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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FREESTANDING ELECTRIC RANGE

RANGE SAFETY

Table of Contents

RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................1

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................2

Tools and Parts ............................................................................2
Location Requirements ................................................................2
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4

Unpack Range..............................................................................4
Adjust Leveling Legs ....................................................................5
Install Anti-Tip Bracket.................................................................5
Electrical Connection ...................................................................6
Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location ................................................11
Level Range................................................................................11
Complete Installation .................................................................11
Moving the Range ......................................................................12

IMPORTANT:

 

Save for local electrical inspector's use.

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You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately 
 

You

 

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow 

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety 
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

Summary of Contents for RF301OXTW - Electric Range

Page 1: ... if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance A...

Page 2: ...ing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 12 7 cm beyond the bottom of the cabinets Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used Given dimensions are minimum clearances The floor anti tip bracket must be installed To install the anti tip bracket shipped with the range see Install Anti Tip Bracket section Grounded electrical supply is required See Electrical Requirements ...

Page 3: ... and ordinances A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service technician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Do not modify the power...

Page 4: ...stem This range is manufactured with the ground connected to the cabinet The ground must be revised so the green ground wire of the 4 wire power supply cord is connected to the cabinet See Electrical Connection Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for new branch circuit installations 1996 NEC mobile homes and recreational vehicles or an area where local codes prohibit grounding th...

Page 5: ...egs then tilt forward to adjust the rear legs 3 When the range is at the correct height check that there is adequate clearance under the range for the anti tip bracket Before sliding range into its final position check that the anti tip bracket will slide under the range and onto the rear leveling leg prior to anti tip bracket installation InstallAnti TipBracket 1 Remove the anti tip bracket that ...

Page 6: ... through the strain relief in the opening of the cord conduit plate Allow enough slack to easily attach the wiring to the terminal block Tighten strain relief screw against the power supply cord WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Use a new 40 amp power supply cord Plug into a grounded outlet Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical ...

Page 7: ... installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection 4 wire recommended 3 wire if 4 wire is not available Electrical Connection Options A Removable retaining nut B Strain relief A B If your home has And you will be connecting to Go to Section 4 wire receptacle NEMA type 14 50R A UL listed 250 volt minimum 40 amp range power supply cord 4 wire connection Power supply cord 4 w...

Page 8: ...lack and line 2 red wires to the outer terminal block posts with 10 32 hex nuts 7 Securely tighten hex nuts NOTE For power supply cord replacement only use a power cord rated at 250 volts minimum 40 amps or 50 amps that is marked for use with nominal 1 3 5 cm diameter connection opening with ring terminals and marked for use with ranges 8 Replace terminal block access cover 3 wire connection Power...

Page 9: ...enough slack in the wire to easily attach the wiring terminal block 3 Complete electrical connection according to your type of electrical supply 4 wire or 3 wire connection 4 wire Connection Direct Wire Use this method for New branch circuit installations 1996 NEC Mobile homes Recreational vehicles In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral 1 Part of metal ground strap mus...

Page 10: ...e Use this method only if local codes permit connecting ground conductor to neutral supply wire 1 Pull the conduit through the hole and conduit plate on bottom of range Allow enough slack to easily attach the wiring to the terminal block 2 Attach terminal lugs to line 1 black bare green ground and line 2 red wires Loosen do not remove the set screw on the front of the terminal lug and insert expos...

Page 11: ...baking conditions CompleteInstallation 1 Check that all parts are now installed If there is an extra part go back through the steps to see which step was skipped 2 Check that you have all of your tools 3 Dispose of recycle all packaging materials 4 Check that the range is level See Level Range 5 Use a mild solution of liquid household cleaner and warm water to remove waxy residue caused by protect...

Page 12: ...ide range forward to complete cleaning or maintenance 4 Check that anti tip bracket is installed Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket 5 Check that range is level WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket ...

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