KitchenAid YKFED500ESS, Installation Instructions Manual

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2.

Use 

³⁄₈

" nut driver to connect the neutral (white) wire to the 

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

3.

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

4.

Securely tighten hex nuts.

NOTE:

 For power supply cord replacement, only use a power 

cord rated at 250 volts minimum, 40 amps or 50 amps that is 
marked for use with nominal 1

³⁄₈

" (3.5 cm) diameter 

connection opening, with ring terminals and marked for use 
with ranges.

5.

Replace terminal block access cover.

6.

Slide range back so rear range foot is under the anti-tip 
bracket. See the “Verify Anti-Tip Bracket is Installed and 
Engaged” section.

Direct Wire Installation: Copper or Aluminum Wire

This range may be connected directly to the fuse disconnect or 
circuit breaker box. Depending on your electrical supply, make 
the required 3-wire or 4-wire connection.

1.

Strip outer covering back 3" (7.6 cm) to expose wires. Strip 
the insulation back 1" (2.5 cm) from the end of each wire.

2.

Allow enough slack in the wire to easily attach to the wiring 
terminal block.

3.

Complete electrical connection according to your type of 
electrical supply (4-wire or 3-wire connection).

4-wire Connection: Direct Wire

Use this method for:

■

New branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC)

■

Mobile homes 

■

Recreational vehicles

■

In an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the 
neutral

1.

Part of metal ground strap must be cut out and removed.

2.

Use Phillips screwdriver to remove the ground-link screw 
from the back of the range. Save the ground-link screw and 
the end of the ground link under the screw.

3.

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

A. 10-32 hex nut
B. Line 1 (black)

C. Ground-link screw

D. Neutral (white) wire

E. Line 2 (red)

A

B

C

D

E

3"

(7.6 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

A. Metal ground strap
B. Discard

C. Ground-link screw

A. Terminal block
B. Ground-link screw

C. Cord/conduit plate
D. Line 2 (red) wire

E. Neutral (white) wire

F. Line 1 (black) wire

G. Bare (green) ground wire

A

B

C

A

B

C

D

E

F

G