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Safety Information
Safety Practices for Servicer
Safe and satisfactory operation of electric cooktops
depends upon its design and proper installation.
However, there is one more area of safety to be
considered:
Before Installing
Installing the electric cooktop in compliance with local
electrical building codes results in proper operation and
consumer satisfaction with the cooktop.
Receiving Cooktop
• Inspect cooktop thoroughly at time of delivery.
• Immediately report any visible damage to carrier.
• Damage not discovered until after accepting delivery
can still be claimed by using a concealed damage
report form, available from the carrier’s agent.
All shipments, i.e., complete cooktop or parts, are
shipped at the buyer’s risk. Maytag responsibility ends
when the consignment is accepted by the carrier in
“good order.” Maytag supports damage claims by
supplying invoices, bills of loading and other
documentation as needed. Providing this assistance,
however, does not imply any responsibility for settling
claims.
• Do not deduct claims for loss or damage from the
invoice and do not withhold payment pending
adjustment of claims.
• Do not return any units or parts for credit without
written consent.
Unpacking
• Open the carton and slide cooktop out.
• Remove all literature packed with the cooktop and
place cooktop onto a protective flat surface.
• Avoid countertop damage by NOT sliding cooktop
across the countertop.
CAUTION
!
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets
above cooktop. Children may climb on cooktop to
reach these items and become seriously injured.
Electrical Requirements
220-volt, 60 Hertz, individual circuit which is properly
grounded, polarized and protected by a circuit breaker
or fuse.
The neutral of this unit is grounded to the frame through
the solid copper grounding wire. If local conditions do
not permit grounding of the neutral, untwist or
disconnect the solid copper wire and connect the soild
copper wire to ground in accordance with local codes.
Connect the white neutral to the service neutral.
Electrical Connection
All wire connections must be in accordance with local
codes. Use National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
70-Latest Edition in the absence of local codes.
A three-wire, single phase, 120/240 VAC 60 Hz, electric
system (properly circuit protected to meet local Codes of
NFPA No. 70) must be provided. The chart below
recommends the minimum circuit protector and wire
size if the appliance is the only unit on the circuit. If
smaller sizes of wire is used, the efficiency will be
reduced and a fire hazard may be created. It is
advisable that the elctrical wiring and hookup be
completed by a certified electrian.
K.W. Rating
on Serial Plate
Circuit Protection
in Amperes
Wire Size
(AWG)
0 – 4.9
20
12
5.0 – 6.9
30
10
7.0 – 9.9
40
8
10.0 – 11.9
50
8
12.0 – 14.9
60
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NOTE: The consumer is responsible for replacing any
wall receptacle with a grounded and polarized
outlet. A qualified electrician should check any
receptacle the customer doubts is properly
grounded. The wiring diagram is located on the
bottom of the cooktop.
