Before You Begin; Electrical Requirements - Whirlpool Build-in 30 inch Install Instructions Manual

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Read the following instructions completely and
carefully. If followed. they will simplify the installa-
tion job,
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
A.
A three-wire or four-wire single phase 120/240 volt
60 Hz AC only electrlcal supply is required on a
separate circuit fused on both sides of the line (time-
delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended). Do
NOT
fuse neutral. The fuse size must not exceed
the clrcult rating of the appliance specified on the
nameplate.
NOTE:
Wire sizes and connections must conform
with the fuse size and rating of the appliance in
accordance with National Electrical Code and
local codes and ordinances. Do not use an exten-
sion cord.
B.The appliance should be connected to the fused
disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through flexible
armored or non-metallic sheathed cable. The flex-
ible armored cable extending from the appliance
should be connected directly to the junction box. The
junction box should be located as shown in Figure
2 on page 3 so that as much slack as possible re-
mains in the cable between the box and the ap-
pliance so that it can be moved if servicing is
necessary.
C. A suitable strain relief must be provided to attach
tqe power supply cord to the junction box.
II
Unpacking
Instructions
A.
Leave corner supports on cooktop until completion
of step 4.
B. Be sure the bottle of cleaner conditioner, packed with
the cooktop, is left where the
USER
can find it
easily. It is important that the glass ceramic smooth
top be pretreated before being used.
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