Whirlpool WFG530S0ES Installation Guide - Page 9

Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Is Installed and, Engaged

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Complete Connection 1. Check that the gas pressure regulator shutoff valve is in the "on" position. A A. Gas pressure regulator shutoff valve shown in the "on" position 2. Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe. A B Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Is Installed and 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. Visually check that the rear range foot is inserted into the slot of the anti-tip bracket. On Ranges with a Warming Drawer or Premium Storage Drawer: 1. Place the outside of your foot against the bottom front of the warming drawer or premium storage drawer, and grasp the lower right or left side of the control panel as shown. NOTE: If your countertop is mounted with a backsplash, it may be necessary to grasp the range higher than is shown in the illustration. A. Closed valve B. Open valve 3. Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles appear, a leak is indicated. Correct any leak found. 4. Remove cooktop burner caps and grates from parts package. Burner caps should be level when properly positioned. If burner caps are not properly positioned, surface burners will not light. Place burner grates over burners and caps. B A C A. Burner base B. Burner cap C. Burner grate WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 5. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. 6. Slide range into final location, making sure the rear leveling leg slides into the slot of the anti-tip bracket. 2. Slowly attempt to tilt the range forward. If you encounter immediate resistance, the range foot is engaged in the anti-tip bracket. 3. If the rear of the range lifts more than ½" (1.3 cm) off the floor without resistance, stop tilting the range and lower it gently back to the floor. The range foot is not engaged in the anti-tip bracket. IMPORTANT: If there is a snapping or popping sound when lifting the range, the range may not be fully engaged in the bracket. Check to see if there are obstructions keeping the range from sliding to the wall or keeping the range foot from sliding into the bracket. Verify that the bracket is held securely in place by the mounting screws. 4. Slide the range forward, and verify that the anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the floor or wall. 5. Slide range back so the rear range foot is inserted into the slot of the anti-tip bracket. IMPORTANT: If the back of the range is more than 2" (5.1 cm) from the mounting wall, the rear range foot may not engage the bracket. Slide the range forward and determine if there is an obstruction between the range and the mounting wall. Changes to the gas supply must be performed by a qualified service technician. If you need assistance or service, refer to the "Assistance or Service" section of the Use and Care Guide, or the cover or "Warranty" section of the User Instructions, for contact information. 9

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Complete Connection
1.
Check that the gas pressure regulator shutoff valve is in the
“on” position.
2.
Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The
valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
3.
Test all connections by brushing on an approved
noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles appear, a
leak is indicated. Correct any leak found.
4.
Remove cooktop burner caps and grates from parts
package. Burner caps should be level when properly
positioned. If burner caps are not properly positioned,
surface burners will not light. Place burner grates over
burners and caps.
5.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
6.
Slide range into final location, making sure the rear leveling
leg slides into the slot of the anti-tip bracket.
Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Is Installed and
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.
Visually check that the rear range foot is inserted into the slot
of the anti-tip bracket.
On Ranges with a Warming Drawer or Premium Storage
Drawer:
1.
Place the outside of your foot against the bottom front of the
warming drawer or premium storage drawer, and grasp the
lower right or left side of the control panel as shown.
NOTE:
If your countertop is mounted with a backsplash, it
may be necessary to grasp the range higher than is shown in
the illustration.
2.
Slowly attempt to tilt the range forward.
If you encounter immediate resistance, the range foot is
engaged in the anti-tip bracket.
3.
If the rear of the range lifts more than ½" (1.3 cm) off the floor
without resistance, stop tilting the range and lower it gently
back to the floor. The range foot is not engaged in the anti-tip
bracket.
IMPORTANT:
If there is a snapping or popping sound when lifting
the range, the range may not be fully engaged in the bracket.
Check to see if there are obstructions keeping the range from
sliding to the wall or keeping the range foot from sliding into the
bracket. Verify that the bracket is held securely in place by the
mounting screws.
4.
Slide the range forward, and verify that the anti-tip bracket is
securely attached to the floor or wall.
5.
Slide range back so the rear range foot is inserted into the
slot of the anti-tip bracket.
IMPORTANT:
If the back of the range is more than 2" (5.1 cm)
from the mounting wall, the rear range foot may not engage the
bracket. Slide the range forward and determine if there is an
obstruction between the range and the mounting wall. Changes
to the gas supply must be performed by a qualified service
technician. If you need assistance or service, refer to the
“Assistance or Service” section of the Use and Care Guide, or the
cover or “Warranty” section of the User Instructions, for contact
information.
A. Gas pressure regulator shutoff valve
shown in the “on” position
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
A. Burner base
B. Burner cap
C. Burner grate
A
A
B
C
A
B
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING