Whirlpool VSF315PEMQ3, Use & 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 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.