Whirlpool RCS2002GS1 Now start…, Electrical connection, Grounded neutral - Figure

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Electrical connection

Electrical connection

Grounded neutral – Figure 2WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Turn power supply off before connecting wires.

Electrically ground cooktop.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

This cooktop must be connected to a grounded, metallic permanent wiring system or a ground connector should be connected to the ground terminal or wire lead on the cooktop.

This cooktop is manufactured with a frame connected, green or bare ground wire. Connect the cooktop cable to the junction box through the U.L.- or CSA- listed conduit connector. Complete electrical connection according to local codes and ordinances.

A. Where local codes permit connecting the frame-ground conductor to the neutral (white) junction box wire: (Not used for Canadian installations)

cable from power supply

junction box

red wires

twist-on connectors

white wire

black wires

bare or green wire

 

 

U.L.- or C.S.A.- listed

cable from cooktop

 

conduit connector

 

 

 

Grounded neutral – Figure 2

1.Disconnect power supply.

2.Connect the flexible, armored cable from the cooktop to the junction box using a U.L.- or CSA-listed conduit

connector. Tighten screws on conduit connector.

3.Connect the green (or bare) appliance cable wire with the neutral (white) wire in the junction box using twist-on connector.

4.Connect the two black wires together; then connect the two red wires together with twist-on connector. (See Figure 2.)

B. Where local codes Do Not permit connecting the frame-ground conductor to the neutral (white) junction box wire: (Used for all Canadian installations)

cable from power supply

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

junction box

 

red wires

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

white wire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

twist-on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

black wires

bare or green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wires

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.L.- or C.S.A.- listed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

conduit connector

 

 

cable from cooktop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ungrounded neutral – Figure 3

1.Disconnect power supply.

2.Connect the flexible, armored cable from the cooktop to the junction box using a U.L.- or CSA-listed conduit connector. Tighten screws on conduit connector.

3.Connect the two black wires together; then connect the two red wires together using twist-on connector. (See Figure 3.)

4.Connect the green or bare ground wire from the appliance cable to the grounded wire in the junction box or other grounded connector using twist- on connector.

5.Put a twist-on connector on end of white wire.

Now start…

With cooktop in kitchen.

Ungrounded neutral – Figure 3WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install cooktop.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

1. Remove the shipping materials and tape from the cooktop. Remove the hardware package from inside the literature bag.

attachment screws

 

for optional front

burner box

and back location

bottom

attachment screw

bracket (end locations recommended)

“U” shaped spring clip or small diameter hole

Standard cooktop shown. See specific instructions for installing brackets on Lift Top models.

2. Two clamp brackets are provided to clamp the cooktop to the countertop. Install the clamp brackets on each end of the burner box bottom. Optional: If cabinet construction does not provide clearance for installing brackets at burner box ends, install the brackets on the front and back of the burner box bottom.

The brackets may be installed before (see Step 2a) or after (see Step 2b) the cooktop is placed into the cutout. Note: Step 2B is not recommended for Lift Top models.

2a. If installing before the cooktop is placed into cutout:

Remove elements and burner bowls.

Place the cooktop upside down on a protective surface (blanket, pad). For Lift Top models: Place the cooktop right side up on the protective surface.

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Whirlpool RCS2002GS1 Now start…, Electrical connection, Grounded neutral - Figure, Ungrounded neutral - Figure