Hotpoint RA820DDWW, RA824DDWW, RA724KWH, RA720KCT, RA720KWH Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions Hotpoint Compact Electric Ranges

Questions? Call 1.800.GE.CARES (1.800.432.2737) or visit www.GEAppliances.com

In Canada, call 1.800.

561.3344

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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for local inspector’s use.

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governing codes and ordinances.

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

• 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, call 1.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost. (In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.) For installation instructions of the bracket, visit: www.GEAppliances.com. (In Canada, www.GEAppliances.ca.)

MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Squeeze Connector

(For Conduit

Installations Only)

REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS: Failure to remove packaging 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.

or visit www.GEAppliances.ca

WARNING

Tip-Over Hazard

(UL Listed 40 AMP)

4-Wire Cord 4’ long OR

3-Wire Cord 4’ long

• 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.

Anti-Tip Bracket

Kit Included

WARNING

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Before beginning

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,

Drill with 1/8” Bit Safety Glasses Adjustable Wrench Level

to the service panel.

Tin Snips Tape Measure Pliers 1/4” Nut Driver

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.

13s

max.

30s min.

21ø2s

36s max.

Surface

Cord

mount outlet

Models A B C D 20s Wide 20 24s Wide 24

’ to 6’ long

Wall Mounted

Wall

Outlet box

21ø4s

Floor

Recommended acceptable electrical outlet

area. Orient the electrical receptacle so the

length is parallel to the floor.

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

MINIMUM DIMENSIONS BETWEEN COOKTOP, WALLS AND ABOVE THE COOKTOP:

A. Make sure the wall covering, countertop, flooring

401ø2s

height

D (depth

with door

open)

15s min.

s 20

s 24

NOTE C

From combustible walls above cooking surface either

side

36s

s 2s 41s

Both

Sides

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

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 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 2” 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 13”.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

WARNING: This appliance must be properly grounded. WARNING:

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

All new constructions, mobile homes, recreational vehicles and installations where

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock, do not use an extension cord with this appliance. WARNING: To prevent shock, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before

beginning 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 connect

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 Protecti on 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 side of the drawer frame or under the cooktop. Note: Use of automatic, wireless or wired external switches that shut off power to the appliances, are

not recommended for this product.

” diameter connection

POWER CORD AND CONDUIT INSTALLATION

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.

Back of range

Retaining tabs

Wire cover

For power cord and 1” conduit only,

knockout ring (1 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

”) located on bracket directly

5 screws to remove wire cover

remove the

NOTE: Do not install the power cord without a

Strain relief

Power cord

Back of range

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.

strain relief. The strain relief bracket MUST be installed before reinstalling the rear range wiring cover.

Screw to remove terminal block cover

Terminal block

Bracket

Rating plate

SIDE OF THE DRAWER

Rating plate

UNDER THE COOKTOP

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 range wiring cover.

Squeeze

connector

Conduit

Proceed to step 5 or 6.

Terminal block

Bracket

3-WIRE INSTALLATION (GROUND IS THROUGH THE NEUTRAL WIRE)

4-WIRE INSTALLATION (SEPARATE GROUND WIRE)

WARNING: Shock Hazard

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.

Terminal block (appearance may vary)

WARNING: Fire hazard

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.).

NOTE: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated for the correct amperage and voltage.

PROCEED TO STEP 7.

Ground plate

Neutral terminal

Ground strap

Red or Black

Power cord

Terminal block

Wire tips

Red or Black

Conduit

White

Power Cord

Conduit

White

Red or Black

WARNING: Shock Hazard

WARNING: Fire hazard

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. 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.

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 overtighten (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.)

NOTE: Aluminum building wire may be used but it must be rated for the correct amperage and voltage.

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

After–Conduit

Terminal block

Wire tips

Red or Black

White

Ground screw

Green or Bare

Ground strap

Neutral terminal

Ground plate (grounding to range)

Red or Black

Ground plate (grounding to range)

Red or Black

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