Whirlpool 30 " Eye-Level Gas Range User manual

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30” Eye-Level
Gas Range

Before you start...
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everyihing
necessary for correct Installatl6n. It isthe
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 ISTO BEINSTALLED
MUST BESEALED. 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
‘\\ Do Nol pinch lhe
\ power cord belween
\ mheronee and wall.
‘\.
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.
\
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.ooOfeet 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

D
Provide a gas supply line of
. 3/4” rigid pipe to the range
location. A smaller size pipe on long
runs may resutt in insufficient gas
supply. Pipe-jolnt compounds,
resistant to the action of L.P. gas.
must be used. With L.P. gas, piping or
tubina she con be l/2’ minimum.
L.P. gas suppliers determine the size
and materials used on the system.
Electrkal
reauirements Now start...
With range In kitchen.
1
Remove racks and other
, parts from inside ovens.
ampere, fused electricai 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.
E
If local codes and
. ordinances permit, A.G.A.-
approved. flexible metal tubing is
recommended for connecting this
range to the gas supply line. Do Not
kink or damaae the flexible tubina
2
Place one foot on the
shipping base. Tilt range
foiard slightly to free rear legs.
Gently lower range to floor. TiRrange
backwards until front legs are free.
A wiring diagram is included in these
instructions. The wiring diagram is
also located on the back of the
range.
when mOVinQ”the range. A l/2’ -
male pipe thread is needed for
connection to pressure regulator
female pioe threads. WARNING: AN EXlENSlON CORD
SHOULD NOT BEUSEDWiTH THIS
APPLIANCE. SUCH USEhlAY RESULTIN
A FIRE.ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR OTHER
PERSONAL INJURY.
Recommended
grounding method
3
Remove shipping materials.
. tape and protective film from
range. DO not remove cardboard
shipping base at this time.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE
POWER SUPPLYCORD GROUNDING
PRONG.
For your personal safety. this
appliance must be grounded. This
appliance is equipped with a
J-prong grounding plug. To minimize
possible shock hazard, the cord must
be plugged into a mating J-prong.
grounding-type Wall reCeptOCfe.
grounded in accordance with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-1987’ and local codes ond ordi-
nances. See Figure 1. If a mating
wall receptacle is not avorlable, it is
the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to hove a
propeflv arounded.
F
The supply line shall be
. equipped with a shutoff
valve. This valve should be located
in the some room as the range and
should be in a location that allows
ease of opening and closing. Do Not
block access to shutoff valve.
If ngid pipe is used as a gas
n supply line, a combination of
4
Adjust the leveling legs to a
point where the range base
do: not touch the floor.
5
Plug the electrical cord into
. the grounded outlet.
pipe fittings must be used to obtain
an in-line connection to the ranae.
All strains must be removed fromthe
supply and fuel lines so range
will be level and in line.
H
The inlet pressure to the
H regulator should be as follows
for both the operation and checking
regulator setting:
NATURAL GAS:
Minimum pressure 6 inches
Maximum pessure 14 inches
L.P. GAS:
Minimum pressure 11 inches
Maximum pressure 14 inches
I . Line Pressure Testing.
Testing above l/2 lb psi (gauge)
The range and its individual shutoff
valve must be disconnected from
the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testina of that
system at test pressures greater than
l/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
Testing al l/2 lb psi (gauge)
The range must be isolated from the
gas supply piping system by
closing its individual manual shutoff
valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or
less than l/2 psig (3.5 kPo).
electrician.
6
Move the range closer to
cabinet opening. Remove
cardboard shipping piece from
under range. Move range into
cabinet opening and center.
If changrng and properly grounding
the wall receptacle is impossible
and where local codes permit
(consult your electrrcal inspector). a
temporary adapter may be plugged
into the existing 2-prong wall
receptacle to mote with the J-prong
power supplv_cord. See Figure 2.
7
It is recommended that this
. gas range be secured to the
wall or floor. If installing this range in
a mobile home, you MUST secure the
range to the floor. Any method of
securing the range Isadequate as
long as it conforms to the standards
listed in Mobile home installation
instructions, Panel A.
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roundedasambty electrlcdygrounded
attached to grounded metal cold water pipe
metal cold water pipe’)
’ Gr&ded cold water pipe must
have metal continuity to electrical
ground and not be interrupted by Place rack in lower
oven. Place level
on rack, first side to side, then
front to back. If the range is not
level. remove the storage drawer:
then odjust the legs up or down as
needed. Note: Oven must be level
for satisfactov baking conditions. If
range is secured to the floor, washers
can be added to level the range.
Tighten screws that secure range to
wo!I or floor
plasticrubber or other electri
insulatina connectors
such OS6oses. fittings.
washers or gaskets
(includrng water meter
or pump). Any electrical
insulating connector
should be jumped as
shown with a length of
No. 4 wire securely
clamped to bare
metal ot both ends
PANEL B

9
Remove storage drawer.
. Assemble the flexible
connector from the gas supply pipe
to the pressure regulator in this order:
314’ nipple. 314’ to l/2’ reducer, l/2
nipple, manual shutoff valve, l/2’
nipple. union. and 112” nipple.
IO-
Use pipe-joint compound
. resistant to the action of L.P.
gas to seal all gas connections,
Check that the shutoff valve isopen
between the regulator and gas
valves. If flexible connectors are
used. be certain connectors are not
kinked,
11
Open the shutoff valve in
. the gas supply line. Wait a
few minutes for gas to move through
the gas line,
12
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 adiust
connections, Then check
connedons again. NEVER TESTFOR
GAS LEAKS WlTH A MATCH OR
OTHER FLAME. Clean all detergent
solution from range.
Electronic Ignition System
Electronic ignition systems operate
within wide voltage limits. but proper
grounding anU polarity is necessary
In addition to checking that the
outlet provides 120~volt power and IS
correctly grounded. the outlet must
be checked by a qualified
electrician to see if it
iswired with
correct polarity.
Cooktop and oven burners use
electronic igniters in place of
standing pilots. When the cooktop
control isturned to the ‘LITE’
position, the system creates a spark
to light the burner. This sparkmg
continues until the control isturned
to the desired setting. When the
oven control isturned to the desired
setting, a glow bar heats up bright
orange and ignites the gas. No
sparking occurs and the
glow bar remains on
while the burners
operate.
13.
Check the
operation of the
cooktop burners. Push in and turn
each control knob to ‘LITE- oosition
The flame should light within’4
seconds. DO Not leave the knob in
Ihe ‘LlTE” position after burner lights.
14
After burner lights. turn
I control knob to “HI’
position. Check each cooktop
ourner for proper flame. The small
inner cone should have a verv
distinct blue flame l/4’ to l/Z’ long
The outer cone is not as distinct as
the inner cone.
H
15 ’
If burners need adjusting for
. proper flame, adjust the air
shutter to the widest opening that
will not cause the flame to litt or blow
off the burner. Repeat as necessary
with each burner.
Check theCheck the
operation ofoperation of
the lower oventhe lower oven
burner. Push in andburner. Push in and
turn the oven control knob to 300°F.turn the oven control knob to 300°F.
Theoven burner should lighl in 50 lo The oven burner Should lighl in 50 lo
60 SMCndS. Thls delay is normal. The60 SMCndS. This delay is normal. The
oven safety valve requires a certainoven safety valve requires a certain
time before it will open and allow
gas to flow
rime before it will open and allow
gas to flow
PANEL C

Check the lower
oven burner for
proper flame.
This flame should
be l/2” long,with
inner cone of
bluish-green, an outer mantle of dark
blue and should be clean and soft in
character. No yellow tips, blowing or
lifling of flame should occur.
18. -
19
Check the operation of the
= lower oven broil burner.
Push in and turn the oven control
knob to “BROIL-. The oven broil
burner should light in 50 to 60
seconds. This delay is normal. The
oven safety valve requires a certain
time before it will open and allow
gas to flow.
20
No adjustment of the oven
n broil burner is necessary.
The hazy appearance of the flame is
normal for this type of burner.
21
Repeat Steps 16-20 for the
. upper oven.
new range, read your Whirlpool
lnstuclions and Guide close to
range for easy reference. The
Instructions will make reinstalling
your Whirlpool range In
the first installation.
If oven flame needs to be adjusted,
remove the drawer and locate the
air shutter near the center rear of the
range, next to the pressure regulator.
Loosen screw and adjust the air
shutter until the orooer flame
appears. Tighten screw. Replace
drawer. oven bottom and oven
racks.
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PANEL D

L.F?gas
conversion
Converting to L.P. gas should be
done by a qualified installer. ,
A.
Only o qualified
installer should insto
or adjust your gas range
Pressure Regulotor:
The pressure regulotor on your range
may be one of five different types.
Check Figures 3-7 to determine
which pressure regulator you have to
convert Only follow the instructions
that apply to that pressure regulator.
Nat. gas
LP. gas
Figure 3
1. Remove the cop marked “NAT.’
and turn it over so it reads “L.P *
Then replace the cop. Do not disturb
or remove the spring beneoth the
cap. Check that the fiber washer is
between the cap and the body of
the regulator. See Figure 3 for the
correct position of the cap.
cap
Nat. gas
Figure 4
LP. gas
2. Remove the cap with screwdriver
slot; turn it over; then replace
the cap. This cap will then have the
morking “LPGlO.’ Do not disturb
or remove the spring beneath this
cap. See Figure 4.
Nat. gas Figure 5 LP. gas
3. Remove the cop with screwdriver
slot. Remove the block insert marked
‘NAT.’ from the cop (the insert fits
very tightly). Reverse the insert and
oush it firmlv bock into the caa. The
harking ‘L.b.’ should appeor’on the
Insert. Be sure the insert is pressed into
the shoulder. Do not disturb the
spring in the body of the regulator.
Replace the cap in the body of the
regulator and tighten. See Figure 5.
rCOP‘4
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Nat. gas L.P.gar
Figure 6
4. Remove the cop with screwdriver
slot. Corefully remove the spring,
then the washer. Place the spring an
the regulator first. then the washer.
Replace the cop over the washer
and spring. Tighten cop. See Figure 6
cap\
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spring --I
For NAT. GAS ser”lce.
turncclp over am
screw onto regulalor
(you sho”ld be able to read
‘NAT: when orsembled)
n broil burner from Natural to
L.P. gos. the burner orifice spud mUSt
be chonaed. The L.P. gas burner
orifice sp;d isfound utider the vent
grill in the center of the burner box
under the cooktop. BESUREto use
the proper burner spud for gas in
UW.
Figure 7
5. Use o wrench to unscrew the cap
from the top by turning
counterclockwise. Turn the cap over
so the hole end is up. Replace the
cop and gasket on the regulator. DO
NOT REMOVE THE PRESSURE
REGULATOR.
B
After the gas line is
. connected. check for leaks.
Use a brush and liquid detergent to
test oil gos connections for leaks.
Bubbles around connections will
indicate o leak. If o leak appears.
shut off gas valve controls and odjust
connections. Then check
connections again. NEVER TESTFOR
GAS LEAKS WITH A MATCH OR OTHER
FLAME.
Nalurd
burners: ‘, \_‘\
Screw the orifice \---. .
hoods down until
tight (approximately
2 to 2 l/2 turns). DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN. The burner flames
connot be properly odjusted if this
conversion is nbt made. Adjust the air
shutters for orooer flame. See Panel
C. Step 15. i.P.‘gas has a slightly
yellow tip on top of burner flames in
addition to the other proper
characteristics.
1, Remove the two screws fOStenlng
the broil burner assembly to the
oven. Carefully pull the burner
towards you then downward to
access the burner orifice spud in the
rear wall. Extra care is needed to
avoid breaking the igniter coil. Place
burner, screen-side-up, in 0 Safe
area.
2. Use o 5/16” nut driver to remove
the Notural gas burner orifice spud.
Instoll the L.P. burner oriiice spud.
Place the Noturol gas burner orifice
spud in the burner box for future
conversion.
3. Replace the vent grill. Replace the
burner assembly cover with
louver facing the reor of the range.
lower panel from oven bottom.
Screw the orifice hood down until
tight (approximately 2 to 2 l/2 turns).
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. lhe burner
flame cannot be adjusted properly if
this conversion is not mode. The
burner flame should be l/2’ long
when air shutter iscorrectly adjusted.
Adjust the air shutter as needed for
proper flame. See Panel D. Step 18.
Replace drawer. oven bottom ond
racks.
Check Steps 19 and 20 for correct
operation of the broil burner.
F.
Repeat steps D and Efor
upper oven.
G
After the burners hove been
n converted to L.P. gos usoge,
check for leaks as in Step B.
PANEL E

If installing
optional vent
hood ...
To install optional vent hood above
conventional eye-level range:
A. Mount vent hood to top of range.
B. Electtical power supply requires
separate grounding circuit.
C. See Vent hood installation instruc-
tions for proper ventilation and
further electrical requirements.
If range does
not operate...
Check that the circuit breaker is not
tripped or the fuse blown. Check
that the power supply cord is
Plugged into wall receptacle. Check
that gas valve is turned to the “on”
position.
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If you need
assistance...
During normal business hours, the
Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ Service will
answer any questions about
operating or maintaining your range
not covered in the Installation
Instructions. The Whirlpool
COOL-LINE@ Service number is
[phone]. Dial just as you
normally dial long distance - the
call isfree.
When you call, you need the range
model number and serial number.
Both numbers can be found on the
serial/rating plate located under the
cooktop.
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If you need
service...
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 directory listed
under “Appliances - Household -
Major - Service or Repair’. You can
also obtain his name and number by
dialing, free, within the continental
United States the Whirlpool
COOL-LINE@ Service number,
[phone]. A special operator
will tell you the name and number of
your nearest Whirlpool TECH-CARE@
service outlet.
Maintain the quality buitt 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 a complete
description of your request or
problem. This information will help us
to provide exactly the assistance
you need.
Address your letter to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2ooO M-63 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
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