Maytag MEW7530WDW Installation - Manuel (Page 5)

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■ Models rated from 7.3 to 9.6 kW at 240 volts (5.5 to 7.2 kW
at 208 volts) require a separate 40-amp circuit. Models rated
at 7.2 kW and below at 240 volts (5.4 kW and below at
208 volts) require a separate 30-amp circuit.
■ A circuit breaker is recommended.
■ Connect directly to the circuit breaker box (or fused
disconnect) through flexible, armored or nonmetallic
sheathed, copper cable (with grounding wire). See “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:
1. Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail
leads.
2. Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of
copper wire 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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare Built-In Oven
1. Decide on the final location for the oven. Locate existing
wiring to avoid drilling into or severing wiring during
installation.
2. To avoid floor damage, set the oven onto cardboard prior to
installation. Do not use handle or any portion of the front
frame for lifting.
3. Remove the shipping materials and tape from the oven.
4. Remove the hardware package from inside the bag containing
literature.
5. Remove and set aside racks and other parts from inside the
oven.
6. Move oven and cardboard close to the oven’s final location.
Remove Oven Door
IMPORTANT: Use both hands to remove oven door(s).
1. Open the oven door.
2. Locate the oven door latches in both corners of the oven door,
and rotate the latches forward to the unlocked position.
3. Grasp the edges of the oven door with both hands and close
the oven door until it will no longer close. Lift and pull oven
door toward you and remove. Set the oven door(s) aside on a
covered work surface.
Remove Oven Trim
1. Side trims are located on the right side of the oven. Cut the
cable tie and remove side trims.
2. Remove the cable tie from the side of the oven.
NOTE: Screws for attaching side trims (after oven is installed in
cabinet) are in a screw bag inside the package containing
literature.
Make Electrical Connection
This oven is manufactured with a neutral (white) power supply
wire and a cabinet-connected green (or bare) ground wire twisted
together.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Feed the flexible conduit from the oven through the opening in
the cabinet.
A. Oven door latch in locked
position
B. Oven door latch in unlocked
position
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install oven.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
A B
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Use 8 gauge solid copper wire.
Electrically ground oven.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.