmmediolely call your gas
supplier.
Failure lo follow these instrucfions
could result m a fire or eXPlOSiOn.
Fire Hazard
l Range must be connected fo 0
regulated gassupply.
. L.P. gas supply must Not exceed
0 oressure 0114” water column.
rhls must be checked by a
qualified technician before
installing Ihe oven.
. Do Nol use an open flame to
lest for leaks from gas
connections.
Failure lo lollow these instruchons
could result in a fire. explosion or
personal injury.
Mobile Home Installation
The insfallafion of this ranae musf
conform to the Manufactired Home
Construcfion and Safety Slandards.
Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 [formerly the
Federal Slondard for Mobile Home
Consirudion and Safety, Title 24. HUD
Port 2801.
I
When this range is insfaIled in a
mobile home. it must be secured lo the
floor during transit. The procedures
used musf comply with Me standards
listed above
Copies of the standards listed
may be obtained from:
‘American Gas Association
1515Wilson Boulevard
Arlington.Virglnia 22209
“Nolional Fire ProtectIon Association
Battery March Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02169
H
The inlet pressure to Ihe
H regulalor should be OS follows
for both operalion 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
I The range and its individual shutoff H valve must be disconneded from
the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of Yz psig (3.5 kPa].
The range must be isolated from Ihe
gas supply piping system by closing ils
lndlvlduol monuol shut-off valve during
my pressure testing of the gos supply
piping system at lesl pressures equal to
01 less than % psrg (3 5 kPa]
Range Hood Installation
Range hood. Model No RH6330XL.
can be mounted to overhead
cabinets The;e must be1 Inch
clea:once between range lop and
the range h& The range h&
rewres 0 separate electrlcai clrcu~l
Keyhole slois 11,lhe range hood ore
provided for mounting hood lo
cabinets See range hood ~nslo:lol~o”
lo! proper ossr?rnbly

Elect rkal
Requirements
Electrical Shock Hazard
.Eleclrical ground is required on
this appliance.
*Improperconnection of the
equipment-grounding
conductor can result in
electrical shock.
l Check with a qualrfied
electrician if you ore in doubt
as to whether the applrance is
properly grounded. Do Not
modify the power supply cord
plug. If it will not frt. have a
proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
l Do Not use an extension cord
with this appliance. Such use
may result in a fire, electrical
shock or other personal injury
l Do Not have a fuse in the neutral
or grounding circuit A fuse in
the neutral or aroundina circuit
could result in& elect&al
shock.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in an electrical
shock.
A 120~volt. M)-Hz. AC only. 15 amp,
fused electrical supply is required. A
timedelay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is recommended that
a separate circuit serving only Ihis
appliance be provided.
A wiring diagram is included in literature
package. The wiring diagram is 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 penonol tiet~. this appliance
must be grounded. This appliance is
equipped with a power supply cord
having a Sprang graundlng plug. To
minimize possible shock hazard. the
cord must be plugged into a mating.
3-pmna. omundino tvDe wall
recept&%. gmur& in accordance
with the National Electrical Cdde.
ANSVNFPA 70- latest edition.*’ and all
local codes and ordinanc&(See Figure
l,] If a mating wall receptacle is not
available. it is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to have
a pmperly grOUnded,
3-prong wall Qxow
receptacle wwrding him
..- A
Temporary v
Grounding Method
DO NOT, UNDERANYCIRCUMSTANCES.
REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD
GROUNDING PRONG.
&ctrtcal ground Is required on thls
appliance
If changing and properly grounding
the wall receplacle ISImpaosslble and
where local codes permit (consull your
elecirical ~nspeclor). a lemp3rary
PANEL B
adaptor may be plugged inio ihe
existing 2-prong wall receptacle lo mate
with the J-prong power supply cord.
If this is done. you must connect a
separate capper grounding wire (No. 18
minimum] to a grounded cold water
pipe by means of a clamp and then to
the external Qrounding connector Screw
Do not ground to a gas supply
hot water pipe. Co not connect
electrical supply until appliance i
permanently grounded
See Figure 2.
Grounded cold water pipe musi
have metal conlinuity to electrica
ground and not be interrupted
by plastic. rubber or otherelectri
insulating cOnnecton such as
hoses. fittings. washers or gaskets
(including water meter or pump).
Any electrical Insulating connect
should be jumped as shown with
length of No. 4 wire securely clamaed
to bare metal at both ends
Now Start.. .
With range in kitchen.
1
Remove racks and other parts
n from inside oven
2
Place one fool on the shipping
n base. Tilt range forward slightly
to free rear legs. Genlly lower range to
floor Tilt range backwardsunill front legs
are free
3
Remove shipping materials,
n tape and protective film from
range Do rot remove cardboard
shipplng base at this lime
4
Adjust the leveling legs lo a
n pant where Ihe range base
does not touch the floor
5
Plug the electrlcal cord into the
. grounded oullel.
Keep shipping base under range.
Failure to do so could cause
damage to floor covering.
6
Move the range 1n10 flnal
n aoerallng positron Remove
corddsnrd shipping piece from under
rO”Q*
7
n
Place rock in oven. Place level
on rack. first side to side then
front to back. If the range Is not level.
screw Me legs up or down to adjust.
Note: Oven must be level fofsofisfactory
baking conditions.
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8
Assemble the flerlole
n connector from the gas
supply pipe to ihe pressure regulator ir,
order: manual shti-aft valve. Yz” nipple
Yz” adapter. flexible connector. %”
adapter. and Y? nlpple.
All connecllons ml;st be wren&-
Ilghtened.
Flexible connector
K;nlpple / K” nlpple
\ A
Manual
K” adapter K” adapter
shut-off
MIW
and possible fire or explosion.
9
Use pipe-joint compounds
n resistant to the action of L.P gas
to seal all gas connections. Check
thd he mnge shut-off valve is open. If
flexible’conrecton are used. be cerlain
connectors are no1 kinked
10
Open the shukff valve In
n the gas supply line. Wait a
few minutes far gas to move through
lhe gas line.
Fire Hazard
Do Not use on open flame to tesl
for leaks from gas connections.
Checking for leaks wilh 0 flame
may result in a fire or explosion.
11
Use a brush and liquid
n detergenl to lest all gas
connections for leaks Bubbles arcunrj
connections WIII Indicde o leak If a
leak appears. shutoffaas valve ccnhols
and adjust connections Then check
connecllons oga~n NEYLR TEST FOR GAS
LEAKS WITH A MATCH OR OTHER FLAME.
Clean all detergent w!ufim from range

Calloot numbers correspond lo steps,
Electronic Ignition System-
lnifiol lighting and gas flame
adjustments
Electronic ignitlm systems operate wltt~n
wide voltage limits but proper groundrng
and polarity is necessary. In addition to
checking that the outlet provides 120 volt
power and is correctly ground
outlet must be checked by a
ctrician to see if it
12
Check the operatron of the
n cooklop burners. Push in and
turn each control knob to “LITE” posrtion.
The flame should light within 4 seconds.
Do not leave the knob in the “LITE
position after burner lights.
Co&lop and lower oven burner use
electronic igniters I” place of standrng
pilots. The upper oven uses an eledric
glow coil. When the cooktop control
knob is turned lo the “LITE” p&lion. the
system creole8 o spork to light the
burner Thfs sporkrng continues until the
Conlrol knob 6 turned to the desired
setting When the io<.ier oven control IS
burned on the sparking will conl~nue uni~l
wen pdol ignrles tnen tne sparking stoos
oulomollco:ly
p\!/
B
1,, ”
II
13
AHer burner Irghls. turn
n control Cnoo 10 “HI” posrlion
Check each cooklop burner for proper
flame The small inner cone should have
13very dlsl~“c: blue llO”l~ %” to Y!” long
The outer cone 1snol as dlsllnct as the
mner cor,e
PANEL c
14
If burners need adjusting for
n proper flame. adjust the air
shutter to the widest ODenina iI-& will not
cause the flame to lift’or blow off of the
burner. Repeat as -ry with each
burner II
15
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CkX-atierotion of the
n
lower oven burec. Remave
oven racks and oven battam. Push In and
turn the oven temperature control knob to
300°F The oven burner should light in Xl IO
60seconds. This delay is normal. The oven
it will o&n and allow gas to flow
16
Check the lower oven burner
# for proper flame. This flame
should be Yz” long. with inner cone of
bluishgreen. and cwler mantle of dark
blue and should be clean and sofi in
character. No yellow tips, blowing or
lining of flame should-r.
If lower oven flame
be adjusted. loosen screw
and adjust the err ihuller until the proper
flame appears. Tighten screw. Replace
oven bottom and oven racks. I
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bottom ond &en rocks ore removed.
he access cover must be rotated to the
lefl Be sure to close access cover before
replacing oven bottom and oven racks.
Product Domoqe
l Do Not oltempl to insert any
obtect into the openings of the
protective shield that surrounds
the igniter coil.
-Do Not clean Ihe opening area.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in product damage.
and Guide close to range for easy ’
reference. The In~I~~llons will
make re-lnslallina YOM Whlrloool

C0nved~Q
IO 1 F!QoS should
be done
Use*0 wrench to
tin&re& the dop from
the top &turnina counter
clock&& TurnGe cap ober so the hole
Port No. 75566-01/706734 Rev E
01989 Whirlpool Corporation
I.+: Lower Oven Burner: Remove
H oven racks at-id lower baneI
from oven bottom. Turn the o&e hood
down until snug against pin. DO NOT
OVERTIGKTEN. The burner flame should
be Yz”long when air shutter is correctly
adjusted. The air shutterslides to close or
open the shutter OSneeded See Panel
C. Step 16.Replace oven b3tom and
Lower Oven
a Thermostat: Remove
straight OK Use CI
Prepared by Whlrlpml Cotpxkn. Bentm Harbor. Michigan 49022
Upper Oven Burner: Repeat
W SectionC. Replace oven
bottom and oven racks
F
?After all the burners h&e been
W 5 co&e&d ib L.Pgas 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 adjust
connections. Then check connections
again. NEVER TEST.FORGAS LEAKSWITH
A MATCH OR OTHERFIA.J,EI: -,‘I
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