Kenmore 9961 Installation Instructions - Page 3

Power Supply Cord Kit The user is responsible for connecting the power supply cord to the connection block located behind the back panel access cover. This appliance may be connected by means of permanent "hard wiring" (flexible armored or nonmetallic shielded copper cable), or by means of a power supply cord kit. Use only a power supply cord kit rated at 125/250 volts minimum, 40 amperes minimum and marked for use with ranges. See chart (below) for cord kit connection opening size and rating information. Cord must have either 3 or 4 conductors. For mobile homes, new installations, recreational vehicles, or areas where local codes do not permit grounding through neutral, a 4 conductor power supply cord kit rated at 125/250 volts minimum, 40 amperes and marked for use with ranges should be used (see Figure 4). Terminals on end of wires must either be closed loop or open-end spade lugs with upturned ends. Cord must have strain relief clamp. Risk of fire or electrical shock exists if an incorrect size range cord kit is used, if the Installation Instructions are not followed, or if the strain relief bracket is discarded. Range Connection Opening Size Chart Refer to chart below for proper range connection opening size and power supply cord kit ampere rating information. See serial plate on range for kilowatt rating data. Range Kilowatt Rating (See Serial Plate on Range) Minimum Cord kit 120/240 Volts 120/208 Volts Ampere Rating Diameter (inches) of Range Connection Opening Cord Kit Direct Connection 0 -16.5 kW 0 -12.5 kW 40 Amp 16.6-22.5 kW 12.6-18.5 kW 50 Amp 1-3/8 in. 1-3/8 in. 1-1/8 in. 1-3/8 in. NOTE: Range is shipped from factory with 1 1/8" dia. hole as shown in figure 3. If a larger hole is required, punch out the knockout. Electrical Connection to the Range This appliance is manufactured with the neutral terminal connected to the range. While connecting range, do not loosen the nuts which secure the terminal block to the range. Electrical failure or loss of electrical connection may occur. Electrical Shock Hazard • Electrical ground is required on this appliance. • Do not connect to the electrical supply until appliance is permanently grounded. • Disconnect power to the circuit breaker or fuse box before making the electrical connection. • This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or a grounding connector should be connected to the grounding terminal or wire lead on the appliance. • Do not use the gas supply line for grounding the appliance. Failure to do any of the above could result in a fire, personal injury or electrical shock. Three Conductor Wire Connection to Range (The 3-conductor cord or cable must be replaced with a 4-conductor cord or cable where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited in new installations, mobile homes, recreational vehicles or in other areas where local codes do not permit neutral grounding) If local codes permit connection of the frame grounding conductor to the neutral wire of the copper power supply cord (see Figure 3): Remove the 3 screws at the lower end of the rear wire cover, then bend the lower end of the rear wire cover (access cover) upward to expose range terminal connection block (see Figure 2). 3-Wire Power Supply Cord Kit _ Figure 1 Receptacle 3-Wire Wall