Frigidaire FES388WGCJ User Manual

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY
A QUALIFIED INSTALLER.
IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Do not pinch the power supply
cord between the range and
the wall.
Do not seal the range to the
side cabinets.
NOTE: 24" (61 cm)
minimum clearance
between the cooktop and
the bottom of the cabinet
when the bottom of wood
or metal cabinet is
protected by not less than
1/4" (0.64 cm) flame
retardant millboard covered
with not less than No. 28
MSG sheet metal, 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 when the cabinet
is unprotected.
NOTE: Allow at least
19 ¼" (48.9 cm) clearance
for door depth when it is
open.
• "Door Open
(see note)
Shave Raised Edge
To Clear 30" (76.2
cm) Wide Cooktop
Rim.
1 1/2"Max.
(3.8 cm Max.)
Locate Cabinet Doors 1
(2.5 cm) Min. From Cutout
Opening
* Note: 29" (73.7 cm)
Wide Opening For
Overlapping Cooktop and
Built-In Look.
If Installing Models With
Optional Side Panels,
Cutout Area Including
Countertop Must Be At
Least 30" (76.2 cm) Wide.
A
30" Min.
(76.2 cm) Min.
(76.2 cm) Min.**
18" Min.
(45.7 cm) Min.
Grounded Junction Box or Wall
Outlet Should Be Located 8" to
17" (20.3 - 43.2 cm) From Right
Cabinet and 2" to 4" (5.1-10.2
cm) From Floor
Min.
(61 cm) Min.
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(58.1 cm) I
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Espahol - p_tginas 10-18
Fran_ais - pages 19-27

Frigidaire FES388WGCJ Specifications

General

Brand	Frigidaire
Model	FES388WGCJ
Category	Ranges
Language	English

Summary

Important Installer Notes

Important Consumer Notes

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Warnings

Covers warnings about tipping, child safety, heat hazards, proper ventilation, and flammable liquids.

Self-Clean Feature Precautions

Specific instructions regarding pre-cleaning steps for the self-cleaning cycle.

Power Supply Cord Installation

U.S.A. Power Supply Cord Kit

Details for connecting a power supply cord kit in the USA, including wiring requirements.

Canada Power Supply Cord

Information regarding the factory-connected power cord for Canadian models.

Electrical Shock Hazard Warnings

Critical warnings about grounding and electrical connections to prevent shock.

Electrical Connection to Range (U.S.A.)

Three Conductor Wire Connection

Instructions for connecting a three-conductor wire to the range's terminal block.

Four Conductor Wire Connection (Mobile Homes)

Mobile Home Wiring

Procedure for connecting a four-conductor cord kit specific to mobile homes.

Direct Electrical Connection

Grounding Conductor to Neutral Wire

Guidance on connecting the grounding conductor to the neutral wire per local codes.

4-Wire Electrical System Connection

Connecting Grounding Conductor to Neutral

Instructions for 4-wire systems where grounding conductor connects to neutral.

Cabinet and Countertop Preparation

Countertop Edge Preparation

Details on preparing countertop edges for range installation, including trimming.

Range Installation

Installation Without Side Panels

Procedure for installing the range when no side cabinets are present.

Installation With Side Panels

Steps for installing the range with adjacent side cabinets.

Installation With Backguard

Adjustments needed for installing the range with a backguard.

Leveling the Range

Check Operation

Optional Anti-Tip Screws

Important Safety Warning: Anti-Tip Brackets

Anti-Tip Brackets Installation

Detailed instructions for securely installing anti-tip brackets to prevent range tipping.