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Whirlpool Microwave Range Installation Instructions page 3

30” eye-level microwave range

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Cony. from Panel A
revxed The appliance
coblnet must not
be connected
to the neutral termlnol.
but must be connected
to the grounding
we [green] of the power supply cord.
[See "Four-wire electrlcal connection"
sectlon. Panel C.]
When o four-wire receptacle
of NEMA
tvpe Id-50R is used (See Figure 2.). o
matching. U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt, 50.
ampere. range power supply cord
(plgtail) must be used. This cord contains
four copper conductors with ring
terminals on the appliance
end,
terminating in a NEMA type 14.5OP plug
on the supply end. The fourth
(grounding) conductor must be
identified by a green or green/yellow
cover and the neutral conductor by a
while cover. Cord should be Type SRD or
SRDT with a U.L.-l&c
strain relief and
be at least four feet long
The MINIMUM conductor sizes for the
copper 4-wire power cord are:
50 ampere circuit
2. NO. 6 conductors
1. No 8 white neutral
1. No 6 green groundtng
H
A wiring diagram IS included
in the lech sheet. The tech sheet IS
'located
behtnd the control panel
Venting
requhements
Terminate venting system to the
Do Not terminate
the vent in an
attic or other enclosed space.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in a fire.
Ductwork needed for lnslallafion
is not
included. Wall or roofcaps
used must
have back-draft
damper.
Determine which outslde venting
method needs to be used Note: If a non-
venting (reclrculatlng] Installation 1s
desired, you will need to order Non-vent
Kit a14023 and follow Installation
inslructions provided with the kit
The length of ductwork and number of
elbows should be kept to a mlnimum to
provide effictent performance
The size
of the ductwork should be uniform Do
Net install two elbows together Use duct
tape to seal all joints In duct system.
Ductwork can terminate either
through the roof or wall. Figures 3-5 show
ccmmon venting methods and what
types of materials are needed Use
ccJklng
to seal exferlor wall or roof
opening around exhaust hood
Figure 4
3." x to
3Y4" x 10"
through the roe,
through wall
3Y." I lo- to
rouna
duct
lransitlon
3Y." x to" to round
ductwork transitlon
Recommended
duct length
Use 3b" x VY or & duct with a maxImum
length of 26 feet for duct system For
bes' perlormance
use no more than
PANlt 8
three 90" elbows To calculate the
length of system you need add the
equivalent feet for each duct piece
used In the system See the following
example
3W x IO" duct system
9 feet straight
= 9n
Length of
Wi' x 10" system
= i4n
Recommended
standard
fiitlngs
--
,
1
6" duct system
90"
wall cap
-AH-I
,
Lenath of 6" svstem = 22.5 ft
Now start...
With range in kitchen.
I
Personal lniuw Hazard
More than one p&on
is required
to lifi. tilt or move this aoollance
because
of Its weight did size.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury.
1
Remove racks and other parts
n from Inside oven.
2
Take 4 cardboard
corners from
n the carton. Stack one cardbcard
corner on tap of another. Repeat with
the other two comers. Place corners
lengthwise on the floor in back of range
to support range off of skid.
3
w
Ftrmly grasp the range and
Rentlv lay it on Its back on the
cardboard
corners
4
Remove two Vu" shipping
n bolts from the skid Discard
skid and bolts
5
Use adJustable wrench to loosen
n leveling legs four complete turns.
6
Place a piece of the
n
cardboard
shipping
container on the floor. Stand the
range buck up on the cardboard
7
w
Remove shipping materials
including clips that hold
elements in place, tape and protective
film from rangem
Remove terminal block cover
n located on back of range
J-wire electrical
connectlon
See Panel C for I-wire electrical
connection. _ . . . . 8. rT--.'-->
UL-llsted
9
,i-"
Use a U L -listed strain relief and
n insert it into the hole below the
terminal block. Insert the power cord
through the strain relief allowing enough
slack to easily attach to terminal block.
Do Not loosen factory-installed
nuts
already installed on the terminal. Be sure
that nuts are installed tight.
Use onlv rtna-tvpe terminals to
conned
pab~supply.
To secure the
mwer SUDDIV cord. use the '/a" brass
$;Sllver.colored
This appliance
Is manufactured
wlth
neutral terminal connected
to the
frame. If local codes Do Not permll
graundlng
through the neutral. a tour-
wire. UL-llsted. pawersu~~ly
cord
mteb
240 volts, 'SO amp&&
bnd Inves-
tlgaled for use with ranges must be
used. See 4-wire etectrtcal
connec-
tlon. Panel C.
10
n
Connect the neutral [white]
wire to the center silver-
colored terminal screw on terminal
block. Connect the other two wires to the
outer terminal screws on the terminal
block. Use ring-type terminals only.
Connect with the brass nuts tap&
to the
range. Do Not loosen factory-installed
nuts already installed on the terminal.
Check that nuts are tight to insure proper
electrical
connection.
11
Tighten the strain relief screws.
.
Replace terminal block cover.
12
n
Determine which venting
method (roof or wall
venting orventless) you need to use This
range is manufactured
for outslde
venting. If a non-venting (recirculating)
installation is desired. you WIII need
to order Non-vent Kit 814023 and follow
installation instructions provided with
the kit.

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