Whirlpool WFE525S0J Installation Instructions - Page 3

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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 ■■ Tape measure ■■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■■ Phillips screwdriver ■■ Level ■■ Hammer ■■ Hand or electric drill ■■ Wrench or pliers ■■ Marker or pencil ■■ Masking tape ■■ 1/4" (6.4 mm) drive ratchet ■■ 1/4" (6.4 mm) nut driver ■■ 3/8" (1 cm) and 5/16" (7.9 mm) nut driver ■■ 1/8" (3.2 mm) drill bit (for wood floors) Parts Supplied Check that all parts are included. A B A. Anti-tip bracket B. #12 x 15/8" (4.1 cm) screws (2) ■■ Anti-tip bracket must be securely mounted to floor or wall. Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to anchor bracket to floor. Parts needed If using a power supply cord kit: ■■ A UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with ranges. The cord should be rated at 250 V minimum, 40 A or 50 A that is marked for use with nominal 1³⁄8" (3.5 cm) diameter connection opening and must end in ring terminals or open-end spade terminals with upturned ends. ■■ A UL listed strain relief. Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See "Electrical Requirements" section. It is recommended that all electrical connections be made by a licensed, qualified electrical installer. Location Requirements IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ■■ It is the installer's responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial/rating plate. The model/serial/rating plate is located on the frame behind a top corner of the door or either side of the drawer. ■■ To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets. ■■ Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions are minimum clearances. ■■ The anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti-tip bracket shipped with the range, see "Install Anti-Tip Bracket" section. ■■ Grounded electrical supply is required. See "Electrical Requirements" section. 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). Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements The installation of this range must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). When such standard is not applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A or with local codes. In Canada, the installation of this range must conform with the current standards CAN/CSA-Z240-latest edition, or with local codes. Mobile home installations require: ■■ When this range is installed in a mobile home, it must be secured according to the instructions in this document. ■■ Four-wire power supply cord or cable must be used in a mobile home installation. The appliance wiring will need to be revised. See "Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only" section. 3

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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
Tape measure
Marker or pencil
Flat-blade screwdriver
Masking tape
Phillips screwdriver
1/4" (6.4 mm) drive
ratchet
Level
1/4" (6.4 mm) nut driver
Hammer
3/8" (1 cm) and 5/16"
(7.9 mm) nut driver
Hand or electric drill
1/8" (3.2 mm) drill bit
(for wood floors)
Wrench or pliers
Parts Supplied
Check that all parts are included.
Anti-tip bracket must be securely mounted to floor or wall.
Thickness of flooring may require longer screws to anchor
bracket to floor.
Parts needed
If using a power supply cord kit:
A UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with
ranges. The cord should be rated at 250 V minimum, 40 A
or 50 A that is marked for use with nominal 1³⁄
8
" (3.5 cm)
diameter connection opening and must end in ring terminals
or open-end spade terminals with upturned ends.
A UL listed strain relief.
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See
“Electrical Requirements” section.
It is recommended that all electrical connections be made
by a licensed, qualified electrical installer.
A
B
A. Anti-tip bracket
B. #12 x 1
5
/
8
" (4.1 cm) screws (2)
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation
clearances specified on the model/serial/rating plate. The
model/serial/rating plate is located on the frame behind a
top corner of the door or either side of the drawer.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated
surface units, cabinet storage space located above the
surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be
provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood
that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond
the bottom of the cabinets.
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used.
Given dimensions are minimum clearances.
The anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti-tip
bracket shipped with the range, see “Install Anti-Tip Bracket”
section.
Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical
Requirements” section.
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).
Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements
The installation of this range must conform to the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR,
Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home
Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). When such
standard is not applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured
Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A or with local codes.
In Canada, the installation of this range must conform with
the current standards CAN/CSA-Z240-latest edition, or with
local codes.
Mobile home installations require:
When this range is installed in a mobile home, it must be
secured according to the instructions in this document.
Four-wire power supply cord or cable must be used in a
mobile home installation. The appliance wiring will need
to be revised. See “Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only”
section.