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Installation Instructions

98014964

IMPORTANT:
Installer: 
Leave Installation 
Instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation 
Instructions for future reference.
Save Installation Instructions for local
electrical inspector’s use.

Write down the model and serial numbers
before installing range.

Both numbers are on the model/serial
rating plate, located on the surface below
the control panel.

Model #___________________________

Serial # ___________________________

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Part No. 98014964

98014964

30" (76.2 cm) 

Freestanding Gas Range

with standard clean oven

Quick Reference

Table of Contents:

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Before you start

Product dimensions

Cutout dimensions/requirements

Electrical requirements

Gas supply requirements

Installation steps

Gas conversions

Moving the range

If range does not operate 

If you need assistance/service

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.

Summary of Contents for 36'' Freestanding Gas Range

Page 1: ...MPORTANT Read and save these instructions Part No 98014964 98014964 30 76 2 cm Freestanding Gas Range with standard clean oven Quick Reference Table of Contents Pages 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 7 8 9 10 11 11 Before you start Product dimensions Cutout dimensions requirements Electrical requirements Gas supply requirements Installation steps Gas conversions Moving the range If range does not operate If you need...

Page 2: ...binet opening dimensions shown must be used Given dimensions are minimum clearances To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided If cabinet storage is to be provided the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches beyond the bottom of the cabin...

Page 3: ... 0 015 0 4 mm stainless steel 0 024 0 6 mm aluminum or 0 020 0 5 mm copper 30 76 2 cm min clearance between the top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet 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...

Page 4: ...allation must conform with American National Standard National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition 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 conve...

Page 5: ...h 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 man...

Page 6: ...bright orange and ignites the gas No sparking occurs The glow bar remains on while the burner operates 7 Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket anti tip bracket range foot 8 If installing the range in a mobile home you must secure the range to the floor Any method of securi...

Page 7: ...or proper flame The flame should be 1 2 1 3 cm long with inner cone of bluish green and outer mantle of dark blue and should be clean and soft in character No yellow tips not enough air blowing or lifting too much air of flame should occur If oven flame needs adjusting a Turn the oven off Wait for the oven burner to cool down b Open oven door and remove oven racks oven tray flame spreader and set ...

Page 8: ...in the back right hand corner of the broiler compartment 4 Remove burner grates burner caps burners and screws Lift cooktop NOTE There is no cooktop support rod 5 Cooktop burners a Check that all control knobs are in the OFF position and remove the knobs b Remove the control panel See Step 17a Page 7 c Lift front of bracket and push tube and bracket assembly back off orifice Do not remove the pres...

Page 9: ... 4 screws Reinstall the control knobs IMPORTANT If not done in Step 8 check the LO flame adjustment See Check operation section Step 19 Page 7 Do not remove the pressure regulator 3 Pressure regulator Remove the cap from the pressure regulator Turn the cap over so that N or NAT is visible Replace the cap burner burner cap screw viewed from inside broiler compartment d Locate Natural gas orifice sp...

Page 10: ... tip bracket is installed Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket anti tip bracket range foot 6 Check that range is level 7 Reconnect gas line to range and check for leaks 8 Plug in range or reconnect power WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range fo...

Page 11: ... of your telephone directory under Appliances Household Major Service and Repair or Call the Customer Interaction Center The toll free number is listed in your Use and Care Guide 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 Maintain the quality built into your range b...

Page 12: ...Part No 98014964 2004 Whirlpool Corporation Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Printed in Mexico 2 2004 ...

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