Whirlpool RS696PXGQ Installation Instructions - Page 4

30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet. If installing a range hood or microwave hood combination above the range, follow the range hood or microwave hood combination installation instructions for dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface. Electrical Requirements 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 range is properly grounded. This range 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 One Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269 CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, OH 44131-5575 Electrical Connection To properly install your range, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here. ■ Range must be connected to the proper electrical voltage and frequency as specified on the model/serial number rating plate. The model/serial number rating plate is located on the bottom of the right-hand mounting rail. See following illustration. ■ A UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector must be provided. ■ If the house has aluminum wiring follow the procedure below: 1. Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail leads. 2. Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of copper wire 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. Countertop Preparation Front edges: You may need to shave or cut the trim of formed or metal frontedged countertops to clear the 30" (76.2 cm) width of the cooktop. If countertop thickness is more than 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) thick: Countertop must be notched as shown to avoid damaging the oven control panel. A C B A. Notch width to be equal on both sides B. 30¹⁄₈" (76.5 cm) width C. 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) max. If countertop extends more than 1¹⁄₈" (2.9 cm) beyond cabinet front: Notch countertop as shown to clear oven control panels. C A A. Model/serial number plate ■ Models rated from 12.7 kW at 240 volts (9.5 at 208 volts) require a separate 50-amp circuit. ■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. ■ Flexible cable from appliance should be connected directly to the junction box. ■ Fuse both sides of the line. ■ Do not cut the conduit. The length of conduit provided is for serviceability of the oven. A D B A. Notch width to be equal on both sides B. 30¹⁄₈" (76.5 cm) width C. Cabinet front D. 1¹⁄₈" (3.8 cm) max. 4