Whirlpool WDE150LVS - Manual

Drop-in Electric Range
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
CABINET OPENING DIMENSIONS
WDE150LV WDE350LV
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Electrical: Range must be connnected to the
proper electrical voltage and frequency as
specified on the model/serial number rating plate.
The model/serial number rating plate is located
below the electronic control on the oven frame.
See the product dimensions illustration.
Models rated from 12.7 kW at 240 volts (9.5 at
208 volts) require a separate 50-amp circuit.
A circuit breaker is recommended.
Flexible conduit from appliance should be
connected directly to the junction box.
Ref. W10430948A
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C
B*
A
D
E**
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J**
A. 13" (33 cm) upper cabinet depth
B. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width
C. For minimum clearance to the top
of the cooktop, see NOTE*.
D. 23 ¹⁄₄" (58.1 cm) opening depth
E. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width
F. Junction box - 5.5" (14 cm) min.
from either cabinet, 8 ¹⁄₄" (21 cm)
max. from floor
G. Cabinet door or hinge should
not extend into cutout.
H. 27 ¹⁄₂" (69.9 cm) top of
countertop to support slats
I. 6" (15.2 cm) wide support
slat on each side of cutout
J. (Optional) -
³⁄₈
" (1.0 cm)
plywood support (30"
[76.2 cm] width x 4"
[10.2 cm] height), securely
attached to at least 2 wall
studs, in place of sheetrock**
COUNTERTOP PREPARATION
30"
(76.2 cm)
30 ¾"
(78.1 cm)
³⁄₈ "
(1.0 cm)
A. 30³⁄₄" (78 cm)
B. 27 ¹⁄₂" (69.9 cm) height to underside
of cooktop edge with leveling legs
screwed all the way in*
C. Model/serial number plate
(located below the electronic
control on oven frame)
D. 29 ⁷⁄₈" (75.9 cm)
E. 28 ⁵⁄₁₆" (71.9 cm) from
handle to standoff at back
of range**
F. 23 ³⁄₄" (60.3 cm)
countertop notch to rear
of cooktop
*Range can be raised approximately 1" (2.5 cm) by
adjusting the leveling legs.
**When installed in a 24" (61 cm) base cabinet with 25"
(63.5 cm) countertop; front of oven door protrudes
2
¹⁄₂" (6.4 cm) beyond 24" (61 cm) base cabinet.
Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64 cm) countertop depth, 24"
(61 cm) base cabinet depth and 36" (91.4 cm) countertop height.
IMPORTANT: If installing a range hood or microwave hood combination above
the range, follow the range hood or microwave hood combination installation
instructions for dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface.
*NOTE: 24" (61 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is
covered by not less than 1⁄4" (0.64 cm) flame retardant millboard covered
with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" (0.4 mm) stainless steel,
0.024" (0.6 mm) aluminum or 0.020" (0.5 mm) copper.
30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking platform
and the bottom of an uncovered wood or metal cabinet.
**The plywood support (J) is required only when the wall mounting option is
chosen for installation of the anti-tip bracket. For more information, see the
“Install Anti-Tip Bracket” section.
The cooktop sides of the drop-in range fit over the cutout edge of your countertop.
If you have a square finish (flat) countertop and the opening width is 30" (76.2 cm), no
countertop preparation is required.
Formed front-edged countertops must have molded edge shaved flat
³⁄₈" (1.0 cm) from each
front corner of opening.
Tile countertops may need trim cut back
³⁄₈" (1.0 cm) from each front corner and/or rounded
edge flattened.
If countertop opening width is greater than 30" (76.2 cm), adjust the
³⁄₈" (1.0 cm) dimension.
Countertop must be level. Check levelness by placing level on countertop, first side to side,
then front to back.