Whirlpool WFE321LWB Installation Instructions - Page 3

Installation Requirements - range

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed ■ Tape measure ■ ¼" drive ratchet ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ Level ■ Hammer ■ Hand or electric drill ■ Wrench or pliers ■ Marker or pencil ■ Masking tape ■ ¼" nut driver and nut driver 3.2 mm) drill bit (for wood floors) 4.8 mm) carbide-tipped masonry drill bit (for concrete/ceramic floors) ■ Tin snips or large wire cutters (for cutting ground strap if necessary) Parts supplied Check that all parts are included. ■ 3 - 10-32 hex nuts (attached to terminal block) ■ 3 - Terminal lugs A B C A. Anti-tip bracket B. Plastic anchors (2) C. #10 x 1¹⁄₂" screws (2) ■ Anti-tip bracket kit Anti-tip bracket must be securely mounted to subfloor. Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to anchor bracket to subfloor. Longer screws are available from your local hardware store. Parts needed If using a power supply cord kit: ■ 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 1³⁄₈" (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. Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See "Electrical Requirements" section. It is recommended that all electrical connections be made by a licensed, qualified electrical installer. Location Requirements IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ■ It is the installer's responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located on the left side frame behind the storage drawer panel. ■ The range should be located for convenient use in the kitchen. ■ To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets. ■ Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions are minimum clearances. ■ The floor anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the antitip bracket shipped with the range, see "Install Anti-Tip Bracket" section. ■ Grounded electrical supply is required. See "Electrical Requirements" section. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your cabinets, check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage. This oven has been designed in accordance with the requirements of UL and CSA International and complies with the maximum allowable wood cabinet temperatures of 194° (90°C). Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements The installation of this range must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). When such standard is not applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A or local codes. Mobile home installations require: ■ When this range is installed in a mobile home, it must be secured to the floor during transit. Any method of securing the range is adequate as long as it conforms to the standards listed above. ■ Four-wire power supply cord or cable must be used in a mobile home installation. The appliance wiring will need to be revised. See "Electrical Connection" section. 3

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Tools needed
Parts supplied
Check that all parts are included.
3 - 10-32 hex nuts (attached to terminal block)
3 - Terminal lugs
Anti-tip bracket kit
Anti-tip bracket must be securely mounted to subfloor. Thickness
of flooring may require longer screws to anchor bracket to
subfloor. Longer screws are available from your local hardware
store.
Parts needed
If using a power supply cord kit:
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.
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See
“Electrical Requirements” section.
It is recommended that all electrical connections be made by a
licensed, qualified electrical installer.
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation
clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The
model/serial rating plate is located on the left side frame
behind the storage drawer panel.
The range should be located for convenient use in the
kitchen.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated
surface units, cabinet storage space located above the
surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be
provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood
that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond
the bottom of the cabinets.
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used.
Given dimensions are minimum clearances.
The floor anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti-
tip bracket shipped with the range, see “Install Anti-Tip
Bracket” section.
Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical
Requirements” section.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to your cabinets, check with your
builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used
will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage. This oven
has been designed in accordance with the requirements of UL
and CSA International and complies with the maximum allowable
wood cabinet temperatures of 194° (90°C).
Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements
The installation of this range must conform to the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). When such standard is not
applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured Home
Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A or local codes.
Mobile home installations require:
When this range is installed in a mobile home, it must be
secured to the floor during transit. Any method of securing
the range is adequate as long as it conforms to the standards
listed above.
Four-wire power supply cord or cable must be used in a
mobile home installation. The appliance wiring will need to be
revised. See “Electrical Connection” section.
Tape measure
Flat-blade screwdriver
Level
Hammer
Hand or electric drill
Wrench or pliers
Marker or pencil
Masking tape
¼" drive ratchet
¼" nut driver
³⁄₈
" and
⁵⁄₁₆
" nut driver
¹⁄₈
" (3.2 mm) drill bit (for
wood floors)
³⁄₁₆
" (4.8 mm) carbide-tipped
masonry drill bit (for
concrete/ceramic floors)
Tin snips or large wire
cutters (for cutting ground
strap if necessary)
A. Anti-tip bracket
B. Plastic anchors (2)
C. #10 x 1
¹⁄₂
" screws (2)
A
B
C