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Quick Reference

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If range does not operate:

Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped 
or the house fuse blown.

Check that the power supply cord is plugged
into the wall receptacle.

Check that gas line is turned on.

See Use and Care Guide for troubleshooting list.

If you need assistance:

If you have questions about operating, cleaning
or maintaining your range:

Refer to Use and Care Guide.

Call the Consumer Assistance Center. Check 
your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free 
number to call or call the dealer from whom 
you purchased this range. The dealer is 
listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone 
directory under “Appliances — Household —
Major — Service and Repair.”

If you need service:

Maintain the quality built into your range by
calling an authorized service company.
To obtain the name and number of an
authorized service company:

Contact the dealer from whom you 
purchased your range; or

Look in the Yellow Pages of your telephone 
directory under “Appliances — Household —
Major — Service and Repair;” or

Call the Consumer Assistance Center. 
The toll-free number is listed in your Use 
and Care Guide.

When you call, you will need:

The range model number.

The range serial number.

Both numbers are listed on the model/serial
rating plate located on the frame behind the
broiler drawer.

Part No. 8523780
© 2002 Whirlpool Corporation

Printed in U.S.A.

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Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT:

Installer: 

Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.

Homeowner: 

Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.

Save 

Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector's use.

Part No. 8523780

Moving the range:

CLOCK

8.8:88

TIMER

TIMER

When moving range, slide range onto cardboard
or hardboard to prevent damaging the floor
covering.

If removing the range is necessary for cleaning
or maintenance:

1. Shut off the gas supply to the range.
2. Slide range forward, away from the wall, just

far enough to disconnect the gas and electric
supply lines.

3. Slide range forward to complete cleaning or

maintenance.

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

IMPORTANT:
Read and save these instructions.

If you need assistance:

Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call or call
the dealer from whom you purchased this range. The dealer is listed
in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory under “Appliances —
Household — Major — Service and Repair.”
Call when you:

Have questions about range installation or operation.

Need to obtain the name and number of an authorized 
service company.

When you call, you will need:

The range model number.

The range serial number.

Both numbers are listed on the model/serial rating plate located on
the frame behind the storage drawer.

Before you start

Product dimensions

Cabinet dimensions/requirements

Electrical requirements

Gas supply requirements

Installation steps

Gas conversions

If range does not operate 

If you need assistance/service

Moving the range

Back cover

Back cover

Back cover

30" Freestanding

Sealed Burner

Gas

Range

with self-cleaning oven 

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.

WARNING

anti-tip
bracket

range foot

4.

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. 

5. Check that range is level.
6. Reconnect gas line to range and check for

leaks.

7. Plug power supply cord into outlet. 

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.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for 30" Freestanding Sealed Burner Gas Range with self-cleaning oven

Page 1: ...o call or call the dealer from whom you purchased this range The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory under Appliances Household Major Service and Repair Call when you Have questions about range installation or operation Need to obtain the name and number of an authorized service company When you call you will need The range model number The range serial number Both numbers...

Page 2: ...Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation It is the installer 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 storage drawer Grounded electrical outlet is required See Electrical requirements Page 3 Proper gas supply connection must be av...

Page 3: ...sed The inlet pressure to the regulator should be as follows for proper operation NATURAL GAS Minimum pressure 5 inches WCP Maximum pressure 14 inches WCP L P GAS Minimum pressure 11 inches WCP Maximum pressure 14 inches WCP Contact local gas supplier if you are not sure about the inlet pressure Line pressure testing above 1 2 psi gauge 14 WCP The range and its individual manual shutoff valve must...

Page 4: ...allation steps Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install range Failure to follow this instruction can result in back or other injury WARNING 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 burn...

Page 5: ...k appears shut off gas valve controls and tighten connections Then check connections again Clean all detergent from range Replace storage drawer close storage drawer rear leveling leg front leveling leg 11 Check that range regulator shutoff valve is in the on position Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line manual shutoff valve open position gas supply to range 6 Making sure the anti ...

Page 6: ...he air shutter until the proper flame appears Tighten screw You can check the burner flame by removing the flame spreader or by using a mirror Remove flame spreader Remove two 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 mirror to one side of the burner Look into mirror to check flame stain...

Page 7: ...a time Place the Natural gas spuds on the spud card on the back of the range for future use Replace burners caps using both screws and burner grates Surface Propane Orifice Color burner Rate BTU hr Number Marking Left rear 8 000 L80 Green Lt Blue Left front 8 000 L80 Green Lt Blue Right front 8 000 L80 Green Lt Blue Right rear 5 000 L65 Green Brown L P Gas Nat gas pressure regulator orifice number...

Page 8: ... tape to the end of a 5 16 nut driver to fit snugly over the orifice spud Press driver down onto the spud of the left front burner and remove by turning spud counter clockwise and lifting it out Replace the L P gas spud with the appropriate Natural gas spud shown in the table Continue to replace the remaining orifice spuds one at a time Place the L P gas spuds on the spud card on the back of the r...

Page 9: ...er Both numbers are listed on the model serial rating plate located on the frame behind the broiler drawer Part No 8523780 2002 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Pages 2 2 2 3 Installation Instructions Moving the range CLOCK 8 8 88 TIMER TIMER When moving range slide range onto cardboard or hardboard to prevent damaging the floor covering If removing the range is necessary for cleaning or mai...

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