Installation Instructions, Unpack Range

Electrical Requirements

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that the ground path and wire gauge are in accordance with local codes.

Check with a qualified electrical installer if you are not sure the range is properly grounded.

This range must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system.

Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70-latest edition or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. O-M91-latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02169-7471

CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road

Cleveland, OH 44131-5575

Electrical Connection

To properly install your range, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here.

■Range must be connected to the proper electrical voltage and frequency as specified on the model/serial number rating plate. The model/serial number rating plate is located below the electronic control on oven frame. See the following illustration.

A. Model/serial number plate

■Models rated from 12.7 kW at 240 volts (9.5 at 208 volts) require a separate 50-amp circuit.

■A circuit breaker is recommended.

■Flexible conduit from appliance should be connected directly to the junction box.

■Do not cut the conduit. The length of conduit provided is for serviceability of the range.

■A UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector must be provided.

■If the house has aluminum wiring follow the procedure below:

1.Connect a section of solid copper wire to the ends of the flexible conduit leads.

2.Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of copper wire using special connectors and/or tools designed and UL listed for joining copper to aluminum.

Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with local codes and industry accepted wiring practices.

Countertop Preparation

The cooktop sides of the drop-in range fit over the cutout edge of your countertop.

If you have a square finish (flat) countertop and the opening width is 30" (76.2 cm), no countertop preparation is required.

Formed front-edged countertops must have molded edge shaved flat ³⁄₈" (1.0 cm) from each front corner of opening.

Tile countertops may need trim cut back ³⁄₈" (1.0 cm) from each front corner and/or rounded edge flattened.

30"

(76.2 cm)³⁄₈"

(1.0 cm)

30 ¾"

(78.1 cm)

If countertop opening width is greater than 30" (76.2 cm), adjust the ³⁄₈" (1.0 cm) dimension.

Countertop must be level. Check levelness by placing level on countertop, first side to side, then front to back.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack Range

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install range. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

1.Remove shipping materials, tape and protective film from the range. Keep cardboard bottom under range.

2.Remove oven racks and parts package from inside oven.

3.To place range on its back, take 4 cardboard corners from the carton. Stack one cardboard corner on top of another. Repeat with the other 2 corners. Place them lengthwise on the floor behind the range to support the range when it is laid on its back.

4.Using 2 or more people, firmly grasp the range and gently lay it on its back on the cardboard corners.

5.Pull cardboard bottom firmly to remove.

6.Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the leveling legs.

7.Place cardboard or hardboard in front of range. Using 2 or more people, stand range back up onto cardboard or hardboard.

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