Whirlpool FGP300JN0 User's Manual
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1. Installation Instructions 30 Freestanding ert 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 Quick Reference Table of Contents Pages Before you start Product dimensions Cabinet dimensions requirements Gas supply requirements 2 Installation steps Gas conversions If range does not operate If you need assistance service Back cover Moving the range 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 door IMPORTANT Read and save these instructions IMPORTANT Installer Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner Homeowner Keep Installation Instructions for future reference Save Installation Instruct2. 9 m Open broiler drawer N 170 o 200 e 300 7 350 400 OVEN TEMP Push in and turn the oven control knob to 350 F The oven pilot should now be larger with the flame burning against a small metal bulb The oven burner should light in 20 40 seconds this delay is normal The oven valve requires a certain time before it will open and allow gas to flow The oven burner will burn until oven temperature has reached 350 F At that temperature the oven pilot should get smaller After 20 40 seconds the oven burner will begin to cycle on and off to maintain the 350 F temperature 2 0 m Check the oven burner for proper flame The flame should be 1 2 long with inner cone of bluish green and outer mantle of dark blue and should be clean and soft in character No yellow tips blowing or lifting of flame should occur air shutter shutter screw If oven flame needs adjusting Locate the air shutter near rear wall of broiler area Loosen shutter screw and adjust the air shutter until the proper flame appears Tighten shutter screw 2 1 m Close the broiler door Turn the oven control knob to OFF Gas conversions Gas conversions from Natural gas to L P gas or from L P gas to Natural gas must be done by a qualified installer amp WARNING Vj Fire Hazard Shut off gas supply line valve Make all conversions before turning gas supply valve back on Failure to follow these in
3. codes installation must conform with American National Standard National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 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 conversion for use with L P gas This range is factory set for use with Natural gas Gas conversion instructions are provided on pages 7 8 The model serial rating plate located on the frame behind the broiler drawer has information on the type of gas that can be used If the type of gas listed does not agree with the type of gas available check with the local gas supplier Conversion must be done by a qualified service technician Page 3 Gas supply line Provide a gas supply line of 3 4 rigid pipe to the range location With L P gas piping or tubing size can be 1 2 minimum A smaller size pipe on longer runs may result in insufficient gas supply Usually L P gas suppliers determine the size and materials used in the system Pipe joint compounds made for use with L P gas must be used on pipe threads only Flexible metal appliance connector If local codes permit a new AGA or CSA design certified 1 2 or 3 4 I D flexible metal appliance connector is recommended for connecting range to the gas suppl
4. gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Important Observe all governing codes and ordinances Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air 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 2223 1 latest edition Cabinet opening dimensions shown must be used Given dimensions are minimum clearances When installing a range under existing cabinets and the installation does not meet the minimum cabinet clearances install a range hood above the cooktop to avoid burn hazards Proper installation is your responsibility A qualified technician must install this range Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation It is the installer s responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the gas information label The gas information label and model serial rating plate are located on the frame behind the broiler door Page 2 Product dimensions Proper gas supply connection must be available See Gas supply requirements Page 3 26 3 4 depth with handle overall height for tall backguard models 42 1 4 overall height for short backguard models 29 7 8 width lt _ lt Cabinet dimensions r
5. 131 5575 National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 f drive T f 74 ratchet j concrete ceramic floors YW wood floor 1 8 drill bit drill bit Hammer may be needed for anchors tape measure safety glasses 3 16 carbide tipped masonry or ruler ie Tools needed ise gloves Phillips screwdriver combination y wrench flat blade screwdriver channel lock pliers L dM Materials required e gas line shutoff valve e 1 2 male pipe thread nipple for connection to pressure regulator e L P gas resistant pipe joint compound e AGA or CSA design certified flexible metal appliance connector 4 5 feet or rigid gas supply line as needed e Insulated pad or 1 4 plywood if range is installed over carpeting Gas supply requirements amp WARNING Explosion Hazard Use a new AGA or CSA 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 14 water column Examples of a qualified person include licensed heating personnel authorized gas company personnel and authorized service personnel Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire Observe all governing codes and ordinances This installation must conform with all local codes and ordinances In the absence of local
6. SSURE REGULATOR 3 m Pressure regulator Remove the cap from the pressure regulator Turn the cap over so that N or NAT ts visible Replace the cap bracket orifice 4 Cooktop burners Check that the control knobs are in the OFF position Remove all control knobs Remove manifold panel Lift front of bracket and push tube and bracket assembly back off orifice Remove and replace orifice spuds orifice spuds notches Note Burner tube and brackets not shown gas manifold 5 m Locate Natural gas orifice spuds in literature package included with the range All Natural gas spuds are stamped with 145 Remove L P gas orifice spuds using a 3 8 combination wrench Install Natural gas orifice spuds to replace the L P gas orifice spuds Place L P gas orifice spuds in plastic parts bag for future use and keep with literature package Reinstall burner tube and bracket assemblies Do not lower cooktop oven burner orifice behind air shutter L P gas decrease gas decrease ii size a pin WY N erp Gy hood Ld X AN Natural gas increase gas increase flame size pre set at factory for Natural gas 6 m Oven burner Use 1 2 combination wrench to loosen the orifice hood away from the pin approximately 2 to 2 1 2 turns The burner flame cannot be properly adjusted if this conversion is not made gas va manifold thermostat selector key 7 Locate se
7. e connector adapter i use pipe joint compound adapter manual gas shutoff 1 2 to 3 4 valve gas pipe A 1 2 male pipe thread is needed for connection to pressure regulator female pipe threads Page 5 6 m Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed e 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 3 m Place rack in oven Place level on rack first side to side then front to back If range is not level pull range forward until rear leveling leg is removed from the anti tip bracket Use 3 8 drive ratchet and channel lock pliers to adjust leveling legs up or down until range is level Push range back into position Check that rear leveling leg is engaged in anti tip bracket Note Oven must be level for satisfactory baking conditions 7 If installing the range in a mobile home you MUST secure the range to the floor Any method of securing the range is adequate as long as it conforms to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Page 2 1 0 burner m f a flexible appliance connector is used be certain connector is not kinked screw 1 1 m Check that all control knobs are in the OFF position manual shutoff valve 1 bh open position m f pilot needs adjusting remove burner grates burners and screws Lift cooktop Note There is no cook
8. equirements IMPORTANT Some cabinet and building materials are not designed to withstand the heat produced by the oven for baking and self cleaning Check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor delaminate or sustain other damage 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 IN THE WALL OR FLOOR WHERE RANGE IS TO BE INSTALLED MUST BE SEALED 13 max upper cabinet a 30 min cabinet 30 1 8 For minimum clearance to top of cooktop see Note opening ee width 18 min clearance upper cabinet to Na countertop A Do Not seal the range to Spaced Sidi ot the side cabinets wall or other If cabinet depth is greater combustible than 24 oven frame material must extend beyond cabinet fronts by 1 2 min 10 Contact a qualified g floor covering installer to check KR g 5 that the floor covering can Shaded area Note 24 min when bottom of wood withstand at least recommended or metal cabinet is protected by not 200 F for installation less than 1 4 flame retardant mill Use an insulated of gas pipe board covered with not less than No 28 MSG sheet steel 0 015 stainless steel 0 024 aluminum or 0 020 copper pad or 1 4 plywood under range if installing ran
9. ge over carpeting 30 min clearance between the top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet ii Anti tip bracket The floor mounted anti tip bracket MUST be installed To install the anti tip bracket supplied see Pages 4 5 and the anti tip bracket template instruction sheet Mobile home installation The installation of this range must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 or when such standard is not applicable the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations ANSI NCSBCS A225 1 and Manufactured Home Installations Sites and Communities ANSI NFPA 501A or with local codes Parts supplied 2 plastic anchors D 2 screws 10 X 1 1 a When this range is installed in a mobile home it omoun 2 must be secured to the floor during transit Any anti tip bracket Not shown method of securing the range is adequate as long as it conforms to the standards listed above e literature pack e orifice spuds Bracket must be securely mounted to sub floor Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to anchor bracket to sub floor Longer screws are available from your local hardware store Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland Ohio 44
10. ice behind air shutter L P gas decrease gas decrease flame size NN e 7 D Natural gas AL increase gas increase flame size pre set at factory for Natural gas 6 m Oven burner Use 1 2 combination wrench to turn the orifice hood down snug onto pin approximately 2 to 2 1 2 turns DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN The burner flame cannot be properly adjusted if this conversion is not made mA manifold thermostat selector key 7 Locate selector key on oven thermostat and turn clockwise to the L P position 3 Complete section D Gas connection Page 5 9 m Lower cooktop Reinstall screws to secure burner tubes to cooktop Reinstall burners and grates 1 0 m Check for proper flame The small inner cone should have a very distinct blue flame 1 4 to 1 2 long The outer cone is not as distinct as the inner cone L P gas flames have a slightly vellow tip If the flame is noisy or blowing it is getting too much air If the flame is soft and lazy it is not getting enough air If burners need adjusting see section E Check operation Page 6 Natural gas conversion 1 m Check that the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line has been turned off burner screw pressure regulator 2 m Remove burner grates burners and screws Lift cooktop Note There is no cooktop support rod Locate pressure regulator N or NAT is visible DO NOT REMOVE THE PRE
11. ions for local electrical inspector s use Part No 98007134 Rev A Before you start Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety message in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean 4 amp DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions AWARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions 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 WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch e Do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e lf you cannot reach your
12. lector key on oven thermostat and turn counterclockwise to the Natural position 8 m Lower cooktop Reinstall screws to secure burner tubes to cooktop Reinstall burners and grates 9 m Complete section E Check operation Page 6 Check for proper flame Natural gas flames do not have yellow tips Page 8 If range does not operate 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 pla
13. structions can result in explosion fire or other injury L P gas conversion 1 Complete installation sections A C Pages 4 5 before converting cooktop to L P gas Check that the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line has been turned off burner screw pressure regulator 2 m Remove burner grates burners and screws Lift cooktop Note There is no cooktop support rod Locate pressure regulator LP is visible DO NOT REMOVE THE PRESSURE REGULATOR 3 m Pressure regulator Remove the cap from the pressure regulator Turn the cap over so that LP is visible Replace the cap bracket orifice 4 m Cooktop burners Check that the control knobs are in the OFF position Remove all control knobs Remove manifold panel Lift front of bracket and push tube and bracket assembly back off orifice Page 7 Remove and replace orifice spuds orifice spuds notches Note Burner tube and brackets not shown gas manifold bh m Locate L P gas orifice spuds in literature package included with the range All L P gas spuds are stamped with 65 Remove Natural gas orifice spuds using a 3 8 combination wrench Install L P gas orifice spuds to replace the Natural gas orifice spuds Place Natural gas orifice spuds in plastic parts bag for future use and keep with literature package Reinstall burner tube and bracket assemblies Do not lower cooktop oven burner __ orif
14. sub floor Connect anti tip bracket to rear range Depending on the foot thickness of your Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the flooring longer range is moved screws may be Failure to follow these instructions o m anchor can result in death or serious burns the bracket to the to children and adults sub floor Longer screws are available from your local hardware store Page 4 Ka Operating position Before moving range across floor check that range is still on cardboard shipping base to protect floor covering front leveling leg rear leveling leg 5 m Remove cardboard shipping base from under range Open broiler door Use a 3 8 drive ratchet to lower rear leveling legs one half turn Use channel lock pliers to lower front leveling legs one half turn D Gas connection N SEO iy mS regulator connection fitting 9 m Assemble the flexible connector to the gas supply pipe to the pressure regulator connection fitting using the adapter fittings provided with the flexible connector Use pipe joint compound made for use with L P gas to seal all pipe thread connections All connections must be wrench tightened Typical rigid pipe connection pressure regulator connection fitting 90 elbow ti igi union rT manual gas shutoff nipple valve 1 2 to 3 4 gas pipe Typical flexible connection pressure regulator connection fitting A use pipe joint compound i flexibl
15. te located on the frame behind the broiler door Part No 98007134 Rev A 2000 Whirlpool Corporation Moving the range A 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 Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 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 If necessary slide range forward away from the wall just far enough to disconnect the gas supply line Slide range forward to complete cleaning or maintenance oO anti tip bracket range foot P Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed e 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 Printed in U S A
16. ter burner lights Check each cooktop burner for proper flame The small inner cone should have a very distinct blue flame 1 4 to 1 2 long The outer cone is not as distinct as the inner cone If the flame is noisy or blowing it is getting too much air If the flame is soft and lazy it is not getting enough air Turn each surface burner control knob to OFF position Adjust air shutter if needed If pilot light does not stay lit adjust pilot adjustment screw see Step 15 Page 5 If surface burners need adjusting Note The manifold panel must be removed to access the air shutters air shutter under bracket 1 Adjust the air shutter for each burner by hand as needed Close the air shutter to decrease the amount of air to the flame Open the air shutter to increase the amount of air to the flame Adjust the air shutter to the widest opening that will not cause the flame to lift or blow off of the burner 2 Repeat the first part of Step 17 after adjusting the air shutters Replace manifold panel and knobs if removed to adjust air shutters Page 6 You have just finished installing your new range To get the most efficient use from your range read your Use amp Care Guide Keep Installation Instructions and Guide close to range for easy reference The instructions will make installing the range in another home as easy as the first installation Check operation of oven broil burner 1
17. top support rod to range front of range 1 2 m Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the gas line 1 3 m 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 Never test for gas leaks with a match or other flame Clean all detergent from gas connections Close broiler door adjustment screw 1 6 m Adjust pilot adjustment screw until pilot flame tips are 1 2 to 5 8 high and centered in the pilot housings If the flame is too high carbon soot will form on underside of maintop ha Ex SN Looot 1 4 m Light the burner pilots 1 Remove burner grates 2 Place a lit match through the small pilot holes in the cooktop located between front and rear burners 3 After lighting you must see a pilot flame in each pilot hole Note The pilot flames should be 1 2 to 5 8 inch high 1 7 Open broiler door Hold a match to the opening in the top of the pilot area at the rear of the oven burner No pilot adjustments are needed Close broiler door E Check operation Check operation of cooktop 0 OO a LO MED 1 3 m Push in and turn each surface unit control knob to LITE position The flame should light within 4 seconds Turn control knob to desired setting af
18. y line A 1 2 male pipe thread nipple is needed for connection to pressure regulator connection fitting Do Not kink or damage the flexible metal tubing when moving the 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 Shutoff valve The supply line must be equipped with a manual shutoff valve This valve should be located in the same room as the range and should be in a location that allows ease of opening and closing The valve is for turning on or shutting off gas to the range Do Not block access to shutoff valve Pressure regulator The gas pressure regulator supplied with 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 manual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures greater than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Line pressure testing at 1 2 psi gauge 14 WCP or lower The range must be isolated from the gas suppl
19. y piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland Ohio 44131 5575 Check cooktop burners for proper flame Make proper gas connection A Remove shipping material Remove oven racks and parts package Secure range e Level range with anti tip bracket Close broiler Check burner door operation Installation steps 1 m Put on safety glasses and gloves Do Not AWARNING use oven door handle to lift or move the range Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install range Failure to follow this instruction can result in back or other injury cardboard 2 shipping base m Remove oven racks and parts package E from inside oven Remove shipping materials m Keep cardboard shipping base under tape and protective film from range range to prevent damage to floor covering Anti tip bracket installation Contact a qualified floor covering installer for AWARNING the best procedure for drilling mounting holes N through your type floor covering 4 m Use the anti tip bracket template instruction sheet to install the anti tip bracket Tip Over Hazard ae Anti tip bracket must be A child or adult can tip the range and anchored securely to the be killed
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