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ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Where local codes permit connecting the appliance-
grounding conductor to the neutral (white) wire
(see figure 3):
The 3-conductor cord or cable must be replaced with a 4-
conductor cord or cable where local codes prohibit grounding
through the neutral conductor, including new branch-circuit
installations (1996 NEC), mobile homes, or recreational
vehicles.
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. In the circuit breaker, fuse box or junction box:
connect appliance and power supply cable wires as
shown on figure 3.
Figure 3
3-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX
Cable from Power Supply
Black
Wires
Junction Box
Cable from appliance
Ground Wire
Red
Wires
Where local codes DO NOT permit connecting the
appliance-grounding conductor to the neutral
(white) wire, or if connecting to 4-wire electrical
system (see figure 4):
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Separate the green (or bare copper) and white
appliance cable wires.
3. Cap the white wire from the power supply cable if a
3-wire appliance cable is supplied.
4. In the circuit breaker, fuse box or junction box:
connect appliance and power supply cable wires as
shown on figure 4.
Figure 4
4-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX
Cable from Power Supply
WARNING
DO NOT ground to a gas supply pipe.
DO NOT connect to electrical power supply until
appliance is permanently grounded. Connect the
ground wire before turning on the power.
U.L.-Listed Conduit
Connector (or CSA
listed)
Ground Wire
(Bare or Green Wire)
WARNING
Improper connection of aluminum
house wiring to copper leads can result in a short
circuit or fire. Use only connectors designed for
joining copper to aluminum, and follow the
connector manufacturer recommended procedure
closely.
Ground Wire
Red
Wires
Black
Wires
White Wire
Cable from appliance
Junction Box
U.L.-Listed Conduit
Connector (or CSA
listed)
Ground Wire
(Bare or Green Wire)
