KENMORE INDUCTION COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Where local codes permit connecting the appliance-
grounding conductor to the neutral (white) wire (see
gure 3):
You may not ground the cooktop
through the neutral (white) wire if cooktop is used in
a new branch circuit installation (1996 NEC), mobile
home, recreational vehicle, or where local codes do
not permit grounding to the neutral (white) wire.
If the cable from appliance is equipped with 3 wires:
When grounding to the neutral (white) wire is
prohibited, you must use a 4-wire power supply
cable. See Figure 4. Failure to heed this warning
may result in electrocution or other serious personal
injury.
Figure 3 - 3-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX
Cable from Power Supply
Wires
appliance
White Wire
Wires
If connecting to a 4-wire power
supply cable electrical system, the appliance frame
connected ground wire MUST NOT be connected to
the neutral wire of the 4-wire electrical system.
NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN:
insulation of the leads is rated at temperatures much
higher than temperature rating of household wiring.
Figure 4 - 4-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX
Cable from Power Supply
If cooktop is used in a new branch circuit installation
(1996 NEC), mobile home, recreational vehicle, or
where local codes DO NOT permit grounding to the
neutral (white) wire (see gure 4):
Wire
Wires
Wires
White Wire
Junction