Download Whirlpool Microwave Range User's Manual

Whirlpool
Home -A Appliances
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave lnstollat~on
Instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner:
Keep Installation
Instructions foi future reference.
Save Installation Instructions for local
electrical inspector’s use.
30” Eye-level
Microwave Range
Before you start...
Proper installation ISyour tesponslbtllty
A qLallf(ed lechnlclan should Install this
range Make sure you have everythIng
necessary for correct lnstallatlon It 1s
the responslblllfy of the installer to
cornply with the lnstallatlon clearance
specified on the serlal/ratlng plate The
ser~al/ratlna alate 1slocaled behlnd
the mlcrov&e
oven door on the front
frame of the microwave oven
Cabinet opening dimensions that are
shown must be used Given dimensions
are mlnimum clearances and provide
required V clearance.
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,1,
Grounded elo-‘-‘--I
outlet is requircu. ~xi=
Electrical requirements.
Rerrove all aackaalna
- maierla from microwave
over cavity Check the
over area for damogesee For Your Safety If any
damage ISevident do
not operate microwave
over until 11IS checked by
outhorlred WhIrlpool seruce technicIan
NOTE:
Clearances specified
ore for combustible
wall and materials
that have Q density of
20 or more pounds
per cubic foot. No
evaluation of
clearances has been
mode for instollotions
adjacent to materials
that ore less than 20
pounds per cu. ft. or to
plostlc tiles and
sheeting.
Tools needed
for installation.
Important: Observe all
crovernina codes and
ordinanck.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrlcal ground Is required on
thts appliance.
l tmproper
connection of the
equlpment-groundlng
conductor can result In
electrical shock.
. Check wlth a quallfled
electriclan If you are in doubt
as to whether the appliance Is
properly grounded.
l Only a power supply cord klt
rated at 240 volts, 50 amperes
and lnvestlgated for use wlth
ranges shall be used.
l Do Not use an extension
cord
wlth thls appliance. Such use
may result In a fire, electrical
shock or other personal Injury.
l Do Not have a fuse in the
neutral or graundlng clrcult. A
fuse In the neutral or grounding
clrcult could result In electrlcal
shock.
l Do Not plug the ‘pigtall”
power
cord into a-live receptacle
before the cord Is permanently
connected to the terminal
block. To do so may result In
electrical shock.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result In an electrtcal shock.
Personal Injury Hazard
It Is the customer’s responslbllitv:
. To contact a qualified
electrical Installer.
. To assure that electrlcal
installation Is adeauate and in
conformance
wlth’lrlatlonal
Electrlcal Code, ANSllNFPA 70.
latest editlon: and local
ordinances.
Failure to follow these Instructions
could result in an electrical shock.
l Cabinet
storage above the
cooklng surface should be
avolded
Reaching over a heated cooklng
surface could result In a
serious burn.
l Do not attempt
to operate
the microwave oven wlth the
door open.
l Do not tamper
wlth or defeat
the safety Interlocks.
l Do not place
objects between
the microwave oven front face
and door.
. Da not allow sol1 or cleaner
residue to accumulate
on
sealing surface of the
mlcrowave oven door.
. Da not operate the mlcrowave
oven If damaged.
. Do not use the mlcrowave oven If
- door Is bent.
- hlnges and latches are broken
or loose.
- door seals, sealing surfaces or
alass are broken.
The mlcmwave oven door must
close properly to pmvlde safe
operatlon.
l Only have a quallfled
repair
person adjust. repalr and check
microwave oven for mlcmwave
leakage after a repalr Is made.
. Do not use mlcmwave for
commercial
purposes.
The mtcmwave oven In thls unlt Is
l
Mobile
home installation
The installation of this ranae must
conform to the Manufact&d
Home
Construction and Safety Standards, Title
24 CFR. Part 3280 (formerly the Federal
Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD, par-l 2801.
Four-wire power supply cord must be
used and the appliance wiring must be
revised See Electrical requirements,
When this range is installed in a mobile
home, it must be secured to the floor
durrng transit. Any method of securing
the range is adequate as long as it
conforms to the standards listed above
Copies of the standards listed may be
obtained from:
*National Fire Protectton Asscclatlan
Ratterymarch Pork
Qulncy, Massachusetts 02169
Electrical
requirements
IMPORTANT:
Save Installation Instructions for
the local electrical Inspector’s
use.
A power supply cord Is not
supplled with this appliance
but
is available through your local
electrical supply houses.
Ponet A
A
This appliance
mud be
n Connected to the proper
electrical voltage and frequency as
specified on the &al/rating
plate. All
models require a separate 50 amp
circuit. Fuse both sides of the line. Do
Not fuse the neutral. A time-delay fuse
or circuit breaker Is recommended.
Check the serial/rating plate located
behind the mIcrowaG oven door on
the front frame for the required voltage
and frequency
B
It is the personal responsibility
w and obligation of the customer
to contact a qualified electrlclan to
assure that the electrlml installation is
adequate and is in conformance with
to follow these lnstructlo~s
could result In exposure to
excessive mlcmwave energy.
the National Electrical Code ANSVNFPA
70.latest edition,’ and local codes and
ordinances.
All wires ending at the
appliance must terminate in
W ring type terminals.
3.WIrewall
mmPtac*
(10.5011)
Figure 1
C
D
Local codes may permit the
n use of a three-wire. flexible-type.
U.L.-listed power supply cord (pigtailj
with the proper ampere rating. This cord
contains three. No.-10 copper wires and
matches a three-wire receptacle of
NEMA typelo-5OR. shown in Figure 1. A
U.L.-listed strain relief must be provided
at the point the power supply cord
enters the appliance.
E
The range may be connected
directly to the fused disconnect
(or cirwit breaker) box through
flexible, armored or non-metallic
sheathed, copper cable. Allow at least
4 feet mlnlmum slack in the line between
the wall and the appliance so that it
can be moved if servicing is ever
necessary A U.L.-listed stmin relief must
lx provided at each end of the power
supply cord. NIB sizes [COPPER WIRE
ONLY] and connectors must axlform
with the rating of the appliince as
specified on the serial/mtlna -.plate.
.
F
W
THERANGE MU!3 BECONNECTED
WllH COPPER WtRE ONLY.
G
For mobile home or other fourwire Installations. the
n appliance wlrtng must be
Cony. from Panel A
revxed The appliance coblnet must not
be connected to the neutral termlnol.
but must be connected to the grounding
we [green] of the power supply cord.
[See “Four-wire electrlcal connection”
sectlon. Panel C.]
When o four-wire receptacle of NEMA
tvpe Id-50R is used (See Figure 2.). o
matching. U.L.-listed, 120/240-volt, 50.
ampere. range power supply cord
(plgtail) must be used. This cord contains
four copper conductors with ring
terminals on the appliance end,
terminating in a NEMA type 14.5OP plug
on the supply end. The fourth
(grounding) conductor must be
identified by a green or green/yellow
cover and the neutral conductor by a
while cover. Cord should be Type SRD or
SRDT with a U.L.-l&c strain relief and
be at least four feet long
The MINIMUM conductor sizes for the
copper 4-wire power cord are:
50 ampere circuit
2. NO. 6 conductors
1. No 8 white neutral
1. No 6 green groundtng
A wiring diagram ISincluded
in the lech sheet. The tech sheet IS
‘located
behtnd the control panel
H
Venting
requhements
three 90” elbows To calculate the
length of system you need add the
equivalent feet for each duct piece
used In the system See the following
example
3W x IO” duct system
= 9n
9 feet straight
Length of
Wi’ x 10” system
Recommended
--
standard
,
= i4n
fiitlngs
1
5
6
Use adJustable wrench to loosen
n leveling legs four complete turns.
Place a piece of the
n cardboard shipping
container on the floor. Stand the
range buck up on the cardboard
7
Remove shipping materials
w including clips that hold
elements in place, tape and protective
film from rangem
Remove terminal block cover
n located on back of range
J-wire electrical
6” duct system
-AH-I
90”
wall cap
,
connectlon
See Panel C for I-wire electrical
connection._ .. .. 8. rT--.‘-->
UL-llsted
Terminate venting system to the
Lenath of 6” svstem = 22.5 ft
Do Not terminate the vent in an
attic or other enclosed space.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in a fire.
Ductwork needed for lnslallafion is not
included. Wall or roofcaps used must
have back-draft damper.
Determine which outslde venting
method needs to be used Note: If a nonventing (reclrculatlng] Installation 1s
desired, you will need to order Non-vent
Kit a14023 and follow Installation
inslructions provided with the kit
The length of ductwork and number of
elbows should be kept to a mlnimum to
provide effictent performance The size
of the ductwork should be uniform Do
Net install two elbows together Use duct
tape to seal all joints In duct system.
Ductwork can terminate either
through the roof or wall. Figures 3-5 show
ccmmon venting methods and what
types of materials are needed Use
ccJklng to seal exferlor wall or roof
opening around exhaust hood
$;Sllver.colored
With range in kitchen.
I
Personal lniuw Hazard
More than one p&on is required
to lifi. tilt or move this aoollance
because of Its weight did size.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury.
1
2
Figure 4
3Y4”x 10”
through wall
,i-”
Use a U L -listed strain relief and
n insert it into the hole below the
terminal block. Insert the power cord
through the strain relief allowing enough
slack to easily attach to terminal block.
Do Not loosen factory-installed nuts
already installed on the terminal. Be sure
that nuts are installed tight.
Use onlv rtna-tvpe terminals to
conned pab~supply.
To secure the
mwer SUDDIV cord. use the ‘/a” brass
Now start...
Remove racks and other parts
n from Inside oven.
3.” x to
through the roe,
9
Take 4 cardboard corners from
n the carton. Stack one cardbcard
corner on tap of another. Repeat with
the other two comers. Place corners
lengthwise on the floor in back of range
to support range off of skid.
This appliance Is manufactured
wlth
neutral terminal connected to the
frame. If local codes Do Not permll
graundlng through the neutral. a tourwire. UL-llsted. pawersu~~ly
cord
mteb 240 volts, ‘SOamp&&
bnd Investlgaled for use with ranges must be
used. See 4-wire etectrtcal connectlon. Panel C.
10
Connect the neutral [white]
n wire to the center silvercolored terminal screw on terminal
block. Connect the other two wires to the
outer terminal screws on the terminal
block. Use ring-type terminals only.
Connect with the brass nuts tap& to the
range. Do Not loosen factory-installed
nuts already installed on the terminal.
Check that nuts are tight to insure proper
electrical connection.
11
12
.
3Y.” I lo- to
duct
lransitlon
rouna
Recommended
3Y.” x to” to round
ductwork transitlon
duct length
Use 3b” x VY or & duct with a maxImum
length of 26 feet for duct system For
bes’ perlormance use no more than
PANlt 8
3
4
Ftrmly grasp the range and
w Rentlv lay it on Its back on the
cardboard corners
Remove two Vu” shipping
n bolts from the skid Discard
skid and bolts
Tighten the strain relief screws.
Replace terminal block cover.
Determine which venting
n method (roof or wall
venting orventless) you need to use This
range is manufactured for outslde
venting. If a non-venting (recirculating)
installation is desired. you WIII need
to order Non-vent Kit 814023 and follow
installation instructions provided with
the kit.
the broil element. Set the oven
seledor and oven temperature control
knobs to “BROIL:‘The too element should
glow red and Indicate light should
beon.
kwlre
electrical
connection
11.
nd
Use a U.L.-listed strain relief
n and Insert it into the hole below
the terminal block. Insert the paver cord
through the strain relief allowing enough
slack to easily attach to terminal block.
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13-
Remove cover from appro-
n prtate vent opening in hcod
(roof of wall ventinat.
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the grounding screw.Bend up the
grounding link so that It does not contact
the range.
‘1’ T CenLne
III
14..
Determine and clearly
mark a vertical centerline in
the area the vent opening will be made.
TOY&~ thr&gh the roof. jd
mark on the underside of
the cabinet IYz” in from back wall.
Measure and mark a line 5’to right
and left of the centerline Then measure
W” towards the front of the cabinet
and mark onother line as before. Use a
saber saw to cut a rectangular opening
for ductwork. The opening must be
large enough to fit 3Y4”x lo” duct system.
To vent through the wall, measure from
the floor 71” and 67%” and mark on the
back wall. Measure and mark a line 5”
to right and left of the centerline at both
heights. Use a saber saw to cut a
rectangular opening for ductwork The
opening must be large enough to fit
3Y4”x IO” duct system.
3v&y-&i+s
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16
Install duct through the vent
W opening In the upper
cabinet or wall. Complete the venting
system according to the method
needed See Venting requirements. Use
caulking to seal exterior wall or roof
opening around exhaust hood.
Floor Damage
Keep cardboard shipplng
piece under range.
FoIlurn to do so could cause
damage to floor coverlng.
Move range close to cabinet
n ODenina. Remove cardboard
shipping
Careful&
openina
to range
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Attach damper to selected
vent opening. If damper IS
attached to the back of hood, be sure
damper hinge is toward the top,
n
Panel C
Push in and turn
n
knob to “HI” posttion.
Check the operation
of the ccoktop elements
and indicator lights
21
C
must
piece from under ranae
move range into cab:net
and center. Connect ductwork
hood
ace rack in oven. Place
Vet on rack, first side to
side then front to back. If the ranae is
not level, remove storage drawerthen
screw the legs up or down to adjust.
Note: Oven must be level for
satisfactory baking conditions,
20
LA--
Connect the green grcunding
W wire to the range using the
grounding screw removed In Step B. The
green grounding wire
be attached
;;tmi~lmust
not contact any other
*1.72
Check the operation of the
n oven element. Set the oven
selector control knob to “BAKE:‘Set the
oven temperature control to XW.The
bottom element should glow red and
the indicator light should be on The
upper element should become hot but
not glow redThe oven indicator light
goes off when oven ISpreheated
&nect
the neutral (white]
I wire to the center silvercolored
terminal screw on terminal block.
Connect the other two wires to the outer
terminals on the terminal block. Use rirgNpe terminals only Connect the brass
nuts that am taped to the tram-e. Do Not
kznsen factory installed nuts already on
the terminal. Be sure that the nuts are
installed tight.
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Tighten the strain relief screws.
n Replace access panel.
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If mkrowave
eye-level range
does not operate...
Check that the circuit breaker is not
tripped or the fuse blown. Check that
power supply cord is plugged into wall
receptacle.
If vou need
as&stance...
During normal business hours the
Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ Service will
answer any questions about operating
or maintaining your range not covered in
the installation instructions. The Whirlpool
COOL-LINE@ Service number is (800)
253-1301. Dial just as you normally dial
long distance-the
call is free.
When you call. you need the range
model number and serial number. Both
numbers can be found on the serial/
rating plate behind the microwave
oven door on the front frame.
If you need
service.. .
In the event your Whirlpool
appliance
should need service,
call the dealer from whom you
purchased
the appliance
or a
Whirlpool authorized
service
company. A Whirlpool authorized
service company
is in the Yellow
Pages of your phone directory listed
under “Appliances-Household
Major - Service or Repair.” You can
alsa obtain the service company’s
name and number by dialing, free,
within the continental
United States
the Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ Service
number, (8001253-1301. A srxcial
operato;will
iell you the name and
number of your nearest Whirlpool
authorized
service outlet.
Maintain the quality built into your
Whirlpool appliance-call
a
Whirlpool authorized
service
company
Whirlpool
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