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Direct wire method: Copper or Aluminum wire

This range may be connected directly to
the fuse disconnect or circuit breaker box;
or with a U.L.-listed, 40 amp range power
supply cable. Depending on your
electrical supply, make the required 
three-wire or four-wire connection.

1.

Disconnect power.

2.

Remove the knockout as needed for
conduit connection.

3.

Assemble a
U.L.-listed
conduit
connector in
opening.

Figure 4

Three-wire electrical
connection:

Four-wire electrical
connection:

Use this method for new installations,
mobile homes, recreational vehicles and
whenever four-wire installation is
required.

7.

Remove the ground-link screw from
the range frame. Save the ground-link
screw and cup washer. Bend the
ground-link away from the range so
that it does not contact the range. See
Figure 4.

8.

Connect the bare ground wire to the
range using the ground-link screw
and cup washer. The ground wire
must be attached first and must not
contact any other terminal. See
Figure 5.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Use 8 gauge copper wire, or 6 gauge
aluminum wire.

Electrically ground range.

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

WARNING

4.

Strip outer covering back 3 inches to
expose wires. Strip the insulation back
1 inch from the end of each wire.

5.

Allow enough slack in the wire to
easily attach the wiring terminal
block.

6.

Complete electrical connection
according to your type electrical
supply (“Four-wire electrical
connection” or “Three-wire electrical
connection”).

3"

1"

U.L. listed
conduit
connector

ground-link
bent away
from range

ground-link screw

Figure 5

neutral wire
(white wire)

U.L. listed 
conduit 
connector 
and power 
supply cable

bare wire
from power
supply cable

line 1

line 2

silver-colored
terminal block
screw

hex washer
head screw

9. Loosen (do not remove) the hex

washer head screw and insert the
neutral (white) wire under the screw
clamp at the bottom of the center
position terminal connector. Insert
the other two wires (lines 1 and 2)
under the other two screw clamps.
Securely tighten the hex washer head
screws to 90 in/lbs minimum torque
to make proper electrical connection.
See Figure 5.

Use this method only if local codes
permit connecting ground conductor to
neutral supply wire.

7.

Loosen (do not remove) the hex
washer head screw and insert the
neutral (white) wire under the screw
clamp at the bottom of the center
position terminal connector. Insert the
other two wires (lines 1 and 2) under
the other two screw clamps.  Securely
tighten the hex washer head screws
to 90 in/lbs minimum torque to make
proper electrical connection. See
Figure 6.

insert wire under
screw clamp

hex washer 
head screw

insert wire under
screw clamp

hex washer 
head screw

U.L.-listed
conduit
connector
and power
supply cable.

line 2

line 1

Figure 6

ground-link

neutral wire
(white wire)

silver-colored
terminal block
screw

hex washer
head screw

8.

Tighten the locking ring of the
conduit connector. 

9.

Replace the terminal block cover.

10. Tighten the locking ring of  the

conduit connector. 

11. Replace the terminal block cover.

Summary of Contents for RF378LXPQ

Page 1: ...foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults 10 10 10 www whirlpool com IMPORTANT Installer Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner Homeowner Keep Installation Instructions for future reference Read and save these instructions for local electrical inspector s use Write down the ...

Page 2: ...installation is your responsibility A qualified technician must install this range Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation It is the installer s responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model serial rating plate The model serial rating plate is located on the oven frame behind the storage drawer panel Check location where range will be install...

Page 3: ...s recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path and wire gauge are in accordance with local codes This range must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure range is properly grounded Do not ground to a gas pipe Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit Range must be connected to the proper ele...

Page 4: ...rs to lower front leveling legs one half turn Electrical connection 6 Depending on your electrical supply make the four wire or three wire connection to the range following the Power supply cord method or Direct wire method instructions for copper wire or aluminum wire depending on the connection needed 5 Remove the terminal block cover screws located on the back of range Pull cover down and towar...

Page 5: ...screws for proper electrical connection See Figure 2 12 Tighten the strain relief screws 13 Replace the terminal block cover 14 Plug in range or reconnect power Three wire electrical connection Use this method only if local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire of power supply cord 7 Use a 1 4 nut driver and remove the hex washer head screws from the aluminum terminal bl...

Page 6: ...ype electrical supply Four wire electrical connection or Three wire electrical connection 3 1 U L listed conduit connector ground link bent away from range ground link screw Figure 5 neutral wire white wire U L listed conduit connector and power supply cable bare wire from power supply cable line 1 line 2 silver colored terminal block screw hex washer head screw 9 Loosen do not remove the hex wash...

Page 7: ...f the two types of electronic controls shown 1 Press the BAKE pad Depending on model the BAKE and TEMP indicators will light and 350 will appear in the display or the BAKE indicator will light and 350 will appear in the display The START indicator will begin flashing after 5 seconds 2 Press the START ENTER pad The ON indicator will light The TEMP indicator will turn off The display will show the a...

Page 8: ...nteraction Center The toll free 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 frame behind the storage drawer panel When moving range slide range onto cardboard or hardboard to prevent damaging the floor covering If removing the range is necessary fo...

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