Connecting The Unit - Whirlpool LGC1330ADW Manual De Instalación

Connecting The Unit

Electric Supply
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
In Canada the cooktop must be installed in accordance
with the current CSA Standard C22.1 - Canadian
Electrical Code Part 1.
Electrical Supply Connection
The unit requires 120 volts, 60 cycle alternating current
from an outlet capable of supplying 15 amperes.
User may experience occasional circuit tripping if
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet or breaker
is in use.
Electrical Grounding Instructions
This appliance is equipped with a (three-prong) grounding
plug for your protection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle.
Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
Disconnect Electrical Supply Before
Servicing The Appliance.
Gas Supply
Installation of this cooktop must conform with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest edition.
In Canada the cooktop must be installed in accordance
with the current CGA Standard CAN/CGA-B149 -
Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances and
Equipment and/or local codes.
In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or
gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
A "T" handle type manual gas valve must be installed in
the gas supply line to this appliance.
A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed a
length of three (3) feet / 36 inches.
A QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN OR GAS APPLIANCE
INSTALLER MUST MAKE THE GAS SUPPLY
CONNECTION. Leak testing of the appliance shall be
conducted by the installer according to the
instructions given below in section h.
NATURAL GAS SUPPLY LINE MUST HAVE A NATURAL
GAS SERVICE REGULATOR. INLET PRESSURE TO
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE REDUCED TO A
MAXIMUM OF 14 INCHES WATER COLUMN (0.5
POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (P.S.I.) LIQUEFIED
/
PETROLEUM (L.P.) PROPANE GAS SUPPLY LINE
MUST HAVE A L.P. GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR.
INLET PRESSURE TO THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
REDUCED TO A MAXIMUM OF 14 INCHES WATER
COLUMN (0.5 P.S.I.). INLET PRESSURES IN EXCESS
OF 0.5 P.S.I. CAN DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE
PRESSURE REGULATOR AND OTHER GAS
COMPONENTS IN THIS APPLIANCE AND CAN
RESULT IN A GAS LEAK.
a. A GAS CUTOFF VALVE SHOULD BE PUT IN AN
ACCESSIBLE LOCATION IN THE SUPPLY LINE
AHEAD OF THE UNIT, FOR TURNING ON AND
TURNING OFF GAS SUPPLY. If the unit is to be
connected to house piping with flexible or semi-rigid
metal connectors for gas appliances, CONNECTOR
NUTS MUST NOT BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO
PIPE THREADS. THE CONNECTOR MUST BE
INSTALLED WITH ADAPTORS PROVIDED WITH THE
CONNECTOR.
b. The house piping and/or range connector used to
connect the range to the main gas supply must be
clean, free of metal shavings, rust, dirt and liquids (oil
or water). Dirt, etc. in the supply lines can work its way
into the range manifold and in turn cause failure of the
gas valves or controls and clog burners and/or pilot
orifices.
c. Turn off all pilots and main gas valve of other gas
appliances.
d. Turn off main gas valve at meter.
e. Before connecting the unit, apply pipe thread
compound approved for LPG to all threads.
f. Connect unit to gas supply. Use a backup wrench when
twisting on end of manifold.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE CONNECTION DOES
NOT SHIFT THE MANIFOLD PIPE OUT OF
POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VALVE
HANDLES AND KNOBS TO BIND.
g. Turn on main gas valve at meter, and relight pilots at
other gas appliances.
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