Whirlpool WFG371LVQ, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...led or seriously injured if you don t follow 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 Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages ...

Page 2: ...er WARNING Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA For more information contact your gas supplier If a gas leak is detected follow the What to do if you smell gas instructions In the State of Massachusetts the following installation instructions apply Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or license...

Page 3: ...hat the floor covering can withstand at least 200 F 93 C Use an insulated pad or 0 64 cm plywood under range if installing range over carpeting IMPORTANT To avoid damage to your cabinets check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor delaminate or sustain other damage This oven has been designed in accordance with the requirements of UL and CSA I...

Page 4: ...ween the top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an uncovered wood or metal cabinet A 27 69 9 cm max depth with handle B 36 91 4 cm cooktop height max with leveling legs screwed all the way in C 46 119 1 cm overall height max with leveling legs screwed all the way in D 29 75 9 cm width E 25 63 5 cm F Model serial rating plate located on the oven frame behind the top left side of the oven doo...

Page 5: ...nces IMPORTANT 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 or CAN CGA B149 latest edition IMPORTANT Leak testing of the range must be conducted according to the manufacturer s instructions Type of Gas Natural gas This range is design certi...

Page 6: ...ements Input ratings shown on the model serial rating plate are for elevations up to 2 000 ft 609 6 m For elevations above 2 000 ft 609 6 m ratings are reduced at a rate of 4 for each 1 000 ft 304 8 m above sea level not applicable for Canada Gas Supply Pressure Testing Gas supply pressure for testing regulator must be at least 1 water column pressure above the manifold pressure shown on the model...

Page 7: ...ate from floor To mount anti tip bracket to concrete or ceramic floor use a 4 8 mm masonry drill bit to drill 2 holes at the positions marked on the bracket template Remove template from floor Tap plastic anchors into holes with a hammer 6 Align anti tip bracket holes with holes in floor Fasten anti tip bracket with screws provided Depending on the thickness of your flooring longer screws may be n...

Page 8: ...proved noncorrosive leak detection solution If bubbles appear a leak is indicated Correct any leak found 4 Remove cooktop burner caps and grates from parts package Burner caps should be level when properly positioned If burner caps are not properly positioned surface burners will not light Place burner grates over burners and caps A Gas pressure regulator B 90 elbow must have male pipe thread C Ni...

Page 9: ...ting and gas flame adjustments Cooktop and oven burners use electronic igniters in place of standing pilots When the cooktop control knob is turned to the LITE position the system creates a spark to light the burner This sparking continues as long as the control knob is turned to LITE When the oven control is turned to the desired setting sparking occurs and ignites the gas Check Operation of Cook...

Page 10: ...ll forward to remove tabs from rear of oven Using a mirror Insert a mirror to one side of the burner Look into the mirror to check flame 4 Push the BAKE pad 5 Press the START pad The oven bake burner should light within 8 seconds Under certain conditions it may take the burner up to 50 to 60 seconds to light Electronic igniters are used to light the bake and broil burners Refer to the Use and Care...

Page 11: ...range to cool completely before attempting to remove the drawer To Remove 1 Open drawer to its fully open position 2 Locate the black triangle shaped tabs on both sides of the drawer 3 Press the tab down on the right side and lift tab up on the left side at the same time then pull drawer out another inch 4 Holding the drawer by its sides slowly pull it all the way out To Replace 1 Align the drawer...

Page 12: ... the hinge levers back to the locked position Check that the door is free to open and close If it is not repeat the removal and installation procedures CompleteInstallation 1 Check that all parts are now installed If there is an extra part go back through the steps to see which step was skipped 2 Check that you have all of your tools 3 Dispose of recycle all packaging materials 4 Check that the ra...

Page 13: ...P is facing the direction shown in the above drawing 6 Replace plastic cover over gas pressure regulator cap A To range B Manual shutoff valve closed position C Gas supply line WARNING Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA International 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 1...

Page 14: ...ed on the oven frame behind the top left side of the oven door for proper sizing of spuds for each burner location 5 Place Natural gas orifice spuds in the cardboard orifice spud holder 6 Replace the burner base using both screw 7 Replace burner cap 8 Repeat steps 1 7 for the remaining burners To Convert Oven Bake Burner Natural Gas to LP Gas 1 Remove the oven racks 2 Remove 2 screws at the rear o...

Page 15: ... and lower the rear of the oven bottom panel into the oven 14 Reattach the oven bottom panel with 2 screws To Convert Oven Broil Burner Natural Gas to LP Gas 1 Remove the screw from the broil burner 2 Remove the broil burner from the broil burner orifice hood NOTE The broil burner will hang in the back of the oven while changing the orifice hood 3 Use a combination wrench and turn the Natural gas ...

Page 16: ...r IMPORTANT Do not remove the gas pressure regulator 3 Remove plastic cover from gas pressure regulator cap 4 Turn gas pressure regulator cap counterclockwise with a combination wrench to remove NOTE Do not remove the spring beneath the cap 5 Turn over the gas pressure regulator cap and reinstall on regulator so that the solid end faces out and the marking NG is facing the direction shown in the a...

Page 17: ... the oven bottom up and back until the front of the panel is away from the front frame Remove from oven and set it aside on a covered surface 4 Remove 2 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 and set it aside on a covered surface 5 Remove 2 screws from the bake burner 6 Slide the front of the bake burner t...

Page 18: ...o remove The hood will be stamped with a 100 or 090 4 Replace the 100 hood with a 155 hood or replace the 090 hood with a 53 hood Install the Natural gas broiler burner orifice hood turning it clockwise until snug IMPORTANT Do not overtighten 5 Place the broil burner on the broil burner orifice hood and insert the broil burner ceramic igniter in the hole in the rear of the oven 6 Position the broi...

Page 19: ...19 ANTI TIP BRACKET TEMPLATE Cut on dotted lines and place the left edge against the left side cabinet and the top edge against the rear wall Left edge Top edge ...

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