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Installation of the range.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Flooring Under the Range
Your range, like many other household items, is heavy and
can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl
or carpeting.
When moving the range on this type of flooring, it
should be installed on a 1/4
″
thick sheet of
plywood (or similar material) as follows:
When the floor covering ends at the front of the
range, the area that the range will rest on should
be built up with plywood to the same level or
higher than the floor covering. This will allow
the range to be moved for cleaning or servicing.
Prepare for Electrical Connection
Effective January 1, 1996 the National Electric
Code requires that new construction (not
existing) utilize a 4-conductor connection
to an electric range.
When installing an electric range in new
construction follow Steps 5 and 7 for 4-wire
connection.
Use only a 3-conductor or a 4-conductor UL-listed
range cord. These cords may be provided with
ring terminals on wire and a strain relief device.
A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250
minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp range
cord is not recommended but if used, it should
be marked for use with nominal 1
3
⁄
8
″
diameter
connection openings. Care should be taken
to center the cable and strain relief within the
knockout hole to keep the edge from damaging
the cable.
NOTE:
A 4-conductor cord is to be used when the
appliance is installed in a mobile home or when local codes
do not permit grounding through the neutral. If conduit is
being used, go to Step 6 or 7.
Power Cord Strain Relief Installation
Remove the lower rear range wiring cover to
expose the connector block and bracket.
Remove the knockout ring (1
3
⁄
8
″
) located
on bracket directly below the connector.
To remove the knockout, use a pair of pliers
to bend the knockout ring away from the
bracket and twist until ring is removed.
Assemble the strain relief in the hole. Insert
the power cord through the strain relief
and tighten. Allow enough slack to easily
attach the cord terminals to the connector
block. If tabs are present at the end of the
winged strain relief, they can be removed
for better fit.
NOTE:
Do not install the power cord without a strain relief.
The strain relief bracket should be installed before
reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.
The strain relief bracket is provided with the range cord. It is
not part of the range.
Knockout ring removed.
Wiring cover
(shown removed)
Connector box
Power cord
Ground strap
Bracket
Strain relief bracket
Knockout ring in bracket.
