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*** Note: 24" min. when bottom of wood 

or metal cabinet is protected by not 
less than 1/4" flame retardant mill-
board covered with not less than 
No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" 
stainless steel, 0.024" aluminum or 
0.020" copper.

30" min. clearance between the top of 
the cooking platform and the bottom 
of an unprotected wood or metal 
cabinet.

Contact a qualified
floor covering
installer to check
that the floor
covering can
withstand at least
200°F.

Use an insulated
pad or 1/4" plywood
under range if
installing range over
carpeting.

For minimum
clearance to top of
cooktop, see Note.***

Do Not seal the range to
the side cabinets.

If cabinet depth is greater
than 24", oven frame
must extend beyond
cabinet fronts by 1/2"
min.

18" min.
clearance
upper
cabinet to
countertop

13" max. upper
cabinet depth

30-1/8"
opening
width

30" min. cabinet
opening width

29-7/8" width

46-1/4" 

overall height for 

tall backguard 

models

42-1/4" 

overall height for 

short backguard 

models

24-1/4"

36"

cooktop

height

26-3/4" depth

with handle

8"

2"

5"

10"

2" min.
countertop
space to side
wall or other
combustible
material

Shaded area
recommended
for installation
of gas pipe.

Before you start...

Important: Observe all governing codes 
and ordinances.

Do not obstruct flow of combustion and
ventilation air.

This installation must conform with all local
codes and ordinances.

In the absence of local

codes, installation must conform with American
National Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1 — latest edition

*

.

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 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 broiler door.

Proper gas supply
connection

must be

available. See “Gas
supply requirements,”
Page 3.

Product dimensions

Cabinet dimensions/requirements

Check location where range will be installed. The range
should be located for convenient use in the kitchen.
Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of
the sides and rear of range.
ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR FLOOR WHERE RANGE IS
TO BE INSTALLED MUST BE SEALED.

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 installation

The installation of this range must conform with
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)] or, when such
standard is not applicable, the Standard for
Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS
A225.1 and Manufactured Home Installations,
Sites, and Communities ANSI/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.

Anti-tip bracket

The floor-mounted anti-tip bracket MUST be installed. To
install the anti-tip bracket supplied, see Pages 4-5 and the
anti-tip bracket template/instruction sheet. 

Bracket must be securely mounted to sub-floor.
Thickness of flooring may require longer screws
to anchor bracket to sub-floor. Longer screws are
available from your local hardware store.

2 plastic
anchors

floor-mounted
anti-tip bracket

Not shown:
• literature pack
• orifice spuds

Parts supplied

2 screws 
(#10 x 1-1/2")

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

* CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

** National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

WARNING:  If the information in
this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing 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.

• 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.

Your safety and the safety of

others are very important.

We have provided many important safety
message in this manual and on your
appliance. 
Always read and obey all safety messages.

WARNING

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 be preceded by the

safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”
or “WARNING”. These words mean:

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.

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.

DANGER

Summary of Contents for FGP300JN0

Page 1: ...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 broiler door Before you start Product dimensions Cabinet dimensions requirements Gas supply requirements Installation steps Gas co...

Page 2: ... cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor delaminate or sustain other damage Mobile home installation The installation of this range must conform with 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 or when such standard is not applicable the Stan...

Page 3: ... 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 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 ...

Page 4: ...eight 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 burns to children and adults W...

Page 5: ...burner grates burners and screws Lift cooktop Note There is no cooktop support rod 14 Light the burner pilots 1 Remove burner grates 2 Place a lit match through the small pilot holes in the cooktop located between front and rear burners 3 After lighting you must see a pilot flame in each pilot hole Note The pilot flames should be 1 2 to 5 8 inch high rear leveling leg front leveling leg manual shu...

Page 6: ... 350 F temperature 20 Check the oven burner for proper flame The flame should be 1 2 long with inner cone of bluish green and outer mantle of dark blue and should be clean and soft in character No yellow tips blowing or lifting of flame should occur If oven flame needs adjusting Locate the air shutter near rear wall of broiler area Loosen shutter screw and adjust the air shutter until the proper f...

Page 7: ... orifice spuds using a 3 8 combination wrench Install L P gas orifice spuds to replace the Natural gas orifice spuds Place Natural gas orifice spuds in plastic parts bag for future use and keep with literature package Reinstall burner tube and bracket assemblies Do not lower cooktop orifice spuds NAT L P L R L F R R R F gas manifold notches pressure regulator burner screw pressure regulator burner...

Page 8: ... selector key 5 Locate Natural gas orifice spuds in literature package included with the range All Natural gas spuds are stamped with 145 Remove L P gas orifice spuds using a 3 8 combination wrench Install Natural gas orifice spuds to replace the L P gas orifice spuds Place L P gas orifice spuds in plastic parts bag for future use and keep with literature package Reinstall burner tube and bracket ...

Page 9: ...range model number The range serial number Both numbers are listed on the model serial rating plate located on the frame behind the broiler door Part No 98007134 Rev A 2000 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Moving the range 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 ...

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