Whirlpool W10258095A Installation Instructions Manual

30" (76.0 cm) freestanding electric ranges

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30" (76.0 CM) FREESTANDING ELECTRIC RANGES
RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................1
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................2
Tools and Parts ............................................................................2
Location Requirements................................................................2
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................3
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W10258095A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

RANGE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
DANGER
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range 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.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4
Unpack Range..............................................................................4
Install Anti-Tip Bracket .................................................................5
Electrical Connection ...................................................................6
Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location ................................................11
Level Range................................................................................11
Complete Installation..................................................................11
Moving the Range ......................................................................12
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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. IMPORTANT: Save for local electrical inspector's use. W10258095A Table of Contents INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...4 Unpack Range...4 Install Anti-Tip Bracket ...5...
  • Page 2: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed Tape measure Wrench or pliers Level " nut driver Phillips screwdriver Drill Flat-blade screwdriver "...
  • Page 3: Electrical Requirements

    Cabinet Dimensions Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64.0 cm) countertop depth, 24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth and 36" (91.4 cm) countertop height. IMPORTANT: If installing a range hood or microwave hood combination above the range, follow the range hood or microwave hood combination installation instructions for dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface.
  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    The fourth (grounding) conductor must be identified by a green or green/yellow cover and the neutral conductor by a white cover. Cord should be Type SRD or SRDT with a UL listed strain relief and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. 4-wire receptacle (14-50R) The minimum conductor sized for the copper 4-wire power cord are:...
  • Page 5: Install Anti-Tip Bracket

    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, if the range is moved. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
  • Page 6: Electrical Connection

    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 shock. 1. Disconnect power. 2.
  • Page 7 Position cord/conduit plate as shown in the following illustration. A. Small opening B. Large opening Replace cord/conduit plate and insert screws. A. Small opening B. Large opening Assemble a UL listed conduit connector in the opening. A. Removable retaining nut - small opening B.
  • Page 8 3. Feed the power supply cord through the strain relief on the cord/conduit plate on bottom of range. Allow enough slack to easily attach the wiring to the terminal block. A. Terminal block B. Ground-link screw C. Cord/conduit plate D. Power supply cord wires - large opening E.
  • Page 9 Direct Wire Installation: Copper or Aluminum Wire This range may be connected directly to the fuse disconnect or circuit breaker box. Depending on your electrical supply, make the required 3-wire or 4-wire connection. 1. Strip outer covering back 3" (7.6 cm) to expose wires. Strip the insulation back 1"...
  • Page 10 6. Use " nut driver to connect the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block post with one of the #10-32 hex nuts. A. #10-32 hex nut E. Neutral (white) wire B. Line 1 (black) F. Line 2 (red) C.
  • Page 11: Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location

    Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location 1. On models with a storage drawer, pull drawer open to first stop position. Lift front of drawer to clear white wheels in drawer guides. Remove drawer and set it aside on a covered surface. On models with a warming drawer, the rear leg cannot be seen by removing the warming drawer.
  • Page 12: Moving The Range

    Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall. Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket. 6. Check that range is level. W10258095A © 2009. Whirlpool Corporation. All rights reserved. Moving the Range For direct-wired ranges: Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing.

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