Haier QSS740RNSS, QSS740BNTS Installation Guide

Installation Instructions
Electric Slide-In Ranges

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PREPARE THE OPENING (FOR INDOOR USE ONLY)

See illustrations for all rough-in and spacing dimensions. The range may be placed with 0”
clearance (flush) at the back wall and side walls of the cabinet.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT — Save these instruc-

tions for local inspector’s use.

• IMPORTANT — Observe all governing

codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with consumer.

• Note to consumer – Keep these
instructions for future reference.

• Skill level – Installation of this appliance
requires a qualified installer or electrician.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation is
not covered under warranty.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING

• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

• Install the anti-tip bracket to the wall or floor.

• Engage the range to the anti-tip bracket by sliding the
range back such that the foot is engaged.

• Re-engage the anti-tip bracket if the range is moved.

• Failure to do so can result in death or serious burns
to children or adults.

If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase,
visit cafeappliances.com (In Canada, cafeappliances.ca).

Tip-Over Hazard

WARNING

ning the installation, switch power off at
service panel and lock the service dis­connecting means to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally. When
the service disconnecting means cannot
be locked, securely fasten a prominent
warning device, such as a tag, to the
service panel.

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Drill with 1/8” Bit
Safety Glasses
Adjustable Wrench

Squeeze Connector

(For Conduit Instal-

lations Only)

1

REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS: Failure to remove packaging

(UL Listed 40 AMP)

4-Wire Cord 4’ long OR

3-Wire Cord 4’ long

materials could result in damage to the appliance. Remove all packing parts from oven,
racks, heating elements and drawer. Also, remove protective film and labels on the outer
door, cooktop and control panel.

Level

Anti-Tip Bracket

Kit Included

Before begin-

Tin Snips
Tape Measure
Pliers
1/4” Nut Driver

Recommended
acceptable
electrical outlet
area. Orient the

30”

36

27

w/o handle

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NOTE: Use a 4’ power cord to prevent interference with
the storage drawer. Power cords 4
have to be dressed to allow for proper drawer closing.

1

1

»

”

8

1

1

»

” ±

»

”

4

4

1

»

”

4

1

29

»

”

4

with handle

3

»

”

4

Install the
outlet box
on either
side of the C

1

»

L

’ to 6’ long may

2

1

7

»

”

2

MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BETWEEN COOKTOP,
WALLS AND ABOVE THE COOKTOP:

A. Make sure the wall covering, countertop, flooring and

cabinets around the range can withstand the heat
(up to 200°F) generated by the range. 0” to cabinets

30”

3”

3”

9”

3”

4”

8”

2

1

2

»

”

4

C

electrical receptacle
so the length is
parallel to the floor.

1

»

”

4

B

C

Both

Sides

below cooktop and at the range back.

B. Allow 30” minimum clearance between surface units

and bottom of unprotected wood or metal cabinet, or
allow a 24” minimum when bottom of wood or metal

A

A

cabinet is protected by no less than 1/4” thick flame
retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28
MSG sheet metal, (.015”), .015” thick stainless steel,
.024” aluminum or .020” copper.

C. This appliance has been approved for 0” spacing to

adjacent surfaces above the cooktop. However, a 6”
minimum spacing to surfaces less than 15” above the cooktop and adjacent cabinet is recom­mended to reduce exposure to steam, grease splatter and heat.

To reduce the risk of burns or fire when reaching over hot surface elements, cabinet storage space
above the cooktop should be avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be provided above the cooktop,
the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects at least 5” beyond the front of the
cabinets. Cabinets installed above the cooktop must be no deeper than 16”.

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

WARNING

where local codes do not allow grounding through neutral, require a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord.

This appliance must be properly grounded.

All new constructions, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and installations

POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION

4

A

Remove wire cover (on the back of range) by removing screws using a 1/4” nut driver. You

can access the terminal block by either removing a terminal block cover (on some

models) or the wire cover. Do not discard these screws.

Rear of Range

WARNING

WARNING

installation.
We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your range connected by a qualified

electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you how to disconnect power from the range.
You must use a single-phase, 120/208 VAC or 120/240 VAC, 60 hertz electrical system. If you con-

nect to aluminum wiring, properly installed connectors approved for use with aluminum wiring must
be used.

Effective January 1, 1996, the National Electrical Code requires that new construction (not exist­ing) utilize a 4-conductor connection to an electric range. When installing an electric range in new
construction, mobile home, recreational vehicle, or an area where local codes prohibit grounding
through the neutral conductor, refer to the section on four-conductor branch circuit connections.

Check with your local utilities for electrical codes which apply in your area. Failure to wire your oven
according to governing codes could result in a hazardous condition. If there are no local codes, your
oven must be wired and fused to meet the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70 – latest edition,
available from the National Fire Protection Association.

This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individ­ual, properly grounded, 40 amp (minimum) branch circuit protected by a circuit breaker or time-delay
fuse.

Use only a 3-conductor or a 4-conductor UL-listed range cord. These cords may be provided with
ring terminals on wire and a strain relief device.

A range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250 minimum volt range is required. A 50 amp range cord
is not recommended but if used, it should be marked for use with nominal 1
openings. Care should be taken to center the cable and strain relief within the knockout hole to keep
the edge from damaging the cable.

The rating plate is located on the oven frame or on the side of the drawer frame.
NOTE: Use of automatic, wireless or wired external switches that shut off power to the appliances,

are not recommended for this product.

To prevent fire or shock, do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

To prevent shock, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning

3

»

” diameter connection

8

SINGLE OVEN

Terminal

Block Cover

B

For power cord and 1” conduit only, remove

the knockout ring (1
directly below the terminal block. To remove
the knockout, use a pair of pliers to bend the
knockout ring away from the bracket and
twist until ring is removed.

Terminal block
(appearance
may vary)

Knockout
ring in
bracket

Knockout ring
removed

D

For 3/4” conduit installations only, purchase a squeeze connector matching the diameter

of your conduit and assemble it in the hole. Insert the conduit through the squeeze
connector
and tighten. Allow enough slack to easily attach the wires to the terminal block. NOTE: Do not
install the conduit without a squeeze connector. The squeeze connector MUST be installed
before reinstalling the rear terminal block.

3

»

”) located on bracket

8

C

NOTE: Do not install the power cord

Screws to
remove terminal
block cover

For power cord installations only (see the

next step if using conduit), assem­ble the strain relief in the hole. Insert the
power cord through the strain relief and
tighten. Allow enough slack to easily
attach the cord terminals to the terminal
block. If tabs are present at the end of
the winged strain relief, they can be
removed for better fit.

without a strain relief. The strain relief
bracket MUST be installed before rein­stalling the rear range wiring cover.

Strain relief

Power cord

Terminal
block

Bracket

Rating plate

connector

Proceed to step 6 or 7.

Squeeze

Conduit

Terminal block

Bracket

5

REAR TRIM INSTALLATION

For all installations, install the required rear trim to back of range with 4 screws provided.

Back of

Rear Trim

Screws

6

3-WIRE INSTALLATION (GROUND IS THROUGH THE

Range

NEUTRAL WIRE)

WARNING

The neutral wire and ground strap must be con­nected as shown below for the range to be properly
grounded. Do not remove the ground strap. Failure
follow this instruction may result in potential shock
hazard.

WARNING

Terminal block screws must be securely tightened.
Failure to do so may result in potential fire hazard.

FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal

block. Do not loosen the upper screws.

B. Do not cut or remove the ground strap.
C. Insert the 3 screws through each power cord

terminal ring and back into the terminal block. Be
certain the white wire is in the center. Securely
tighten each screw (35 to 50 in-lbs.)

FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION
A. Loosen the 3 lower screws on the terminal block. Do not

loosen the upper screws.
B. Do not cut or remove the ground strap.
C. Insert the bare wire tip (insulation stripped 5/8”) into the

bottom terminal block openings. Be certain the white

wire is in the center. On certain models, the wire must

be inserted through an opening in the ground strap.

Securely tighten each screw onto each wire (35 to 50

in-lbs.).
D. Reinstall terminal block cover.
NOTE: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be

rated for the correct amperage and voltage.

Shock Hazard

Terminal block
(appearance
may vary)

Fire hazard

Ground
plate

Power cord

Neutral
terminal

Ground
strap

Red or
Black

Terminal
block

Wire
tips

Red or
Black

Power Cord

Conduit

White

Red or
Black

White

Red or
Black

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4-WIRE INSTALLATION (SEPARATE GROUND WIRE)

WARNING

the supply circuit must be connected to the
neutral terminal located in the lower center of
the terminal block. The power leads must be
connected to the lower left and the lower right
terminals of the terminal block. The ground­ing lead must be connected to the frame of
the range with the ground plate and the green
ground screw.

FOR POWER CORD INSTALLATION
A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the

terminal block. Do not loosen the upper
screws.

B. Remove the ground screw and ground plate

and retain them.

C. Cut the ground strap below the terminal

block and discard the lower section.

D. Insert the ground screw through the ground

plate (removed earlier) and back into the
range frame. Tighten securely, but do not
over-tighten (15 to 20 in-lbs.)

E. Insert the 3 terminal screws through each

power cord terminal ring and back into the
terminal block. Be certain the white wire is in
the center. Securely tighten each screw (35
to 50 in-lbs.

F. Reinstall terminal block cover.
FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION

A. Remove the 3 lower screws from the terminal

block. Do not loosen the upper screws.

B. Remove the ground screw and ground plate and

retain them.

C. Cut the ground strap below the terminal block

and discard the lower section.

D. Insert the bare ground bare wire tip (insulation

stripped 5/8”) between the range frame and the
ground plate (removed earlier) and secure it in
place with the ground screw. Tighten securely,
but do not over-tighten (15 to 20 in-lbs).

E. Insert the wire tips (insulation stripped 5/8”)

into the bottom terminal block openings. Be
certain the white wire is in the center. On certain
models, the wire must be inserted through an
opening in the ground strap. Securely tighten

each screw onto each wire (35 to 50 in-lbs.)
F. Reinstall terminal block cover.
NOTE: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated for the correct amperage and voltage.

The neutral wire of

Before–Power Cord and Conduit

Terminal
block

Ground
strap

Neutral
terminal

After–Power Cord

Terminal
block

Red or
Black

White

Ground
screw

Green
or Bare

Red or
Black

After–Conduit

Terminal
block

Wire
tips

Red or
Black

White

Ground
screw

Green
or Bare

Ground strap

or

Neutral ter­minal

Ground plate
(grounding to
range)

Ground plate
(grounding to
range)

Red or
Black

PROCEED TO STEP 8.

Conduit