Electrical Requirements - Whirlpool RS160LXT Manual

Electrical Requirements

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is
used, it is recommended that a qualified elec-
trical installer determine that the ground path
is adequate and wire gauge is in accordance
with local codes.
Do not use an extension cord.
Be sure that the electrical connection and wire
size are adequate and in conformance with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70-latest
edition and all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be
obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Battery march Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Electrical Connection
To properly install your range, you must deter-
mine the type of electrical connection you will
be using and follow the instructions provided
for it here.
• Range must be connected to the proper
electrical voltage and frequency as specified
on the model/serial number rating plate. (The
model/serial number rating plate is located
on the oven frame behind the storage drawer
panel.)
• When a 4-wire or 3-wire, single phase 120/240
volt, 60 Hz, AC only electrical supply is avail-
able, a 50-amp maximum circuit protection is
required (or, if specified on the model/ serial
rating plate, when a 4-wire or 3-wire single
phase 120/208 volt 60 Hz, AC only electrical
supply is available, a 40- or 50-amp maximum
circuit protection is required), fused on both
sides of the line.
• A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recom-
mended.
• The range can be connected directly to the
fused disconnect (or circuit breaker box)
through flexible or nonmetallic sheathed,
copper or aluminum cable. See "Electrical
Connection."
• Allow 2 to 3 ft (61.0 cm to 91.4 cm) of slack
in the line so that the range can be moved if
servicing is ever necessary.
• A UL listed conduit connector must be pro-
vided at each end of the power supply cable
(at the range and at the junction box).
• Wire sizes and connections must conform
with the rating of the range (40 amps).
• The wiring diagram is located on the un-
derside of the storage drawer or below the
warming drawer in a clear plastic bag.
If using a power supply cord:
• A UL listed power supply cord kit marked for
use with ranges. The cord should be rated
at 250 volts minimum, 40 amps or 50 amps
that is marked for use with nominal 1 3/8"
(3.5 cm) diameter connection opening and
must end in ring terminals or open-end spade
terminals with upturned ends.
• A UL listed strain relief.
If connecting to a 4-wire system:
This range is manufactured with the ground
connected to the cabinet. The ground must be
revised so the green ground wire of the 4-wire
power supply cord is connected to the cabinet.
See "Electrical Connection."
Grounding through the neutral conductor is
prohibited for new branch-circuit installations
(1996 NEC); mobile homes; and recreational
vehicles, or an area where local codes prohibit
grounding through the neutral conductor.
When a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-50R
is used, a matching UL listed, 4-wire, 250 volt,
40-amp, range power supply cord (pigtail) must
be used. This cord contains 4 copper conductors
with ring terminals or open-end spade terminals
with upturned ends, terminating in a NEMA Type
14-50R plug on the supply end.
The fourth (grounding) conductor must be identi-
fied by a green or green/yellow cover and the
neutral conductor by a white cover.
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