Whirlpool RF265LXTS Installation Instructions - Page 8
wire connection: Power supply cord, Direct Wire Installation: Copper or Aluminum Wire, wire
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3-wire connection: Power supply cord Use this method only if local codes permit connecting cabinetground conductor to neutral wire of power supply cord. 1. Use a ¼" nut driver and remove the hex washer head screws from the aluminum terminal blocks. 2. Connect the neutral (center) wire to the center terminal connector using one of the hex washer head screws. Securely tighten screw for proper electrical connection. D C E B F A G A. Line 1 B. Ground-link C. Hex washer head screw D. Silver-colored terminal block screw E. Neutral (center) wire F. Line 2 G. UL listed strain relief and 40- or 50-amp range power supply cord 3. Connect the other 2 wires (lines 1 and 2) to the outer terminal screws on the terminal block. 4. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. Replace terminal block cover. Direct Wire Installation: Copper or Aluminum Wire This range may be connected directly to the fuse disconnect or circuit breaker box. Depending on your electrical supply, make the required 3-wire or 4-wire connection. 1. Strip outer covering back 3" (7.6 cm) to expose wires. Strip the insulation back 1" (2.5 cm) from the end of each wire. 1" (2.5 cm) s In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral 1. Remove the ground-link screw from the range frame. Save the ground-link screw and cup washer. Bend the ground-link away from the range so that it does not contact the range. C B A A. Ground-link screw B. Cup washer C. Ground-link bent away from range 2. Connect the bare ground wire to the range using the groundlink screw and cup washer. The ground wire must be attached first and must not contact any other terminal. D C E F B A G A. Bare wire from power supply cable B. Line 1 C. Hex washer head screw D. Silver-colored terminal block screw E. Line 2 F. Neutral (white) wire G. UL listed strain relief and power supply cable 3. Loosen (do not remove) the hex washer head screw and insert the neutral (white) wire under the screw clamp at the bottom of the center position terminal connector. 4. Insert the other 2 wires (lines 1 and 2) under the other 2 screw clamps. 3" (7.6 cm) 2. Allow enough slack in the wire to easily attach the wiring terminal block. 3. Complete electrical connection according to your type electrical supply (4-wire or 3-wire electrical connection). 4-wire connection: Direct wire Use this method for: s New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC) s Mobile homes s Recreational vehicles B A A. Insert wire under screw clamp. B. Hex washer head screw 5. Securely tighten the hex washer head screws to 35 lbs-in. (4.0 N-m) minimum torque to make proper electrical connection. 6. Tighten the locking ring of the conduit connector. 7. Replace the terminal block cover. 8