Whirlpool WOEC5030L Guide De Dimensions page 3

DIMENSION GUIDE
Electrical Requirements
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that
the ground path and the wire gauge are in accordance with local
codes.
Check with a qualified electrical installer if you are not sure the
oven is properly grounded.
This oven must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system.
Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate
and in conformance with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or CSA Standards C22.1-94,
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. O-M91-latest
edition, and all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
Electrical Connection
To properly install your oven, you must determine the type of
electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions
provided for it here.
■ Oven must be connected to the proper electrical voltage,
amperage, and frequency as specified on the
model/serial/rating plate. See the following illustration.
A. Model/serial/rating plate
■ Models rated from 7.3 to 9.6 kW at 240 V (6.3 to 8.3 kW at
208 V) require a separate 40 A circuit. Models rated from
4.9 to 7.2 kW at 240 V (4.3 to 6.2 kW at 208 V) require a
separate 30 A circuit. Models rated at 4.8 kW and below at
240 V (4.2 kW and below at 208 V) require a separate 20 A
circuit. This model requires a separate 30 A circuit.
■ A circuit breaker is recommended.
■ Connect directly to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker
box) through flexible, armored, or nonmetallic sheathed,
copper cable (with grounding wire). See the "Make Electrical
Connection" section in the Owner's Manual.
■ Flexible conduit from the oven should be connected directly
to the junction box.
■ Do not cut the conduit. The length of conduit provided is for
serviceability of the oven.
■ A UL listed or CSA-approved conduit connector must be
provided.
■ If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure below:
Connect the aluminum wiring using special connectors and/or
tools designed and UL listed for joining copper to aluminum.
Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended
procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with
local codes and industry-accepted wiring practices.
Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are
adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or
CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1 and C22.2 No. O-M91-latest edition, and all local codes
and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
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