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3-Wire Connection: Direct Wire

Use this method only if local codes permit connecting ground 
conductor to neutral supply wire.

1.

Pull the wires through the conduit on cord/conduit plate on 
bottom of range. Allow enough slack to easily attach the 
wiring to the terminal block.

2.

Attach terminal lugs to line 2 (red), bare (green) ground, and 
line 1 (black) wires. Loosen (do not remove) the setscrew on 
the front of the terminal lug and insert exposed wire end 
through bottom of terminal lugs. Securely tighten setscrew to 
torque as shown in the following Bare Wire Torque 
Specifications chart.

Bare Wire Torque Specifications

Attaching terminal lugs to the terminal block - 20 lbs-in. (2.3 N-m)

3.

Use 

³⁄₈

" nut driver to connect the bare (green) ground wire to 

the center terminal block post with one of the 10–32 hex nuts.

4.

Connect line 2 (red) and line 1 (black) wires to the outer 
terminal block posts with 10-32 hex nuts.

5.

Securely tighten hex nuts.

6.

Replace terminal block access cover.

7.

Slide range backs so that the rear range foot is engaged in 
the anti-tip bracket slot.

A. Terminal block
B. Ground-link screw

C. Cord/conduit plate

D. Line 2 (red) wire

E. Bare (green) ground wire

F. Line 1 (black) wire

A. Terminal lug
B. Setscrew

C. Line 2 (red) wire
D. Bare (green) ground wire

E. Line 1 (black) wire

A

B

C

D

E

F

A

B

C

D

E

Wire Awg

Torque

8 gauge copper

25 lbs-in. (2.8 N-m)

6 gauge aluminum

35 lbs-in. (4.0 N-m)

A. 10–32 hex nut
B. Line 2 (red)

C. Ground-link screw

D. Bare (green) ground wire

E. Line 1 (black)

F. Terminal lug

B

F

A

E

D

C

Summary of Contents for KFEG500EBS

Page 1: ...nts 3 Electrical Requirements 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 Unpack Range 6 Install Anti Tip Bracket 6 Electrical Connection 8 Verify Anti Tip Bracket Is Installed and Engaged 13 Level Range 13 Warming Drawer or Premium Storage Drawer 14 Storage Drawer 14 Complete Installation 15 Moving the Range 15 IMPORTANT Save for local electrical inspector s use W10694026A ...

Page 2: ... the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean follow instructions instructions DANGER WARNING 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 ...

Page 3: ...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 anti tip bracket must be installed To install the anti tip bracket shipped with the range see Install Anti Tip Bracket section Grounded electrical supply is required See the appropriate Electrical Requirements section IMPORTANT To ...

Page 4: ...bottom of wood or metal cabinet is covered by not less than 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 A 27 70 5 cm max depth with handle B 47 119 7 cm overall heig...

Page 5: ...e or nonmetallic sheathed copper or aluminum cable See the Electrical Connection section Allow at least 6 ft 1 8 m 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 The wiring ...

Page 6: ...re installing the range in a mobile home you must secure the range to the floor 3 Determine and mark centerline of the cutout space The mounting bracket can be installed on either the left hand side or right hand side of the cutout Position mounting bracket against the wall in the cutout so that the V notch of the bracket is 12 31 9 cm from centerline as shown 4 Drill two 3 mm holes that correspon...

Page 7: ...final electrical connections Remove shipping base cardboard or hardboard from under range 7 Move range into its final location making sure rear leveling leg slides into anti tip bracket 8 Move range forward onto shipping base cardboard or hardboard to continue installing the range using the following installation instructions Rear position Front position Diagonal 2 options ...

Page 8: ...ng Tighten strain relief screw against the power supply cord Power Supply Cord Direct Wire WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Use a new 40 amp power supply cord Plug into a grounded outlet Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Use 8 gauge copper or 6 gauge al...

Page 9: ...e strain relief on the cord conduit plate on bottom of range Allow enough slack to easily attach the wiring to the terminal block 4 Use a Phillips screwdriver to connect the green ground wire from the power supply cord to the range with the ground link screw and ground link section The ground wire must be attached first A Removable retaining nut B Conduit If your home has And you will be connectin...

Page 10: ... supply cord replacement use only a power cord rated at 250 volts minimum 40 amps or 50 amps that is marked for use with nominal 1 3 5 cm diameter connection opening with ring terminals and marked for use with ranges 5 Tighten strain relief screws 6 Replace terminal block access cover 7 Plug power cord into grounded outlet see Electrical Requirements section 8 Slide range backs so that the rear ra...

Page 11: ...range with the ground link screw and ground link section The ground wire must be attached first and must not contact any other terminal 6 Use nut driver to connect the neutral white wire to the center terminal block post with one of the 10 32 hex nuts 7 Connect line 2 red and line 1 black wires to the outer terminal block posts with 10 32 hex nuts 8 Securely tighten hex nuts 9 Replace terminal blo...

Page 12: ...the terminal block 20 lbs in 2 3 N m 3 Use nut driver to connect the bare green ground wire to the center terminal block post with one of the 10 32 hex nuts 4 Connect line 2 red and line 1 black wires to the outer terminal block posts with 10 32 hex nuts 5 Securely tighten hex nuts 6 Replace terminal block access cover 7 Slide range backs so that the rear range foot is engaged in the anti tip brac...

Page 13: ...obstruction between the range and the mounting wall If you need assistance or service refer to the Assistance or Service section of the Use and Care Guide or the cover or Warranty section of the User Instructions for contact information 6 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to ensure that the range foot is engaged in the anti tip bracket If the rear of the range lifts more than 1 3 cm off the floor without resis...

Page 14: ...awer is no longer attached to the drawer glides Using both hands pick up the warming drawer or premium storage drawer to complete the removal To Replace 1 Align the forward drawer notches with the notches in the drawer glides on both sides Place the rear alignment tabs into the drawer glides on both sides 2 Push the warming drawer or premium storage drawer in all the way 3 Gently open and close th...

Page 15: ...e Troubleshooting section in the Use and Care Guide or User Instructions When the range has been on for 5 minutes check for heat If range is cold turn off the range and contact a qualified technician MovingtheRange When moving range slide range onto cardboard or hardboard to avoid damaging the floor covering If removing the range is necessary for cleaning or maintenance For Power Supply Cord Conne...

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