Whirlpool SF265LXTQ Installation Instructions - Page 3

Location Requirements - range

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Location Requirements IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air. s 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 oven frame behind the storage drawer panel. Product Dimensions Freestanding Range s The range should be located for convenient use in the kitchen. s Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of the sides and rear of the range. s To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets. A s All openings in the wall or floor where range is to be installed must be sealed. s Do not seal the range to the side cabinets. s Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions are minimum clearances. s The floor anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the antitip bracket shipped with the range, see "Install Anti-Tip Bracket" section. s Grounded electrical supply is required. See "Electrical Requirements" section. Proper gas supply connection must E be available. See "Gas Supply Requirements" section. s Contact a qualified floor covering installer to check that the floor covering can withstand at least 200°F (93°C). D s Use an insulated pad or ¼" (0.64 cm) plywood under range if installing range over carpeting. BC 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. Mobile home installations require: s 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. A. 27¹⁄₈" (68.9 cm) depth with handle B. 36" (91.4 cm) cooktop height C. 46⁷⁄₈" (119.1 cm) overall height D. 29⁷⁄₈" (75.9 cm) width E. 25" (63.5 cm) 3

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Location Requirements
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Do
not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air.
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 oven frame behind
the storage drawer panel.
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.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated
surface units, cabinet storage space located above the
surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be
provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood
that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond
the bottom of the cabinets.
All openings in the wall or floor where range is to be installed
must be sealed.
Do not seal the range to the side cabinets.
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used.
Given dimensions are minimum clearances.
The floor anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti-
tip bracket shipped with the range, see
Install Anti-Tip
Bracket
section.
Grounded electrical supply is required. See
Electrical
Requirements
section. Proper gas supply connection must
be available. See
Gas Supply 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
¼
" (0.64 cm) plywood under range if
installing range over carpeting.
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.
Mobile home installations require:
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.
Product Dimensions
Freestanding Range
A. 27
¹⁄₈
" (68.9 cm) depth with handle
B. 36" (91.4 cm) cooktop height
C. 46
⁷⁄₈
" (119.1 cm) overall height
D. 29
⁷⁄₈
" (75.9 cm) width
E. 25" (63.5 cm)
A
B
C
D
E