Frigidaire FCS388WECF User Manual
30" DUAL FUEL SLIDE-IN RANGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(Models with an Electric Oven and a Gas Cooktop)
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY
A QUALIFIED INSTALLER.
IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
Shave Raised
Edge To Clear
30" (76.2 cm)
Wide Cooktop Rim
1-½ " Max.
(3.8 cm Max.)
3" Min.
(7.6 cm Min.)
From Wall
This Side Only
30"
(76.2 cm Min.)
30" Min.**
(76.2 cm Min.)
WALL
18" Min.
(45.7 cm Min.)
E
Locate
Cabinet Doors
1" Min. from
Cut-Out
Opening
*Note:
29" (73.7 cm)
Wide Opening
For Overlapping
Cooktop And
Built-In Look
If Installing Model
With Optional Side Panels,
Cut-Out Area Including
Countertop Must Be At Least
30" (76.2 cm) Wide
30"
(76.2 cm)
Exact
G
F
Grounded Junction Box
Should Be Located
8 " to 17" (20.3 - 43.2 cm)
From right Cabinet and
2" to 4" (5.1 - 10.2 cm)
From Floor
Approx. 1-7/8"
(4.8 cm)
24" Min.
(61 cm Min.)
Do not pinch the power supply cord or the flexible gas conduit between the range
and the wall.
Do not seal the range to the side cabinets.
**NOTE: 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the cooktop and the bottom
of the cabinet when the bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less
than 1/4" (0.64 cm) flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28
MSG sheet metal, 0.015" (0.4 mm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm) aluminum,
or 0.020" (0.5 mm) copper.
36" minimum clearance when the cabinet is unprotected.
C. DEPTH TO D. DEPTH E. MINIMUM F. MINIMUM G. HEIGHT
A. HEIGHT B. WIDTH FRONT OF WITH CUTOUT CUTOUT O F
RANGE DOOR OPEN WIDTH DEPTH COUNTERTOP
3
35
3
/
/
8 - 36
8" (90-92 cm) 30" (76.2 cm) 26
1
/
4" (66.7 cm) 44
7
/
8" (114 cm) 29" (73.7 cm) 21
5
/
8" (55 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) standard
3
/
35
8" (90 cm) min.
F. Minimum Cutout Depth is increased to 24" (61 cm) with backguard.
Recycled paper Printed in Canada P/N 318104600 (9909) Rev. F
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30" DUAL FUEL SLIDE-IN RANGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(Models with an Electric Oven and a Gas Cooktop)
Important Notes to the Installer
1. Read all instructions contained in these installation
instructions before installing range.
2. Remove all packing material from the oven
compartments before connecting the gas and electrical
supply to the range.
3. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
4. Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.
Important Note to the Consumer
Keep these instructions with your owner's guide for future
reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Installation of this range must conform with local codes
or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1—latest edition.
This range has been design certified by the American Gas
Association. As with any appliance using gas and
generating heat, there are certain safety precautions you
should follow. You will find them in the Owner's Guide,
read it carefully.
• Be sure your range is installed and grounded
properly by a qualified installer or service
technician.
• This range must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in their absence,
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.
70—latest edition. See Grounding Instructions on
page 4.
• The installation of appliances designed for
manufactured (mobile) home installation must conform
with Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standard, title 24CFR, part 3280 [Formerly the Federal
Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety,
title 24, HUD (part 280)] or when such standard is not
applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home
TO REDUCE
• ALL RANGES
CAN TIP.
• INJURY TO
PERSONS
COULD
RESULT.
• INSTALL ANTITIP DEVICE
PACKED WITH
RANGE.
THE RISK OF TIPPING OF
THE RANGE, THE RANGE
MUST BE SECURED BY
PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTITIP BRACKET(S) PROVIDED
WITH THE RANGE. TO
CHECK IF THE BRACKET(S)
IS INSTALLED PROPERLY,
GRASP THE TOP REAR
EDGE OF THE RANGE AND
CAREFULLY TILT IT
FORWARD TO MAKE SURE
THE RANGE IS ANCHORED.
Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites,
Communities and Setups), ANSI Z225.1/NFPA 501Alatest edition, or with local codes.
• Make sure the wall coverings around the range
can withstand the heat generated by the range.
• Before installing the range in an area covered
with linoleum or any other synthetic floor
covering, make sure the floor covering can
withstand heat at least 90°F above room
temperature without shrinking, warping or
discoloring. Do not install the range over carpeting
unless you place an insulating pad or sheet of 1/4"
thick plywood between the range and carpeting.
• Do not obstruct the flow of combustion air at the
oven vent nor around the base or beneath the
lower front panel of the range. Avoid touching the
vent openings or nearby surfaces as they may become
hot while the oven is in operation. This range requires
fresh air for proper burner combustion.
Never leave children alone or
unattended in the area where an appliance is in use.
As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all
appliances. Never leave the oven door open when the
range is unattended.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the
doors or drawers of this range can result in serious
injuries and can also cause damage to the range.
• Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above the range. Children could be
seriously burned climbing on the range to reach items.
• To eliminate the need to reach over the surface
burners, cabinet storage space above the burners
should be avoided.
• Adjust surface burner flame size so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
Excessive flame is hazardous.
• Do not use the oven as a storage space. This
creates a potentially hazardous situation.
• Never use your range for warming or heating the
room. Prolonged use of the range without adequate
ventilation can be dangerous.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids near this or any other
appliance. Explosions or fires could result.
• Reset all controls to the "off" position after using
a programmable timing operation.
FOR MODELS WITH SELF-CLEAN FEATURE:
• Remove broiler pan, food and other utensils
before self-cleaning the oven. Wipe up excess
spillage. Follow the precleaning instructions in the
Owner's Guide.
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30" DUAL FUEL SLIDE-IN RANGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(Models with an Electric Oven and a Gas Cooktop)
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. Only a power supply cord kit
rated at 125/250 volts minimum, 40 amperes and
marked for use with ranges shall be used. Cord must
have 3 conductors (see Figure 3).
Mobile home installation, 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 ends 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 may be
incurred if an incorrect size range cord kit is used,
the Installation Instructions are not followed, or
the strain relief bracket is discarded.
Electrical Connection to the Range
This appliance is manufactured with the neutral terminal
connected to the frame.
1. Three Conductor Wire Connection to Range
If local codes permit connection of the frame
grounding conductor to the neutral wire of the
copper power supply cord (see Figure 3).
A. Remove the 3 screws at the lower end of the
rear wire cover, then raise the lower end of the
rear wire cover (access cover) upward to expose
range terminal connection block (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
B. Remove the 3 loose nuts (after you removed the
rubber band) on the terminal block using a 3/8''
nut driver or socket.
C. Connect the neutral of the copper power supply
cord to the center silver-colored terminal of the
terminal block, and connect the other wires to
the outer terminals. Math wires and terminals by
color (red wires connected to the right terminal,
black wires connected to the left terminal).
D. Lower the terminal cover and replace the 3
screws.
Figure 1
Do not loosen nuts, which secure the
factory-installed range wiring to terminal block while
connecting range. Electrical failure or loss of electrical
connection may occur.
Figure 3
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30" DUAL FUEL SLIDE-IN RANGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(Models with an Electric Oven and a Gas Cooktop)
2. Four Conductor Wire Connection to Range
(mobile homes)
A. Remove the 3 screws at the lower end of the
rear wire cover, then raise the lower end of the
rear wire cover (access cover) upward to expose
range terminal connection block.
B. Remove the ground strap from the terminal
block and from the appliance frame. Retain the
ground screw.
C. Connect the ground wire (green) of the copper
power supply cord to the frame of the appliance
with the ground screw, using the hole in the
frame where the ground strap was removed (see
Figure 4).
D. Connect the neutral (white) wire of the copper
power supply cord to the center silver-colored
terminal of the terminal block, and connect the
other wires to the outer terminals.
E. Lower the terminal cover and replace the 3
screws.
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 junction 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.
Grounding Instructions
For appliances connected to a junction box, use U.L.listed conduit connector. Complete electrical connection
according to local codes and ordinances.
Figure 4
Electrical Connection to the Residence
Electrical System
The appliance should be connected directly to the fused
disconnect or circuit breaker box through flexible,
armored or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with
grounding wire). Locate the junction box to allow 2 to 3
feet of slack in the line so that the range can be moved
if servicing is ever necessary. Do not cut the conduit.
A U.L.-listed conduit connector must be provided at
each end of the power supply cable (at the appliance
and at the junction box). Wire sizes (copper wire only)
and connections must conform with the rating of the
appliance.
1. Where local codes permit connecting the
cabinet-grounding conductor to the neutral
(white) junction box wire (see Figure 5)
A. Disconnect the power supply.
B. Connect together the 3 wires: green (bare) and
white appliance cable wires and the neutral
(white) wire in the junction box.
C. Connect the 2 black wires together, then the
two red wires together.
Figure 5 – GROUNDED NEUTRAL
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30" DUAL FUEL SLIDE-IN RANGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(Models with an Electric Oven and a Gas Cooktop)
2. Where local codes DO NOT permit, or if
connecting to a 4-wire electrical system, DO
NOT connect the cabinet-grounding conductor
to the neutral (white) junction box wire (see
Figure 6)
A. Disconnect the power supply.
B. Separate the bare copper and white appliance
cable wires.
C. Connect the white appliance cable wire to the
neutral (white) wire in the junction box.
D. Connect the 2 black wires together, then the
two red wires together.
E. Connect the bare copper grounding wire to the
grounding wire in the junction box.
Countertop Preparation
The cooktop sides of the range fit over the cutout edge
of your countertop.
If you have a square finish (flat) countertop, no
countertop preparation is required.
Formed front-edged countertops must have molded
edge shaved flat 1/4" (0.64 cm) from each front corner
of opening.
Tile countertops may need trim cut back 1/4" (0.64
cm) from each front corner and/or rounded edge
flattened.
1/4"
(.64 cm)
1/4"
(.64 cm)
Min.
cutout
width
30.00"
(76.2 cm)
Formed or tiled countertop
trimmed 1/4" (.064cm)
back at front corners of
countertop opening.
Figure 6 – 4-WIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Cabinet Construction
(Electrical Requirements)
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by
reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage
space located above the range should be avoided. If
cabinet storage space 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 cabinet.
When unpacking the range, do not discard
the four (4) shipping bolts. These are to be replaced on
the unit for use as leveling legs and height adjustments.
If the countertop opening width is greater than the
minimum cutout width, adjust the 1/4" (0.64 cm)
dimension.
Countertop must be level. Place a level on the
countertop, first side to side, then front to back. If the
countertop is not level, the range will not be level. The
oven must be level for satisfactory baking results.
Cooktop sides of range fit over edges of countertop
opening.
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30" DUAL FUEL SLIDE-IN RANGE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(Models with an Electric Oven and a Gas Cooktop)
Gas Supply – Installation
When shipped from the factory, this unit is designed to
operate on 4" water column (1.0 kPa) Natural gas
manifold pressure. A convertible pressure regulator is
connected to the range manifold and MUST be
connected in series with the gas supply line. To access
the regulator, remove the drawer.
For proper operation, the maximum inlet pressure to
the regulator should be no more than 14" of water
column pressure (3.5 kPa).
The inlet pressure to the regulator must be at least 1"
(.25 kPa) greater than the regulator manifold pressure
setting. The regulator is set for 4" water column (1.0
kPa) Natural gas manifold pressure, the inlet pressure
must be at least 5" water column (1.25 kPa) Natural gas.
For LP/Propane gas, the regulator must be set for 10"
water column (2.5 kPa) manifold pressure, the inlet
pressure must be at least 11" water column (2.75 kPa).
The supply line should be equipped with an approved
shutoff valve (see Figure 7). This valve should be located
in the same room as the range and should be in a
location that allows ease of opening and closing. Do not
block access to the shutoff valve. The valve is for turning
on or shutting off gas to the appliance.
Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line. Wait a few
minutes for gas to move through the gas line.
The gas supply between the shutoff valve and the
regulator may be connected by rigid piping or by A.G.A./
C.G.A.-approved flexible metallic union-connected
piping where local codes permit use.
The gas supply piping can be through the side wall of
the right cabinet. The right side cabinet is an ideal
location for the main shutoff valve.
Do not make the connection too tight.
The regulator is die cast. Overtightening may crack the
regulator resulting in a gas leak and possible fire or
explosion.
Assemble the flexible connector from the gas supply
pipe to the pressure regulator in order: manual shutoff
valve, flare union adapter, flexible connector, flare union
adapter, pressure regulator.
The gas supply line to the shutoff valve should be 1/2"
or 3/4" solid pipe.
The user must know the location of the main shutoff
valve and have easy access to it.
When using flexible gas conduit on the range, allow
sufficient slack to pull the range outside the cutout for
cleaning or servicing.
NOTE: Do not allow the flexible conduit to get pinched
between the wall and the range. To visually check,
remove the drawer.
Use pipe-joint compound made for use with Natural and
LP/Propane gas to seal all gas connections. If flexible
connectors are used, be certain connectors are not
kinked.
Check for leaks. After connecting the range to the gas
supply, check the system for leaks with a manometer. If
a manometer is not available, turn on the gas supply and
use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to
check for leaks.
Do not use a flame to check for leaks from
gas connections. Checking for leaks with a flame may
result in a fire or explosion.
All openings in the wall or floor where the range is to be
installed must be sealed.
Tighten all connections if necessary to prevent gas
leakage in the cooktop or supply line.
Check alignment of valves after connecting the
cooktop to the gas supply to be sure the manifold pipe
has not been moved.
Disconnect this range and its individual shutoff
valve from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures greater
than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa or 14" water column).
Isolate the range from the gas supply piping system
by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any
pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa or 14"
water column).
LP/Propane Gas Conversion
This appliance can be used with Natural gas or LP/
Propane gas. It is shipped from the factory for use with
natural gas.
If you wish to convert your range for use with LP/
Propane gas, use the supplied fixed orifices located in a
bag containing the literature marked "FOR LP/PROPANE
GAS CONVERSION." Follow the instructions packaged
with the orifices.
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