Electrical Requirements; Installation Instructions; Prepare Built-In Oven; Remove Oven Door - KitchenAid KEBC149BSS Installation Instructions Manual

24" (60 cm) electric built-in oven
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If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that
the ground path and the wire gauge are in accordance with local
codes.
Check with a qualified electrical installer if you are not sure the
oven is properly grounded.
This oven must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system.
Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate
and in conformance with the CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. O-M91-latest edition, and
all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
Canadian Standards Association
178 Rexdale Blvd.
Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA
Electrical Connection
To properly install your oven, you must determine the type of
electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions
provided for it here.
Oven 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 on the right
vertical part of the oven frame. See the following illustration.
A. Model/serial number plate

Prepare Built-In Oven

1. Decide on the final location for the oven. Avoid drilling or
cutting into house wiring during installation.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install oven.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
2. To avoid floor damage, set the oven onto cardboard prior to
installation. Do not use handle or any portion of the front
frame for lifting.
3. Remove the shipping materials and tape from the oven.
4. Remove the hardware package from inside the bag
containing literature.
5. Remove and set aside racks and other parts from inside the
oven.
6. Move oven and cardboard close to the oven's final location.
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Electrical Requirements

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Models rated 3.6 kW and below at 120/240 volts require a
separate 15-amp circuit. Models rated 3.6 to 4.8 kW at
120/240 volts require a separate 20-amp circuit.
A circuit breaker is recommended.
Connect directly to the circuit breaker box (or fused
disconnect) through flexible, armored or nonmetallic
sheathed, copper cable (with grounding wire). See "Make
Electrical Connection" section.
CSA approved flexible conduit from the oven should be
connected directly to the junction box.
Fuse both sides of the line.
Do not cut the conduit. The length of conduit provided is for
serviceability of the oven.
A CSA approved conduit connector must be provided.
If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure
below:
1. Connect a section of solid copper wire to the ends of the
CSA approved flexible conduit leads.
2. Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of
copper wire using special connectors and/or tools
designed for joining copper to aluminum.
Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended
procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with
local codes and industry accepted wiring practices.

Remove Oven Door

IMPORTANT: Use both hands to remove oven doors.
1. Open oven door all the way.
2. Flip up the hinge latch on each side.
3. Close the oven door as far as it will shut.
4. Lift the oven door while holding both sides.
Continue to push the oven door closed and pull it away from
the oven door frame.

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