W10915235 - Cooker WHIRLPOOL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL W10915235 WHIRLPOOL

Propane Gas (LP) High Altitude Kit Contains:

WARNING: If the information in these instructions 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:

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch.

Do not use any phone in your building.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

If 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.

WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.

Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA. For more information, contact your gas supplier. If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions. IMPORTANT: Do not install a ventilation system that blows air downward toward this gas cooking appliance. This type of ventilation system may cause ignition and combustion problems with this gas cooking appliance resulting in personal injury or unintended operation. In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply: ■ Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts. ■ If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type. ■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.3 GAS CONVERSIONS IMPORTANT: Gas conversions must be done by a qualified installer. Before proceeding with the conversion, shut off the gas supply to the range prior to disconnecting the electrical power. LP Gas Conversion

1. Turn the manual shut-off valve to the closed position.2. Unplug range or disconnect power.

To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator (LP Gas) See the “Gas Conversion Instructions” section in the Installation Instructions provided with the range for proper regulator conversion. To Convert Surface Burners (LP Gas) Surface burners do not need conversion for high altitude. Only adjust surface burner valve. See the “Adjust Flame Height” section. WARNING This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. The qualified service agency is responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The installation is not proper and complete until the operation of the converted appliance is checked as specified in the manufacturer's instructions supplied with this kit. WARNING Explosion HazardUse a new CSA International 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" (36 cm) water column. Examples of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, andauthorized service personnel.Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. WARNING Tip Over HazardA child or adult can tip the range and be killed.Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation instructions.Slide range back so rear range foot is engaged in the slot of the anti-tip bracket.Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved.Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

A. Gas supply lineB. Manual shut-off valve closed positionC. To range4 To Convert Oven Bake Burner (LP Gas) Only the bake orifice needs to be converted for high altitude.

1. Remove the oven racks and the oven door. See the “Oven

Door” section in the Installation Instructions.

2. Remove 2 screws and washers at the rear of the oven

3. Lift the rear of the oven bottom up and back until the front

of the panel is away from the front frame. Remove from oven and set it aside on a covered surface.

4. Remove 2 screws from the bake burner.

5. Slide the front of the bake burner to the side to remove

tab from front of oven. Lift the back of the bake burner off the oven orifice, and set the bake burner aside. Do not disconnect the wire.

6. Apply masking tape to the end of a

" (1 cm) nut driver to help hold the gas orifice spud in the nut driver while changing it. Press nut driver down onto the gas orifice spud and remove by turning the Natural gas bake burner orifice spud counterclockwise to remove.

7. Replace the current spud with a “107” spud. Install the LP

gas bake burner orifice spud, turning it clockwise until snug. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten.

8. Position the back of the bake burner over the oven orifice,

and then align the holes for the screws.

9. Reattach the bake burner with 2 screws.

10. Position the front of the oven bottom panel toward the front

frame, and then lower the rear of the oven bottom panel into the oven.

11. Reattach the oven bottom panel with 2 screws and

1. Turn the manual shut-off valve to the closed position.

2. Unplug range or disconnect power.

To Convert Gas Pressure Regulator (Natural Gas) See the “Gas Conversion Instructions” section in the Installation Instructions provided with the range for proper regulator conversion. To Convert Surface Burners (Natural Gas) Surface burners do not need conversion for high altitude. Only adjust surface burner valve. See the “Adjust Flame Height” section. To Convert Oven Bake Burner (Natural Gas) Only the bake orifice needs to be converted for high altitude.

1. Remove the oven racks and the oven door. See the “Oven

Door” section in the Installation Instructions.

2. Remove 2 screws and washers at the rear of the oven

3. Lift the rear of the oven bottom up and back until the front

of the panel is away from the front frame. Remove from oven and set it aside on a covered surface.

4. Remove 2 screws from the bake burner.

5. Slide the front of the bake burner to the side to remove tab

from front of oven. Lift the back of the bake burner off the oven orifice, and set the bake burner aside. Do not disconnect the wire. 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. Slide range back so rear range foot is engaged in the slot of the anti-tip bracket. Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved. Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

A. Gas supply lineB. Manual shut-off valve closed positionC. To range

6. Apply masking tape to the end of a

" (1 cm) nut driver to help hold the gas orifice spud in the nut driver while changing it. Press nut driver down onto the gas orifice spud and remove by turning the LP gas bake burner orifice spud counterclockwise to remove.

7. Replace the current spud with a “170” spud. Install the

Natural gas bake burner orifice spud, turning it clockwise until snug. IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten.

8. Position the back of the bake burner over the oven orifice,

and then align the holes for the screws.

9. Reattach the bake burner with 2 screws.

10. Position the front of the oven bottom panel toward the front

frame, and then lower the rear of the oven bottom panel into the oven.

11. Reattach the oven bottom panel with 2 screws and

2 washers. Adjust Flame Height Adjust Surface Burner Flame Adjust the height of top burner flames. The cooktop “low” burner flame should be a steady blue flame approximately

" (0.64 cm) high. LP gas flames have a slightly yellow tip. To Adjust Surface Burner: The flame can be adjusted using the adjustment screw in the center of the valve stem. The valve stem is located directly underneath the control knob. If the “Low” Flame Needs to Be Adjusted:

1. Light 1 burner and turn to lowest setting.

2. Remove the control knob.

Hold the knob stem with a pair of pliers. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to turn the screw located in the center of the control knob stem until the flame is the proper size. Turning the screw clockwise will increase the flame size, and turning the screw counterclockwise will decrease the flame size.

3. Replace the control knob.

4. Test the flame by turning the control from the low position to

the high position, checking the flame at each setting.

5. Repeat the previous steps for each burner.

A. Low flame B. High flame