Whirlpool RC8430XTB0 Cooktop User Manual


 
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 l/e” 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 follows:
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 National 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:
Junction
Cable from
power supply
. h
box \ I
Red
wire
k
wires
Bare wire
H ‘Strain
m
relief
Cable
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 \
I I
ires
Bore wire
Eif
Strain
relief
Cable
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 water 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.
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.