KitchenAid Cooktop User Manual

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KitchenAPd.
Electric 30”
Free-Standing Range
B. Electrical requirements
WARNING:
POWER CORD INTO A LIVE WALL RECEPTACLE BEFORE CORD IS PERMANENTLY CONNECTED
TO THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
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This appliance must be connected to the proper electrical voltage and frequency as specified on nameplate. A separate 40 ampere circuit is required. Fuse both sides of the line. DO NOT fuse the neutral. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70-l 984 and/or local codes and ordinances. The nameplate is located on the front frame of the oven behind the door.
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All wires ending at the appliance must terminate in ring type terminals.
All power cords and cables to appliance must be
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fitted with a UL approved strain relief.
4.
The range should be connected with copper wire only. Aluminum wire requires special connectors.
Improper use may create a fire hazard.
Appliance may be connected directly to the fused
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disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable.
Do not use an extension cord. Allow 4 feet (min.) slack so appliance can be moved for servicing. Wire sizes must conform to the ampere rating of the range. See paragraph B-l above.
6.
WARNING:
APPLIANCE ACCEPTS COPPER WIRE ONLY,
NOT ALUMINUM. IF ALUMINUM HOUSE
WIRING MUST BE CONNECTED, USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES:
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DO NOT PLUG THE “PIGTAIL’
THE TERMINAL BLOCK ON THE
Connect copper wire to the range terminal block (use ring terminals).
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Attach special ring connectors to the aluminum house wiring that are UL listed and designed for joining copper to aluminum. These special ring connectors (available at electrical supply houses) can be attached directly to the range terminal block.
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The connectors must conform to the ampere rating of the range as stated in paragraph B-i.
7. If local codes permit, your range may be connected with a three wire flexible type, UL listed “pigtail” power cord of the proper ampere rating? Plug must match a 3-wire NEMA type lo-50R receptacle (shown below).
3-wire
receptacle
lo-50R
8.
CAUTION:
POWER CORD MUST BE USED. This appliance
is manufactured with ground connected to frame. This must be revised so green grounding wire of 4­wire power cord is connected to frame.
If using a 4-wire NEMA type 14-50R receptacle
(shown above) you must use a matching 4-wire
UL listed “pigtail” power cord. Cord should be type SRD or SRDT, at least 4 feet long with all conductors ending in ring terminals at the appliance.
MINIMUM
(4-WIRE COPPER POWER CORD)
For 40 ampere circuits: two No. 8 conductors, one
No. 10 white neutral, and one No. 8 green ground.
*CAUTION:
a power supply cord kit rated at 240 volts, 50 amperes and investigated for use with ranges shall be used.
FOR MOBILE HOME USE, A 4-WIRE
CONDUCTOR SIZE..
Power Cord Requirements-Only
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Begin the

Begin electrical

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Remove racks and all other contents from oven before moving appliance. Be packaging material (cardboard, protective film, etc.) from range before use.
imtallation
sure
to remove
all
A. Remove shipping skid
Remove the 4 cardboard pads from shipping box. Place them on floor as shown to protect appliance’s
finish. Rest appliance (on its back) on pads.
Remove the two 3/8” shipping bolts from wooden skid. Discard the skid.
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connection
Grounding Instructions
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE CONNECTED TO A GROUNDED, METALLIC, PERMANENT WIRING SYSTEM, OR AN EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR SHOULD BE RUN WITH THE CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND CONNECTED TO THE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING TERMINAL OR LEAD ON THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING:
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect power at fuse box or circuit breaker before connecting flexible armored cable for permanent wiring.
A. Remove tetminaf
block cover
W’ brass nuts
B. Extend leveling legs
Once skid is removed, 4 leveling legs are exposed at bottom of frame.
Loosen legs by applying an adjustable wrench to the 1%” base of the leveling legs. Back each of them out about 4 complete turns.
Stand appliance on its base.
Retaining screws
Terminal block is located on back of the appliance near the bottom.
Remove retaining screws to expose electrical
terminal block.
USE ONLY the supplied 3/~” brass nuts when
connecting cord.
USE ONLY ring type terminals to connect cord.
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Level andposition
C. Complete electrical
connection
the range
Spirit level 7
A. Leveling
Move range into final operating position. Use caution when moving this appliance to prevent damage to floor coverings. The weight of the appliance may cause ripping, scratching or other damage to the
floor, For best results, slide appliance onto card-
board or hardboard before moving to prevent
damage.
Place rack in oven. Put spirit level on rack. If range
needs leveling remove oven drawer. The tops of
leveling legs will be exposed as shown.
Use a W’ allen wrench to raise or lower legs as
needed.
IMPORTANT Oven must be properly leveled for
satrsfactory baking conditions.
Remove oven utility
drawer. Reach to the
rear of the appliance and plug flexible pigtail into the approved receptacle (if allowed by local codes). OR Connect flexible armored or non-metallic shielded cable directly to fused disconnect box.

Check operation

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WARNING:
Do not touch any heating elements. They may be hot and you may be burned.
A. Surface elements
Turn on each of the 4 surface elements. Check to be certain they heat and check for proper operation of surface element indicator light(s).
B, Oven elements
BAKE - Set selector switch on BAKE. Turn ther-
mostat to 350” BAKE. The bottom element should glow red and indicator light should be on. The upper element should become hot but NOT glow red.
B. Remove shipping clips
(If open-coil element)
Each of the 4 surface elements is secured by a shipping clip.
Using screwdriver or pliers, bend upper part of the clip to vertical position. Slide clip out and discard it.
C. Rotisserie
(Optional)
If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a Kit RCK-79 (Part No. 261881) from your KitchenAid dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions.
D. Clock
Refer to operating instructions in the Use and Care Guide (packed in utility drawer).
E. Cleaning
See the Use and Care Guide that was packed in the
utility drawer for proper care and cleaning instructions.
Before you calI
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See the Use and Care Guide for trouble-shooting checklist.
Be sure pigtail power cord is plugged in. Check for blown fuses or tripped circuit breaker.
If you must call for service...
You will need the appliance model and serial number.
Find the serial plate at top center of the oven front
frame.
for sewice...
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