Installation guide
Installing
Cabinetry
Over Your
Cooktop
A=
30” (76.2
cm)
minimum
clearance
between
the
top
of
the
cooktop
and
the
bottom
of
an
unprotected
wood
or
metal
cabinet.
A=
24”
(60.96
cm)
minimum
when
bottom
of
wood
or
metal
cabinet
is
protected
by
not
less
than
1/4”
(0.635
cm).
FLAME
RETARDANT
millboard
covered
with
not
less
than
no.
28
MSG
sheet
steel,
0.015”
(0.038
cm)
stainless
steel,
0.024”
(0.061
cm)
aluminum
or
copper.
To
eliminate
the
risk
of
burns
or
fire
by
reaching
over
heated
surface
units,
cabinet
storage
space
located
above
the
surface
units
should
be
avoided.
If
cabinet
storage
is
to
be
provided,
the
risk
can
be
reduced
by
installing
a
range
hood
that
projects
horizontally
a
minimum
of
5
inches
beyond
the
bottom
of
the
cabinets.
Important
Installation
Suggestions
1.
Chamfer
all
exposed
edges
of
decorative
laminate
to
prevent
damage
from
chipping.
2.
Radius
corners
of
cutout
and
file
to
insure
smooth
edges
and
prevent
corner
cracking.
3.
Rough
edges,
inside
corners
which
have
not
been
rounded
and
forced
fits
can
contribute
to
cracking
of
the
countertop
laminate.
4.
Countertop
must
be
supported
within
3”
(7.62
cm)
of
cutout.
CAUTION
Warranty
is
void
on
equipment
installed
otherthan
as
recommended
by.
manufacturer.
Electrical
Wiring
Information
The
neutral
of
this
unit
is
grounded
to
the
frame
through
the
solid
copper
grounding
wire.
If
used
on
new
branch-circuit
installations
(1996
NEC),
mobile
homes,
recreational
vehicles,
or
in
an
area
where
local
codes
prohibit
grounding
through
the
neutral
conductor,
untwist
or
disconnect
the
solid
copper
wire
and
connect
the
ground
wire
to
ground
in
accordance
with
local
code.
Connect
the
white
neutral
to
the
service
neutral.
Connect
all
wires
to
the
branch
circuit
with
approved
connectors.
Use
copper
or
aluminum
wire.
If
aluminum
wire
is
used,
use
connectors
recognized
for
joining
aluminum
to
copper.
Proper
Electrical
Supply
You
must
provide
an
adequate
electrical
supply
system
as
required
for
your
cooktop.
All
wire
connections
must
be
in
accordance
with
local
codes
and
properly
insulated.
Check
with
local
utility
for
governing
electrical
codes
and
ordinances.
In
the
absence
of
local
electrical
codes,
the
National
Electrical
Code,
NFPA
No.
70,
governing
electric
range
installations
must
be
followed.
A
copy
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
NFPA
No.
70,
can
be
obtained
by
writing
to:
National
Fire
Protection
Association
Batterymarch
Park
Quincy,
Massachusetts
02269
A
three-wire,
single
phase,
A.C.
120/240
voit
60
cycle
electrical
system
(properly
circuit
protected
to
meet
Local
Codes
of
NFPA
No.
70)
must
be
provided.
Unit
must
be
properly
grounded
in
accordance
with
local
wiring
code.
The
chart
below
recommends
the
minimum
circuit
protector
and
wire
size
if
the
appliance
is
the
only
unit
on
the
circuit.
lf
smaller
sizes
of
wire
are
used,
the
unit
efficiency
will
be
reduced
and
a
fire
hazard
may
be
created.
It
is
advisable
that
the
electrical
wiring
and
hookup
be
accomplished
by
a
competent
electrician.
RECOMMENDED
MINIMUM
K.W.
RATING
CIRCUIT
PROTECTION
WIRE
SIZE
ON
SERIAL
PLATE
IN
AMPRES
(AWG)
0
-
48
20
12
49
-
69
30
10
7.0
-
99
40
8
10.0
-
11.9
90
8
12.0
-
14.9
60
6
Notice
To
Installer
Follow
accompanying
instruction
carefully.
CAUTION
Never
use-a
metal
blade
to
pry-knob
off..If-knob
cannot
be
easily
removed,
tuck
folds
ofa
dishtowel
under.knob
skirt
and
pull
upward
with
steady,
even
pressure.
Preparation
Of
Countertop
The
cutout
in
the
countertop
into
which
the
appliance
is
to
be
installed
should
be
prepared
according
to
the
cutout
dimensions
given
on
page
1
of
these
instructions.
CAUTION
Cutout
dimensions.
are
critical.
Dimensions.-.must
be
measured
and
cut
accurately
to
within
+
1/16"
(.16.cm)
to.insure.
proper
fit.
Installation
Of
Appliance
1.
Remove
the
cooktop
from
the
carton.
2.
Provide
cutout
in
countertop
as
required
per
page
1.
3.
Place
unit
in
the
cutout.
4.
Make
electrical
wire
connection
to
unit.
Consult
local
codes
for
proper
power
hook-up.
5.
Test
to
insure
control
knobs
operate
all
elements
properly.