Whirlpool KEHU309SSS Installation Instructions, Prepare Built-In Microwave/Oven Combination

Models: KEHU309SSS

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Electrical Connection

Electrical Connection

To properly install your oven, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here.

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

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A. Model/serial number plate

Models rated from 7.3 to 9.6 kW at 240 volts (5.5 to 7.2 kW at 208 volts) require a separate 50-amp circuit. Models rated at 7.2 kW and below at 240 volts (5.4 kW and below at

208volts) require a separate 30-amp circuit.

A circuit breaker is recommended.

Connect directly to the circuit breaker box (or fused disconnect) through flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper cable (with grounding wire). See “Make Electrical Connection” section.

Flexible conduit from the oven should be connected directly to the junction box.

Do not cut the conduit. The length of conduit provided is for serviceability of the oven.

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 pigtail 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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Built-In Microwave/Oven

Combination

1.Decide on the final location for the oven. Avoid drilling into or severing existing wiring during installation.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSWARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install oven. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

2.To avoid floor damage, set the oven onto cardboard prior to installation. Do not use handle or any portion of the front frame for lifting.

3.Remove the shipping materials and tape from the oven.

4.Remove the hardware package from inside the bag containing literature.

5.Remove and set aside racks and other parts from inside the oven.

6.Move oven and cardboard close to the oven’s final location.

Remove Oven Door

IMPORTANT: Use both hands to remove oven door(s).

1.Open the oven door.

2.Locate the oven door latches in both corners of the oven door, and rotate the latches forward to the unlocked position.

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A. Oven door latch in locked

B. Oven door latch in unlocked

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3.Grasp the edges of the oven door with both hands and close the oven door until it will no longer close. Lift and pull oven door toward you and remove. Set the oven door(s) aside on a covered work surface.

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Whirlpool KEHU309SSS Installation Instructions, Prepare Built-In Microwave/Oven Combination, Remove Oven Door