Electrical Requirements; Electrical Connection - Whirlpool WOC97EC Instrucciones De Instalación

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that
the ground path and 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,
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amperage, and frequency as specified on the model/serial/
rating plate. See the following illustration.
A. Model/serial/rating plate
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Electrical Requirements

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For power requirements, refer to the following table.
Series
WOC97EC/
WOCA7EC
WOC75EC
WOC54EC
Models rated from 7.3 to 9.6 kW at 240 volts (6.3 to 8.3 kW
at 208 volts) require a separate 40-amp circuit. Models
rated from 4.9 to 7.2 kW at 240 volts (4.3 to 6.2 kW at
208 volts) require a separate 30-amp circuit. Models rated at
4.8 kW and below at 240 volts (4.2 kW and below at
208 volts) require a separate 20-amp 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.
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
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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 1and 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.
Voltage
120/240 V AC
120/208 V AC
120/240 V AC
120/208 V AC
120/240 V AC
120/208 V AC
Frequency Rating
60 Hz 7.6 kW
60 Hz 6.2 kW
60 Hz 7.5 kW
60 Hz 6.1 kW
60 Hz 7.5 kW
60 Hz 6.1 kW