Before you start, Parts supplied | KitchenAid 8285364 specification

Before you start...

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill

or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

DANGER

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Failure to meet codes and ordinances could lead to fire or electrical shock.

To eliminate the risk of burns 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 (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

Proper installation is your responsibility.

•Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation.

•Have a qualified technician install this cooktop.

•Comply with the electrical specifications on the model/serial rating plate. Model/serial rating plate is located on the bottom of the cooktop. Write both numbers down on the front cover now before installing cooktop.

Downdraft cooktop location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents or fans. Locate cooktop for convenient use in kitchen.

Grounded electrical system is required. See “Electrical requirements,” Page 6.

Venting system must terminate

outdoors.

All openings in the wall or floor where cooktop is to be installed must be sealed.

It is the customer’s responsibility to contact a qualified electrical installer, to make sure that the electrical installation is correct, and to make sure the electrical installation follows the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 - latest edition**, and all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, observe the following:

Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.

Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.

When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.

This downdraft cooktop is Not approved for use in mobile homes.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

*National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

**Canadian Standard Association 178 Rexdale Boulevard

Etobicoke, (Toronto), Ontario M9W 1R3

Tools and materials needed for installation: