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Quick Reference

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If range does not operate:

Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped 
or the house fuse blown.

Check that the power supply cord is plugged
into the wall receptacle.

Check that gas line is turned on.

See Use and Care Guide for troubleshooting list.

If you need assistance:

If you have questions about operating, cleaning
or maintaining your range:

Refer to Use and Care Guide.

Call the Consumer Assistance Center. Check 
your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free 
number to call or call the dealer from whom 
you purchased this range. The dealer is 
listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone 
directory under “Appliances — Household —
Major — Service and Repair.”

If you need service:

Maintain the quality built into your range by
calling an authorized service company.
To obtain the name and number of an
authorized service company:

Contact the dealer from whom you 
purchased your range; or

Look in the Yellow Pages of your telephone 
directory under “Appliances — Household —
Major — Service and Repair;” or

Call the Consumer Assistance 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 drawer.

Part No. 8523781
© 2002 Whirlpool Corporation

Printed in U.S.A.

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Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT:

Installer: 

Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.

Homeowner: 

Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.

Save 

Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector's use.

Part No. 8523781

Moving the range:

CLOCK

8.8:88

TIMER

TIMER

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 the gas supply to the range.
2. Slide range forward away from the wall, just

far enough to disconnect the gas and electric
supply lines.

3. Slide range forward to complete cleaning or

maintenance.

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

IMPORTANT:
Read and save these instructions.

If you need assistance:

Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call or call
the dealer from whom you purchased this range. The dealer is listed
in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory under “Appliances —
Household — Major — Service and Repair.”
Call when you:

Have questions 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 drawer.

Before you start

Product dimensions

Cabinet dimensions/requirements

Electrical requirements

Gas supply requirements

Installation steps

Gas conversions

If range does not operate 

If you need assistance/service

Moving the range

Back cover

Back cover

Back cover

30" Freestanding

Sealed Burner

Gas

Range

with standard clean oven

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.

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.

WARNING

anti-tip
bracket

range foot

4.

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. 

5. Check that range is level.
6. Reconnect gas line to range and check for

leaks.

7. Plug power supply cord into outlet. 

Summary of Contents for 8523781

Page 1: ... Shut off the gas supply to the range 2 Slide range forward away from the wall just far enough to disconnect the gas and electric supply lines 3 Slide range forward to complete cleaning or maintenance Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 IMPORTANT Read and save these instructions If you need assistance Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll free number to call or call the dealer from whom you purchased ...

Page 2: ...onnection must be available See Gas supply requirements Page 3 Note 30 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 36 min clearance between the top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet Contact a qua...

Page 3: ...ained from American Gas Association 1515 Wilson Boulevard Arlington Virginia 22209 manual shutoff valve open position gas supply to range 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 level hand or electric drill wood floor 1 8 drill bit concret...

Page 4: ...re CLOCK 8 8 88 TIMER TIMER B E Check cooktop burners for proper flame D Replace or close broiler drawer Roll out broiler drawer shown is available on some models C Secure range with anti tip bracket Remove oven racks and parts package A Remove shipping material C Level range D Make proper gas connection D Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet E Check burner operation Install anti tip bracke...

Page 5: ...ply cord into grounded electrical outlet 12 Use a brush and liquid detergent to test all gas connections Bubbles around connections will indicate a leak If a leak appears shut off gas valve controls and tighten connections Then check connections again Clean all detergent from range Replace broiler drawer 10 Use 15 16 combination wrench and channel lock pliers to attach the flexible connector to th...

Page 6: ...o BROIL The broil burner should light in 50 60 seconds this delay is normal The oven valve requires a certain time before it will open and allow gas to flow To avoid damaging the hot surface ignitor do Not insert any object into the openings of the protective shield that surrounds the ignitor or clean that area 17 Check the oven burner for proper flame The flame should be 1 2 long with inner cone ...

Page 7: ...center of each burner throat about 2 below the cooktop Apply masking tape to the end of a 5 16 nut driver to fit snugly over the orifice spud Press driver down onto the spud of the left front burner and remove by turning spud counter clockwise and lifting it out Replace the Natural gas spud with the appropriate L P gas spud shown in the table Continue to replace the remaining orifice spuds one at ...

Page 8: ...ifice spud is located in the center of each burner throat about 2 below the cooktop Apply masking tape to the end of a 5 16 nut driver to fit snugly over the orifice spud Press driver down onto the spud of the left front burner and remove by turning spud counter clockwise and lifting it out Replace the L P gas spud with the appropriate Natural gas spud shown in the table Continue to replace the re...

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