CONNECTING THE RANGE
(, _--'LECTRIC SUPPLY
• _The range must be installed in accordance with Local and larized three or four wire plug-in outlet placed at a conven-
National Electric Code (NEC} ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990. ient point near the back of the range. The range is thencon-
nected to this outlet through an approved range connec'_or
(pigtail) fastened securely to the terminal block with proper
OUTSIDE WIRING strain relief at the range and a threeor four pronged plug at
Your local utility company will tell you whether the present the opposite end.
electric service to your home is adequate. It may be neces-
sary to increase the size of the wiring to the house and serv- RANG E CONNECTIONS
iceswitch to takecare ofthe electricalloaddemanded bythe
range. The kilowatt rating for the range is specified on the Some models areshipped direct from the factory with serv-
name plate on the range, ice cords (pigtails) attached. There are no range connec-
tions necessary on these models. Just plug into the range
outlet. On mcdetsnot providedwith aservice cord and rood-
HOUSE WIRING els having aconduit, connection to the power supply is nec-
Most local Building Regulations and Codes require that all essary. REMEMBER - mobile homes and some LOCAL
CODES DO NOT PERMITGROUNDING THROUGH NEU-
electrical wiring be done by licensed electricians. All wiring
should conform to Local andNational Electrical Codes. This TRAL. Hence,4--wireservice MUSTbe provided for suchin-
range requires a single phase three wire 120/240 or a stallations. All others permit 3-wire service, use COPPER
120/208 volt, 60 Hz, ACcircuit. Wiring codes require abepa- WIRE ONLY• Make connections as explained below and
rate circuit be run from the main entrancepanel to the range with reference to the appropriateillustration in figure 6. After
andthat it be equipped with separate disconnect switch and installation, insuretightness ofall electrical connectionsand
fuses, either in the main entrance panel or in a separate replace all covers,
switch and fuse box. In somecommunities, a solidor flexible
continuous armored conduit must be used from main on- NOTE: For cord replacement - onJya power- supply cord
trance panel to the terminal box on the rear of the range, kit rated at 240volts minimum,40 amperes,with closed loop
Otherswill permit the terminationof the range circuit at apc- terminals and marked for use with ranges shall be used.
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