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CONNECTING THE RANGE
ELECTRIC SUPPLY
The range must be installed in accordance with Local and
National Electric Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA No. 70-latest
edition. See rating plate on front of range for total
connected KW rating.
OUTSIDE WIRING
Your local utility company will tell you whether the present
electric service to your home is adequate. It may be
necessary to increase the size of the wiring to the house
and service switch to take care of the electrical load
demanded by the range. The kilowatt rating for the range
is specified on the name plate on the range.
HOUSE WIRING
Most local Building Regulations and Codes require that all
electrical wiring be done by licensed electricians. All
wiring should conform to Local and National Electrical
Codes. This range requires a single phase three wire
120/240 or a 120/208 volt, 60 Hz, AC circuit. Wiring codes
require a separate circuit be run from the main entrance
panel to the range and that it be equipped with separate
disconnect switch and fuses, either in the main entrance
panel or in a separate switch and fuse box. In some
communities, a solid or flexible continuous armored
conduit must be used from main entrance panel to the
terminal box on the rear of the range. Others will permit
the termination of the range circuit at a polarized three or
four wire plug-in outlet placed at a convenient point near
the back of the range. The range is then connected to this
outlet through an approved range connector (pigtail)
fastened securely to the terminal block with proper strain
relief at the range and a three or four pronged plug at the
opposite end.
RANGE CONNECTIONS
Some models are shipped direct from the factory with
service cords (pigtails) attached. There are no range
connections necessary on these models. Just plug into
the range outlet. On models not provided with a service
cord and models having a conduit, connection to the
power supply is necessary. REMEMBER - mobile homes
and some LOCAL CODES DO NOT PERMIT
GROUNDING THROUGH NEUTRAL. Hence, 4-wire
service MUST be provided for such installations. 3-wire
service may be used when permitted by local code. Use
COPPER WIRE ONLY. Make connections as explained
below and with reference to the appropriate illustration
(see figures 8 and 9). After installation, insure tightness of
all electrical connections and replace all covers.
NOTE: Cord replacement - ONLY a power supply cord
rated at 240 volts minimum, 40 amperes or 50 amperes
power supply cord that is marked for use with nominal 1
3/8² (34.93 mm) diameter connection opening, with closed
loop terminals and marked for use with ranges shall be
used.
Remove terminal block access cover from range back.
(See figure 7). Figure 7 shows the back of a free-standing
range. Slide-in and drop-in ranges have a flat access
cover on the left side of the main wire cover.
FIGURE 7
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