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Whirlpool W10658550A Installation Instructions Manual

Whirlpool W10658550A Installation Instructions Manual

30" (76.2 cm) freestanding gas ranges

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30" (76.2 CM) FREESTANDING GAS RANGES
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Homeowner: Keep installation instructions for future reference.
W10658550A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
RANGE SAFETY............................................................................. 1
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................... 3
Tools and Parts............................................................................ 3
Location Requirements ............................................................... 3
Electrical Requirements............................................................... 5
Gas Supply Requirements .......................................................... 5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 7
Unpack Range............................................................................. 7
Install Anti-Tip Bracket ................................................................ 7
Make Gas Connection................................................................. 8
Level Range ............................................................................... 10
Electronic Ignition System......................................................... 10
Warming Drawer or Premium Storage Drawer ......................... 12
Storage Drawer.......................................................................... 12
Oven Door.................................................................................. 13
Complete Installation................................................................. 13
GAS CONVERSIONS ................................................................... 14
LP Gas Conversion.................................................................... 14
Natural Gas Conversion ............................................................ 17

RANGE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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. IMPORTANT: Save for local inspector's use. Installer: Leave installation instructions with the homeowner. Homeowner: Keep installation instructions for future reference. W10658550A...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Location Requirements Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Do Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air. here.
  • Page 4 Product Dimensions Cabinet Dimensions Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64.0 cm) countertop depth, 24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth and 36" (91.4 cm) countertop height. IMPORTANT: If installing a range hood or microwave hood combination above the range, follow the range hood or microwave hood combination installation instructions for dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface.
  • Page 5: Electrical Requirements

    Electrical Requirements Gas Supply Requirements WARNING WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Explosion Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line. Do not remove ground prong. Install a shut-off valve. Do not use an adapter. Securely tighten all gas connections.
  • Page 6 Gas Supply Line Gas Pressure Regulator Provide a gas supply line of ¾" (1.9 cm) rigid pipe to the The gas pressure regulator supplied with this range must be range location. A smaller size pipe on longer runs may result used.
  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpack Range Install Anti-Tip Bracket WARNING 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. 1. Remove shipping materials, tape and film from range. 2.
  • Page 8: Make Gas Connection

    4. Drill two ¹⁄₈" (3 mm) holes that correspond to the bracket holes of the determined mounting method. See the following Make Gas Connection illustrations. Floor Mounting WARNING Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line. Rear position Front position Diagonal (2 options) Install a shut-off valve.
  • Page 9: Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Is Installed And Engaged

    Complete Connection Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Is Installed and 1. Check that the gas pressure regulator shutoff valve is in the “on” position. Engaged On Ranges with a Storage Drawer: 1. Remove the storage drawer. See “Storage Drawer” section. 2. Use a flashlight to look underneath the bottom of the range. 3.
  • Page 10: Level Range

    6. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to ensure that the range foot is engaged in the anti-tip bracket. Electronic Ignition System If the rear of the range lifts more than ½" (1.3 cm) off the floor without resistance, the anti-tip bracket may not be installed Initial lighting and gas flame adjustments correctly.
  • Page 11 If the “low” flame needs to be adjusted: 4. Push the BAKE pad. 5. Press the START pad. The oven bake burner should light within 8 seconds. Under certain conditions, it may take the burner up to 50 to 60 seconds to light.
  • Page 12: Warming Drawer Or Premium Storage Drawer

    3. Tighten lock screw. To Replace: 1. Align the forward drawer notches with the notches in the drawer glides on both sides. Place the rear alignment tabs into the drawer glides on both sides. A. Lock screw B. Air shutter 4.
  • Page 13: Oven Door

    To Replace: To Replace: 1. Lift up the front of the drawer and place the rear of the drawer 1. Insert both hanger arms into the door. inside the range so that the drawer stop notch is behind the drawer glide. 2.
  • Page 14: Gas Conversions

    GAS CONVERSIONS Gas conversions from Natural gas to LP gas or from LP gas to Natural gas must be done by a qualified installer. LP Gas Conversion WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line. Tip Over Hazard Install a shut-off valve.
  • Page 15 3. Apply masking tape to the end of a ⁹⁄₃₂" (7 mm) nut driver to 3. Remove plastic cover from gas pressure regulator cap. help hold the gas orifice spud in the nut driver while changing 4. Turn gas pressure regulator cap counterclockwise with a it.
  • Page 16 8. Replace the “49” spud with a “57” spud. Install the LP gas To Convert Oven Bake Burner (Natural Gas to LP Gas) bake burner orifice spud, turning it clockwise until snug. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten. 1. Remove the oven racks. 2.
  • Page 17: Natural Gas Conversion

    4. Replace the “151” hood with a “090” hood. Install the LP gas broiler burner orifice hood, turning it clockwise until snug. Natural Gas Conversion IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten. WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation instructions.
  • Page 18 3. Remove plastic cover from gas pressure regulator cap. 4. Gas orifice spuds are stamped with a number on the side. Replace the LP gas orifice spud with the correct Natural gas 4. Turn gas pressure regulator cap counterclockwise with a orifice spud.
  • Page 19 4. Remove 2 screws from the front tabs of the flame spreader. 9. Position the back of the bake burner over the oven orifice, Lift front of the flame spreader and pull forward to remove and slide the tab on front of the bake burner into the front of tabs from rear of oven and set it aside on a covered surface.
  • Page 20 3. Refer to “Complete Installation” in the “Installation Instructions” section of this manual to complete this procedure. NOTE: Make sure to save the orifices that have just been replaced in the conversion. 11/13 W10658550A ® /™ ©2013 Whirlpool. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

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