2.Use ³⁄₈" nut driver to connect the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block post with one of the 10–32 hex nuts.

A

E

 

B

D

 

C

 

A. 10–32 hex nut

D. Neutral (white) wire

B. Line 2 (red)

E. Line 1 (black)

C.Ground-link screw

3.Connect line 2 (red) and line 1 (black) wires to the outer terminal block posts with 10-32 hex nuts.

4.Securely tighten hex nuts.

NOTE: For power supply cord replacement, use only a power cord rated at 250 volts minimum, 40 amps or 50 amps that is marked for use with nominal 1³⁄₈" (3.5 cm) diameter connection opening, with ring terminals and marked for use with ranges.

5.Tighten strain relief screws.

6.Replace terminal block access cover.

Direct Wire Installation: Copper or Aluminum Wire

This range may be connected directly to the fuse disconnect or circuit breaker box. Depending on your electrical supply, make the required 3-wire or 4-wire connection.

1.Strip outer covering back 3" (7.6 cm) to expose wires. Strip the insulation back ³⁄₈" (1.0 cm) from the end of each wire.

³⁄₈"

(1.0 cm)

3"

(7.6 cm)

2.Allow enough slack in the wire to easily attach the wiring terminal block.

3.Complete electrical connection according to your type of electrical supply (4-wire or 3-wire connection).

4-wire Connection: Direct Wire

Use this method for:

New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC)

Mobile homes

Recreational vehicles

In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral

1.Cut out and remove part of the metal ground strap (B).

A

B

C

A. Metal ground strap

B.Discard

C.Ground-link screw

2.Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ground-link screw from the back of the range. Save the ground-link screw and the end of the ground link under the screw.

3.Pull the wires through the strain relief on bottom of range. Allow enough slack to easily attach wiring to the terminal block.

A

 

 

B

 

 

C

D

 

G

 

 

E

F

 

 

 

A. Terminal block

 

E. Line 2 (red) wire

B. Ground-link screw

 

F. Neutral (white) wire

C. Cord/conduit plate

 

G. Line 1 (black) wire

D. Bare (green) ground wire

 

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