Whirlpool SF315PEMT1 User manual

Before you start
Product dimensions
Cutout dimensions/requirements
EUectdcd requirements
Gas suppUyrequirements
UnstaHafionsteps
Gas conversions
Moving the range
Ufrange does not operate
Ufyou need assistance/service
Tip Over Hazard
Achild or adult can tip the range and
be kilted.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range
foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, ifthe
range is moved.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or serious burns
to children and adults.
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IMPORTANT:
hstaHer: Leave Installation
Instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation
instructions for future reference.
Save Installation instructions for local
electrical inspector's use.
Write down the model and serial numbers
before installing range.
Both numbers are on the model/serial
rating plate, located on the oven frame
behind the left side of the broiler door.
Model #
Serial #
Part No, 98014109

Before youstart°°°
Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
We have provided many important
safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance. AM_ays 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:
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't follow
instructions.
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.
WARNmNG: ff the
information in this manua_
is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may
resumt causing property
damage, persona_ injury or
death.
m Do not store or use
gasoline or other
flammable vapors and
_iquids in the vicinity of
this or any other
appliance.
WHAT TO DO _FYOU
SMELL GAS
. Do not try to _ight any
appliance.
. Do not touch any
electrica_ switch.
.Do not use any phone in
your buimding.
.Immediatemy call your
gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supp_ier's
instructions.
.ff 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.
important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Do not obstruct flow of combustion
and ventilation air.
This installation must conform with all
Ioca_codesand ordinances. Inthe
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:
•Tocontact 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.
When installing a range under existing
cabinets and the installation does not
meet the minimum cabinet clearances,
install a range hood above the cooktop
to avoid burn hazards.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
A qualified technician must install this
range. Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation. It is the
instdler'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.
Mobile home installation
The installation of this range must
conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard,Title 24
CFR,Part3280 [formerly the Federal
Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety,Title 24, HUD (Part2801]or,
when such standard is not applicable, the
Standard for Manufactured Home
Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1 and
Manufactured Home Installations, Sites,
and Communities ANSl/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
C_eveland, Ohio 44131=5575
_ National Fire Protection Association
One Ratterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
_latedaJs required:
. gas line shutoff valve
* 1/2" male pipe thread nipple for connection
to pressure reguJator
.L,R gas=resistant pipe=joint compound
, CSA design=certified flexible meta_ appliance
connector t4=5 feet) or rigid gas supply line
as needed
,insulated pad or 1/4" plywood if range is
installed over carpeting safety
1/2" and 3/8"

PartssuppJied for
2 screws (#18 x 1=1/2")
(Bracket must be securely mounted to
sub4toor. Thickness of flooring may require
longer screws to anchor the bracket to
subfioor.)
Proper gas supply
connection must be
available. See "Gas
Page 4.
Grounded electriea_
outJet is required.
See "EUectdcaU
requirements;'
Page 4.
24=1/4"
_6 _R
cooktop
height
This shaded area
tecoraraended for
e_ectricaJ out_et.
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space to side wall or
other corabustibJe
raatedal
This shaded area
for installation
of gas pipe,
Contact a qualified
Roar covering
installer to check
that the Hoot
covering can
withstand at least
200°E
Use an insulated
pad or 1/4" pJywood
under range if
instaEling range over
carpeting.
Check location where range will be installed. The
range should be _ocated for convenient use in the
kitchen. Recessed installations faust provide
coraplete enclosure of the sides and rear of range.
ALL OPENBNGS IN THE WALL OR FLOOR WHERE
RANGE ISTO BE INSTALLED MUST BE SEALED.
iMPORTANT: Some cabinet and building raaterials 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
raatetials used will not discolor, delarainate or sustain
other daraage.
*** Note: 24" rain. when bottom of wood or metal
cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4"
Rarae retardant raillboard covered with not
less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015"
stainJess steel, 0.024" aJurainura or 0.020"
copper,
30" rain. cJeatance between the top of the
cooking pJatforra and the bottom of an
unprotected wood or metal cabinet.
Do Not seal the range to
the side cabinets.
Jf cabinet depth is greater
than 24", oven frame
must extend beyond
cabinet fronts by 1/2"
rain.
Anti-tipbracket:
The floor anti-tip
bracket MUST be
installed. To install
antFtip bracket
shipped with the
range, see Page 7
and the anti-tip
bracket template.
I8" rain.
c_earance
upper
cabinet to
countertop

Electrical Shock Hazard
PJug 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 resuJt in death,
fire, or eJectrical shock.
if codes permit and a separate ground
wire is used, it is recommended that a
quaJified e_ectrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a quaJified electrician if you
are not sure range is properJy grounded.
A 120°voff, 60oHz,AC-onUy,10-ampere,
fused eUectdcaUsuppUyis required. A
timeodeUayfuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. Jtis 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 "Cabinet dimensions/requirements"
Page 3, for recommended location of
electrical outlet.
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, 3oprong outlet installed by
a qualified ebctric]an.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained
from:
*National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269
_....... _ 3-prong
3=prong ground I[------: _] pobrized
pJug _ H(_:_'%,_ ground=type
"OU
'On
\
power supply
cord
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Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA approved gas
supply line.
install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten atl 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 personneJ;
authorized gas company personnem;
and, authorized service personnel
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
Inthe 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-handb type.
, A flexible gas connector, when used,
must not exceed 3 feet.
Observe aJJgoverning codes and
ordinances.
This installation must conform with aH
Jocalcodes and ordinances. Jnthe
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
by CSA International for use with Natural
gas or, after proper conversion, for use
with LR gas. This range is factory set for
use with Natural 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 use& Jfthe 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 Jine:Provide a gas supply line
of 3/4" rigid pipe to the range location.
With LR gas, piping or tubing size can be
1/2" minimum. A smaller size pipe on
longer runs may result in insufficient gas
supply. Usually, LR gas suppliers
determine the size and materials used in
the system.
Pipe-joint compounds made for use with
LR gas must be used on pipe threads
only.

Flexiblemetalapplianceconnector:If
bcaUcodespermit,anewCSAdesign-
certified,1/2"or3/4"LD.,flexibbmetaU
appUianceconnectorisrecommendedfor
connectingrangetothegassuppUyUine.
A1/2"mabpipethreadnippUeisneeded
forconnectiontopressurereguUator
connectionfitting.DoNotkinkor
damagetheflexiblemetaltubingwhen
movingtherange.
Rigidpipeconnection:Requiresa
combinationofpipefittingstoobtainan
in-lineconnectiontotherange.Allstrains
mustberemovedfromthesupplyandfuel
linessorangewillbelevelandinline.
Shutoffvalve:ThesuppUyUinemustbe
equippedwithamanuaUshutoffvaUve.
ThisvalveshouNbebcatedinthesame
roomastherangeandshouHbeina
bcafionthatallowseaseofopeningand
closing.Thevalveisforturningonor
shuttingoffgastotherange.DoNot
bJockaccesstoshutoffvalve.
PressurereguJator:Thegaspressure
regulatorsuppliedwiththisrangemust
beused.Theinletpressuretothe
regulatorshouldbeasfollowsforproper
operation:
NATURALGAS:
Minimumpressure:5inchesWCP
Maximumpressure:14inchesWCP
L.RGAS:
Minimum pressure: 11inchesWCP
Maximum pressure: 14 inchesWCP
Contact local gas supplier if you are not
sure about the inlet pressure.
Line pressuretesting above 1/2 psi gauge
(14"WCP}--The range and its individual
manual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of
that system at test pressures greater than
1/2psig (3.5 kPa).
Line pressure testing at 1/2 psi gauge
(14"WCP) or bwer --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).
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained
from:
CSA International
8501 East PteasantVaHey Road
C_eve_and, Ohio 44131-5575
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Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move
and install range.
Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.
m Put on safety glasses and gloves.
Do Not use oven door handle to lift or
move the range.
m Remove oven racks and parts
package from inside oven. Remove
shipping materials, tape and protective
film from range.
/
cardboard
shipping base
3u Keep cardboard shipping base
under range to prevent damage to floor
covering.
TIp Over Hazard
A child 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.
Contact a qualified floor covering
installer for the best procedure for
drilling mounting holes through your type
floor covering.
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.
5u Check that range is still on
cardboard shipping base to protect floor
covering. Move range close to final
location.
rear
_eveJing _eg
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.