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Electrical Requirements
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that
the ground path and wire gauge are in accordance with local
codes.
Check with a qualified electrical installer if you are not sure the
cooktop is properly grounded.
Make sure that the electrical connection and wire size are
adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70—latest edition or CSA Standards C22.1—94,
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. O-M91-latest
edition, and all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
Before You Make the Electrical Connection:
To properly install your cooktop, you must determine the type of
electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions
provided for it here.
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A 3-wire or 4-wire, single phase, 240-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only
electrical supply is required on a separate, 20 AMP, 2-pole
breaker, 240-/208-volt, 50/60 Hz AC-supply circuit fused on
both sides of the line. The model/serial/rating plate is located
on the metal cabinet underneath the cooktop. See the
following illustration.
NOTE: A separate 20-amp circuit fused on both sides of the
line can be used for 20-amp, 2-pole breaker, 240-/208-volt,
50/60 Hz AC-supply.
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The cooktop is rated 240/208 volts. This model has a neutral
(white) wire.
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The cooktop should be connected directly to the junction
box through flexible, conduit shielded wire. No alternative is
permissible. The flexible, armored cable extending from the
fuse box or circuit breaker box should be connected directly
to the junction box.
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Locate the junction box to allow as much slack as possible
between the junction box and the cooktop so that the
cooktop can be moved if servicing becomes necessary
in the future.
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Do not cut the conduit. Use the length of conduit provided.
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A UL Listed or CSA Approved conduit connector must be
provided at each end of the power supply cable (at the
cooktop and at the junction box). A listed conduit connector
is already provided at the cooktop.
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If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure
below:
1. Connect the aluminum wiring using special connectors
and/or tools designed and UL Listed for joining copper
to aluminum.
2. Follow the electrical connector manufacturer’s
recommended procedure. Aluminum/copper connection
must conform with local codes and industry accepted
wiring practices.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Use 8 gauge copper wire.
Electrically ground cooktop.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
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A. Model/serial/rating plate
