3ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING: This appliance must be properly grounded.
4POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION
ARemove wire cover (on the back of range) by removing screws using a 1/4” nut driver.
WARNING: All new constructions, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and installations where local codes do not allow grounding through neutral, require a
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock, do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
WARNING: To prevent shock, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your range connected by a qualified electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you how to disconnect power from the range.
You must use a
Effective January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code requires that new construction (not existing) utilize a
Check with your local utilities for electrical codes which apply in your area. Failure to wire your oven according to governing codes could result in a hazardous condition. If there are no local codes, your oven must be wired and fused to meet the National Electrical Code, NFPA No.
70 – latest edition, available from the National Fire Protection Association.
This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual, properly grounded, 40 amp (minimum) branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or
Use only a
A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp range cord is not recommended but if used, it should be marked for use with nominal 13⁄8″ diameter connection openings. Care should be taken to center the cable and strain relief within the knockout hole to keep the edge from damaging the cable.
The rating plate is located on the oven frame or on the side of the drawer frame.
SINGLE OVEN | DOUBLE OVEN |
Do not discard these screws.
SINGLE OVEN
Back of range
| 5 screws to | |
Retaining | remove | |
wire cover | ||
tabs | ||
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Wire cover
BFor power cord and 1” conduit only, remove
the knockout ring (13⁄8″) located on bracket directly below the terminal block. To remove the knockout, use a pair of pliers to bend the knockout ring away from the bracket and twist until ring is removed.
Terminal block (appearance may vary)
Knockout ring in bracket
Knockout ring removed
DOUBLE OVEN
Back of range
Screw to remove terminal block cover
Terminal block cover
CFor power cord installations only (see the next step if using conduit), assemble the strain relief in the hole. Insert the power cord through the strain relief and tighten. Allow enough slack to easily attach the cord terminals to the terminal block. If tabs are present at the end of the winged strain relief, they can be removed for better fit.
NOTE: Do not install the power cord without a strain relief. The strain relief bracket MUST be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.
Strain relief
Terminal block
Bracket Power cord
Rating plate | Rating plate |
DFor 3/4” conduit installations only, purchase a squeeze connector matching the diameter of your conduit and assemble it in the hole. Insert the conduit through the squeeze connector and tighten. Allow enough slack to easily attach the wires to the terminal block.
NOTE: Do not install the conduit without a squeeze connector. The squeeze connector MUST be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.
Squeeze
connector
Terminal block
Conduit Bracket