Whirlpool W10173324B Range User Manual


 
10. Adjust the leveling legs to the correct height. Leveling legs
can be loosened to add up to a maximum of 1" (2.5 cm). A
minimum of 3/16" (5 mm) is needed to engage the anti-tip
bracket.
11. Move the range into final position making sure the rear
leveling leg slides into the anti-tip bracket.
12. If installing the range in a mobile home, you must secure the
range to the floor. Any method of securing the range is
adequate as long as it conforms to the standards in the
“Location Requirements” section.
13. Continue installing your range using the following installation
instructions.
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Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location
1. Make sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:
Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to the floor.
Slide the range back so the rear range foot is under the
anti-tip bracket.
2. If installing the range in a mobile home, you must secure the
range to the floor. Any method of securing the range is
adequate as long as it conforms to the standards in the
“Location Requirements” section.
Level Range
1. Place rack in oven.
2. Place level on rack and check levelness of range, first side to
side; then front to back.
3. If range is not level, pull range forward until rear leveling leg is
removed from the anti-tip bracket. Use ³⁄₈" drive ratchet and
slip-joint pliers to adjust leveling legs up or down until range
is level.
4. Push range back into position.
5. Check that rear leveling leg is engaged in anti-tip bracket.
NOTE: Range must be level for satisfactory baking performance.
A. Anti-tip braket
B. Rear range foot
A
B
5. To mount the anti-tip bracket to a wood floor, drill two 1/8"
(3.2 mm) holes at the positions marked on the bracket
template. Remove the template from the floor.
To mount the anti-tip bracket to a concrete or ceramic floor, use
a 3/16" (4.8 mm) masonry drill bit to drill 2 holes at the positions
marked on the bracket template. Remove the template from the
floor.
6. Tap plastic anchors into holes with a hammer.
7. Align the anti-tip bracket holes with the holes in the floor.
Fasten the anti-tip bracket with the screws provided.
A
A. Rear leveling leg
B. Front leveling leg
B
Depending on the thickness of your flooring, longer screws may
be necessary to anchor the bracket to the subfloor. Longer
screws are available from your local hardware store.
8. Move the range close to the opening. Remove the shipping
base, cardboard or hardboard from under the range.
9. Open the broiler door. Use a 3/8" drive ratchet to lower the
rear leveling legs one-half turn. Use slip-joint pliers to lower
the front leveling legs one-half turn.