Power Supply Cord Kit; Electrical Connection - Kenmore 4689 - 30 in. Slide-In Electric Range Installation Instructions Manual

1. Power Supply Cord Kit
The user is responsible for connecting the power supply
cord to the connection block located behind the back
panel access cover.
This appliance may be connected by means of
permanent "hard wiring"; flexible armored or
nonmetallic shielded copper cable (when local code
allow it) or by means of a power supply cord kit.
NOTE: Electric Slide-in Range is shipped from factory
with 1 1/8" (2.9 cm) dia. hole as shown on figure 4. If a
larger hole is required, punch out the knockout.
Risk of fire or electrical shock exists
if an incorrect size range cord kit is used, the
Installation Instructions are not followed, or the
strain relief bracket is discarded,
For mobile homes, new installations or recreational
vehicles, use only a power supply kit designed for a
range at 125V/250V 50A recommended (minimum
40A). Cord must have either 3 (when local code permits
grounding through neutral) or 4 conductors. Terminal on
end of wires must be either closed loop or open spade
lug with upturned ends. Cord must have strain-relief
clamp.
Do not loosen the nuts which secure
the factory-installed range wiring to terminal block
while connecting range. Electrical failure or loss of
electrical connection may occur,
2. Access to Terminal Block &
Grounding Strap
Electrical Shock Hazard
o Electrical ground is required on this appliance,
Do not connect to the electrical supply until
appliance is permanently grounded.
Disconnect power to the circuit breaker or fuse
box before making the electrical connection,
This appliance must be connected to a grounded,
metallic, permanent wiring system, or a
grounding connector should be connected to the
grounding terminal or wire lead on the appliance,
Failure to do any of the above could result in a
fire, personal injury or electrical shock.
3. Electrical Connection to the Range
Three Conductor Wire Connection to Range
If local codes permit connection of the frame grounding
conductor to the neutral wire of the copper power
supply cord (see Figure 3):
1. Remove the 3 screws at the lower end of the rear
wire cover, then bend the lower end of the rear
wire cover (access cover) upward to expose range
terminal connection block (see Figure 2).
2. Using the nuts supplied in the literature package,
connect the neutral of the copper power supply cord
to the center silver-colored terminal of the terminal
block, and connect the other wires to the outer
terminals. Match wires and terminals by color (red
wires connected to the right terminal, black wires
connected to the left terminal) (see figure 3).
3. Lower the terminal cover and replace the 3 screws.
Silver Colored Terminal
Red Wire
Bend rear wire cover here for access
to terminal block
Figure 2
This appliance is manufactured with
the frame grounded by connection of a grounding
strap between the neutral power supply terminal
and the frame. If used in USA, in a new branch
circuit installation (1996 NEC), mobile home or
recreational vehicule, where local code do not
permit grounding through neutral (white) wire
or in Canada; remove the grounding strap from
the frame and cut the other end, near the neutral
terminal, Connect the appliance in usual manner,
Terminal
Block
Wire
A User Supplied
Strain-relief Must
Be Installed at This
Location.
To 240 V
Receptacle
Figure 3
1 1/8" (2.9 cm) Dia.
Direct Connection Hole.
Punch Out Knockout
for 1 3/8" (3.5 cm) Dia.
Cord Kit Hole.