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Whirlpool RF301OXTW01 Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
FREESTANDING ELECTRIC RANGE
Table of Contents
RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................
1
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................
2
Tools and Parts ............................................................................
2
Location Requirements ................................................................
2
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................
3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................
4
Unpack Range ..............................................................................
4
Adjust Leveling Legs ....................................................................
5
Install Anti-Tip Bracket .................................................................
5
Electrical Connection ...................................................................
6
Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location ................................................
11
Level Range ................................................................................
11
Complete Installation .................................................................
11
Moving the Range ......................................................................
12
RANGE SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
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:
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.
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.
8101 P748-60

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS FREESTANDING ELECTRIC RANGE Table of Contents RANGE SAFETY ................INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..........Tools and Parts ................Location Requirements ..............Electrical Requirements ............... INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..........Unpack Range ................Adjust Leveling Legs ..............Install Anti-Tip Bracket ..............Electrical Connection ..............Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location ..........
  • Page 2 Tip Over Hazard 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. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
  • Page 3 Product D imensions Cabinet D imensions Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64 cm) countertop depth, 24" (61 cm) base cabinet depth and 36" (91.4 cm) countertop height. If installing a range hood or microwave hood combination above the range, follow the range hood or microwave hood combination installation instructions for dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface.
  • Page 4 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 cabinet. The ground must be revised so the green ground wire of provided for it here.
  • Page 5 4. To place range on its back, take 4 cardboard corners from the Determine and mark edge of range in the cutout space. The carton. Stack one cardboard corner on top of another. mounting bracket can be installed on either the left side or Repeat with the other 2 corners.
  • Page 6 Direct Wire Power Supply Cord Electrical Shock Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Disconnect power before servicing. Use 8 gauge copper or 6 gauge aluminum wire. Use a new 40 amp power supply cord. Plug into a grounded outlet. Electrically ground range.
  • Page 7 Style 2: Direct wire strain relief Feed the flexible conduit through the conduit connector allowing enough slack to easily attach wiring to the • Use Phillips screwdriver to remove screws and slide terminal block. cord/conduit plate down and out. • Tighten strain relief screw against the flexible conduit.
  • Page 8 5. Use 3/8"nut driver to connect the neutral (white) wire to the 4-wire connection: Power Supply Cord center terminal block post with one of the 10-32 hex nuts. Use this method for: • New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC) ..jq •...
  • Page 9 2. Use 3/8"nut driver to connect the neutral (white) wire to the 4-wire Connection: Direct Wire center terminal block post with one of the 10-32 hex nuts. Use this method for: • New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC) • Mobile homes •...
  • Page 10 Attach terminal lugs to line 1 (black), neutral (white), and line 2 3-wire connection: Direct Wire (red) wires. Loosen (do not remove) the set screw on the front of the terminal lug and insert exposed wire end through bottom of terminal lugs. Securely tighten set screw to XX Ibs- Use this method only if local codes permit connecting ground in.
  • Page 11 Bare Wire Torque Specifications Attaching terminal lugs to the terminal block - 20 Ibs-in. (2.3 N-m) Place rack in oven. Place level on rack and check levelness of Wire Awg Torque range, first side to side; then front to back. 8 gauge copper 25 Ibs-in.
  • Page 12 Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall. • Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket. 5. Check that range is level. 4. Check that range is level. 8101 P748-60 7/07 © 2007.Whirlpool Corporation. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved.