Whirlpool Drop-In Ceramic Electric Range User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

30" (76.2 CM) DROP-IN CERAMIC ELECTRIC RANGE

Table of Contents

RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................1

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................2

Tools and Parts ............................................................................ 2

Location Requirements................................................................2

Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4

Countertop Preparation ...............................................................4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................5

Prepare Drop-In Range................................................................ 5

Remove Oven Trim ......................................................................5

Make Electrical Connection .........................................................6

Install Range.................................................................................7

Complete Installation ...................................................................8

RANGE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

IMPORTANT:

Save for local electrical inspector's use.

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A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Securely attach mounting screws to cabinet. Reattach mounting screws if the range is moved. See installation instructions for details. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Making sure the mounting screws are installed: Mounting screw

• Remove side trim from both sides of the range.

• Look for screws securely attached to cabinet.

• Replace side trim.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tool s nee ded

■ Phillips screwdriver

■ Router

■ ¹⁄₂" router bit

Parts needed

■ A UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector

■ UL listed wire connectors

Parts supplied

■ 2 - #8-14 x 1" screws

Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See “Electrical Requirements.”

It is recommended that all electrical connections be made by a licensed, qualified electrical installer.

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

■ It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation

clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located on the right-hand side oven door trim.

■ Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used.

Given dimensions are minimum clearances.

■ Recessed installation area must provide complete enclosure

around the recessed portion of the range.

■ Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical

Requirements” section.

■ Electrical supply junction box should be located on rear wall.

Bottom of junction box should be 30¾" (78.1 cm) max. from top of countertop.

■ Measuring tape

■ Level

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

■ The anti-tip mounting screws must be installed. See “Install

Range” section.

■ The range should be located for convenient use in the

kitchen.

■ To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated

surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood or microwave range hood combination that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

■ Range support slats must be solid, level and flush with

bottom of cabinet cutout. Floor must be able to support a weight of 225 lbs (102.0 kg).

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your cabinets, check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage. This oven has been designed in accordance with the requirements of UL and CSA International and complies with the maximum allowable wood cabinet temperatures of 194°F (90°C).

Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements

The installation of this range must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). When such standard is not applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A or follow local codes.

Mobile home installations require:

■ When this range is installed in a mobile home, it must be

secured to the floor during transit. Any method of securing the range is adequate as long as it conforms to the standards listed above.

■ Four-wire power supply cord or cable must be used in a

mobile home installation. The appliance wiring will need to be revised. See “Electrical Connection” section.

Product Dimensions

Front view of cabinet cutout

A. 30³⁄₄" (78.1 cm) recessed

height from underside of cooktop to support slats

B. 29⁷⁄₃₂" (74.2 cm) cooktop

recessed width

⁵⁄₃₂

" (71.5 cm) range

C. 28

recessed width

¹³⁄₃₂

" (62 cm) to back of

D. 24

range

E. 21⁷⁄₈" (55.6 cm) cooktop

depth

F. 3 1 ³⁄₈" (79.7 cm) overall height G. Model/serial number plate H. 30" (76.2 cm) overall width

I. 23¹⁄₈" (58.7 cm) recessed

depth

J. Shipping foot (temporary)

A. Top of countertop must be level across front, and front to back. B. Locate electrical junction box on rear wall. Bottom of junction box

should be 30¾" (78.1 cm) max. from top of countertop. C. 28½" (72.4 cm) min. opening width for range D. 29³⁄₈" (74.6 cm) opening width required for cooktop E. ⁷⁄₈" (1.9 cm) min. required between cutout and cabinet door or

hinge

F. 3 0 ³⁄₄" (78.1 cm) top of countertop to bottom of front cabinet

cutout/support slats

G. 36" (91.4 cm) overall countertop height

Side view of cabinet cutout

Cabinet Dimensions

IMPORTANT: If installing a range hood or microwave hood

combination above the range, follow the range hood or microwave hood combination installation instructions for dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface.

Top view of cabinet cutout

A. 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) max. countertop thickness B. ¹⁄₄" (0.6 cm) radius both corners C. 30³⁄₄" (78.1 cm) top of countertop to support slats D. 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) wide support slat on each side*.

*Slats must be level front to back, as well as with each other.

A. Floor B. Wall C. 13" (33.0 cm) max. upper cabinet depth D. For minimum clearances to top of cooktop, see NOTE* E. 1¹⁄₈" (2.9 cm) max.

F. Cab i n e t f ro n t G. 20⁵⁄₁₆" (51.6 cm) H. 25" (63.5 cm) countertop depth

24" (61.0 cm) lower cabinet depth

*NOTE: 24" (61.0 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal

cabinet is covered by not less than ¹⁄₄" (0.64 cm) flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel,

0.015" (0.4 mm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm) aluminum or

0.020" (0.5 mm) copper. 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the

cooking platform and the bottom of an uncovered wood or metal cabinet.

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