Whirlpool RY160LXTB, RY160LXTQ, RY160LXTS Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SLIDE-IN ELECTRIC RANGE

Table of Contents

RANGE SAFETY.......................................................................... 2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS............................................. 3

Tools and Parts......................................................................... 3

Location Requirements ............................................................ 3

Electrical Requirements - U.S.A. Only ..................................... 4

Countertop Preparation............................................................ 5

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

Unpack Range.......................................................................... 5

Adjust Leveling Legs................................................................. 6

Install Anti-Tip Bracket ............................................................. 6

Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only ......................................... 7

Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Is Installed and Engaged................... 12

Level Range ............................................................................ 13

Complete Installation.............................................................. 13

Moving the Range................................................................... 14

IMPORTANT:

Save for local electrical inspector's use.

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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.

WARNING

Range Foot

Anti-Tip Bracket

Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Install anti-tip bracket to floor or wall per installation instructions. Slide range back so rear range foot is engaged in the slot of the anti-tip bracket. Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved. Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged:

• Slide range forward.

• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall.

• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

• See installation instructions for details.

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.

Too ls n eeded

■ Tape measure

■ Level

■ Phillips screwdriver

■ Flat-blade screwdriver

Parts supplied

Check that all parts are included.

■ 3 - #10-32 hex nuts (attached to terminal block)

■ 3 - Terminal lugs

■ 2 or 3 - Oven racks (depending on your model)

■ 2 - #12 x 1⁵⁄₈" screws (for mounting anti-tip bracket)

■ Anti-tip bracket

Anti-tip bracket must be securely mounted to back wall or floor. Thickness of floor may require longer screws to anchor bracket to subfloor. Longer screws are available from your local hardware store.

Parts needed

If using a power supply cord:

■ A UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with ranges.

The cord should be rated at 250 volts minimum, 40 amps or 50 amps that is marked for use with nominal 1³⁄₈" (3.5 cm) diameter connection opening and must end in ring terminals or open-end spade terminals with upturned ends.

■ A UL listed strain relief.

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

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

■ Wrench or pliers

■ ³⁄₈" nut driver

■ Drill

■ ¹⁄₈" (3.2 mm) drill bit

■ Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical

Requirements” section.

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, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A or with 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

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 of the oven frame behind the storage drawer panel.

■ 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 that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

■ Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used.

Given dimensions are minimum clearances.

■ The floor anti-tip bracket must be installed. To install the anti-

tip bracket shipped with the range, see “Install Anti-Tip Bracket” section.

E**

A. 30³⁄₄" (78.1 cm) B. 35³⁄₄" (90.8 cm) height to underside

of cooktop edge with leveling legs screwed all the way in*

C. Model/serial number plate (located

behind the storage drawer on the right-hand side of the oven frame

D. 29⁷⁄₈" (75.9 cm)

E. 28⁵⁄₁₆" (71.9 cm) from

handle to standoff at back of range**

F. 2 3 ³⁄₄" (60.3 cm)

countertop notch to rear of cooktop

*Range can be raised approximately 1" (2.5 cm) by adjusting

the leveling legs.

**When installed in a 24" (61 cm) base cabinet with 25" (63.5 cm)

countertop; front of oven door protrudes 2¹⁄₂" (6.4 cm) beyond 24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet.

Cabinet Dimensions

Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64.0 cm) countertop depth, 24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth and 36" (91.4 cm) countertop height.

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.

Electrical Requirements - U.S.A. Only

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that the ground path is adequate and wire gauge is in accordance with local codes.

Do not use an extension cord. Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate

and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service technician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the power supply cord plug. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

This range is manufactured with the neutral terminal connected to the cabinet. Use a 3-wire, UL listed, 40-amp power supply cord (pigtail); or if local codes do not permit ground through the neutral, use a 4-wire power supply cord rated at 250 volts, 40 amps and investigated for use with ranges.

A. 13" (33.0 cm) upper cabinet

depth

B. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening

width

C. For minimum clearance to the

top of the cooktop, see NOTE*.

D. 23¹⁄₄" (59.1 cm) opening

depth

E. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening

width

F. Junction box - 5.5" (14.0 cm)

min. from either cabinet, 10" (25.4 cm) max. from floor Outlet must be flush. Nothing located in shaded area can extend more than 2" (5.1 cm) from wall or range will not slide all the way back.

G. Cabinet door or hinge should

not extend into cutout.

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.

Electrical Connection

To properly install your range, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here.

■ Range must be connected to the proper electrical voltage

and frequency as specified on the model/serial number rating plate. (The model/serial number rating plate is located on the oven frame behind the storage drawer panel.)

■ When a 4-wire or 3-wire, single phase 120/240 volt, 60 Hz,

AC only electrical supply is available, a 50-amp maximum circuit protection is required (or, if specified on the model/ serial rating plate, when a 4-wire or 3-wire single phase 120/208 volt 60 Hz, AC only electrical supply is available, a 40- or 50-amp maximum circuit protection is required), fused on both sides of the line.

■ A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.

■ The range can be connected directly to the fused disconnect

(or circuit breaker box) through flexible or nonmetallic sheathed, copper or aluminum cable. See “Electrical Connection.”

■ Allow 2 to 3 ft (61.0 cm to 91.4 cm) of slack in the line so that

the range can be moved if servicing is ever necessary.

■ A UL listed conduit connector must be provided at each end

of the power supply cable (at the range and at the junction box).

■ Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of

the range (40 amps).

■ The wiring diagram is located on the underside of the storage

drawer or below the warming drawer in a clear plastic bag.

If using a power supply cord:

■ A UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with ranges.

■ A UL listed strain relief.

If connecting to a 4-wire system:

This range is manufactured with the ground connected to the cabinet. The ground must be revised so the green ground wire of the 4-wire power supply cord is connected to the cabinet. See “Electrical Connection.”

Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for new branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC); mobile homes; and recreational vehicles, or an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor.

When a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-50R is used, a matching UL listed, 4-wire, 250 volt, 40-amp, range power supply cord (pigtail) must be used. This cord contains 4 copper conductors with ring terminals or open-end spade terminals with upturned ends, terminating in a NEMA Type 14-50R plug on the supply end.

The fourth (grounding) conductor must be identified by a green or green/yellow cover and the neutral conductor by a white cover. Cord should be Type SRD or SRDT with a UL listed strain relief and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long.

4-wire receptacle (14-50R)

The minimum conductor sized for the copper 4-wire power cord are:

40-amp circuit 2 No.-8 conductors 1 No.-10 white neutral 1 No.-8 green grounding

If connecting to a 3-wire system:

Local codes may permit the use of a UL listed, 3-wire, 250 volt, 40-amp range power supply cord (pigtail). This cord contains 3 copper conductors with ring terminals or open-end spade terminals with upturned ends, terminating in a NEMA Type 10-50P plug on the supply end. Connectors on the appliance end must be provided at the point the power supply cord enters the appliance. This uses a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-50R.

3-wire receptacle (10-50R)

Countertop Preparation

(for Slide-in Ranges Only)

The cooktop sides of the slide-in range fit over the cutout edge of your countertop.

If you have a square finish (flat) countertop and the opening width is 30" (76.2 cm), no countertop preparation is required.

Formed front-edged countertops must have molded edge shaved flat ³⁄₈" (1.0 cm) from each front corner of opening.

Tile countertops may need trim cut back ³⁄₈" (1.0 cm) from each front corner and/or rounded edge flattened.

30"

(76.2 cm)

³⁄₈"

(1.0 cm)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack Range

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install range. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

1. Remove shipping materials, tape and film from the range.

Keep cardboard bottom under range.

2. Remove oven racks and parts package from inside oven.

3. Pull storage drawer out completely.

30 ¾"

(78.1 cm)

If countertop opening width is greater than 30" (76.2 cm), adjust the ³⁄₈" (1.0 cm) dimension.

Countertop must be level. Place level on countertop, first side to side, then front to back. If countertop is not level, range will not be level. Range must be level for satisfactory baking conditions.

4. Remove and discard cardboard cross support.

A. Storage drawer B. Cardboard cross support

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