Whirlpool WOS51EC7AB Installation Guide - Page 2
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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 ■ Phillips screwdriver ■ Measuring tape ■ Hand or electric drill (for wall cabinet installations) ■ 1" (2.5 cm) drill bit (for wall cabinet installations) ■ Level ■ Flat-blade screwdriver Parts needed ■ UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector ■ UL listed wire connectors Parts supplied ■ #8-14 x 1" screws - single ovens (2), double ovens (4) ■ Two #8-18 x ³⁄₈" screws - bottom vent ■ Four #8-18 x ¹⁄₄" screws - bottom vent trim ■ Four #8-18 x ³⁄₈" screws - double oven feet ■ Bottom vent ■ Bottom vent trim ■ Two feet - double oven ■ Two front feet - double oven ■ Four grommets - single ovens (2), double ovens (4)* ■ Foam strip - single oven** Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See "Electrical Requirements." It is recommended that all electrical connections be made by a licensed, qualified electrical installer. *Grommets not included with models KEBK171B, KEBK101B, KEBK276B, KEBK206B, KEBS179B, KEBS109B, KEBS277B, KEBS279B, KEBS207B, KEBS209B, KEBU109B and KEBU209B. **Foam strip not included with double oven. Location Requirements IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ■ Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance with oven. ■ Recessed installation area must provide complete enclosure around the recessed portion of the oven. ■ Grounded electrical supply is required. See "Electrical Requirements" section. ■ Electrical supply junction box should be located 3" (7.6 cm) maximum below the support surface when the oven is installed in a wall cabinet. A 1" (2.5 cm) minimum diameter hole should have been drilled in the right rear or left rear corner of the support surface to pass the appliance cable through to the junction box. NOTE: For undercounter installation, it is recommended that the junction box be located in the adjacent right or left cabinet. If you are installing the junction box on rear wall behind oven, it is recommended that the junction box be recessed and located in the upper center of the cabinet. ■ Oven support surface must be solid, level and flush with bottom of cabinet cutout. ■ Floor must be able to support a single oven weight of 129 lbs (59 kg) for 27" (68.6 cm) models or 154 lbs (70 kg) for 30" models (76.2 cm). ■ Floor must be able to support a double oven weight of 251 lbs (114 kg) for 27" (68.6 cm) models or 288 lbs (131 kg) for 30" (76.2 cm) models. 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°F (90°C). Undercounter Installation (with cooktop installed above): Ovens approved for this type of installation have an approval label located on the top of the oven. Refer to undercounter installation instructions for cutout dimensions and approved oven cooktop combinations (separate sheet). 2