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Style 2: Direct wire strain relief

Remove the knockout as needed for the flexible conduit 
connection.

Assemble a UL listed conduit connector in the opening.

Tighten strain relief screw against the flexible conduit. 

5. Complete installation following instructions for your type of 

electrical connection:

4-wire (recommended)

3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)

Electrical Connection Options

4-wire connection: Power Supply Cord

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 a 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. Feed the power supply cord through the strain relief on the 

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

A. Removable retaining nut
B. Conduit

If your home has:

And you will be 
connecting to:

Go to Section:

4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 14-50R)

A UL listed, 
250-volt 
minimum, 
40-amp, range 
power supply 
cord

4-wire connection: 
Power supply cord

4-wire direct

A circuit breaker 
box or fused 
disconnect

4-wire connection: 
Direct wire

3-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 10-50R)

A UL listed, 
250-volt 
minimum, 
40-amp, range 
power supply 
cord

3-wire connection: 
Power supply cord

A

B

(12.7 cm)

5"

³⁄₈

"

(1.0 cm)

3-wire direct

A circuit breaker 
box or fused 
disconnect

3-wire connection:
Direct wire

A. Metal ground strap
B. Discard

C. Ground-link screw

A. Terminal block
B. Ground-link screw

C. UL listed strain relief
D. Power supply cord wires

If your home has:

And you will be 
connecting to:

Go to Section:

3"

(7.6 cm)

³⁄₈

"

(1.0 cm)

A

B
C

A

B

D

C

Summary of Contents for WFC340S0AB

Page 1: ...equirements U S A Only 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 Unpack Range 6 Install Anti Tip Bracket 6 Electrical Connection U S A Only 8 Verify Anti Tip Bracket Is Installed and Engaged 12 Level Range 13 Warming Drawer or Premium Storage Drawer 13 Storage Drawer 14 Oven Door 14 Complete Installation 14 Moving the Range 15 IMPORTANT Save for local electrical inspector s use W10403811C ...

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: ...ontally 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 avoid...

Page 4: ...hen 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 46 119 1 cm overall ...

Page 5: ...allic sheathed copper or aluminum cable See the Electrical Connection U S A Only section Allow 2 to 3 ft 61 0 cm to 91 4 cm 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 Th...

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 can be installed on either the left side or right 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 correspond to the bracket h...

Page 7: ...allow for 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: ...pening 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 gaug...

Page 9: ...ound link under the screw 3 Feed the power supply cord through the strain relief on the cord conduit plate on bottom of range Allow enough slack to easily attach the wiring to the terminal block A Removable retaining nut B Conduit If your home has And you will be connecting to Go to Section 4 wire receptacle NEMA type 14 50R A UL listed 250 volt minimum 40 amp range power supply cord 4 wire connec...

Page 10: ... the outer terminal block posts with 10 32 hex nuts 4 Securely tighten hex nuts NOTE For power 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 Direct Wire Installa...

Page 11: ...ct 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 block access cover 3 wire connection Direct Wire Use this method only if local codes permit connecting ground conductor to neutral supply wire 1 Pull the wires thro...

Page 12: ... attempt to tilt the range forward If you encounter immediate resistance the range foot is engaged in the anti tip bracket 3 If the rear of the range lifts more than 1 3 cm off the floor without resistance stop tilting the range and lower it gently back to the floor The range foot is not engaged in the anti tip bracket IMPORTANT If there is a snapping or popping sound when lifting the range the ra...

Page 13: ...eveling legs up or down until the range is level Push range back into position Check that rear leveling leg is engaged in the anti tip bracket Style 2 Ranges Equipped with a Warming Drawer or Premium Storage Drawer Use a wrench or pliers to adjust leveling legs up or down until the range is level Push range back into position Check that rear leveling leg is engaged in the anti tip bracket NOTE Ran...

Page 14: ...ition Check that the door is free to open and close If it is not repeat the removal and installation procedures CompleteInstallation 1 Check that all parts are now installed If there is an extra part go back through the steps to see which step was skipped 2 Check that you have all of your tools 3 Dispose of recycle all packaging materials 4 Check that the range is level See the Level Range section...

Page 15: ...nce 4 Check that the anti tip bracket is installed and engaged See the Verify Anti Tip Bracket Is Installed and Engaged section 5 Check that range is level 6 Reconnect power 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 bracke...

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