27" (68.6 cm) and 30" (76.2 cm) Electric Built-In
Microwave/Oven Combination
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
KEMS309E KOCE500E KOCE507E
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that the
ground path and the wire gauge are in accordance with local codes.
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Check with a qualified electrical installer if you are not sure the oven
is properly grounded.
This oven must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system.
Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate
and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical
Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. O-M91-latest edition, and all local
codes and ordinances.
To properly install your oven, you must determine the type of
electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions
provided for it here.
• Oven must be connected to the proper electrical voltage and
frequency as specified on the model/serial/rating plate. See the
following illustration.
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Cabinet Dimensions
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A. Model/serial/rating plate
• Models rated from 7.3 to 9.6 kW at 240 volts (5.4 to 7.4 kW at 208
volts) require a separate 40-amp circuit. Models rated at 4.8 kW
and below at 240 volts (3.6 kW and below at 208 volts) require a
separate 30-amp circuit.
• A circuit breaker is recommended.
• Connect directly to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker box)
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through flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper cable
(with grounding wire). See “Make Electrical Connection” section.
• Flexible conduit from the oven should be connected directly to the
junction box.
• Do not cut the conduit. The length of conduit provided is for
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serviceability of the oven.
• A UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector must be provided.
• If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure below:
1. Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail leads.
2. Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of copper
wire using special connectors and/or tools designed and UL
listed for joining copper to aluminum.
Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended
procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with local
* NOTE: The cabinet height can be between 41" (104.1 cm) and 411⁄2"
(105.6 cm) for microwave/oven combination.
codes and industry accepted wiring practices.
For power requirements, refer to the following table.
Model Voltage
KOCE507E/KOCE500E 120/240 32 30 8000
Amperage
(L1)*
Amperage
(L2)*
Rating
(W)
KOCE507E/KOCE500E 120/208 30 28 6600
* Amperage values noted above are for information purposes only: the
units are rated in watts.
Because Whirlpool Corporation includes a continues commitment to improve our
products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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C
27" (68.6 cm) models
9
⁄16" (108.0 cm) overall
A. 42
height
7
⁄16" (64.6 cm) recessed
B. 25
width
C. 41" (104.1 cm) recessed
height
1
⁄4" (59.1 cm) max.
D. 23
recessed depth
E. 27" (68.6 cm) overall width
F. 48" (121.9 cm) flexible
conduit length measured
from the conduit clamp
located at the rear of the
oven. Do not remove the
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conduit clamp.
30" (76.2 cm) models
9
⁄16" (108.0 cm) overall
A. 42
height
7
⁄16" (72.3 cm) recessed
B. 28
width
C. 41" (104.1 cm) recessed
height
1
⁄4" (59.1 cm) max.
D. 23
recessed depth
E. 30" (76.2 cm) overall width
F. 48" (121.9 cm) flexible
conduit length measured
from the conduit clamp
located at the rear of the
oven. Do not remove the
conduit clamp.
27" (68.6 cm) models
A. 27" (68.6 cm) min. cabinet width
B. 1" (2.5 cm) top of cutout to
bottom of upper cabinet door
1
⁄4" (48.9 cm) bottom of cutout
C. 19
to floor is recommended.
1
⁄4" (10.2-48.9 cm) bottom
4"-19
of cutout to floor is acceptable.
1
⁄2" (64.8 cm) cutout width
D. 25
1
⁄2" (3.8 cm) min. bottom of
E. 1
cutout to top of cabinet door
5
⁄16" (105 cm)* recommended
F. 41
cutout height
G. 24" (60.7 cm) cutout depth
30" (76.2 cm) models
A. 30" (76.2 cm) min. cabinet width
B. 1" (2.5 cm) top of cutout to
bottom
1
⁄4" (48.9 cm) bottom of cutout
C. 19
to floor is recommended.
1
⁄4" (10.2-48.9 cm) bottom
4"-19
of cutout to floor is acceptable.
1
⁄2" (72.4 cm) cutout width
D. 28
1
⁄2" (3.8 cm) min. bottom of
E. 1
cutout
5
⁄16" (105 cm)* recommended
F. 41
cutout
G. 24" (60.7 cm) cutout depth
Ref. W10725683B
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