Jenn-Air JMC6224HL1 Installation Instructions - Page 5

Electrical Requirements GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For a permanently connected microwave oven: The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Connection To properly install your microwave oven, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here. ■■ Microwave oven must be connected to the proper electrical voltage and frequency as specified on the model/serial/rating plate. The model/serial/rating tag is located on the left side of the oven frame. A If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that the ground path and 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 National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70 - latest edition or 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: National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, OH 44131-5575 A. Model/serial/rating plate ■■ The microwave oven rated 240 V, 20 A, has 4 wires (L1, L2, N, and G) in the flex conduit, and should be connected to a 20 A maximum-rated circuit, overcurrent protected on both the L1 and L2 circuits. ■■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. ■■ Flexible cable from the microwave oven should be connected directly to the junction box. ■■ Do not cut the conduit. The length of conduit provided is for serviceability of the microwave oven. ■■ A UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector must be provided. ■■ If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure below: Connect the aluminum wiring using special connectors and/or tools designed and UL listed 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. For power requirements, refer to the following table. Voltage 120/240 VAC 120/208 VAC Microwave With Convection Oven 19.9 A/3400 W 19.9 A/3400 W 5