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

One Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

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 on the bottom of the right-hand mounting rail. See the following illustration.

A. Model/serial rating 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 cable 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

Front edges:

You may need to shave or cut the trim of formed or metal front- edged countertops to clear the 30" (76.2 cm) width of the cooktop.

If countertop thickness is more than 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) thick:

Countertop must be notched as shown to avoid damaging the oven control panel.

A. Notch width to be equal on both sides

B. 30¹⁄₈" (76.5 cm) width

C. 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) max.

If countertop extends more than 1¹⁄₈" (2.9 cm) beyond cabinet front:

Notch countertop as shown to clear oven control panels.

A. Notch width to be equal on both sides

B. 30¹⁄₈" (76.5 cm) width

C. Cabinet front

D. 1¹⁄₈" (3.8 cm) max.

Drop-In Ceramic Electric Range specifications

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