Whirlpool 8286240 Installation Instructions Manual page 8

IMPORTANT: Use the 4-wire cable from power supply where
local codes do not permit connecting the frame-ground
conductor to the neutral (white) junction box wire.
4-Wire Cable from Power Supply 3-Wire Cable from Power Supply
REMEMBER: Use the 3-wire cable from power supply where
local codes permit connecting the frame-ground conductor to
the neutral (white)junction box wire:
B
A C
A. Red wires
B. From power supply (4 wires)
C. Junction box
D. UL listed wire nut
E. White wire
(from power supply)
F Bare or green wires
(from cooktop)
G. To cooktop (3 wires)
H. UL listed or CSA approved
conduit connector
i. Black wires
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove junction box cover if present.
3. Connect the flexible cable conduit from the cooktop to the
junction box using a UL listed or CSA approved conduit
connector.
4. Tighten screws on conduit connector if present.
5. Connect the two black wires together using the UL listed wire
nuts.
6. Connect the two red wires together using the UL listed wire
nuts.
7. Terminate white wire from the power supply using a UL listed
wire nut.
8. Connect the green or bare ground wire from the cooktop
cable to the green or bare ground wire (in the junction box)
using the UL listed wire nuts.
9. Install junction box cover.
10. Reconnect power.
B
C
A
D
\
F
G
H
A. Red wires
B. From power supply (3 wires)
C. Junction box
D. UL listed wire nut
E. White wire
(from power supply)
F. Bare or green wire
(from cooktop)
G. To cooktop (3 wires)
H. UL listed or CSA approved
conduit connector
i. Black wires
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove junction box cover if present.
3. Connect the flexible cable conduit from the cooktop to the
junction box using a UL listed or CSA approved conduit
connector.
4=
5.
6.
7.
Tighten screws on conduit connector if present.
Connect the two black wires together using the UL listed wire
nuts.
Connect the two red wires together using the UL listed wire
nuts.
Connect the green or bare ground wire from the cooktop
cable to the white (neutral) wire in the junction box using a UL
listed wire nut.
8. Install junction box cover.
9. Reconnect power.
1=
2.
3.
Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part,
go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.
Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
Use a mild solution of liquid household cleaner and warm
water to remove waxy residue caused by protective shipping
material. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For more
information, see the "Cooktop Care" section of the
Use and Care Guide.
4. Read "Cooktop Use" in the cooktop Use and Care Guide.
NOTE: If the cooktop does not work after turning on the power,
check that a circuit breaker has not tripped or a household fuse
has not blown. See "Troubleshooting" section in the Use and
Care Guide for further information.
If you need Assistance or Service:
Please reference the "Assistance or Service" section of the Use
and Care Guide or contact the dealer from whom you purchased
your cooktop.
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