Whirlpool RC8430XTB0 User's Manual
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1. TO MAKE SURE THE HOUSE FUSE OR CIRCUIT FIGURE 7 BREAKER FOR YOUR BUILT IN COOK TOP IS NOT BLOWN OR OPEN C Working below the countertop insert one clamp into slot f located on either side of the burner box See figure 7 My Selling Dealer D Rotate clamps so that thumb screws are vertical To secure cooktop to countertop hand tighten each thumb NAME screw while lightly applying pressure to countertop above each clamp See figure 8 ADDRESS CAUTION Do not overtighten thumb screws Apply only enough tension to hold the unit in place PHONE In the event your WHIRLPOOL appliance should need service call the dealer from whom you purchased the lt appliance or a WHIRLPOOL franchised TECH CARE service company He is in the Yellow Pages of your Whit ol telephone directory listed under Appliances Household Major Service and Repair You can also obtain his name and number by dialing free the Whirlpool COOL LINE Service 800 253 1301 Dial just as you TECH CARE normally dial long distance A special operator will tell you the name and number of your nearest Whirlpool FRANCHISED SERVICE TECH CARE service outlet During normal working hours Whirlpool consultants at this same number will also answer any questions about operating or maintaining your appliance not covered in your Use and Care Guide Learn the benefits of using TECH CARE service for maintaining the quality originally built into your Whirlpool appliance2. must be provided to attach the power supply cord to the junction box NOTE 30 min clearance between the top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet 24 min when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than vs flame retardant miliboard covered with not less than No 28 MSG i sheet steel 0 015 stainless steel 0 024 aluminum or 0 020 copper B Dimension for 30 Cooktop is 26 2 min 2954 max 36 Cooktop is 33 min 3474 max I or minimum RR rt learances see Note Sa FIGURE 1 3 CARPENTRY See Figure 1 for the dimensions of typical counter top cut out The cut out must be located so that when the cook top is set in place there is at least 11 2 inches between the front edge of the cook top and the front edge of the counter top A 6 inch space must be left between the side s of the cook top and any vertical wall or cabinet extending above the upper edge of the cook top This built in cook top has a shallow burner box 3 which allows the unit to be mounted above the cabinet drawers that are more than 3 inches below the top of counter top 4 PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION A Remove the styrofoam end caps from packaging Position them on the counter next to the cutout so they can support the cooktop B Turn the cooktop upside down and support it on the endcaps removed in step A See figur
3. Installation instructions ELECTRIC BUILT IN GLASS SOLID ELEMENT COOK TOP 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read the following instructions completely and carefully If followed they will simplify the installation job IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR S USE 2 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A three wire single phase 240 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 NOTE Wire sizes and connections must conform with the fuse size and rating of the appliance in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances WARNING AN EXTENSION CORD SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH THIS APPLIANCE SUCH USE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR OTHER PERSONAL INJURY The appliance should be connected to the fused disconnect or circuit breaker box through flexible armored or non metalic sheathed cable The flexible armored cable extending from the appliance should be connected directly to the junction box The junction box should be located as shown in Figure 1 so that as much slack as possible remains in the cable between the box and the appliance so that it can be moved if servicing is ever necessary A suitable strain relief
4. e 2 SUPPORT BRACKET COOKTOP BOTTOM FOAM SEAL BURNER BOX GLASS COOKTOP FIGURE 2 WARNING Reaching over heated surface burners causes risk of being burned To reduce risk installa tion of cabinet storage above surface units should be avoided If cabinets are already provided reduce hazard by installing a cooktop hood Hood should extend 5 minimum beyond the front of cabinets NOTE New installations Follow minimum dimensions given Replacement installa ue Cai tions be sure that front a a edge of cooktop is at least ea 1 2 back from front edge Su of countertop Si RECOMMENDED AREA FOR ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX LOCATED ON REAR WALL AT LEAST 9 BELOW COUNTER TOP IF CABINET HAS A DRAWER A 3 DEPTH CLEARANCE FROM COUNTERTOP TO TOP OF DRAWER IS REQUIRED C Attach the foam seal strip as follows 1 Lay foam strip on bottom of cooktop long side Cut strip to fit See Figure 2 2 Remove backing paper from strip 3 Install strip 14 in from edge along cooktop side See Figure 2 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the remaining 3 sides of cooktop D Turn cooktop right side up and again support it on the end caps next to the cutout 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Connect the flexible armored cable that extends from the surface unit to the junction box using a suitable strain relief at the point the armored cable enters the junction box Then make the electrical connection as fo
5. llows It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified installer to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and is in conformance with the National Electrical Code and local code ordinances ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON THIS APPLIANCE This appliance is equipped with copper lead wires If connection is made to aluminum house wiring use only special connectors which are approved for joining copper and aluminum wires in accordance with the Nationa Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances This appliance is manufactured with a frame connected bare grounding wire Where local codes permit connecting the frame grounding conductor to the neutral white junction box wire Cable from Junction power supply box White and bare wires twisted from cooktop FIGURE 3 1 Connect together 2 wires the green or bare appliance cable wire and the white wire in the junction box 2 Connect the two black wires Then connect the two red wires See figure 3 Where local codes DO NOT permit connecting the frame grounding conductor to the neutral white junction box wire Cable from Junction power supply box relief from cooktop FIGURE 4 1 Connect the two black wires Then connect the two red wires See figure 4 2 Connect the green or bare grounding wire from the appliance cable to a grounded wire in the junction box or to a grounded copper cold wa
6. s WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION BENTON HARBOR MICHIGAN 49022 4 Part No 4211803 Rev C
7. ter pipe 3 DO NOT ground to a gas supply pipe Do Not connect to electrical supply until appliance is permanently grounded See figure 5 Grounded cold water pipe must have metal continuity to electrical ground and not be interrupted by plastic rubber or other insulating electrical connectors such as hoses fittings washers or gaskets including water meter or pump Any insulating electrical connector should be jumped as shown with a length of No 4 copper wire securely clamped to bare metal at both ends No 4 Wire a Grounding clamp must be tight on pipe FIGURE 5 6 INSTALLATION A Center cooktop in the countertop opening If cooktop is not properly positioned lift complete unit and lower it again This is to prevent any damage to the foam seal strip B Assemble the two clamps See figure 6 GLASS COOKTOP COUNTER TOP TS THUMB SCREW BURNER BOX FIGURE 8 7 CHECK OPERATION REFER TO USE AND CARE GUIDE PACKAGED WITH THE BUILT IN COOK TOP TO CHECK FOR PROPER CARE AND BURNER BOX gt CLEANING OF YOUR BUILT IN COOK TOP CAUTION Do not touch the elements They may be hot and you may get burned FIGURE 6 Turn on each of the four 4 surface elements and check to see that they heat Check the surface element indicator lights 8 SERIAL PLATE LOCATION The serial plate is located on the bottom of the burner box THUMB SCREW BEFORE YOU CALL UNDERNEATH FOR SERVICE COUNTER CHECK
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