Whirlpool Admiral mf12120 Instruction and safety manual

INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE
MANUAL
RANGES
No. Parte W10111755 Rev. B
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT IN ORMATION,
READ IT BE ORE IRST USE O YOUR RANGE
Cover the following model:
M 12120
Printed in Mexico
STM01401 Rev. A

Parts and eatures
Installation
Gas Supply Connection
How to Use Your Range
Cleaning and Maintenance
Warranty
Identification ormat
Authorized Service Centers
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Parts and eatures
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 Install your range in an area that is protected against eather exposure, on a level floor
strong enough to sustain its eight.
 Do not allo range to be used by children or unqualified adults.
 Provide for adequate maintenance.
 Use the range only in home applications. It is not designed for commercial use.
This range as carefully manufactured ith
the latest technical expertise. By purchasing
it, you have received quality; but remember,
quality requires maintenance.
Before you use your range, read the
instructions in this manual, the information
is important for best results in the use of
your range.
Oven Thermocontrol
Surface Burners
Backguard
Top Grates
Burner Valves
Oven Rack
Oven Door
Cooktop
Manifold Panel
MANUFACTURED BY:
INDUSTRIAS ACROS WHIRLPOOL, S,A, DE C.V. Unidad Celaya
km 280 CARRETERA PANAMERICANA C.P. 38020, CELAYA, GTO.
Tel. [phone]

61 cm
min.
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Installation
EXHAUST DEVICE
 Proper installation is your responsibility. A
qualified technician or Service technician must
install this range.
 Remove all packing parts, card board, plastic
foam and tapes.
 Select the best location in your kitchen for your
range, protected from ind and ith enough
space to open the oven door.
 Do not install cabinetry directly above the range.
 If you ill install an exhaust device, put it at 61
cm minimum from the range cooktop.
 If your range has a po er cord, it must be
installed near an electrical all outlet.
 Do not use extension cords or multiple outlets.
ire or Explosion Hazard
Do not allow children to use or play with the range;
keep children away while range is in use.
Keep the range surroundings free of flammable material,
gasoline and other vapors or flammable liquids.
Do not get too close to the flame produced by the
burners or wear loose clothing; your clothes may ignite
if contact by open flames.
Do not use your range to warm rooms, because this is
dangerous.
ailure to do so can result in death, fire or explosion.
WARNING
!
How to Install the backguard in ranges
1.-Backguard parts are inside oven.
2.-Mount the backguard in place over the backguard support on the range, check
hich backguard option is included in your range .
3.-Use the scre s A and B to fix the backguard to the range.
A
B
A
A
B
A
BACKGUARD BACKGUARD
B
B
A
A
Use a Phillips screwdriver
Use a Phillips screwdriver
BACKGUARD
SUPPORT
STANDARD HEAD
SCREW
CONICAL HEAD
SCREW
BACKGUARD
SUPPORT
Option A Option B

Gas Supply Connection
A) Use t o open end rench of 7/8 and 3/4
to connect the flared type nut, hex, adapter
and gas intel tube fitting.
GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
B) After connecting the gas supply, check
ith soap solution for leaks, replace range
top making sure the rear holes are properly
lined up ith the hinge pins on the back
support.
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To perform the gas supply connection, the installer must completely remove the
range top, follo ing the instructions belo .
1.- Remove scre s that fix cook top
2.- Lift front of cooktop.
3.- In some models,push the support rods
a ay from the range at the same time you
are raising.
4.- Pull cooktop for ard and out.
COOKTOP
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To connect the range, use the material shown in the bottom figure.
NOTE: The material sho n for installation is not provided ith the
range.
3/8" shut off
valve
Gas
regulator
3/8" copper pipe ith
5/8" flared type nut.
Necessary
length to reach the
gas
3/8" brass pipe
fitting
Hex. adapter
3/8" copper pipe
ith 5/8" flared
type nut
3/8" brass pipe fitting hex.
adapter
Set accesories in place.
To make it easier to move the appliance, the
installer should loop the 3/8" copper tubing as
sho n in the illustration.

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IMPORTANT
NOTE: To operate this range ith natural gas, is
required a kit according to the chart:
This kit is available at your nearest Authorized
Service Center.
Range Model Kit Number
MF12120 98016197
 This range is adjusted at the factory
for use ith L.P. gas.
 To use this range ith natural gas,
you must replace the surface and
oven burner orifices, call Servicio
Acros-Whirlpool, the phone number
is sho n in the last page. The
technician must make sure that the
connections have no leaks and the
gas pressure in the range is the
same as sho n in the charts.
LP GAS OPERATING PRESSURE
11 in WATER COLUMN
(6,36 oz/squared inch)
BURNER
UPPER
OVEN
NUMBER
69
62
INCHES
0,741
0,965
BTU/h
6 500
10 000
ORIFICE
DIAMETER THERMAL
CAPACITY
ORIFICE
NATURAL GAS OPERATING
PRESSURE 7 in WATER COLUMN
(4,04 oz/squared inch)
BURNER
UPPER
OVEN
NUMBER
56
53
INCHES
1,181
1,511
BTU/h
6 500
10 000
ORIFICE
DIAMETER THERMAL
CAPACITY
ORIFICE
How to Use Your Range
Because of different altitudes above sea level and variations
in the supply of gas, you may need to adjust the main air
intake to the burners. This ill result in a better air-gas mixture
and thus of better operation.
Check surface burners and oven burner for proper flame,
flame must be steady and blue, if not follo belo instructions
for flame adjustment.
Surface Burners
1. - Remove cooktop as sho n on page 4.
2.- Adjust air by loosing air shutter scre , move air shutter
for ard or back ards (if flame is yello , move air shutter
for ard; if flame is blo ing, move air shutter back ards).
3. - Replace cooktop and surface burners, check burner for
proper flame, if the flame is still not properly adjusted, ait
for the burner to cool do n and repeat steps 1 and 2 until
flame is properly adjusted.
Oven Burner
1. - Remove oven tray (see page 8), remove scre on front
frame and then remove oven burner from range.
2.- Adjust air by loosing air shutter scre and turn air shutter
to open or close opening (if flame is yello , open burner
opening; if flame is blo ing, close opening)
3. - Replace oven burner and tighten shutter scre , check
burner for proper flame, if the flame is still not properly
adjusted, ait for the burner to cool do n and repeat steps
1 and 2 until flame is properly adjusted.
AIR
SHUTTER
Top Burner
AIR
SHUTTER
SCREW
Oven Burner

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HOW TO TURN ON OVEN BURNERS MANUALLY
 To turn on the oven burner manually:
1.- Light a match and place it close the burner hile you
push and turn the knob 1/4 of the ay to the maximum
flame position .
2.-Set the knob to your desired heat level.
How to use the oven.
1.- Before using the oven, place the rack in the desired position. The oven has three
rack positions so that the oven rack can be raised or lo ered according to the type and
size of the cooking utensils
You must place the rack so that the curved end
of the rack is to ards the back all of the oven.
The straight end ill be to ards the door.
2.- To change the rack position, pull the rack until
it stops. Insert the rack in the oven, place the
curved end of the desired rack guides, raising the
front part of the rack.
The rack should be positioned so that the food is
centered in the oven. Al ays leave a clearance of
4-5 cm (1-1/2 to 2) bet en the pan and the oven
all or other pans.
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MINIMUM
LAME
MAXIMUM
LAME
How to light the Oven.
Oven burner manual lighting:
1.- Open the oven door.
2.- Light a match and place the flame at the ignition
hole in the front center of the oven tray.
3.- Push in and turn the oven valve knob 1/4 of the
ay, and the burner ill light immediately

4.-Check if the oven burner is lighting looking
through the hole in the oven tray. if not, turn knob
to off position and repeat the operation.
5.-Set knb to your desired heat level .
The oven vent
Hot air and moisture are released from
oven through an opening located belo
the backguard of the range. DO NOT
COVER THIS OPENNING. Poor baking
can result.
OVEN EXHAUST VENT
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Unplug range from current.Regularly clean grates, burners, cooktop and the oven tray, use
ater, soap and a damp cloth, avoid using abrasive or sharp objects. Periodically clean
the gap bet een the cooktop and the manifold panel.
Your range has the Continuous Cleaning System in the oven, it is not necessary to clean
the alls of the oven, the spills ill burn each time you bake.
You can use aluminum foil to rap the oven tray, avoid covering the side grooves.
Do not use caustic soda or cleaning agents which contain it to clean the range.
ailure on following the above, will permanently damage the surfaces where it is applied.
IMPORTANT
 How to remove the oven tray:
1.- Turn front clips.
2.- Lift front of tray.
3.- Lift rear of tray and remove it. You can use aluminum
foil to rap the oven tray,
avoid covering the side
grooves.
or your safety
Do not store gasoline
or other flamable liquids
near to your range.
Make sure that the
furniture near to your
range, as well as the
wall and the floor must
support a temperature
of 180oC to avoid any
deformation.
Do not obstruct the side
grooves in the oven tray.
ailure to follow the
above precautions
may result in death,
fire or explosion.
or your safety
I YOU SMELL GAS:
Open the windows.
Do not activate any
light switch.
Close the gas line supply
and the connection shut
off valve.
I mmediately call your
authorized repair service
or your gas supplier.
ailure to follow the
above precautions
may result in fire or
explosion.
WARNING
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WARNING
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This document must be sho n in any
transaction related ith this arranty for
products acquired in the Mexican Republic.
If you bought your range out of the Mexican
Republic, ask your authorized dealer to
make valid your arranty.
THE CONSUMER CAN REQUEST THE
WARRANTY COVERED BY THIS POLICY
FROM THE DEALER WHERE THE
PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED.
In case of loss of policy, the dealer ill issue
a ne one, ith the proper bill of sale or
invoice.
WHIRLPOOL SERVICE
Call free in Mexico
Use ithout charge the Nation ide
Consumer Assistance Center
Phone number 01-800-83-004-00
IDENTI ICATION ORMAT
CONSUMER NAME _____________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________ PHONE ______________________
DEALER NAME__________________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________ PHONE
______________________
PRODUCT___________TRADEMARK______________ MODEL __________
SERIAL NUMBER ________________DELIVERY DATE__________________
DEALER SIGNATURE AND STAMP AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
(Indicate precise steet, col. state and zip code).
IMPORTANT NOTE
WARRANTY
WHIRLPOOL MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.
Antigua Carretera a Roma km 9, Col. Milagro, Apodaca, N.L., Mexico, C.P. 66600,
phone [phone], in the terms of this policy, e arranty to the buyer and the
consumer of this range identified in this follo ing policy:
COVERED CONCEPTS:
 Manufacturing defects that hinder total or partially the correct performance of the appliance.
Repair, change of pieces and components.
 Hand ork and transportation expenses derived from the fulfillment of the arranty, ithin
our service net. The previous points ill be made ithout any cost for the consumer.
NOT COVERED CONCEPTS:
- When the range is used in other than normal, single family household use.
- When the range is not used according to the use and care guide attached.
- When the range has been repaired by unauthorized service.
PROCEDURE TO MAKE EFFECTIVE THE WARRANTY:
When the final customer considers one of the events protected by this contract has happened,
he/she ill have to make contact ith Whirlpool Service through our Call Center, in Monterrey, N.L
and its surrounding area to (81) 83-29-2100; or from the interior of the Mexican Republic to 01-
800-8-300-400: here a specialized service agent ill take care of the matter. Our facilities are
located in Miguel Alemán High ay km 16 Col. El Milagro C.P 66600. Apodaca, N.L. here Whirlpool
original parts and accessories can also be found. For additional information of our services, visit
. hirlpool-service.com.mx.
TERMS:
This arranty covers ONE YEAR beginning the day the buyer or consumer receives the
range to his satisfaction.

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