Electrical Requirements

Cabinet Dimensions

Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64.0 cm) countertop depth, 24" (61 cm) base cabinet depth and 36" (91.4 cm) countertop height.

IMPORTANT: If installing a range hood or microwave hood combination above the range, follow the range hood or microwave hood combination installation instructions for dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface.

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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 below the electronic control on oven frame. See the following illustration.

A. 13" (33 cm) upper cabinet depth

B. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width

C. For minimum clearance to the top of the cooktop,

see NOTE*.

D. 23¹⁄₄" (58.1 cm) opening depth

E. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width

F. Junction box - 5.5" (14 cm) min. from either cabinet,

8¹⁄₄" (21 cm) max. from floor

G. Cabinet door or hinge should not extend into cutout.

H. 27¹⁄₂" (69.9 cm) top of countertop to support slats

I. 6" (15.2 cm) wide support slat on each side of cutout

NOTE: 24" (61.0 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than ¹⁄₄" (0.64 cm) flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" (0.4 mm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm) aluminum or 0.020" (0.5 mm) copper.

30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet.

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.

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