Whirlpool W10252706A Installation Instructions Manual

30" (76 cm) freestanding electric ranges

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30" (76 CM) FREESTANDING ELECTRIC RANGES
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:
DANGER
WARNING
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.
IMPORTANT:
Save for local electrical inspector's use.
W10252706A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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RANGE SAFETY ...........................................................................................1
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................2
Tools and Parts..........................................................................................2
Location Requirements..............................................................................2
Electrical Requirements.............................................................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................4
Unpack Range ...........................................................................................4
Install Anti-Tip Bracket ..............................................................................5
Electrical Connection.................................................................................6
Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location............................................................. 10
Level Range ............................................................................................ 10
Complete Installation .............................................................................. 11
Moving the Range................................................................................... 11
ANTI-TIP BRACKET TEMPLATE ............................................................ 12

RANGE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
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.
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

    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. IMPORTANT: Save for local electrical inspector's use. W10252706A...
  • Page 2: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Location Requirements Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation here.
  • Page 3: Electrical Requirements

    Product Dimensions A. 13" (33.0 cm) max. upper cabinet depth B. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width C. For minimum clearance to top of cooktop, see NOTE*. D. 30¹⁄₈" (76.5 cm) min. opening width E. Outlet - 8" (20.3 cm) to 22" (55.9 cm) from either cabinet, A.
  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    Electrical Connection If connecting to a 4-wire system: To properly install your range, you must determine the type of This range is manufactured with the ground connected to the electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions neutral by a link. The ground must be revised so the green ground provided for it here.
  • Page 5: Install Anti-Tip Bracket

    4. On Ranges Equipped with Storage Drawers: 2. Place template on the floor in cabinet opening so that the left edge is against cabinet and top edge is against rear wall, Remove the storage drawer. Use a ¼" drive ratchet to lower molding or cabinet.
  • Page 6: Electrical Connection

    9. Move range into its final location making sure rear leveling leg 10. If installing the range in a mobile home, you must secure the slides into anti-tip bracket. range to the floor. Any method of securing the range is adequate as long as it conforms to the standards in the “Location Requirements”...
  • Page 7 Assemble a UL listed strain relief in the opening. Electrical Connection Options If your home has: And you will be Go to Section: connecting to: 4-wire receptacle A UL listed, 4-wire connection: (NEMA type 14-50R) 250-volt Power supply cord minimum, 40-amp, range power supply cord...
  • 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 3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord easily attach the wiring to the terminal block. Use this method only if local codes permit connecting chassis ground conductor to neutral wire of power supply cord.
  • Page 9 4. Attach terminal lugs to line 1 (black), neutral (white), and line 2 Direct Wire Installation: Copper or Aluminum Wire (red) wires. Loosen (do not remove) the setscrew on the front of the terminal lug and insert exposed wire end through bottom of terminal lugs.
  • Page 10: Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location

    3. Use ³⁄₈" nut driver to connect the bare (green) ground wire to 3-wire connection: Direct Wire the center terminal block post with one of the 10–32 hex nuts. Use this method only if local codes permit connecting ground conductor to neutral supply wire. 1.
  • Page 11: Complete Installation

    3. If range is not level, pull range forward until rear leveling leg is For power supply cord-connected ranges: removed from the anti-tip bracket. 1. Slide range forward. On Ranges Equipped with Storage Drawers: 2. Unplug the power supply cord. Use a ¼"...
  • Page 12: Anti-Tip Bracket Template

    ANTI-TIP BRACKET TEMPLATE Cut on dotted lines and place the left edge against the left side cabinet and the top edge against the rear wall. Top edge W10252706A © 2009. 3/09 All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

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