Owner's Manual

14 INSTALLATION
WARNING
• This appliance is equipped with a copper
conductor flexible cable. 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. Improper connection of aluminum
house wiring to copper leads can result in a
short circuit or fire. Follow the connector
manufacturer’s recommended procedure
closely.
Where Local Codes Permit Connecting
the Appliance-Grounding Conductor to
the Neutral (White) Wire
Observe all governing codes and local ordinances.
1 Disconnect the power supply.
2 At the circuit breaker box, fuse box or junction
box, connect appliance and power supply
cable wires as shown.
WARNING
• You may not ground the cooktop through the
neutral (white) wire if cooktop is used in a new
branch circuit installation (1996 NEC), mobile
home, recreational vehicle, or where local codes
do not permit grounding to the neutral (white)
wire. When grounding to the neutral (white) wire
is prohibited, you must use a 4-wire power
supply cable. Failure to heed this warning may
result in electrocution or other serious personal
injury.
3-Wire Grounded Junction Box
a Cable from Power Supply
b Cable from Cooktop
c White Wire (Neutral)
d Red Wires
e Green Wire (Ground)
f UL-listed Conduit Connector
g Black Wires
h Junction Box
If Cooktop is Used in a New Branch
Circuit Installation (1996 NEC), Mobile
Home, Recreational Vehicle, or where
Local Codes Do Not Permit Grounding
to the Neutral (White) Wire
Observe all governing codes and local ordinances.
1 Disconnect the power supply.
2 At the circuit breaker box, fuse box or junction
box, connect appliance and power supply
cable wires as shown.
WARNING
• If connecting to a 4-wire power supply cable
electrical system, the appliance frame connected
ground wire MUST NOT be connected to the
neutral wire of the 4-wire electrical system.
4-Wire Grounded Junction Box
a Cable from Power Supply
b Cable from Cooktop
c Ground Wire
d Red Wires
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