Whirlpool 9762362A, Use And Care Manual

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The Anti-Tip Bracket

The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without 
having the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.

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.

See the installation instructions for details.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Anti-Tip Bracket

Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:

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Slide range forward.

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Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.

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Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

Range Foot

WARNING

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, 

injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow 
basic precautions, including the following:

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WARNING: 

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF 

THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY 
PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK 
IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE 
RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET 
SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE 
BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP 
BRACKET.

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CAUTION: 

Do not store items of interest to children in 

cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range – 
children climbing on the range to reach items could be 
seriously injured.

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Proper Installation – The range, when installed, must be 

electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in 
the absence of local codes, with the 

National Electrical 

Code, ANSI/NFPA70. Be sure the range is properly 
installed and grounded by a qualified technician. 

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This range is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug 
for your protection against shock hazard and should be 
plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do 
not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

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Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the 
appliance.

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Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room.

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Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors or 
drawers such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on the doors 
or drawers.

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Maintenance – Keep range area clear and free from 
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable 
vapors and liquids.

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Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should 
not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

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Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not 
extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

For self-cleaning ranges –

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Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and 
other utensils. Wipe off all excessive spillage before 
initiating the cleaning cycle.