Whirlpool RY160LXTS Installation Instructions

Whirlpool RY160LXTS - 30" Ing Slide-In Electric Coil Range Manual

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    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SLIDE-IN ELECTRIC RANGE Table of Contents RANGE SAFETY 1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Location Requirements 2 Electrical Requirements 3 Countertop Preparation 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 Unpack Range 4 Adjust Leveling Legs 5 Install Anti-Tip
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    tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed ■ Tape measure ■ Level ■ Phillips screwdriver ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ Wrench or pliers nut driver ■ Hand or electric drill 3.2 mm) drill bit Parts supplied Check
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    use with ranges. 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
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    INSTRUCTIONS Unpack Range WARNING A Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install range. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. Remove shipping materials, tape and protective film from the range. Keep cardboard bottom under range. 2. Remove oven racks and parts
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    floor behind the range to support the range when it is laid on its back. 6. Using 2 or more people, firmly grasp the range and gently lay it range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. Failure to follow these instructions
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    grounded outlet. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Use 8 gauge copper or 6 gauge aluminum wire. Electrically ground range. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or
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    plate and insert screws. 5. Replace back panel and screws on rear of range. 6. Complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is not available) Electrical Connection Options If your home has: And you will be Go to
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    circuit installations (1996 NEC) ■ Mobile homes ■ Recreational vehicles ■ In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral 1. Part of supply cord through the opening in the cord/ conduit plate on bottom of range. Allow enough slack to easily attach the wiring to the terminal block.
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    with ring terminals and marked for use with ranges. 5. Replace terminal block access cover. Direct Wire Installation: Copper or Aluminum Wire This range may be connected directly to the fuse disconnect or circuit breaker box. Depending on your electrical supply, make the required 3-wire or 4-wire
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    Torque 8 gauge copper 6 gauge aluminum 25 lbs-in. (2.8 N-m) 35 lbs-in. (4.0 N-m) 5. Use Phillips screwdriver to connect the bare (green) ground wire to the range with the ground-link screw. The ground wire must be attached first and must not contact any other terminal. 6. Use ³⁄₈" nut driver to
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    the Use and Care Guide for specific instruction on range operation. If range does not operate, check the following: ■ Household fuse is intact and tight; or circuit breaker has not tripped. ■ Range is plugged into an outlet. ■ Electrical supply is connected. ■ See "Troubleshooting" in the Use and
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    . 3. Check that anti-tip bracket is installed: ■ Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall. ■ Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SLIDE-IN ELECTRIC RANGE
RANGE SAFETY
Table of Contents
RANGE SAFETY
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1
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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2
Tools and Parts
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2
Location Requirements
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2
Electrical Requirements
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3
Countertop Preparation
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4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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4
Unpack Range
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4
Adjust Leveling Legs
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5
Install Anti-Tip Bracket
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5
Electrical Connection
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6
Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Location
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Level Range
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Complete Installation
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Moving the Range
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IMPORTANT:
Save for local electrical inspector's use.
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You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.