Range Installation - Frigidaire FED387CHSC Installation Instructions Manual

30" ELECTRIC DROP-IN RANGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Where local codes permit connecting the
cabinet-grounding conductor to the neutral
(white) junction box wire (see Figure 2)
A. Disconnect the power supply.
B. Connect together the 3 wires: bare copper and
white appliance cable wires and the neutral
(white) wire in the junction box.
C. Connect the 2 black wires together, then the
two red wires together.
Cable from Power Supply
White Wire
Red Wires
Ground Wire
(Bare or Green
Wire)
Cable from Appliance
Figure 2 – GROUNDED NEUTRAL
2. When connecting to a 4-wire electrical system,
when installing in a mobile home, or when
local codes DO NOT permit connecting the
cabinet-grounding conductor to the neutral
(white) junction box wire (see Figure 3)
A. Disconnect the power supply.
B. Separate the bare copper and white wires.
C. Connect the white appliance cable wire to the
neutral (white) wire in the junction box.
D. Connect the 2 black wires together, then the
two red wires together.
E. Connect the grounding wire (bare copper) to the
grounding wire in the junction box.
Cable from Power Supply
Ground Wire
Red
Wires
Ground Wire
(Bare or Green
Wire)
Junction
Box
Cable from Appliance
Figure 3 – 4-WIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
house wiring to copper leads can result in a short
circuit or fire. Use only connectors designed for
joining copper to aluminum, and follow the
manufacturer's recommended procedure closely.
NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN: The armored cable leads
supplied with this appliance are UL-recognized for
connection to larger gauge household wiring. The
insulation of the leads is rated at temperatures much
higher than the temperature rating of household wiring.
The current carrying capacity of the conductor is
Black
governed by the temperature rating of the insulation
Wires
around the wire, rather than the wire gauge alone.

Range Installation

Junction
Box
White Wire
must be shut off while line connections are being
made. Failure to do so could result in serious injury
U.L.- Listed Conduit
or death.
Connector (or CSA
Listed)
This range is designed to hang from the countertop. It
does not rest on the floor.
Be sure the bottom of any wall cabinets are a minimum
of 30" (76.2 cm) above the rangetop area.
To eliminate the hazard or reaching over heated surface
units, cabinet storage space located above the surface
units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be
provided, the hazard can be reduced by installing a
range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5"
(12.7 cm) beyond the bottom front edge of the cabinets.
1. Install base cabinets 29" (73.7 cm) apart, and be
2. Cut countertop exactly as shown in Figure 1. Shave
White Wire 3. Install the wiring junction box in an adjoining cabinet
Black
4. Push the electric conduit through the hole and attach
Wires
White Wire
U.L.- Listed Conduit
Connector (or CSA
Listed)
3
Improper connection of aluminum
The electrical power to the range
sure they are plumb and level before attaching to
countertop.
raised edge level to clear 30" (76.2 cm) wide rim on
rolled edge styled countertops.
or under the floor (range has 48"/122 cm of
conduit). Cut 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) hole to bring conduit
to the junction box.
it to the junction box. Leave enough slack in the
conduit to allow the range to be pulled forward
several inches for service if necessary.