Whirlpool 8300649 Installation Instructions Download Page 4

This range is manufactured with white (neutral)
power supply wire and a cabinet-connected bare
ground wire twisted together.

4.

Make electrical connection following the 

steps needed for your installation.

1. Disconnect the power supply.
2.

Remove the junction box cover.

3.

Connect range cable to junction box through

the U.L.-listed conduit connector. 

4.

Connect the two black wires together with

twist-on connectors.

5.

Connect the two red wires together with 

twist-on connectors. 

6.

Complete electrical connection according to

local codes and ordinances.

Figure 1

junction
box

red
wires

white
wire

white and bare
ground range
cable wires —
factory crimped

cable from
power supply

black
wires

cable from
range

U.L.-listed
conduit
connector

Figure 2

cable from
power supply

cable from
range

junction
box

U.L.-listed conduit
connector

red
wires

white
wires

black wires

bare ground
wires

If local codes PERMIT

connecting cabinet-ground
conductor to neutral white 

wire in junction box:

If local codes DO NOT PERMIT

connecting cabinet-ground
conductor to neutral white 

wire in junction box:

If connecting to a 

four-wire electrical system:

7.

Connect the factory-crimped

bare and white range cable
wires to the neutral (white) wire
in junction box. See Figure 1.

8.

Replace junction box cover.

7.

Separate the factory-crimped

bare and white range cable
wires.

8.

Connect white range cable wire

to neutral (white) wire in
junction box. See Figure 2.

9.

Connect the bare ground range

cable wire to a grounded wire in
the junction box. See Figure 2.

10.

Replace junction box cover.

7.

Separate factory-crimped bare

and white range cable wires.

8.

Connect white range cable wire
to neutral (white) wire in
junction box.  See Figure 2.

9.

Connect the bare ground  range
cable wire to the green ground
wire in junction box. 

Do Not

connect bare ground wire to
neutral (white) wire in junction
box.

See Figure 2.

10.

Replace junction box cover.

Carefully push against seal area of range front
frame when pushing range into cabinet.
Do Not push against outside edges.

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10.

Turn on power supply. The display

panel will light up briefly. “PF” should appear in
the temperature display.

Electrical connection

B

Attachment

C

Check operation

D

5.

Lift range into cabinet cutout using the

oven opening as an area to grip. Be careful not to
damage countertop.

To avoid damaging the countertop, lift range
slightly while pushing against seal area of front
frame. Push range into cabinet cutout until
shipping feet almost contact cabinet. Use a
Phillips screwdriver to remove screws attaching
shipping feet. Remove and discard shipping
feet.
Push range completely into cabinet and center
range in cabinet cutout. Be careful not to
damage countertop.

Push trim
into place.
Replace
trim screw.

2 screws

Slide top
of trim up.

9.

Reinstall the oven door by inserting ends 

of hinges into hinge slots in the oven frame. Push
hinges in as far as they will go. Open the door (you
will feel the door drop into place) and rotate 

both

hinge latches

back to the locked position.

Close and open the door to check that the door
closes and opens completely. If door does not close
or open completely, repeat the door removal step
and reinstall door as described above.

shipping
foot

6.

Important: Securely fasten range to cabinet

using the two screws provided. Insert the screws
through holes in mounting rails. Do Not
overtighten screws.

7.

Slide top end of each trim upward onto

range side rails. Push each trim into place at
bottom of trim. Use screws to attach each trim to
range. Take care not to scratch other surfaces with
ends of trim.

11.

Check the operation of the cooktop

elements.

Push in and turn each surface unit

control knob to “HI” position. Check the operation
of the cooktop elements and indicator lights.

8.

Replace oven racks. 

12.

Check the operation of the oven

element.

Press the “BROIL” pad. “BROIL” will

appear in the display. Press the “START” pad.
Make sure the oven door is closed and the “ON”
light is shown in the display area. After 2 minutes,
partially open oven door.  You should feel heat
from the oven. Press the “CANCEL” pad.
If your oven does not heat or an “F”, followed by a
number, appears in the display, contact your
dealer or check the “If you need service...” section
of this Installation Instructions.

BAKE

BROIL

CLEAN

Electrical Shock Hazard

Turn power supply off before connecting wires.

Use 8 gauge solid copper wire.

Electrically ground range.

Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Securely attach mounting screws to cabinet.

Reattach mounting screws if the range is
moved.

Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death or serious burns to children and
adults.

WARNING

WARNING

If your house has aluminum wiring, see
“Electrical requirements”, Page 2.

Summary of Contents for 8300649

Page 1: ... about range installation or operation Need to obtain the name and number of an authorized service company When you call you will need The range model number The range serial number Both numbers are listed on the model serial rating plate located on the oven door or on the oven frame 1 1 1 2 2 3 IMPORTANT Read and save these instructions Installation Instructions IMPORTANT Installer Leave Installa...

Page 2: ...tainless steel 0 024 aluminum or 0 020 copper 30 min clearance between the top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet wall 1 1 8 max 13 max upper cabinet depth 19 5 8 25 countertop depth 24 lower cabinet depth floor cabinet front Side view of cabinet cutout 30 overall width Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many importa...

Page 3: ... with a qualified electrician if you are not sure range is properly grounded Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit This range must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system A U L listed conduit connector must be provided at the junction box Do Not cut the conduit Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance and to the requirements of the Nat...

Page 4: ...ertop To avoid damaging the countertop lift range slightly while pushing against seal area of front frame Push range into cabinet cutout until shipping feet almost contact cabinet Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove screws attaching shipping feet Remove and discard shipping feet Push range completely into cabinet and center range in cabinet cutout Be careful not to damage countertop Push trim int...

Page 5: ...ized service company or Call the Consumer Assistance Center The toll free phone number is listed in your Use and Care Guide When you call you will need The range model number The range serial number Both numbers are listed on the model serial rating plate located on the oven door or on the oven frame If you need assistance If you have questions about operating cleaning or maintaining your range Re...

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