Owner's Manual

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A. Anti-tip bracket
B. #12 x 1
5
⁄
8
" (41 mm) screws (2)
■ Anti-tip bracket must be securely mounted to floor or wall.
Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to anchor
bracket to floor.
Parts needed
If using a power supply cord kit:
■ A UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with ranges.
The cord should be rated at 250 V minimum, 40 A or 50 A that
is marked for use with nominal 1
3
⁄
8
" (3.5 cm) diameter
connection opening and must end in ring terminals or open-
end spade terminals with upturned ends.
■ A UL listed strain relief.
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See the
appropriate “Electrical Requirements” section.
It is recommended that all electrical connections be made by a
licensed, qualified electrical installer.
NOTE: Be sure to purchase only Whirlpool factory-certified parts
and accessories for your appliance. Your installation may require
additional parts. To order, refer to the contact information
referenced in your Quick Start Guide.
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
■ It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation
clearances specified on the model/serial/rating plate. The
model/serial/rating plate is located on the frame behind a top
corner of the door or either side of the drawer.
■ The range should be located for convenient use in the kitchen.
■ Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of the
sides and rear of the range.
■ All openings in the wall or floor where range is to be installed
must be sealed.
■ Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used.
Given dimensions are minimum clearances.
■ The anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti-tip
bracket shipped with the range, see the “Install Anti-Tip
Bracket” section.
■ Grounded electrical supply is required. See the appropriate
“Electrical Requirements” section.
■ Contact a qualified floor covering installer to check that the
floor covering can withstand at least 200°F (93°C).
■ Use an insulated pad or 1/4" (0.64 cm) plywood under range if
installing range over carpeting.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your cabinets, check with your
builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used
will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage. This oven
has been designed in accordance with the requirements of UL
and CSA International and complies with the maximum allowable
wood cabinet temperatures of 194°F (90°C).
Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements
The installation of this range must conform to 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). When such standard is not
applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations,
ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A or with local codes.
In Canada, the installation of this range must conform with the
current standards CAN/CSA-Z240.1-latest edition, or with local
codes.
Mobile home installations require:
■ When this range is installed in a mobile home, it must be
secured according to the instructions in this document.
■ Four-wire power supply cord or cable must be used in a mobile
home installation. The appliance wiring will need to be revised.
See “Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only” section.
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.
A freestanding range may be installed next to combustible walls
with zero clearance.
A. 13" (33.0 cm) maximum upper cabinet depth
B. 30" (76.2 cm) minimum. opening width
C. For minimum clearance to top of cooktop, see NOTE*
D. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width
E. Outlet - 8" (20.3 cm) to 22" (55.9 cm) from either cabinet,
7" (17.8 cm) max. from floor.
F. Cabinet door or hinges should not extend into the cutout.
*NOTE: 24" (61.0 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal
cabinet is covered by not less than 1/4" (0.64 cm) flame retardant
millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel,
0.015" (0.4 mm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm) aluminum or
0.020" (0.5 mm) copper.
30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking
platform and the bottom of an uncovered wood or metal cabinet.