Maytag GEMINI - Manual (Page 29)

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16010107 Section 4. Electrical 4-5
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS/VOLTAGE
Range Amperage:
The total range wattage is stamped on
model plate in kilowatts, (kilowatt = 1,000
watts) to determine amperage for fuse or
circuit breaker:
• Check incoming voltage at range main
terminal block (pigtail) see illustration.
• Divide voltage into total wattage.
Example: 10. K.W. (stamped on model
plate) X 1,000 = 10,000 watts. Voltage (at
terminal block) is 240 VAC. 10,000 ÷ 240
= 41.6 (AMPS). This indicates a fuse or
circuit breaker with a rating of slightly
over 41 AMPS would be needed.
The range is connected to an outlet through
an approved range connector (pigtail)
fastened securely to the terminal block with
proper strain relief at the range and a three
or four pronged plug at the opposite end.
NOTE: For cord (pigtail) replacement, only
a power supply cord kit rated at 240 volts
minimum, 40 amperes, with closed loop
terminals and marked for use with ranges
shall be used.
With range connected to electricity by
means of an approved range connector
(pigtail) voltmeter reading between L1 and
L2 should be approximately 240 VAC.
Voltmeter reading between terminal
NEUTRAL and terminal LINE 1 should be
approximately 120 VAC. Voltmeter reading
between NEUTRAL and LINE 2 should be
approximately 120 VAC. Center terminal of
main terminal block is netural. Range frame
is connected to neutral at this point by a
ground strap and screw.
REMEMBER: MOBILE HOMES AND SOME
LOCAL CODES DO NOT PERMIT
GROUNDING THROUGH NEUTRAL.
HENCE, 4-WIRE SERVICE MUST BE
PROVIDED FOR SUCH INSTALLATIONS.
ALL OTHERS PERMIT 3-WIRE SERVICE, USE
COPPER WIRE ONLY. AFTER
INSTALLATION, ENSURE TIGHTNESS OF
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND
REPLACE ALL COVERS.