Installation instructions

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Before you begin
Read these instructions before you begin to install your
appliance.
2.1 Parts included
After unpacking all the parts, check for any damage in
transit and for completeness of delivery.
¡ Cooktop
¡ Foam tape
¡ Hold-down brackets (4)
¡ Screws, #10-32 x 2½" (63.8mm), (4)
¡ Sheet metal screws, #8 x 3/8" (9.5mm), (4)
¡ Washers (4)
¡ Burner grates (3)
¡ Burners (5)
¡ Burner caps (6)
¡ Pressure regulator
¡ LP gas conversion kit
2.2 Tools and parts needed
Prepare these tools and accessories before you start to in-
stall your appliance.
¡ Pencil
¡ Measuring tape
¡ Cross head screwdriver
¡ Drill with bit 1/4" (6mm)
¡ Jigsaw
¡ Adjustable wrench
¡ Teflon® tape - gas rated
¡ Flathead screwdriver, 1/8"
Note:Additional materials may be necessary for installa-
tion in solid surface countertops. Contact the countertop
manufacturer.
2.3 General requirements
Ensure that the following requirements are met when plan-
ning the installation of your appliance.
¡ Plan the installation of the unit so that the power cord,
gas shut-off valve and gas pressure regulator are ac-
cessible from the front of the cabinet.
¡ Make sure the gas supply line does not interfere with
the back of the appliance.
¡ The cabinet in which the cooktop is installed must be
properly secured, level and stable.
¡ Any laminated coverings and glue on cabinets next to
the cooktop must be made of non-flammable and heat
resistant materials.
¡ This appliance cannot be installed above refrigerators,
washing machines, dishwashers or similar.
¡ If an oven is installed underneath the cooktop, the thick-
ness specified for the countertop surface may exceed
the minimum thickness stated in these instructions. Ob-
serve the information in the oven's installation instruc-
tions.
2.4 Cabinet requirements
Ensure that the cabinetry at the installation location meets
the requirements for a safe installation.
The minimum spaces that must be maintained when in-
stalling the gas cooktop shall be the following:
a min. 13" (330mm)
for installation next to oven min. 13" (330mm)
b min. 13" (330mm)
for installation next to oven min. 13" (330mm)
c min. 30" (762mm) clearance between the top of
the cooking surface and the bottom of combustible
constructions
d min 3" (76mm);
for installation in kitchen islands, min. 4" (100mm)
e For 30" cooktops:
min. 30" (760mm) centered over cooktop
e For 36" cooktops:
min. 36" (914mm) centered over cooktop
f min. 18" (458mm)
g max. 13" (330mm)
h min. 1¾" (48mm);
for installation in kitchen islands, min. 4" (100mm)
2.5 Countertop requirements
Ensure that the countertop into which the cooktop is to be
installed meets these requirements for a safe installation.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of ignition of surrounding combustible
materials, install at least 13" (330mm) from both sidewalls
and at least 3" (76mm) from the rear wall.
¡ The countertop must be level and horizontal.
¡ The stability of the countertop must be maintained after
the cut-out has been made.
¡ Solid surface countertops often require special installa-
tions. For example, heat-reflective tape and rounded
corners may be necessary.
¡ Contact the countertop manufacturer for instructions
specific to your countertop.