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KENMORE ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important Notes to the Installer
1.
Read all instructions contained in these installation
instructions before installing the cooktop.
2.
Remove all packing material before connecting the
electrical supply to the cooktop.
3.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
4.
Be sure to leave these instructions with the consumer.
Important Note to the Consumer
Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Guide for
future reference.
Depth Adjustment Filler Kit #903051-9010
This cooktop is designed to replace existing unit. If the
depth of your countertop opening is bigger than 7¼" (18.4
cm) and less than 8½" (21.6 cm) you can order a free filler
kit #903051-9010 by calling Sears Parts & Repair Center at
1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
Optional Item Available:
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A 9" (22.9cm) Stainless Steel Backsplash
Kit #903048-9010
This kit can be ordered for purchase through Sears Parts
& Repair Center at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
•
Be sure your cooktop is installed and grounded
properly by a qualified installer or service
technician.
•
These cooktops must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in their absence,
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.
70—latest edition in the United States, or with
CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part
1, in Canada.
WARNING
The electrical power to the cooktop
must be shut off while line connections are being
made. Failure to do so could result in serious injury
or death.
Provide Electrical Connection
Install the junction box under the cabinet and run 120/
240 or 120/208 Volt, AC wire from the main circuit
panel. NOTE: DO NOT connect the wire to the circuit
panel at this time.
Electrical Requirements
Observe all governing codes and local ordinances.
1.
A 3-wire or 4-wire single phase 120/240 or 120/208
Volt, 60 Hz AC only electrical supply is required on a
separate circuit fused on both sides of the line (time-
delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended). DO
NOT fuse neutral. The fuse size must not exceed the
circuit rating of the appliance specified on the
nameplate.
2.
This unit can consume up to 11,400W at 240 Vac. A
circuit breaker of 50 Amp with wire gauge #8AWG
shall be used.
NOTE:
Wire sizes and connections must conform with
the fuse size and rating of the appliance in accordance
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70–
latest edition, or with CSA standard C22.1, Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1, and local local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING
An extension cord must not be used
with this appliance. Such use may result in a fire,
electrical shock, or other personal injury.
3.
The appliance should be connected to the fused
disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through flexible
armored or nonmetallic sheathed cable. The flexible
armored cable extending from this appliance should
be connected directly to the grounded junction box.
The junction box should be located as shown in
Figure 3 with as much slack as possible remaining in
the cable between the box and the appliance, so it
can be moved if servicing is ever necessary.
4.
A suitable strain relief must be provided to attach
the flexible armored cable to the junction box.
Unpacking Instructions
1.
Unpack and visually inspect the cooktop.
2.
Be sure the bottle of cleaner conditioner packed in the
literature bag is left where the user can find it easily. It
is important that the ceramic-glass cooktop be
pretreated before use. See
Cooktop Cleaning and
Maintenance
section in the
Use and Care Guide
.
