Whirlpool GW397LXU Installationsanweisungen

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. 
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed 
here.

Check that all parts are included. 

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LP/Natural Gas Conversion Kit (taped near left rear leg, inside 
storage drawer compartment)

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4 - Burner caps

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2 - Burner grates

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2 - Oven racks

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2 - #12 x 1

⁵⁄₈" screws (for mounting anti-tip bracket)

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Anti-tip bracket (taped inside storage drawer)

Anti-tip bracket must be securely mounted to the back wall or 
floor. Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to 
anchor bracket to subfloor. Longer screws are available from 
your local hardware store.

Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas 
supply and electrical supply. See “Electrical Requirements” and 
“Gas Supply Requirements” sections. 

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Do 
not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air. 

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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 behind the storage drawer 
on the right-hand side of the oven frame.

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The range should be located for convenient use in the kitchen.

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Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of 
the sides and rear of the range.

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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 or 
microwave hood combination that projects horizontally a 
minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

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All openings in the wall or floor where range is to be installed 
must be sealed.

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Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. 
Given dimensions are minimum clearances.

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The floor anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti-
tip bracket shipped with the range, see “Install Anti-Tip 
Bracket” section.

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Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical 
Requirements” section. 

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Proper gas supply connection must be available. See “Gas 
Supply Requirements” section.

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Contact a qualified floor covering installer to check that the 
floor covering can withstand at least 200°F (93°C). 

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Use an insulated pad or ¼" (0.64 cm) plywood under range if 
installing range over carpeting.

In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:

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Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by 

the State of Massachusetts.

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If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.

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A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

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Tape measure

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Phillips screwdriver

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Flat blade screwdriver

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¹⁄₈" flat blade screwdriver

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Level

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Hand or electric drill

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Wrench or pliers

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Pipe wrench

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¹⁵⁄₁₆" combination wrench

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¹⁄₈" (3.2 mm) drill bit (for 

wood floors)

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Marker or pencil

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Pipe-joint compound 
resistant to LP gas

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³⁄₁₆" (4.8 mm) carbide-tipped 

masonry drill bit (for 
concrete/ceramic floors)

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Noncorrosive leak-detection 
solution

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½" combination wrench

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¼" (6 mm) nut driver

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⁹⁄₃₂" (7 mm) nut driver 

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Masking tape