Installation Instructions

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WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
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DIRECT WIRE - U.S.A. ONLY
Disconnect power before servicing.
Improper connection of aluminum house wiring and copper
appliance leads can result in an electrical hazard or fire. If the home
has aluminum wiring, only use connectors designed and UL listed
for joining copper to aluminum and precisely follow the
manufacturer's recommended procedure. Aluminum-to-Copper
connections must conform with local codes.
Use 8 gauge copper or 6 gauge aluminum wire.
Electrically ground range.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire or electrical shock.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified
t
echnician. Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician or an
a
uthorized repair service.
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A circuit breaker is recommended.
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The range can be connected directly to the circuit breaker box (or fused
disconnect) through flexible or nonmetallic sheathed, copper or aluminum
cable.
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Allow at least 6 ft (1.8 m) of slack in the line so that the range can be
moved if servicing is ever necessary.
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A UL listed conduit connector must be provided at each end of the power
supply cable (at the range and at the junction box).
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Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of the range.
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The tech sheet and wiring diagram are included with the range.
This appliance is manufactured with the chassis connected to the neutral by a
green ground jumper wire. After making sure that the power has been turned
off, connect the flexible conduit from the oven to the junction box using a UL
listed conduit connector. The Grounded Neutral and Ungrounded Neutral
Graphics on the following pages and the instructions provided, present the
most common way of connecting the ovens. Your local codes and ordinances,
of course, take precedence over these instructions. Complete electrical
connections according to local codes and ordinances.
Installation Instructions
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
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3-WIRE CONNECTION (GROUNDED NEUTRAL)
Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for new
branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC); mobile homes; and
recreational vehicles, or in an area where local codes prohibit
grounding through the neutral conductor. For installations where
grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited, see the
Ungrounded Neutral graphic.
Use grounding terminal or lead to ground unit.
Connect neutral terminal or lead to branch circuit neutral in
usual manner.
Failure to do so could result in death, fire or electric shock.
Connect to the House Electrical Supply
IMPORTANT: Use the 3-wire cable from home power supply where local
codes permit a 3-wire connection.
1
. Disconnect power.
G
rounded Neutral
a
b
c
d
g
h
f
e
i
a Junction Box
b Black Wires
c Neutral (White)
Wire
d Ground (Green or
Bare) Wire
e Cable from Range
f UL Listed Conduit
Connector
g Red Wires
h UL Listed Wire Connectors
i House Electrical Supply
2. Connect the 2 black wires
b
together using a UL listed wire connector.
Installation Instructions