Whirlpool 30'' electric built in ceramic cooktops User manual

IMPORTANT:
Read and save
these instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions
with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions
for future reference.
Save lnstalbiion Instructions for local
electrical inspector’s use.
Part No. 4454472
30” Electric
Built-in
Ceramic Cooktop
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Before you start...
Proper installation isyour responsibility.
Make sure you have everything for corr
installation. It isthe responsibility of the
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rect
’ Note: 24” min. clearance if bottom of
wood or metal cabinet is protected
by not less than l/4” flame retardant
millboard covered with not less than
No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015”
stainless steel, or 0.024” aluminum or
0.020” copper.
30” min. clearance between top of
width -4 ..
cooking platform and bottom of an
unprotected wood or metal cabinet.
installer to comply with the installation
clearances specified on the model/serial
rating plate. The model/serial rating plate
islocated on the bottom of the cooktop.
Check location where cook-top will be
installed. The location should be away
from strong draft areas, such as windows,
doors and strong heating vents or fans.
The cooktop should be located for
convenient use in the kitchen.
For minimum
clearances, see Note.*
ImDortant:
18” min. clearance
upper cabinet to
countertop
Do Not seal
cooktop to
countertop.
depth
24” lower
cabinet depth
Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
\ -
1 Grounc ted electrical outlet
Failure to meet governing codes and 1
ordinances could lead to fire or electrical
shock.
isrequired. See “Electrical
requirements, UPanel B.
locate supply
junction box on
floor or rear wall
at least 9”
below
countertop.
Coo ktop dimensions:
II- 30” width _(
Cutout dimensions:
30” min. base cabinet is
required. If cabinet has a
drawer, a 3” depth clearance
from the countertop to the top
of the drawer (or other
obstruction) in base cabinet is
required.
Electrical Shot k Hazard
lt is the customer’s responsibility:
l To contact a qualified electrical
installer.
l To assure that the electrical installation
is adequate and in conformance with
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 - latest edition**, and all local
codes and ordinances.
Failure to do so could result in death or
serious injury.
Personal Injury Hazard
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire,
avoid installing cabinet storage above
the cooking surface. If cabinets are
already installed, reduce the hazard of
reaching over a heated cooking surface
by installing a range hood.
The range hood should extend a
minimum of 5 inches out from the bottom
of the cabinets.
Reaching over a heated cooking
surface could result in a serious burn.
Copies of standards listed may be obtained
from:
** National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy. Massachusetts 02269
Tools needed for
installation:
Mm
pencil
Panel A

Electrical requirements Electrical connectfon
This product is manufactured for use with a
208~vott, 6O-Hz electrical circuit only.
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Electrical ground is required on this
appliance.
l Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
l Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or
grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral
or grounding circuit could result in an
electrical shock.
l Check with a qualified electrician if you
are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
If codes permit and a separate grounding
wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that the
grounding path is adequate.
IMPORTANT:
Save Installation Instructions for electrical
inspector’s use.
A
A three-wire, single-phase, 208-volt,
60-Hz, AC-only electrical supply is
. required on a separate, &ampere
circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A
time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. The rating of the fuse or
circuit breaker should be equal to the
marked current rating (amps) on the
appliance, but not larger than the next
standard fuse or circuit breaker size. The
marked current rating isspecified on the
model/serial rating plate located on the
bottom of the cookIop.
It isthe personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to contact a
qualified electrician to assure that the
electrical installation isadequate and in
conformance with National Electrical Code,
ANSVNFPA 70 - latest edition**, and all
local codes and ordinances.
B
THECOOK-TOP MUSTBECONNECTED
. WITHCOPPER WIREONLY.
C
Wire sizes and connections must
. conform to the requirements of the
National Electrical Code ANSVNFPA
70 - latest edition**, and all local codes
and ordinances.
Copies of the standards listed may be
obtained from:
**National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
D
Wire sizes(COPPER WIREONLY)
. and connections must conform
with the rating of the appliance
(40 amperes).
The appliance should be connected
directly to the fused disconnect or circuit
breaker box through flexible, armored or
non-metallic sheathed, copper cable. The
flexible, armored cable extending from the
appliance should be connected directly to
the junction box.
E
Locate the junction box to allow as
. much slack as possible between
junction box and the cooktop so
that the cooktop can be moved if servicing
isever necessary Do Not cut the conduit.
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Electrical ground is required on this
appliance.
l This appliance must be connected to a
grounded, permanent wiring system or
a grounding connector should be
connected to the grounding terminal or
wire lead on the appliance.
l Disconnect power to the junction box.
l Do Not connect to the electrical supply
until appliance is permanently
grounded.
Failure to do so could result in death or
serious injury.
This appliance ismanufactured with a
frame-connected, green or bare grounding
wire.
Connect the appliance cable to the
junction box through the U.L.-listed conduit
connector. Complete electrical connection
according to local codes and ordinances.
A
Where local codes permit
. connecting the frame-grounding
conductor to the neutral (white)
junction box wire:
cable from
power supply
junction box
red wires
c twist-on
connector
white wire,
bare or ’
green wire
7 black wires
U.L\.-listed
conduit connector
cable from cooktop
Grounded neutral
Figure 1
1. Disconnect power supply.
2. Connect the flexible armored cable from
the cooktop to the junction box using a
U.L.-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.
4. Connect the two black wires together;
then connect the two red wires together
with twist-on wire connectors.
(See Figure 1.)
B
Where local codes Do Not permit
connecting the frame-grounding
. conductor to the neutral (white)
junction box wire:
cable from power supply
cable from cooktop
Ungrounded neutral
Figure 2
1. Disconnect power supply.
2. Connect the flexible armored cable from
the cooktop to the junction box using a
U.L.-listed conduit connector. Tighten
screws on conduit connector.
3. Connect the two black wires together;
then connect the two red wires together
with twist-on wire connectors.
(See Figure 2.)
4. Connect the green (or bare) grounding
wire from the appliance cable to the
grounded wire in the junction box.
5. Put a twist-on wire connector on end of
white wire.
F
A U.L.-listed conduit connector must
. be provided at each end of the
power supply cable (at the
appliance and at the junction box).
Panel B

Now start...
With cooktop in kitchen.
Property Damage
Lifl entire cooktop up from cutout when
repositioning cooktop in countertop
opening.
Failure to do so could scratch the
countertop.
1
Insert the cooktop into the
. countertop opening. Center the
cooktop in the cutout. Check that
the front of the cooktop isparallel to the
front edge of the countertop. Check that
all required clearances are met. If cook-top
isnot properly positioned, lift the entire
cook-top out of opening to make
adjustments.
SClSW
lamp
screw and clbmp tab
1
burner box
2
Insert one clamp tab through
. each slot located on sides of
the burner box.
Product Damage
Do Not overtighten screws.
Overtightening screws could damage
cooktop surface.
3
Secure cooktop to countertop by
H hand-tightening each screw; then
use a screwdriver to tighten each
screw 1to l-1/2 more turns. Do Not
overtighen screws.
4
Make the electrical connection.
n (See “Electrical requirements” and
“Electrical connection” sections,
Panel B,for details.)
5.
Turn on the power supply.
Personal Injury Hazard
Do Not touch cooktop surface. Areas
near elements may be hot.
Touching a heated cooking surface
could result in a serious burn.
6
Push in and turn each control knob
I to the ‘HI” position. Check the
operation of the cooktop heating
elements and indicator lights.
You have just
finished installing your
new cooktop. To
get the most efficient use from
your new cooktop, read your
Use & Care Guide.
Congratulations!
Keep Installation Instructions and Guide
close to cooktop for easy reference.
The instructions will make reinstalling
your cooktop in another home
as easy as the first
installation.
Numbers
correspond
to steps.
Panel C

If cooktop does not
operate...
l Check that the circuit breaker isnot
tripped or the house fuse blown,
l Check that power supply cord isplugged
into wall receptacle.
l See Use and Care Guide for
troubleshooting checklist.
Note: Refer to Use and Care Guide for
operating and cleaning instructions,
Part No. 4454472
0 1995
If you need
assistance...
Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-
free number to call or call the dealer from
whom you purchased this appliance. The
dealer islisted in the Yellow Pages of your
phone directory under “Appliances -
Household -Major - Service and Repair. m
When you call, you will need the cook-top
model number and serial number. Both
numbers can be found on the model/serial
rating plate located on the bottom of the
cook-top.
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
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10%post consumer waste/
50%recovered materials.
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