Siemens HE2528U, C), HE2224(U, HE2425(U installation instructions Cooktop Clearances

Installation

ing surface measure 13 inches (33 cm) deep from backwall. If nonstandard cabi- nets are used, care should be taken to alter dimensions accordingly.

Note:

Some cabinet finishes cannot survive the temperatures allowed by U.L.for appliances, particularly self-cleaning ovens; the cabinets may discolor or stain. This is most noticeable with laminated cabinets.

From cooktop to materials above:

There must be a minimum clearance of 30 inches (76.2 cm) between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet.

	30in (76.2 cm)
	min. centered
4in (10.2 cm)	30in (76.2 cm) min.	4in (10.2 cm)
min		min

no clearance required (12 mm clearance from range sidewall to cabinet required in Canada.)

Figure 2: Cooktop Clearances

24 inches (61 cm) is acceptable when the bottom of the wood or metal cabinet is protected by:

(a)not less than 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) of flame retardant material which must be covered with

(b)not less than No. 28 MSG sheet metal, 0.015 inch (.381 mm) stainless steel’ or 0.024 inch (.601 mm) aluminum or copper.

From range walls to adjacent materials, see Figure 2: Cooktop Clearances:

No clearance is required from unit walls to adjacent vertical combustible walls on rear, right or left. Clearance from range top to adjacent vertical walls must be at least 4” (10.2 cm).

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