Whirlpool SF378LEPS3 User manual

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
30"(76CM)FREESTANDINGGASRANGES
INSTRUCTIONSPOURL'INSTALLATIONDES
CUISINIERESAGAZAUTOPORTANTESDE 30"(76,2CM)
Table of Contents
RAN GE SAFETY ............................................... 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .................. 3
Tools and Parts .............................................. 3
Location Requirements ................................. 3
Electrical Requirements ................................. 5
Gas Supply Requirements ............................. 5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................... 7
Unpack Range ............................................... 7
Install Anti-Tip Bracket .................................. 7
Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location .................... 8
Level Range ................................................... 8
Make Gas Connection ................................... 9
Electronic Ignition System ........................... 10
Replace Oven Racks and Storage
or Warming Drawer ...................................... 11
Complete Installation ................................... 11
GAS CONVERSIONS ...................................... 12
LP Gas Conversion ...................................... 12
Replace Oven Racks and Storage
or Warming Drawer ...................................... 14
Complete Installation ................................... 14
Natural Gas Conversion .............................. 14
Replace Oven Racks and Storage
or Warming Drawer ...................................... 15
Complete Installation ................................... 15
ANTI-TIP BRACKET TEMPLATE ................. 31
Table des mati_res
SleCURITle DE LA CUISINIERE ..................... 16
EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION ..................... 17
Outillage et pi_ces ....................................... 17
Emplacement d'installation ......................... 17
Specifications _lectriques ........................... 19
Specifications de I'alimentation en gaz ...... 19
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION .............. 21
D_ballage de la cuisiniere ........................... 21
Installation de la bride antibasculement ..... 21
V_rification de I'emplacement de
la bride antibasculement ............................. 22
Mise h niveau de la cuisini_re ..................... 22
Raccordement h la canalisation de gaz ...... 23
Systeme d'allumage _lectronique ............... 24
R_installation des grilles darts lefour et
du tiroir de remisage ou du tiroir-r_chaud ..25
Achever I'installation .................................... 25
CONVERSIONS POUR
CHANGEMENT DE GAZ ................................ 26
Conversion pour I'alimentation au propane 26
R_installation des grilles du four et
du tiroir de remisage ou du tiroir-r_chaud ..28
Achever I'installation .................................... 28
Conversion pour I'alimentation au gaz nature128
R_installation des grilles du four et
du tiroir de remisage ou du tiroir-r_chaud ..30
Achever I'installation .................................... 30
GABARIT POUR LA BRIDE
ANTIBASCULEMENT .................................... 31
iMPORTANT:
installer: Leave installation instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep installation instructions for future reference.
Save installation instructions for local electrical inspector's use.
iMPORTANT :
Installateur : Remettre les instructions d'installation au proprietaire.
Proprietaire : Conserver les instructions d'installation pour reference ulterieure.
Conserver les instructions d'installation pour consultation par I'inspecteur local des installations electriques.
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RANGESAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
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:
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.
I WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent 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.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
•Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
•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.
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.
l__b 1 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.

INSTALIATIONREQUIREMENTS
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools
listed here.
Tools needed
• Tape measure • Marker or pencil
• Flat-blade screwdriver • Masking tape
• Phillips screwdriver • Pipe-joint compound
resistant to LP gas
• Level
• Hand or electric drill • S_e"(4.8 mm) carbide-tipped
masonry drill bit (for
• Hammer concrete/ceramic floors)
• Channel lock pliers • Noncorrosiveleak-detection
solution
• Pipe wrench For LP/Natural Gas
• r%6" combination wrench Conversions
• %" drive ratchet • 1/2"combination wrench
• %" nut driver • %" combination wrench
• r/s" (3.2 mm) drill bit (for • %6" nut driver
wood floors) • Quadrex _ or Phillips
screwdriver
Parts supplied
Checkthat all parts are included.
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A. Anti-tip bracket
B. Plastic anchors (2)
C. #10 x W' screws (2)
Brackets must be securely mounted to subfloor. Thickness of
flooring may require longer screws to anchor bracket to
subfloor. Longer screws are available from your local hardware
store.
Parts needed
Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas
supply and electrical supply. See "Electrical Requirements" and
"Gas Supply Requirements" sections.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Do
not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air.
• It is the installer's responsibility to comply with installation
clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The
model/serial rating plate is located on the oven frame behind
the storage drawer panel.
• The range should be located for convenient use inthe kitchen.
• Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of
the sides and rear of the range.
• 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" (12.7 cm) beyond
the bottom of the cabinets.
All openings in the wall or floor where range is to be installed
must be sealed.
Do not seal the range to the side cabinets.
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used.
Given dimensions are minimum clearances.
The floor anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti-
tip bracket shipped with the range, see "Install Anti-Tip
Bracket" section.
• Grounded electrical supply is required. See "Electrical
Requirements" section. Proper gas supply connection must
be available. See "Gas Supply Requirements" section.
• Contact a qualified floor covering installer to check that the
floor covering can withstand at least 200°F (93°C).
• Use an insulated pad or 1/4"(0.64 cm) plywood under range if
installing range over carpeting.
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.
Mobile Home -Additional Installation Requirements
The installation of this range must conform to 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). When such standard is not
applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured Home
Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A or with local codes.
In Canada, the installation of this range must conform with the
current standards CAN/CSA-A240-1atest edition, or with local
codes.
Mobile home installations require:
• 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.
1-OQUADREX is a registered trademark of Quadrex Consulting, Inc.

ProductDimensions
Freestanding Range
B C
A. 27W' (68.9 cm) depth with handle
B. 36" (91.4 cm) cooktop height
C. 46%" (119.1 cm) overall height
D. 29%" (75.9 cm) width
E.25" (63.5 cm)
Installation Clearances
Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64 cm)
countertop depth, 24" (61 cm) base cabinet depth and
36" (91.4 cm) countertop height.
If the cabinet depth is greater than 24" (61 cm), oven frame must
extend beyond cabinet fronts by 1/2"(13 mm) minimum.
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A. 18" (45.7 cm) upper side cabinet to countertop
B. 13" (33 cm) max. upper cabinet depth
C. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width
D. For minimum clearance to top of cooktop, see NOTE*
E. 30V8" (76.5 cm) min. opening width
F. This shaded area recommended for installation of
rigid gas pipe
G. 8" (20.3 cm)
H. 17" (43.2 cm)
I. 4W' (11.4 cm)
J. 2" (5.1cm)
K. 2" (5.0 cm) min. clearance from both sides of range to side
wall or other combustible material.
*NOTE: 24" (61 cm) minimum 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) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking
platform and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal
cabinet.

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.
IMPORTANT: The range must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or
Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1
This range is equipped with an electronic ignition system that will
not operate if plugged into an outlet that is not properly polarized.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that
the ground path is adequate.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
•A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp fused, electrical circuit is
required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is also
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this range be provided.
• Electronic ignition systems operate within wide voltage limits,
but proper grounding and polarity are necessary. Check that
the outlet provides 120-volt power and is correctly grounded.
• The wiring diagram is located on the underside of the storage
drawer or below the warming drawer in a clear plastic bag.
NOTE: The metal chassis of the range must be grounded in
order for the control panel to work. If the metal chassis of the
range is not grounded, no keypads will operate. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the metal
chassis of the range is grounded.
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
if connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure
gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) 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.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
IMPORTANT: This installation must conform with all local codes
and ordinances. Inthe absence of local codes, installation must
conform with American National Standard, National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1 - latest edition or CAN/CGA B149 - latest
edition.
Type of Gas
Natural Gas:
This range is design-certified by CSA International for use with
Natural gas or, after proper conversion, for use with LP gas.
• This range is factory set for use with Natural gas. See "Gas
Conversions" section. The model/serial rating plate located on
the frame behind the storage drawer has information on the
types of gas that can be used. If the types of gas listed do not
include the type of gas available, check with the local gas
supplier.
LP Gas conversion:
Conversion must be done by a qualified service technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas
specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different
gas without consulting the serving gas supplier. See "Gas
Conversions" section.

Gas Supply Line
• Provide a gas supply line of sA" (1.9 cm) rigid pipe to the range
location. A smaller size pipe on longer runs may result in
insufficient gas supply. Pipe-joint compounds that resist the
action of LP gas must be used. Do not use TEFLON ®ttape.
With LP gas, piping or tubing size can be 1/2"(1.3 cm)
minimum. Usually, LP gas suppliers determine the size and
materials used in the system.
Flexible metal appliance connector:
•If local codes permit, a new CSA design-certified,
4 - 5 ft (122 - 152.4 cm) long, 1/2"(1.3 cm) or
sA" (1.9 cm) I.D., flexible metal appliance connector may
be used for connecting range to the gas supply line.
• A 1/2"(1.3 cm) male pipe thread is needed for connection
to the female pipe threads of the inlet to the appliance
pressure regulator.
• Do not kink or damage the flexible metal tubing when
moving the range.
Rigid pipe connection:
The rigid pipe connection requires a combination of pipe
fittings to obtain an in-line connection to the range. The rigid
pipe must be level with the range connection. All strains must
be removed from the supply and fuel lines so range will be
level and in line.
Must include a shutoff valve:
The supply line must be equipped with amanual shutoff valve.
This valve should be located in the same room but external to
the range. It should be in a location that allows ease of
opening and closing. Do not block access to shutoff valve.
The valve is for turning on or shutting off gas to the range.
B\
A.Gassupply line
B.Shutoff valve"open" position
C. Torange
Gas 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:
Natural Gas:
Minimum pressure: 5" WCP
Maximum pressure: 14" WCP
LP Gas:
Minimum pressure: 11" WCP
Maximum pressure: 14" WCP
Contact local gas supplier if you are not sure about the inlet
pressure.
Burner Input Requirements
Input ratings shown on the model/serial rating plate are for
elevations up to 2,000 ft (609.6 m).
For elevations above 2,000 ft (609.6 m), ratings are reduced at a
rate of 4% for each 1,000 ft (304.8 m) above sea level (not
applicable for Canada).
Gas Supply Pressure Testing
Line pressure testing above 1/2psi 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
r/2psi (3.5 kPa).
Line pressure testing at 1/2psi gauge (14" 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 1/2psi
(3.5 kPa).
1-®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.

INSTALIATIONINSTRUCTIONS
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install range.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1. Remove shipping materials, tape and protective film from
range. Remove oven racks and parts package from inside
oven.
2. Do not remove the shipping base at this time. Pull cardboard
bottom firmly to remove,
3.
A. Shipping base
Remove storage drawer. Use a %" drive ratchet to lower rear
leveling legs one-half turn. Use channel lock pliers to lower
front leveling legs one-half turn.
A
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B
A. %" drive ratchet
B. Rear leveling leg
C. Channel lock pliers
D. Front leveling leg
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.
Contact a qualified floor covering installer for the best procedure
for drilling mounting holes through your type of floor covering.
Before moving range, slide range onto shipping base, cardboard
or hardboard.
1. Remove template from the anti-tip bracket kit (found inside
the oven cavity) or from the back page of this manual.
2. Place template on the floor in cabinet opening so that the left
edge is against cabinet and top edge is against rear wall,
molding or cabinet.
3. Tape template into place.
4. If countertop is not flush with cabinet opening edge, align
template with overhang.
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If cabinet opening is wider than specified in the "Location
Requirements" section, adjust template so range will be
centered in cabinet opening.

5= To mount anti-tip bracket to wood floor, drill two 1/8"(3.2 mm)
holes at the positions marked on the bracket template.
Remove template from floor.
6=
7.
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To mount anti-tip bracket to concrete or ceramic floor, use a
3/16"(4.8 mm) masonry drill bit to drill 2 holes at the positions
marked on the bracket template. Remove template from floor.
Tap plastic anchors into holes with a hammer.
Align anti-tip bracket holes with holes in floor. Fasten anti-tip
bracket with screws provided.
Depending on the thickness of your flooring, longer screws
may be necessary to anchor the bracket to the subfloor.
Longer screws are available from your local hardware store.
8. Move range close to opening. Remove shipping base,
cardboard or hardboard from under range.
9. Connect power supply cord as described in the "Electrical
Connection" section.
10. Move range into final position making sure rear leveling leg
slides into anti-tip bracket.
11. Continue installing your range using the following the
installation instructions.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install range.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
1. Move range close to cabinet opening.
2. Remove cardboard or hardboard from under range. Gently
move range into its final position.
3. Pull drawer open to first stop position. Lift front of drawer to
clear white wheels in drawer guides. Remove drawer and set it
aside on a protected surface. See the Use and Care Guide for
the model drawer removal.
Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:
• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.
• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip
bracket.
If installing the range in a mobile home, you must secure the
range to the floor. Any method of securing the range is
adequate as long as it conforms to the standards in the
"Location Requirements" section.
Place rack in oven. Place level on rack, first side to side; then front
to back.
If range is not level, pull range forward until rear leveling leg is
removed from the anti-tip bracket. Use %" drive ratchet and
channel lock pliers to adjust leveling legs up or down until range is
level. Push range back into position. Check that rear leveling leg is
engaged in anti-tip bracket.
NOTE: Oven must be level for satisfactory baking performance.

Typical rigid pipe connection
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the range
to the existing gas line. Your connections may be different,
according to the supply line type, size and location.
1. Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with LP gas to all
pipe thread connections.
2. Using a pipe wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the
range.
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A_F
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G
A. Gas pressure regulator
B. 90 ° elbow (must have
_/2"male pipe thread)
C. Nipple
D. Union
E.Black iron pipe
FManual gas shutoff valve
G. _/p"or 3/4,,gas pipe
H. Nipple
L Union
J. 90 °elbow
Typical flexible connection
1. Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with LP gas to the
smaller thread ends of the flexible connector adapters (see B
and G in following illustration).
2. Attach one adapter to the gas pressure regulator and the other
adapter to the gas shutoff valve. Tighten both adapters.
3. Use a 1%6"combination wrench and channel lock pliers to
attach the flexible connector to the adapters. Check that
connector is not kinked.
A B C
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H G F
A. Gas pressure regulator
B. Use pipe-joint compound
C. Adapter (must have _/p"male
pipe thread)
D. Flexible connector
E. Manual gas shutoff valve
F. F2"or 3/4"gas pipe
G. Use pipe-joint compound
H. Adapter
Complete Connection
1. Check that the gas pressure regulator shutoff valve is in the
"on" position.
A. Gaspressure regulator shutoff valve
2. Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The
valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
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A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
3. Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive
leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any
leak found.
4. Remove cooktop burner caps and grates from parts package.
Burner caps should be level when properly positioned. If
burner caps are not properly positioned, surface burners will
not light. Place burner grates over burners and caps.
A. Burner base
B. Burner cap
C. Burner grate
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3prong 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.
5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Initial lighting and gas flame adjustments
Cooktop and oven burners use electronic igniters in place of
standing pilots. When the ceoktop control knob is turned to the
"LITE" position, the system creates a spark to light the burner.
This sparking continues, as long as the control knob is turned to
"LITE."
When the oven control is turned to the desired setting, sparking
occurs and ignites the gas.
Check Operation of Cooktop Burners
Standard Surface Burners
Push in and turn each control knob to the "LITE" position.
The flame should light within 4 seconds. The first time a burner is
lighted it may take longer that 4 seconds to light because of air in
the gas line.
If burners do not light properly:
• Turn cooktep control knob to the "OFF" position.
• Check that the range is plugged in and the circuit breaker has
not tripped or the household fuse blown.
• Check that the gas shutoff valves are set to the "open"
position.
• Check that burner caps are properly positioned on burner
bases.
Repeat start-up. If a burner does not light at this point, contact
your dealer or authorized service company for assistance.
Adjust Flame Height
Adjust the height of top burner flames. The cooktop "low" burner
flame should be a steady blue flame approximately 1A"(0.64 cm)
high.
A. Low flame
B. High flame
If the 'low" flame needs to be adjusted:
The flame can be adjusted using the adjustment screw in the
center of the valve stem. The valve stem is located directly
underneath the control knob.
1.
2.
A. Control knob stem
B. Screwdriver
Remove the control knob.
Hold the knob stem with a pair of pliers. Use a small flat-blade
screwdriver to turn the screw located in the center of the
control knob stem until the flame is the proper size.
3. Replace the control knob.
4. Test the flame by turning the control from "LO" to "HI,"
checking the flame at each setting.
Check Operation of Oven Bake Burner
1. Remove the oven rack.
2. To remove the oven bottom: Remove 2 screws at the rear of
the oven bottom. Lift the rear of the oven bottom up and back
until the front of the panel is away from the front frame.
Remove from oven and place the cover on a protected
surface.
A. Screws
You can check the burner flame by removing the flame
spreader or by using a mirror.
Remove flame spreader:
Remove 2 screws from the front tabs of the flame spreader.
Lift front of the flame spreader and pull forward to remove
tabs from rear of oven.
Using a mirror:
Insert a mirror to one side of the burner. Look into the mirror to
check flame.
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A.Mirror
B.Flame spreader
C.Flame reflection
D.2screws
4. Push the BAKE pad.
5. Press the START pad.
The oven bake burner should light within 8 seconds, under certain
conditions it may take the burner up to 50 to 60 seconds to light.
Electronic igniters are used to light the bake and broil burners.
Refer to the Use and Care Guide for proper operation of the oven
controls.
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Adjust Oven Bake Burner Flame (if needed)
1. On models with a warming drawer, remove access cover plate
(1 screw) located at the back of the warming drawer
compartment.
2. Check the oven bake burner for proper flame•
This flame should have a 1/2"(1.3 cm) long inner cone of
bluish-green, with an outer mantle of dark blue, and should be
clean and soft in character. No yellow tips, blowing or lifting of
flame should occur•
3. If the oven bake flame needs to be adjusted, locate the air
shutter near the center rear of the range• Loosen the locking
screw and rotate the air shutter until the proper flame appears.
Tighten locking screw.
3. Tighten lock screw.
A. Lock screw
j j J" A.Air shutter
B.Locking screw
4. Push CANCEL/OFF pad.
5. Reinstall flame spreader and oven bake burner cover•
Check Operation of Oven Broil Burner
1. Close the oven door•
2. Press the BROIL pad.
3. Press the START pad.
The oven burner should light within 8 seconds; under certain
conditions it may take the burner up to 50 to 60 seconds to light.
Refer to the Use and Care Guide for proper operation of the oven
controls.
Adjust Oven Broil Burner Flame (ifneeded)
Look through oven window to check broil burner for proper flame.
This flame should have a 1/2"(1.3 cm) long inner cone of bluish-
green, with an outer mantle of dark blue, and should be clean and
soft in character• No yellow tips, blowing or lifting of flame should
occur.
If flame needs to be adjusted:
1. Loosen the lock screw on the air shutter located at the rear of
the broil burner.
2. Adjust the air shutter as need.
Replace oven racks in oven cavity• Insert storage drawer or
warming drawer into slide rails on sides of drawer opening. Lift
front of drawer slightly and push firmly to close drawer•
1. Check to be sure all parts are now installed. If there is an extra
part, go back through the steps to see which step was
skipped.
2. Check to be sure you have all of your tools•
3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
4. Check to be sure the range is level. See "Level Range."
5. Use a mild solution of liquid household cleaner and warm
water to remove waxy residue caused by protective shipping
material. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For more
information, see the "Range Care" section of the Use and
Care Guide.
6. Read "Range Use" in the Use and Care Guide.
7. Plug into a grounded 3 pronge outlet.
8. Turn on surface burners and oven. See the Use and Care
Guide for specific instruction on range operation.
If range does not operate, check the following:
• Household fuse is intact and tight; or circuit breaker has not
tripped.
• Range is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
• Electrical supplyis connected.
• See "Troubleshooting" in the Use and Care Guide.
9. When the range has been on for 5 minutes, feel for heat. Ifyou
do not feel heat, turn the range off and check to see that the
gas supply line shutoff valve is open.
• Ifthe gas supply line shutoff valve is closed, open it, then
repeat the 5-minute test as outlined above•
• Ifthe gas supply line shutoff valve is open, contact a
qualified technician.
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GASCONVERSIONS
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA international approved gas supply line.
Install ashut-off valve.
Securely tighten aii gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure
gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) 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.
Remove storage drawer or warming drawer. Locate gas
pressure regulator at rear of storage or warming drawer
compartment.
NOTE: On models with awarming drawer, an access cover
must be removed from the gas pressure regulator.
A
A. Gas pressure regulator
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the gas pressure regulator.
Gas pressure regulator
3. Remove plastic cover from gas pressure regulator cap.
4. Turn gas pressure regulator cap counterclockwise with a
%" combination wrench to remove.
NOTE: Do not remove the spring beneath the cap.
Side viewbefore
A
(:_'A£
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.
To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator
1. Ensure that the manual shutoff valve is in the closed position
and the power supply cord is unplugged.
........................................................B
A
............................C
A. Torange
B.Manual shutoff valve"closed" position
C. Gassupply line
B
CSide view after
A. Plastic cover
B. Gas pressure regulator cap with solid end facing out
C. Gas pressure regulator cap with hollow end facing out
D. Washer
E. Gas pressure regulator cap
5. Turn over the gas pressure regulator cap and reinstall on
regulator so that the hollow end faces out and the marking
"<- LP" is facing the direction shown in the above drawing.
6. Replace plastic cover over gas pressure regulator cap.
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To Convert Standard Surface Burners
1. Remove burner cap.
2. Using a Phillips or Quadrex screwdriver, remove the burner
base.
NOTE: Reinstall one of the screws through the range cooktop
to hold the orifice spud holder in place while removing and
replacing the orifice spuds.
3. Apply masking tape to the end of a s_6"nut driver to help hold
the gas orifice spud in the nut driver while changing it. Press
nut driver down onto the gas orifice spud and remove by
turning it counterclockwise and lifting out. Set gas orifice spud
aside.
...................C
A
To Convert Oven Bake Burner
1. Remove oven racks.
2. Use a 1/2"combination wrench to turn the orifice hood down
snug onto pin (about 2 to 21/2turns).
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten.
The oven bake burner flame cannot be properly adjusted if
this conversion is not made. See "Adjust Oven Bake Burner
Flame" section.
B
4=
A. Orifice spud
B. Orifice spud holder
C. Screw
D. Spark electrode
Remove the cardboard orifice spud holder located on the
back of the range near the gas inlet. Gas orifice spuds are
stamped with a number, marked with 1 color dot, and have a
groove in the hex area. Replace the Natural gas orifice spud
with the correct LP gas orifice spud.
A. Groove
Refer to the following chart for correct LP gas orifice spud
placement.
LP Gas Orifice Spud Chart for Standard Surface Burners
Burner Rating Color Size ID Number
12,000 BTU Green/Magenta 1.03 mm L103
11,000 BTU Green/Yellow 0.99 mm L99
8,000 BTU Green/Lt. Blue 0.80 mm L80
5,000 BTU Green/Brown 0.65 mm L65
NOTE: Refer to the Model Number and Serial Number Plate
located behind the left side of the storage or warming drawer for
proper sizing of spuds for each burner location.
5. Place Natural gas orifice spuds in the cardboard orifice spud
holder.
6. Replace the burner base using both screw.
7. Replace burner cap.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 for the remaining burners.
A. Orifice hood
B. Pin
C. Natural gas: increase gas -increase flame size
(preset at factory for Natural gas)
D. LP gas: decrease gas -decrease flame size
To Convert Oven Broil Burner
Use a 1/2"combination wrench to turn the orifice hood down snug
onto the pin (about 2 to 21/2turns).
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten.
The oven broil burner flame cannot be properly adjusted if this
conversion is not made. See "Adjust Oven Broil Burner Flame"
section.
/
A. Lock screw
B. Orifice hood
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Replace oven racks in oven cavity. Insert storage drawer or
warming drawer into slide rails on sides of drawer opening. Lift
front of drawer slightly and push firmly to close drawer.
1. Refer to the "Make Gas Connection" section for properly
connecting the range to the gas supply.
2. Refer to the "Electronic Ignition System" section for proper
burner ignition, operation, and burner flame adjustments.
IMPORTANT: You may have to adjust the "LO" setting for
each cooktop burner.
Checking for proper cooktop, bake and broil burner flame is
very important. The small inner cone should have a very
distinct blue flame 1/4"(0.64 cm) to 1/2"(1.3 cm) long. The outer
cone is not as distinct as the inner cone. LP gas flames have a
slightly yellow tip.
3. Refer to "Complete Installation" in the "Installation
Instructions" section of this manual to complete this
procedure.
<i. * / _, J,,
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.
To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator
1. Ensure that the main shutoff valve is in the closed position and
the power supply cord is unplugged.
..............................B
_ ............ ...................C
A. Torange
B.Manual shutoff valve"closed" position
C.Gassupply line
Remove storage drawer or warming drawer. Locate gas
pressure regulator at rear of storage or warming drawer
compartment.
NOTE: On models with awarming drawer, an access cover
must be removed from the gas pressure regulator.
A. Gas pressure regulator
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the gas pressure regulator.
Gas pressure regulator
3. Remove plastic cover from gas pressure regulator cap.
4. Turn gas pressure regulator cap counterclockwise with a
%" combination wrench to remove.
NOTE: Do not remove the spring beneath the cap.
B
Side view before
CSide view after
A. Plastic cover
B. Gas pressure regulator cap with hollow end facing out
C. Gas pressure regulator cap with solid end facing out
D. Washer
E. Gas pressure regulator cap
5. Turn over the gas pressure regulator cap and reinstall on
regulator so that the solid end faces out and the marking
"<- N" is facing the direction shown in the above drawing.
6. Replace plastic cover over gas pressure regulator cap.
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To Convert Standard Surface Burners
1. Remove burner cap.
2. Using a Phillips or Quadrex screwdriver, remove the burner
base.
NOTE: Reinstall one of the screws through the range cooktop
to hold the orifice spud holder in place while removing and
replacing the orifice spuds.
3. Apply masking tape to the end of a s_6"nut driver to help hold
the gas orifice spud in the nut driver while changing it. Press
nut driver down onto the gas orifice spud and remove by
turning it counterclockwise and lifting out. Set gas orifice spud
aside.
B
A. Orifice spud
B. Orifice spud holder
C. Screw
D. Spark electrode
4= Gas orifice spuds are stamped with a number on the side.
Replace the LP gas orifice spud with the correct Natural gas
orifice spud.
A.Stamped number
Refer to the following chart for the correct Natural gas orifice
spud placement.
Natural Gas Orifice Spud Chart for Standard Surface Burners
Burner Rating Color Size ID
Number
13,500 BTU Blue/Orange 1.86 mm N186
12,000/12,500 BTU Blue/Red 1.76 mm N176
9,500 BTU Blue/Brass 1.51 mm N151
8,000 BTU Blue/Black 1.39 mm N139
5,000 BTU Blue/White 1.12 mm N112
NOTE: Refer to the Model Number and Serial Number Plate
located behind the left side of the storage or warming drawer for
proper sizing of spuds for each burner location.
5. Place LP gas orifice spuds in plastic parts bag for future use
and keep with literature package.
6. Replace the burner base using both screws.
7. Replace burner cap.
8. Repeat steps 1-7 for the remaining burners.
To Convert Oven Bake Burner
1. Remove oven racks.
2. Use a 1/2"combination wrench to loosen the orifice hood away
from the pin (about 2 to 21/2turns). The oven bake burner
flame cannot be properly adjusted if this conversion is not
made. See "Adjust Oven Bake Burner Flame" section.
A. Orifice hood
B. Pin
C. Natural gas: increase gas -increase flame size
(preset at factory for Natural gas).
D. LP gas: decrease gas -decrease flame size
To Convert Oven Broil Burner
Use a 1/2"combination wrench to loosen the orifice hood away
from the pin (about 2 to 21/2turns). The oven broil burner flame
cannot be properly adjusted if this conversion is not made. See
"Adjust Oven Broil Burner Flame" section.
A. Lock screw
B. Orifice hood
Replace oven racks in oven cavity. Insert storage drawer or
warming drawer into slide rails on sides of drawer opening. Lift
front of drawer slightly and push firmly to close drawer.
1. Refer to the "Make Gas Connection" section for properly
connecting the range to the gas supply.
2. Refer to the "Electronic Ignition System" section for proper
burner ignition, operation, and burner flame adjustments.
IMPORTANT: You may have to adjust the "LO" setting for
each cooktop burner.
Checking for proper cooktop, bake and broil burner flame is
very important. Natural gas flames do not have yellow tips.
3. Refer to "Complete Installation" in the "Installation
Instructions" section of this manual to complete this
procedure.
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P P _,
SECL ITEDELACUISINIERE
Votre s_curit_ et celle des autres est tr_s importante.
Nous donnons de nombreux messages de securite importants dans ce manuel et sur votre appareil menager. Assurez-vous de
toujours lire tousles messages de securite et de vous y conformer.
Voici le symbole d'alerte de securit6.
Ce symbole d'alerte de securite vous signale les dangers potentiels de deces et de blessures graves & vous
et &d'autres.
Tous les messages de securite suivront le symbole d'alerte de securite et le mot "DANGER" ou
"AVERTISSEMENT". Ces mots signifient :
Risque possible de deces ou de blessure grave si vous ne
euivez pas immediatement lee instructions.
Risque possible de deces ou de blessure grave si vous
ne euivez pas lee instructions.
Tous les messages de securite vous diront quel est le danger potentiel et vous disent comment reduire le risque de blessure et
ce qui peut se produire en cas de non-respect des instructions.
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour votre s_curit_, les renseignements dans ce manuel doivent
_tre observes pour r_duire au minimum les risques d'incendie ou d'explosion ou pour
_viter des dommages au produit, des blessures ou un d_c_s.
-Ne pas entreposer ou utiliser de I'essence ou d'autres vapeurs ou liquides
inflammables bproximit_ de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil _lectrom_nager.
- QUE FAIRE DANS LE CAS D'UNE ODEUR DE GAZ :
•Ne pas tenter d'allumer un appareil.
•Ne pas toucher a un commutateur _lectrique; ne pas utiliser le t_l_phone se trouvant
sur les lieux.
•I_vacuer tous les gens de la piece, de I'_difice ou du quartier.
•Appeler imm_diatement le fournisseur de gaz d'un t_l_phone voisin. Suivre ses
instructions.
• A d_faut de joindre votre fournisseur de gaz, appeler les pompiers.
- L'installation et I'entretien doivent _tre effectu_s par un installateur qualifi_, une
agence de service ou le fournisseur de gaz.
Risque de basculement
Un enfant ou une personne adulte peut faire baeculer la cuisiniere ce qui peut causer un deces.
Joindre la bride antibasculement au pied arriere de la cuisiniere.
Joindre de nouveau la bride antibaeculement si la cuisiniere eet deplacee.
Le non-respect de ces instructions peut causer un deces ou dee brt31ures graves aux enfants et
aux adultes.
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EKIGENCESD'INSTAILATION
Avant d'entreprendre I'installation, rassembler tousles outils et le
materiel necessaires. Lire et respecter les instructions
d'installation fournies avec chacun des outils de cette liste.
Outillage n_cessaire
• Metre-ruban • Ruban adhesif de masquage
• Tournevis h lame plate • Compose d'etancheit6 des
raccords filetes - resistant au
• Tournevis Phillips propane
• Niveau • Foret a ma(_onnerie de
• Perceuse manuelle ou 3A6"(4,8 mm) avec pastilles
electrique de carbure, pour beton/
• Marteau ceramique
• Solution non corrosive de
• Pince multiprise detection des fuites
• Cle a tuyauterie Pour la conversion pour
• Cle mixte 1%6" I'alimentation au gaz propane/
gaz naturel
• Cle a cliquet 3/8" • Cle mixte 1/2"
• Tourne-ecrou 3/8" • Cle mixte7 mm
• Foret de 1/8"(3,2 mm) (pour
plancher de bois) • Tourne-ecrou 7 mm
• Crayon ou marqueur • Tournevis Quadrex _ or
Phillips
Pi_ces fournies
Verifier la presence de toutes les pieces.
A
A. Bride antibasculement
B. Chevilles de plastique (2)
C. Vis n° lO x V2" (2)
Chaque bride dolt _tre solidement fixee au sous-plancher.
L'epaisseur du materiau du plancher peut necessiter I'emploi
de vis plus Iongues pour I'ancrage dans le sous-plancher.
Obtenir les vis plus Iongues necessaires dans un magasin de
quincaillerie local.
Pi_ces n_cessaires
Consulter les codes Iocaux en vigueur et le fournisseur de gaz.
Determiner les caracteristiques des sources disponibles
d'electricite et gaz. Voir "Specifications electriques" et
"Specifications de I'alimentation en gaz".
IMPORTANT : Respecter les dispositions de tousles codes et
reglements en vigueur. Ne pas obstruer le flux de combustion et la
ventilation.
• C'est a I'installateur qu'incombe la responsabilite de respecter
les distances de s_paration exigees, specifiees sur la plaque
signaletique de I'appareil. La plaque signaletique de modele et
de serie est situee sur le cadre du four, derriere le panneau du
tiroir de rangement.
• La cuisiniere dolt _tre placee de maniere a permettre une
utilisation pratique dans la cuisine.
• Dans le cas d'une cuisiniere encastree, I'enceinte dolt
recouvrir completement les c6tes et I'arriere de la cuisiniere.
• Afin de minimiser le risque de br_lures ou d'incendie au-
dessus de la table de cuisson, on dolt eviter d'installer un
placard mural. S'il est necessaire d'installer un placard mural,
I'installation d'une hotte de cuisine faisant saillie d'au moins
5" (12,7 cm) au-del& de la fa(;ade du placard permettra de
minimiser le risque.
• Toutes les ouvertures dans lemur ou le plancher de
I'emplacement d'installation de la cuisiniere doivent _tre
scellees.
• Ne pas realiser un scellement entre la cuisiniere et les
placards lateraux.
• Respecter les dimensions indiquees pour la cavite
d'installation entre les placards. Ces dimensions tiennent
compte des valeurs minimales des degagements de
separation.
• La bride antibasculement dolt _tre fixee sur le plancher. Pour
I'installation de la bride antibasculement fournie avec la
cuisiniere, voir la section "Installation de la bride
antibasculement".
• Une source d'electricite avec liaison hla terre est necessaire.
Voir la section "Specifications electriques". Une source de gaz
adequate dolt _tre disponible. Voir la section "Specifications
de I'alimentation en gaz".
• Contacter un installateur de rev_tement de sol qualifie, qui
pourra determiner si le rev_tement de sol peut resister a une
temperature d'au moins 200°F (93°C).
• Dans le cas de I'installation de la cuisiniere par dessus un
tapis, placer sous la cuisiniere une plaque d'appui isolee, ou
une plaque de contreplaque de 1A"(0,64 cm).
IMPORTANT : Les materiaux de certains placards et certains
materiaux de construction ne sont pas congus pour resister a la
chaleur generee par le four durant la cuisson au four ou I'auto-
nettoyage. Consulter le constructeur de la maison ou le fabricant
des placards pour determiner si les materiaux utilises pourraient
subir un changement de couleur, une destratification ou d'autres
dommages.
1® QUADREX est une marque deposee Quadrex Consulting, Inc.
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R_sidence mobile -Specifications additionnelles
respecter Iors de rinstallation
L'installation de cette cuisiniere dolt _tre conforme aux
dispositions de la norme Manufactured Home Construction and
Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (anciennement Federal
Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD
Part 280). Lorsque cette norme n'est pas applicable, I'installation
dolt satisfaire aux criteres de la norme Standard for Manufactured
Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A ou les dispositions
des codes Iocaux.
Au Canada, I'installation de cette cuisiniere dolt satisfaire aux
stipulations de la version la plus recente de la norme CAN/CSA-
A240, ou des codes Iocaux en vigueur.
Autres crit_res arespecter pour une installation en r_sidence
mobile :
• Dans le cas de I'installation de cette cuisiniere dans une
residence mobile, la cuisiniere dolt _tre fixee au plancher
durant tout deplacement du vehicule. Toute methode de
fixation de la cuisiniere est adequate dans la mesure o(4elle
satisfait aux criteres des normes mentionnees ci-dessus.
DimensionsdeI'appareil
Cuisini_re autonome
@@ @@
........... L_ ....................
A. Profondeur avec poign_e 27½" (68,9 cm)
B. Hauteur de la table de culeson36" (91,4cm)
C. Hauteurhors-tout 46%" (1!9,1 cm)
D.Largeur 29%" (75,9 cm)
E.25" (63,5 cm)
D_gagements de s_paration
Les dimensions de I'espace d'installation entre les placards sont
valides pour I'installation entre des placards de 24" (61 cm) avec
plan de travail de 25" (64 cm) & hauteur de 36" (91,4 cm).
Si la profondeur du placard est superieure a 24" (61 cm), le
ch&ssis du four dolt se prolonger au-dela des fagades de placards
de 1/2"(13 mm) minimum.
A. 18" (45,7cm) entre le placard lateral sup_rieur et le
plan de travail
B. Profondeur du placard sup_rieur 13" (33 cm) max.
C. Largeur de I'ouverture 30" (76,2 cm) min.
D. Pour le d#gagement minimum vers la partie sup_rieure de la
table de culeson, veir la REMARQUE*
E. Largeur de I'ouverture 30 1/8" (76.5 cm) min.
F. Installation de la canalisation de gaz rigide recommand_e
clans la zone ombr_e
G. 8" (20,3 cm)
H. 17" (43,2 cm)
L 4 W' (1!,4 cm)
J. 2" (5,1cm)
K. D#gagement de 2" (5,0 cm) minimum entre les deux cSt_s de la
cuisiniere et les patois lat_rales ou d'autres mat_riaux
combustibles.
*REMARQUE :Distance de separation de 24" (61 cm) ou plus
Iorsque le fond d'un placard de bois ou de metal est proteg6 par
une planche ignifugee d'au moins 1/4"(0,64 cm) recouverte d'une
feuille metallique d'epaisseur egale ou superieure & : acier calibre
28 MSG, acier inoxydable 0,015" (0,4 mm), aluminium
0,024" (0,6 mm), ou cuivre 0,020" (0,5 mm).
Distance de separation de 30" (76,2 cm) ou plus entre le dessus
de la table de cuisson et le fond d'un placard de bois ou de metal
non proteg&
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Risque de choc _lectrique
Brancher sur une prise a3alveoles reliee ala terre.
Ne pas enlever la breche de liaison ala terre.
Ne pas utiliser un adaptateur.
Ne pas utiliser un c_ble de ralionge.
Le non-respect de ces instructions peut causer
un deces, un incendie ou un choc _lectrique.
IMPORTANT : La secheuse dolt 6tre electriquement reliee a la
terre conformement aux prescriptions des codes et reglements
Iocaux; en I'absence de code local, respecter les prescriptions du
code national en vigueur : National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, ou Code canadien de I'electricite, CSA C22.1.
Cette cuisiniere est dotee d'un systeme d'allumage electronique
qui ne fonctionnera pas en cas de branchement dans une prise
qui n'est pas correctement polarisee.
Si un conducteur distinct de liaison a la terre est utilise (Iorsque le
code en vigueur le permet), on recommande qu'un electricien
qualifie verifie la qualite de la liaison a la term.
On peut obtenir un exemplaire du code national en vigueur
I'adresse suivante :
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
• L'appareil dolt _tre alimente uniquement par un circuit
120 volts, 60 Hz, 15 A protege par fusibles. On recommande
I'emploi de fusibles temporises ou disjoncteurs. On
recommande que I'appareil soit alimente par un circuit
independant.
• Les dispositifs d'allumage electronique peuvent fonctionner
correctement darts une plage de tension d'alimentation
etendue, mais il est necessaire de respecter la polarite
stipulee et d'etablir une liaison a la terre adequate. En plus de
verifier que la prise de courant fournit une tension de 120 Vet
qu'elle est correctement reliee a la terre.
• On trouve un schema de c&blage sous la cuisiniere, ou au-
dessous du tiroir de rangement, dans un sachet de plastique
transparent.
REMARQUI= : Le chassis metallique de la cuisiniere dolt _tre
relie a la terre pour que le tableau de commande puisse
fonctionner correctement. Si le ch&ssis metallique de la
cuisiniere n'est pas relie a la term, aucune touche du tableau
de commande ne peut fonctionner. En cas de doute quanta la
qualite de la liaison a la terre du ch&ssis de la cuisiniere,
consulter un electricien qualifie.
_d_ ¸_ ,_,,_ _
Risque d'explosion
Utiliser une canalisation neuve d'arriv_e de gaz
approuvee par la CSA international,
installer un robinet d'arr_t.
Bien serrer chaque organe de connexion de la
canalisation de gaz.
En cas de connexion au gaz propane, demander a une
personne qualifiee de s'assurer que la pression de gaz
ne depasse pas 36 cm (14 po) de la colonne d'eau.
Par personne qualifiee, on comprend :
le personnel autoris_ de chauffage, le personnel
autorise d'une compagnie de gaz, et
le personnel d'entretien autorise.
Le non-respect de ces instructions peut causer
un deces, une explosion ou un incendie.
Observer toutes les prescriptions des codes et reglements en
vigueur
IMPORTANT : L'installation dolt satisfaire aux criteres de tousles
codes et reglements Iocaux. En I'absence de code local,
I'installation dolt satisfaire aux prescriptions de la plus recente
edition du code national en vigueur : National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1 (American National Standard), ou CAN/CGA B149.
Type de gaz
Gaz naturel :
La conception de cette cuisiniere a ete homologu_e par American
Gas Association (A.G.A.) pour I'alimentation au gaz naturel, ou
pour I'alimentation au propane apres conversion adequate.
• Cette cuisiniere a ete configuree a I'usine pour I'alimentation
au gaz naturel. Voir la section "Conversion pour changement
de gaz". La plaque signaletique des numeros de modele et de
serie situee sur le chassis de I'appareil (derriere le tiroir de
rangement) indique les types de gaz utilisables. Si le type de
gaz disponible n'est pas mentionne sur la plaque signaletique,
consulter le fournisseur de gaz local.
Conversion pour I'alimentation au propane :
L'op_ration de conversion dolt _tre ex_cut_e par un
technicien qualifi_.
Consulter le fournisseur de gaz avant toute conversion de
I'appareil pour I'utilisation d'un type de gaz qui n'est pas
mentionne sur la plaque signaletique. Voir la section "Conversion
pour changement de gaz".
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Canalisation de gaz
Installer une canalisation de gaz rigide de 3A"(1,9 cm) jusqu'a
I'emplacement d'installation de la cuisiniere. L'emploi d'une
canalisation de plus petit diametre ou plus Iongue peut
susciter une deficience du debit d'alimentation. On dolt utiliser
un compose d'etancheite des tuyauteries resistant a I'action
du gaz de petrole liquefie. Ne pas utiliser de ruban TEFLON%
Pour I'alimentation au propane, le diametre des canalisations
dolt _tre de 1/2"(1,3 cm) ou plus. Usuellement le fournisseur de
gaz propane determine les materiaux a utiliser et le diametre
approprie.
Raccord m_tallique flexible :
• Si le code local le permet, on peut utiliser pour raccorder
la cuisiniere a la canalisation de gaz un raccord metallique
flexible neuf (homologation A.G.A./C.S.A.) de 4 - 5 pi
(122 - 152,4 cm) de Iongueur, de diametre interne de
1/2"(1,3 cm) ou 3A"(1,9 cm).
• Un raccord avec filetage m&le de 1/2"(1,3 cm) est
necessaire pour la connexion sur le raccord a filetage
femelle a I'entree du detendeur de I'appareil.
• Veiller a ne pas deformer/6craser/endommager le tube
metallique flexible Iors d'un deplacement de la cuisiniere.
Raccordement par un ensemble rigide :
On dolt utiliser une combinaison de raccords pour realiser un
raccordement rigide entre la cuisiniere et la canalisation de
gaz. Le tuyau rigide dolt se trouver au m_me niveau que le
raccord de connexion de la cuisiniere. On dolt veiller a ne
soumettre les sections de canalisation d'alimentation a aucun
effort de traction ou flexion, pour que la cuisiniere soit
d'aplomb et correctement alignee.
Robinet d'arr_t necessaire :
La canalisation d'alimentation dolt comporter un robinet
d'arr6t manuel. Le robinet d'arr_t manuel dolt _tre separe de
la cuisiniere, mais dolt se trouver dans la m_me piece en un
endroit o(4il sera facilement accessible pour les manoeuvres
d'ouverture/fermeture. Ne pas entraver I'acces au robinet
d'arr_t manuel. Le robinet d'arr_t manuel est prevu pour ouvrir
ou fermer I'alimentation en gaz de la cuisiniere.
B
_._ ._ Cy
A.Canalisation de gaz
B.Robinet d'arr#t manuel -position d'ouverture
C. Versla cuisiniere
D_tendeur de gaz
Le detendeur fourni avec cette cuisiniere dolt _tre utilise. La
pression d'alimentation du detendeur dolt 6tre comme suit :
Gaz naturel :
Pression minimum : 5" (colonne d'eau)
Pression maximum : 14" (colonne d'eau)
Gaz propane :
Pression minimum: 11" (colonne d'eau)
Pression maximum : 14" (colonne d'eau)
En cas d'incertitude quanta la pression d'alimentation a etablir,
contacter le fournisseur de gaz local.
D_bit thermique des brQleurs
Les debits thermiques indiques sur la plaque signaletique
correspondent a une altitude d'utilisation inferieure
2000 pi (609,6 m).
Lorsque I'appareil est utilise a une altitude superieure
2000 pi (609,6 m), on dolt reduire le debit thermique indique de
4 % pour chaque tranche de 1000 pi (304,8 m) au-dessus du
niveau de lamer (pas applicable au Canada).
Tests de pressurisation de la canalisation de gaz
Pressurisation &une pression sup_rieure
1/2Ib/po 2(14" - colonne d'eau)
Pour tout test de pressurisation du systeme a une pression
superieure a 1/2Ib/po _(3,5 kPa), on dolt deconnecter la cuisiniere
et son robinet d'arr_t manuel de la canalisation a pressuriser.
Pressurisation _une pression relative de
1/2Ib/po 2(14" - colonne d'eau) ou moins
Lors de tout test de pressurisation du systeme a une pression
egale ou inferieure a 1/2Ib/po 2(3,5 kPa), on dolt isoler la cuisiniere
de la canalisation pressurisee, par fermeture du robinet d'arr_t
manuel.
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