Whirlpool 8523781 Range User Manual
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1. lf 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 Installation Instructions 30 Freestanding Sealed Burner eet Range2. with standard clean oven 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 AWARNING 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 Pages SI EMSC Back cover Back cover Back cover Moving the range 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 N OO 4 Shut off the gas supply to the range Slide range forward away from the wall just far enough to disconnect the gas and electric supply lines Slide range forward to complete cleaning or maintenance range foot Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed e Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor e Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket Check that range is level Reconnect gas line to range and check for leaks Plug power supply cord into outlet Printed
3. bracket if the range is moved Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults Page 4 Secure range Check burner operation Remove shipping material Remove oven racks and parts package 1 m Put on safety glasses and gloves Do Not use oven door handle to lift or move the range 2 m Remove oven racks and parts package from inside oven Remove shipping materials tape and protective film from range B Anti tip bracket installation Contact a qualified floor covering installer for the best procedure for drilling mounting holes through your type floor covering 4 m Use the anti tip bracket template instruction sheet to install the anti tip bracket Anti tip bracket must be anchored securely to the sub floor Depending on the thickness of your flooring longer screws may be needed to anchor the bracket to the sub floor Longer screws are available from your local hardware store 3 D Replace or close broiler drawer Roll out broiler drawer shown is available on some models cardboard shipping base m Keep cardboard shipping base under range to prevent damage to floor covering Cc Operating position front leveling leg Z A 2 a rear leveling leg 5 m Remove cardboard shipping base from under range Open broiler drawer Use a 3 8 drive ratchet to lower rear leveling legs one half turn Use cha
4. that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Electronic ignition systems operate within wide voltage limits but proper grounding and polarity are necessary In addition to checking that the outlet is correctly grounded the outlet must be checked by a qualified electrician to see if it is wired with correct polarity A wiring diagram is included on the back of the range See Cabinet dimensions requirements Page 2 for recommended location of electrical outlet Recommended ground method For your personal safety this range must be grounded This range is manufactured with a power supply cord having a 3 prong ground plug To minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong ground type outlet grounded in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances If a mating outlet is not available it is the responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 Tools needed Electrical requirements 3 prong ground type outlet 3 prong ground plug jo ground SZ prong power supply cord Gas supply requirements AWARNING Explosion Hazard Use a new AGA or CGA approved gas sup
5. the LIGHT position the system creates a spark to light the burner This sparking continues until the control knob is turned to the desired setting When the oven control is turned to the desired setting a hot surface ignitor heats to a bright orange and ignites the gas No sparking occurs and the glow bar remains on while the burner operates Check operation of cooktop 1 5 m Push in and turn each surface unit control knob to LIGHT position The flame should light within 4 seconds Turn control knob to HIGH position after 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 Page 6 Check operation of oven burner 1 6 m Open broiler drawer to observe oven burner operation PUSH TO OFF TURN BROIL o 200 e e 550 250 g e 500 300 j 450 Ang o Push in and turn the oven selector control knob to 350 F The oven 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 1 7 Check the oven burner for proper flame The flame should be 1 2 long with inner cone of bluish green and outer
6. you to 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 ADANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions A WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard 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 lf you cannot reach your 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 inst
7. allation must conform with American National Standard National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 latest edition It is the customer s responsibility e To contact a qualified electrical installer e To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all codes and ordinances Cabinet opening dimensions shown must be used Given dimensions are minimum clearances When installing a cooktop 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 drawer Page 2 Grounded electrical outlet is required See Electrical requirements Page 3 Proper gas supply connection must be available See Gas supply requirements Page 3 27 1 8 depth with handle _ 46 7 8 overall height 36 cooktop height TF e width Cabinet dimensions requirements Check location where range will be installed The range should be located for convenient use
8. ck 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 wood floor 1 8 drill bit Phillips screwdriver concrete ceramic floors 3 16 carbide tipped masonry drill bit Hammer may be needed for anchors OM tape measure or ruler y OS channel lock pliers combination Ae wrenches y J yr N 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 A G A 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 A amp A WARNING A Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate Do Not ground to a gas pipe Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure range is properly grounded A 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 10 ampere fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended It is recommended
9. d installer AWARNING Ch 4 Fire Hazard Shut off gas supply line valve Make all conversions before turning gas supply valve back on Failure to follow these instructions could 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 main gas supply line has been shut off and the power supply cord is disconnected pressure regulator pie mig pee Natural ac p P plastic pressure cover regulator cap washer Nat gas DO NOT REMOVE THE PRESSURE REGULATOR 2 m Open broiler drawer to locate pressure regulator Pressure regulator Remove plastic cover Turn cap marked N on front of pressure regulator counterclockwise with a wrench to remove Do Not disturb or remove the spring beneath the cap Turn the cap over and reinstall cap on regulator so that the letters L P are visible Replace plastic cover over cap Page 7 3 Surface reinstall orifice Y one of the Burners spud screws Remove burner S spark electrode caps Usea orifice Phillips or spud Quadrex holder qe screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the burner head down Lift the burner head off the cooktop to uncover the orifice spud holder The orifice spud is recessed in the holder Note Reinstall one of the screws through the range cooktop to hold orifice spud hold
10. ench and channel lock pliers to attach the flexible connector to the adapters Check that connector is not kinked regulator shutoff valve in on position manual shutoff valve open position to range 1 1 m Check that range regulator shutoff valve is in the on position Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line 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 free of 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 1 2 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 Clean all detergent from range Replace broiler drawer 1 3 m Center the burner cap on burner base Burner cap should be level when properly positioned Place burner grates over burner 1 4 m Plug power supply cord into grounded electrical outlet E Check operation Electronic ignition system Cooktop and oven burners use electronic ignitors in place of standing pilots When a cooktop control knob is turned to
11. er in place while removing and replacing orifice spuds A range cooktop Locate the L P gas orifice spuds on spud card on back of range Orifice spuds are stamped with a number and marked with two color dots and a groove groove L P gas orifice spud 5 16 nut driver orifice spud i Replace orifice spud with the number listed in chart orifice number burner assembly Propane Orifice Color Rate BTU hr Number Marking Green Lt Blue Green Lt Blue Green Lt Blue Green Brown A brass orifice 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 Natural gas spud with the appropriate L P gas soud shown in the table Continue to replace the remaining orifice spuds one at a time Place the Natural gas spuds on the spud card on the back of the range for future use Replace burners screws and caps decrease gas decrease flame size Natural gas increase gas increase flame size pre set at factory for Natural gas 4 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 5 m Co
12. in U S A Quick Reference Table of Contents 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 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 IMPORTANT Read and save these 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 Before you start Product dimensions Your safety and the safety of others is very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages A This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts
13. 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 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 30 min cabinet 30 1 8 opening 13 max upper cabinet depth Wh o For minimum Le opening width clearance to top of ee cooktop see Note St Do Not pinch the power supply cord between the range and the wall Do Not seal the range to the side cabinets If cabinet depth is greater than 24 oven frame must extend beyond cabinet fronts by 1 2 min 18 min clearance upper cabinet to countertop 2 min countertop space to side wall or other combustible e material Er F PIT i n ZS TN Contact a qualified Rn floor covering installer to check that the floor covering can withstand at least 200 F Use an insulated pad or 1 4 plywood under range if installing range over carpeting in T La 4 1 2 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
14. mantle of dark blue and should be clean and soft in character No yellow tips blowing or lifting of flame should occur If burner does not light check that the regulator shutoff valve is in the on position see Step 11 regulator shutoff valve air shutter and screw If oven flame needs adjusting Locate the air shutter next to the pressure regulator Loosen screw and adjust the air shutter until the proper flame appears Tighten screw 1 8 m Turn the control knob to OFF Check operation of broil burner 1 9 m Broil burner and oven burner are the same burner PUSH TO OFF TURN BROIL 200 550 250 a a lt 500 300 s e Push in and turn the oven selector control knob to 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 2 0 Check that the broil burner is operating 2 1 m Close the broiler drawer Turn the oven control knob to OFF 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 Gas conversions from Natural gas to L P gas or from L P gas to Natural gas must be done by a qualifie
15. mplete installation sections D through E Pages 5 7 Checking for proper cooktop burner and oven flame is very important 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 may have a slightly yellow tip range foot 6 m Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed e Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor e Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket Natural gas conversion 1 m Check that main gas supply line has been shut off and the power supply cord is disconnected pressure regulator Ca i WSs plastic cover pressure Aa regulator cover L P gas Nat gas DO NOT REMOVE THE PRESSURE REGULATOR 2 m Open broiler drawer to locate pressure regulator Pressure regulator Remove plastic cover Turn cap marked L P on front of pressure regulator counterclockwise with a wrench to remove Do Not disturb or remove the spring beneath the cap Turn the cap over and reinstall cap on regulator so that the letter N is visible Replace plastic cover over cap Page 8 reinstall 3 Surface p ae one of the Burners orifice Y screws spud Remove burner spark electrode caps Usea orifice Phillips or SA ep Quadrex ener screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the burner head down Lift the burner head off the cooktop to uncover the
16. nnel lock pliers to lower front leveling legs one half turn All connections must be wrench tightened Typical rigid pipe connection pressure regulator Sse nipple union 90 elbow __ black iron ten union IT manual gas shutoff nipple valve 1 2 to 3 4 gas pipe Typical flexible connection pressure regulator use pipe joint compound SJ GD adapter P connector flexible 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 9 m Apply pipe joint compound made for use with L P gas to the smaller thread ends of the flexible connector adapters Attach one adapter to the pressure regulator elbow and the other adapter to the gas shutoff valve Tighten both adapters Page 5 Before moving range across floor check that range is still on cardboard shipping base to protect floor covering 6 m Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed _ e Look for the as anti tip bracket ae securely attached to floor e Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket 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 Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Page 2 1 m Use 15 16 combination wr
17. od away from pin approximately 2 to 2 1 2 turns The burner flame cannot be properly adjusted if this conversion is not made bh m Check operation of range in section E Page 6 Checking for proper cooktop burner and oven flame is very important Natural gas flames do not have yellow tips range foot 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
18. orifice spud holder The orifice spud is recessed in the holder Note Reinstall one of the screws through the range cooktop to hold orifice spud holder in place while removing and replacing orifice spuds A range cooktop Locate the Natural gas orifice spuds on the spud card on the back of the range Orifice souds are stamped with a number and marked with two color dots 5 16 Natural gas nut driver orifice spud orifice spud ae Replace orifice spud with the number listed in chart burner orifice assembly number Rate Orifice Color BTU hr Number Marking 8 000 N139 Blue Black 9 500 N150 Blue Brass 9 500 N150 Blue Brass Blue White A brass orifice 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 remaining orifice spuds one at a time Place the L P gas spuds on the spud card on the back of the range for future use Replace burners screws and caps decrease gas decrease flame size Natural gas increase gas increase flame size pre set at factory for Natural gas 4 m Oven burner Use 1 2 combination wrench to loosen the orifice ho
19. ply 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 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 the American Gas Association A G A 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 storage drawer or 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 sup
20. ply 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 A G A design certified 1 2 or 3 4 I D flexible metal appliance connector is recommended for connecting range to the gas supply line A 1 2 male pipe thread nipple is needed for connection to pressure regulator female pipe threads 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 manual shutoff valve open position ER to range 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
21. 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 your 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 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 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from American Gas Association 1515 Wilson Boulevard Arlington Virginia 22209 Check cooktop burners for proper flame Plug power supply cord into grounded outlet Make proper D gas connection Install anti tip bracket with anti tip bracket Installation steps 4 amp WARNING 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 4 amp 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
22. 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 When this range is installed in a mobile home it must be secured to the floor during transit Any method of securing the range is adequate as long as it conforms to the standards listed above Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from American Gas Association 1515 Wilson Boulevard Arlington Virginia 22209 National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 2 This shaded area recommended for installation of rigid gas pipe Flexible gas pipe and electrical outlet are recommended in either 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 i Parts supplied 2 plastic anchors D 2 screws 10 x 1 1 2 floor mounted anti tip bracket Not shown e literature pa
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