Whirlpool 9762998, Install Manual

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Burner Input Requirements
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.
Gas Supply Pressure Testing
Line pressure testing above ½ 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
½ psi (3.5 kPa).
Line pressure testing at ½ 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
½ psi (3.5 kPa).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack Range
1. Remove shipping materials, tape and protective film from
range. Remove oven racks and parts package from inside
oven.
2. Do not remove the shipping base at this time.
3. On Ranges Equipped with Storage Drawers:
Remove the storage drawer. Use a
³⁄₈
" drive ratchet to lower
the rear leveling legs one-half turn. Use channel lock pliers to
lower front leveling legs one-half turn.
On Ranges Equipped with Warming Drawers:
Use channel lock pliers to lower the front and rear leveling legs
one-half turn.
Install Anti-Tip Bracket
Contact a qualified floor covering installer for the best procedure
for drilling mounting holes through your type of floor covering.
Before moving range, slide range onto shipping base, cardboard
or hardboard.
1. Remove template from the anti-tip bracket kit (found inside
the oven cavity) or from the back of this manual.
2. Place template on the floor in cabinet opening so that the left
edge is against cabinet and top edge is against rear wall,
molding or cabinet.
3. Tape template into place.
4. If countertop is not flush with cabinet opening edge, align
template with overhang.
If cabinet opening is wider than that specified in the “Location
Requirements” section, adjust template so range will be
centered in cabinet opening.
A. Shipping base
A.
³⁄₈
" drive ratchet
B. Rear leveling leg
C. Channel lock pliers
D. Front leveling leg
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install range.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
A
A
B
C
D
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.