Kenmore 30" ELECTRIC RANGE Installation Instructions page 3

See Range C onnection Opening Size Chart ( Figs. 9&10) f or
cord kitampere rating information. Terminals onend ofwires
must b eeither c losed l oop oropen-end spade l ugs withupturned
ends.
2b. MODELS REQUIRING POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT.
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR IF AN
INCORRECT SIZE RANGE CORD KIT IS USED, THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED OR
STRAIN RELIEF BRACKET IS DISCARDED.
This appliance may be connected by means of a power supply
cord. Only a power supply cord kit rated at 125/250 volts
minimum, and marked for use with ranges shall be used. See Fig.
10 for cord kit ampere rating information. Cord must have either
three (3) or four (4) conductors (See Fig. 8). Terminals on end of
wires must be either closed loop or open-end spade lugs with
upturned ends. Cord must have strain relief properly installed. See
Steps 4a. for 4-Wire or 4b. for 3-Wire connections.
3. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO RANGE.
The Rear Access Cover must be removed (Fig 9). To remove,
loosen center screw (one screw) and remove cover. The terminal
block will then be accessible.
Separate Strain Relief
before installation
Fig, 11
4A. POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
(4-Wire Connection Instructions - Refer to Fig.12)
Before wiring the range review the suggested power source
location drawing in Fig. 3. If connecting to a 4-Wire electrical
system (new branch-circuit or mobile home requires 4-Wire
connection):
3 & 4 -Wire electrical wall Receptacle types &
Fig, 8
Required for new and
remodeled installations
4 Wire Wall
Receptacle (14-50R)
O Allowed for
exisiting installations
3 Wire Wall
Receptacle (t 0-50R)
NOTE: Range is shipped from factory with 1-3/8" dia. hole as
shown. To use either 7/8" dia. hole or 1-1/8" dia. knockouts refer
to Fig. 9.
1-1/8" Dia. 7/8" Dia. ';_;:
Knockout Hole _ear
(See Chart) (See Chart) _ess
_ver
Mounting I
Plate
Fig, 9
1-3/8" Pocket
Hole for Cable
(See Chart) Mounting Plate
Range Connection Opening Size Chart
Supply Cord Kit ampere rating information. See serial plate on range
for kilowatt rating data.
See Serial Plate on Range for
KW Rating
120/240 Volts 120/208 Volts
Cord Kit
Ampere
Rating
8.8-16.5 KW 7.9-12.5 KW 40/50 Amp
16.6-22.5 KW 12.6-18.5 KW 50Amp
Fig. 10
Diameter (inches) of Range
connection Opening
Permanent
Cord Kit Wiring
1-3/8 in, 1-1/8 in,
1-3/8 in. 1-3/8 in.
1. Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions supplied
with the strain relief and install (Also see Figs. 9, 10 & 11).
2. insert the end connectors for Line 1, Line 2 and Neutral and
tighten securely to the terminal block.
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN the factory
installed nut connections which secure the range wiring to the
terminal block. Electrical failure or loss of electrical
connection may occur if these 3 nuts are loosened or
removed.
3. You must disconnect the ground strap. Remove the
factory installed ground screw & plate to release the copper
ground strap from the frame of the appliance. Cut and
discard the copper ground strap & plate. KEEP the ground
screw.
4. Connect the ground wire (Green) lead with the eyelet to the
frame of the appliance with the ground screw using the same
hole in the frame where the ground screw was originally
installed (See Fig. 12).
5. Make sure all screws are tightened securely and replace the
rear access cover (See Fig. 9).
4-Wire Connection
Factory installed connections (DO NOT LOOSEN)
Terminal
Connect
Line 1 Connect
here 2
Connect here
Neutral
(White or
Center)
Cut Ground
Strap. Discard
Ground Strap
& Ground Plate
Connect Green
insulated Copper
Ground Wire with
Ground Screw here
NOTES:
Install Strain-Relief
Bushing, Center or white
wire must always be Fig. 12
attached to the center
terminal on block