Whirlpool Drop-In Ceramic Electric Range manual

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    INSTALLATION INS TR UCTIONS 30" (76.2 CM) DR OP-IN CERAMIC ELECTR IC RANGE RANGE SAFETY T able of Contents RANGE SAFETY ......................................... .................................... 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............ .................................... 2 Tools and Parts ..................................................[...]

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    2 INST ALLATION R EQUIREM ENTS T ools and P arts Gat her the r equ ired tools an d parts befor e st artin g instal latio n. Read and fol low the instruction s pr ovid ed with any tools listed here. To o l s n e e d e d Parts needed ■ A UL listed or CSA approved conduit connec tor ■ UL listed wire connectors Parts supplied ■ 2 - #8 -14 x 1&quo[...]

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    3 Produc t Dimensions Cabinet Dimensions IMPORT AN T : If insta lling a range hood or microwave hood combination above the range, follow the range hood or microwave hood combination i nstallation instruction s for dimensional cl earances above the cookt op surface. T op view of cabinet cutout * Slat s must be le vel fr ont to bac k, as well as with[...]

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    4 Electrical Requirements If code s permit a nd a sepa rate grou nd wir e is us ed, it is recommended that a qual ified electric al installer d etermine that the ground path an d wire gauge are in accordance with local codes. Check with a qual ified electric al install er if you are not sure the range is properly grounded. This range must b e conne[...]

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    5 INSTALLATION I NSTR UCTIONS Prepare Dr op-In Range 1. Decide on the fi nal location for the range. Locate existing wiring to a void dr illing int o or severing wiri ng during insta llation. 2. T o avoid floor damage, se t the range onto cardboard prior to installation. Do not use oven door handle or any porti on of the fron t frame or trim for li[...]

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    6 Mak e Electr ical Connection This range is manuf actured with a neutral (whit e) power supply wire and a cabine t-connected green (or ba r e) ground wire twiste d together . 1. Discon nect power . 2. Feed the flexib le cable conduit fr om the range through the opening in the cabinet. 3. Remove j unction box c over if it i s pres ent. 4. Install a[...]

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    7 1. Connect the 2 black wires (C) together using a UL listed wire connector . 2. Connect the 2 whi te wires (D) and the green (or bare) ground wire (of the ran ge cable) us ing a UL li sted wir e conn ector . 3. Connect the 2 r ed wires (G) toge ther using a UL li sted wire connector . 4. Instal l junction box cov er . Inst all R ange 1. Using 2 o[...]

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    Comple te Installatio n 1. Check that all parts are now installed . If there is an extra part, go back t hrough the ste ps to see wh ich step wa s skippe d. 2. Check t hat you ha ve all of y our tools. 3. Dispose of/recycle all p ackaging materials. 4. For range use and cle aning, read the Use and Care G uide. Check O peration of Coo ktop 1. T ur n[...]