Whirlpool WFG975H0H Installation Instructions - Page 3

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In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply: Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gas fitter qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts. Acceptable Shut-off Devices: Gas Cocks and Ball Valves installed for use shall be listed. A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 4 feet (121.9 cm). Range Foot 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. Anti-Tip Bracket To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged: • Slide range forward. • Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall. • Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket. • See installation instructions for details. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed ■ Tape measure ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ Phillips screwdriver ■ Level ■ Hand or electric drill ■ Pipe-joint compound resistant to Propane gas ■ Noncorrosive leakdetection solution For Propane/Natural Gas Conversions ■ Hammer ■ Wrench or pliers ■ Pipe wrench ■ 3/8" (95 mm) combination wrench ■ 1/2" (12.7 mm) combination wrench ■ 15/16" (24 mm) combination wrench ■ 5/8" (16 mm) combination wrench ■ 1/4" (6.4 mm) drive ratchet ■ 9/32" (7 mm) nut driver ■ 3/8" (95 mm) nut driver ■ 1/8" (3.2 mm) drill bit (for wood floors) ■ Quadrex®† or Phillips screwdriver ■ Masking tape ■ Marker or pencil Parts supplied Check that all parts are included. A B A. Anti-tip bracket B. #12 x 15⁄8" (4.1 cm) 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 Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas supply and electrical supply. See the "Electrical Requirements" and "Gas Supply Requirements" sections. †® QUADREX is a registered trademark of NLW Holdings, Inc. 3

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Tools needed
Parts supplied
Check that all parts are included.
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
Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas
supply and electrical supply. See the “Electrical Requirements”
and “Gas Supply Requirements” sections.
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.
Anti-Tip
Bracket
To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged:
Slide range forward.
Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall.
Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
See installation instructions for details.
Range Foot
WARNING
Tape measure
Flat-blade screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Level
Hand or electric drill
Hammer
Wrench or pliers
Pipe wrench
15/16" (24 mm)
combination wrench
1/4" (6.4 mm) drive ratchet
3/8" (95 mm) nut driver
1/8" (3.2 mm) drill bit (for
wood floors)
Marker or pencil
Pipe-joint compound
resistant to Propane gas
Noncorrosive leak-
detection solution
For Propane/Natural Gas
Conversions
3/8" (95 mm) combination
wrench
1/2" (12.7 mm)
combination wrench
5/8" (16 mm) combination
wrench
9/32" (7 mm) nut driver
Quadrex
®†
or Phillips
screwdriver
Masking tape
A
B
A. Anti-tip bracket
B. #12 x 1
5
8
" (4.1 cm) screws (2)
®
QUADREX is a registered trademark of NLW Holdings, Inc.
In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:
Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gas fitter qualified or licensed by
the State of Massachusetts.
Acceptable Shut-off Devices: Gas Cocks and Ball Valves installed for use shall be listed.
A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 4 feet (121.9 cm).