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Gas supply requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

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

*

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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 is design-certified by

CSA International for use with Natural gas or,
after proper conversion, for use with L. P. gas.
This range is factory set for use with Natural gas.
Gas conversion instructions are provided on
pages 7-8.  The model/serial rating plate located
on the frame behind the broiler drawer has
information on the type of gas that can be used.
If the 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 line:

Provide a gas supply line of 3/4"

rigid pipe to the range location. With L.P. gas,
piping or tubing size can be 1/2" minimum. A
smaller size pipe on longer runs may result in
insufficient gas supply. Usually, L.P. gas
suppliers determine the size and materials used
in the system.

Pipe-joint compounds

made for use with L.P. gas

must be used on pipe threads only.

Flexible metal appliance connector:

If local codes

permit, a new AGA or CSA design-certified, 1/2"
or 3/4" I.D., flexible metal appliance connector is
recommended for connecting range to the gas
supply line. A 1/2" male pipe thread nipple is
needed for connection to pressure regulator
connection fitting. 

Do Not kink or damage the

flexible metal tubing when moving the range. 

Shutoff valve:

The supply line must be equipped

with a manual shutoff valve. This valve should
be located in the same room as the range and
should be in a location that allows ease of
opening and closing. The valve is for turning on
or shutting off gas to the range. 

Do Not block

access to shutoff valve.
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 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 be disconnected 
from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures
greater than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

Line pressure testing at 1/2 psi 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 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

* CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

Rigid pipe connection:

Requires a

combination of pipe fittings to obtain 
an in-line connection to the range. All
strains must be removed from the
supply and fuel lines so range will be
level and in line.

Materials required:
• gas line shutoff valve
• 1/2" male pipe thread nipple for connection to pressure 

regulator

• L.P. gas-resistant pipe-joint compound
• AGA or CSA design-certified flexible metal appliance

connector (4-5 feet) or rigid gas supply line as needed

• Insulated pad or 1/4" plywood if range is installed 

over carpeting

Tools needed:

level

tape measure
or ruler

hand or
electric drill

wood floor: 

1/8" drill bit

concrete/ceramic floors: 
3/16" carbide-tipped masonry
drill bit (Hammer may be
needed for anchors.)

1/2" and 3/8"
combination
wrench

Phillips
screwdriver

pipe
wrench

flat-blade
screwdriver

gloves

channel lock
pliers

safety glasses

3/8" drive
ratchet

Explosion Hazard

Use a new AGA or CSA 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" 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.

WARNING

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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