Amana ARR3400* Power Cord Requirements, Range Terminal Block, Neutral terminal connect wire

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Power Cord Requirements

Power cord is not supplied with range. Power cord must be U.L. Listed and meet NEC and Mobile Home Manufacturers Association Standards. Cord must be rated at a minimum 250V—40 AMP, equipped with a plug configuration in accordance with NEMA and conductors must end with closed loop (ring) terminals at the range.

•Three-conductor cord plug NEMA 10-50P allowed for residential.

•Four-conductor cord plug NEMA 14-50P required for most mobile home installations but can be used for residential.

NOTE: Only a power cord suitable for use with ranges may be used. For installation in a mobile home, or area where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral terminal, a 4-wire cord must be used.

Range Terminal Block

Connection block is located at bottom rear of range behind rear cover panel. Remove rear cover screw. Directly below terminal block is a hole for a power supply service cord. Power cord is not supplied with range.

Range has been grounded at the factory to the center (nickel plated) terminal of the terminal block in accordance with the National Electrical Code (section 2560). When a separate ground is required by local code, disconnect the grounding strap from the terminal block. Ground frame by connecting a grounding wire to range frame using only the grounding screw removed from the grounding strap.

Neutral terminal connect wire

with white insulation

Power terminals

(240 V)

Ground strap

Power lead connect wire with black or red insulation and brass terminal

Range Terminal Block

Terminal block is approved for copper wire connection only, NOT aluminum wiring. If aluminum house wiring is to be connected, the following procedure is suggested. 1. Connect length of copper building wire to range

terminal block with ring terminals.

2. Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using connectors which are design certified by Underwriter’s Laboratories and recognized for joining copper to aluminum. Follow the connector manufacturer’s recommended procedure.

3. Wire used, location and enclosure of splices must conform to local codes.

Range Terminal Block Location

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Contents Please Read Manual Before Operating Range InstallerCustomer Contents Important Safety Information Oven Fires PrecautionsCase of Fire Surface Element FireCabinet Opening InstallationPacking Material Range LocationLine Voltage Requirements Anti-tip Bracket InstallationPower Supply Location Irregular Cabinet and Countertop HeightsRange Terminal Block Power Cord RequirementsNeutral terminal connect wire Power terminalsInstalling 4-Wire Power Cord Installing 3-Wire Power CordRemoval and Replacement of Range Converting 3-Wire to 4-Wire Power CordLevel Range Operation Range FeaturesCanceling Electronic Timer Electronic Clock and Timer Some ModelsSetting Electronic Clock Setting Electronic TimerOperating Surface Elements SettingsPrepare to Bake Oven Rack PlacementRemove Items Stored in Oven Broiling Tips BakingBroiling PreheatingPoultry Roasting Guide Food Oven Temperature Cooking TimeCooking Guide Baking GuideBroiling Guide Beef and Pork Roasting GuideFood Thickness Rack position Cooking time Replacing Oven Light Some Models Care and CleaningRemoving Oven Door Removing Panel Some ModelsCleaning Part Materials to Use General Directions Problem Before Calling for ServiceCheck Cooking Products excluding wall ovens Warranty
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