Whirlpool range series User manual

FREE-STANDING
RANGE
/e Ovens, Compactors, Room Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Automatic Washers,Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freezers, Ice Makers,Oishwas

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Before you begin
He ad these instructions completely and carefully
If -‘oIlowed, they will simplify the installation job.
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Failure to follow these instructions could lead
to fire or electrical shock hazard.
A. Spacerequirements
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A= 30” min. clearance between
cook top and bottom of an
unprotected wood or metal
cabinet.
B= Width between counters:
30-318” to 30-l 12”
C = Height of countertop: 35.5/8”
to 36-l 3/l 6”
D = Depth: 22-l/2”
E = Pigtail receptacle location: 8”
to 22” from either cabinet,
7” max. from floor
To prevent discoloration of base
cabinet, front of oven frame must
extend at least l/2” beyond front
surface of cabinets.
Do not seal range to cabinets,
The copper power cord (pigtail)
must run downward, left or right to
the wall receptacle to avoid pinching
the cord between rear portion of
the range and wall.
The back of a free-standing range
may be installed against a vertical
wall. Sides may be installed against
base cabinets or against vertical
walls extending above upper edge
of the cook top.
CAUTION:
Reaching over heated surface elements causes risk of
being burned, To reouce risk, installation of cabinet
storage above surface units should be avoided.
If cabinets are already provided, reduce hazard by instal-
ling a range hood, Hood should project horizontally beyond
bottom of cabinets by a minimum of 5 inches,

F?;.Electricai requirements
WARNING: DO NOT PLUG THE “PIGTAIL”
POWER CORD INTO A LIVE WALL
RECEPTACLE BEFORE CORD IS
PERMANENTLY CONNECTED TO THE
TERMINAL BLOCK.
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This: appliance ml st be connected to the proper
electrical voltage and frequency as specified on
nameplate. A separate 40 ampere circuit is required.
Fuse both sides of the line. DO NOT fuse the neutral.
A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the
National Electrical Code ANSVNFPA 70-l 984 and/or
local codes and ordinances. The nameplate is
located on the front frame of the oven behind the
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All wires endtng at he appliance must terminate tn
ring type terminals
All power cords arld cables to appliance must be
Vted with a UL aporoved strain relief.
Tne range should ne connected with copper wire
Inly. Aluminum wire requires special connectors.
mproper use may create a fire hazard.
4pplrance may be :onnected directly to the fused
jrsconnect (or circuit breaker) box through flexible
armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable. Do
lot use an extension cord. Allow 4 feet (min.) slack
50appliance can be moved for servicing. Wire sizes
nust conform to the ampere rating of the range. See
laragraph B-l abcve.
JVARNING: THE rERMlNAL BLOCK ON THE
APPLIANCE ACCEPTS COPPER WIRE ONLY,
‘JOT ALUMINUM. IF ALUMINUM HOUSE WIRING
vlUST BE CONNECTED, USE ONE OF THE
-0LLOWING PROCEDURES :
* Connect copper wire to the range terminal block
(use ring terminals).
81Connect the copper wire to the aluminum house
wrring using special connectors UL listed and
designed for joining copper to aluminum.
1~Wire size and connectors must conform to
the ampere rating of the range as stated in
paragraph B-l.
Attach special ring connectors to the aluminum
house wiring that are UL listed and designed for
joining copper to aluminum. These special ring
connectors (available at electrical supply houses)
can be attached directly to the range terminal
block.
The connectors must conform to the ampere
rating of the range as stated in paragraph B-1.
7. If local codes permit, your range may be connected
with a three wire flexible type, UL listed “pigtail”
power cord of the proper ampere rating.* Plug must
match a 3-wire NEMA type lo-50R receptacle
(shown below).
8. CAUTION: FOR MOBILE HOME USE, A 4-WIRE
POWER CORD MUST BE USED. This appliance is
manufactured with ground connected to frame. This
must be revised so green ground wire of 4-wire
power cord is connected to frame.
If using a 4-wire NEMA type 14-50R receptacle
(shown above) you must use a matching 4-wire UL
listed “pigtail” power cord. Cord should be type SRD
or SRDT, at least 4 feet long with all conductors
ending in ring terminals at the appliance.
MINIMUM CONDUCTOR SIZE.
(4-WIRE COPPER POWER CORD)
For 40 ampere circuits: two No. 8 conductors, one
No. 10 white neutral, and one No. 8 green ground.
‘CAUTION: Power Cord Requirements-Only a power
supply cord kit rated at 240 volts, 50 amperes and in-
vestigated for use with ranges shall be used.
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Begin the
installation
Remove racks and all other contents from oven
before moving appliance. Be sure to remove all
packaging material (cardboard, protective film, etc.)
from range before use.
A, Remove shipping skid
318’
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Remove the 4 cardboard pads from shipping box. Place
them on floor as shown to protect appliance’s finish.
Rest appliance (on its back) on pads.
Remove the two 318” shipping bolts from wooden skid.
Discard the skid.
B. Extend leveling legs
BOTTOM OF
LEVELING LEG
Once skid is removed, 4 leveling legs are exposed at
bottom of frame.
Loosen legs by applying an adjustable wrench to the
13/e” base of the leveling legs. Back each of them out
about 4 complete turns.
Stand appliance on its base.
Begin electrical
connection
Grounding Instructions
WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A
GROUNDED, METALLIC, PERMANENT WIRING
SYSTEM, OR AN EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CON-
DUCTOR SHOULD BE RUN WITH THE CIRCUIT
CONDUCTORS AND CONNECTED TO THE EQUIP-
MENT GROUNDING TERMINAL OR LEAD ON THE
APPLIANCE.
CAUTION: Before connecting flexible armored cable
for permanent wiring, disconnect power at fuse box or
circuit breaker.
A. Remove terminal block cover
3/B” BRASS NUTS
TERMINAL
BLOCK ,
COVER
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Terminal block is located on back of the appliance near
the bottom.
Remove retaining screws to expose electrical terminal
block.
USE ONLY the supplied y8” brass nuts when connect-
ing cord.
USE ONLY ring type terminals to connect cord.
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B. Strain relief required.
INSERT FROM
CREWS ’ UNDER FRAME
Disconnect clamping nng from strain relief. Push relief
(from bottom) through hole beneath terminal block.
Tighten clamping ring (from above) onto strain relief
threads.
RUN CORD THROUGH
STRAIN RELIEF
RUI cord or cable through strain relief.
Leave enough slack to attach ring-type terminals to
terminal block. Tighten clamping screws.
C. If frame grounding is allowed
SILVER COLORED
TERMINAL/B>
NEUTRAL//’
(WHITE OR CENTER)
Use this wiring method ONLY if local codes permit
connecting frame grounding conductor to neutral
wire of power cord.
THIS APPLIANCE IS MANUFACTURED WITH
NEUTRAL TERMINAL CONNECTED TO THE
FRAME.
Local codes do not permit grounding through the
neutral. The 3conductor cord or cable assembly must
be replaced by a 4-conductor cord. The replacement
cord must be rated at 240 volts, 50 amperes and
investigated for use with ranges
1. Connect neutral wire to the center silver-colored
terminal.
2. Connect remaining 2 wires to the terminals on either
side of the silver-colored terminals.
3. Use ring type terminals only. Connect with the brass
nuts that are taped to the frame. Do not loosen
factory installed nuts already on the terminal.
4. Replace terminal block cover.
D. 4-wire electrical connections
SILVER COLORED \
TERMINA
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Use this wiring method for mobile homes and
whenever a 4-wire installation is required.
1. Remove the grounding strap screw from the range
frame. Keep this ground screw. Bend up the ground-
ing strap so that it does not contact the range frame.
2. Connect the green ground wire to the frame of the
appliance with the ground screw, using the hole in
the frame where the ground strap was removed.
3. Connect the white neutral wire of the power cord to
the silver colored terminal of the terminal block.
Connect the remaining wires to the outer terminals.
4. Replace the terminal block cover.
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Level and position
the range
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A. Leveling
MO/e range into fmal operating position. Use caution
when moving this appliance to prevent damage to floor
coverings. The weight of the appliance may cause rip-
pinlg, scratching or other damage to the floor. For best
res AIts, slide appliance onto cardboard or hardboard
before moving to prevent damage.
Plaf:e rack in oven. P$Jtspirit level on rack. lf range
needs leveling, remove oven drawer. The tops of level-
ing legs will be exposed as shown.
use a 3/R”allen wrench to raise or
IMPORTANT: Oven -nust be
satisfactory baking conditions.
lower legs as needed.
properly leveled for
B, Remove shipping clips
Each of the 4 surfac:e
elements is secured by a
shipping clip.
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Lsiig screwdriver or
pliel-s, bend upper pat-tof
the clip to vertical posi-
tlon. slide clip out and
discard it.
C. Complete electrical
connection
Back appliance away
from wall, leaving room
to make connection.
Plug flexible pigtail into
approved receptacle (if
allowed by local codes).
OR
Connect flexible armored
or non-metallic shielded
cable directly to fused
disconnect box.
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Check operation
CAUTION:
Do not touch any heating elements. They may
be hot and you may be burned.
A. Surface elements
Turn on each of the 4 surface elements. Check to be
certain they heat and check for proper operation of sur-
face element indicator light(s).
B. Oven elements
BAKE - Set selector switch on BAKE. Turn thermostat
to 350° BAKE. The bottom element should glow red and
indicator light should be on. The upper element should
become hot but NOT glow red.
C. Rotisserie
(If optional rotisserie kit is installed)
Place straight oven rack on bottom ledge position
Place broiler pan on oven rack.
Place special rotisserie rack on broiler pan. Position the
spit bar on this special rack.
Rotation should start when spit bar is inserted into recep-
tacle in back of oven.
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D. Clock (it so equipped)
Before you call
Refer to operating instructions in the Use and Care
Guide (lower drawer).
for service. . l
See the Use and Care Guide for trouble-shooting
E. Cleaning
checklist.
oven for proper care and cleaning instructions.
See the Use and Care Guide that was packed in the Check for blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker.
Be sure pigtail power cord is plugged in.
If you must call for service. . .
You will need the appliance model and serial number.
Find the serial plate at top center of the oven front frame.
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