Jenn-Air Dual Fuel Cooktop Location Of Your Jenn-Air Appliance, Preparation Of Countertop

Location Of Your Jenn-Air Appliance

Locatethis applianceaway from combustiblematerials such as window curtains and combustible wall decorations. The

minimum horizontal clearance between the edge of the applianceand adjacentcombustibleconstructionis:

•0.75 inches (1.90cm) at rear;

•2 inches (5.08cm) at sides

These minimum clearances pertain to vertical surfaces between the countertop level and a level 18" above the countertop.

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Figure 1: Minimum Horizontal Clearance

NOTE:These are not recommendedclearances,but rather

the minimum allowable clearances. Overall performance of your cooktop will be enhanced by providing a 6" or greater

clearance on either side of the unit.

Installing Cabinetry Over Your Cooktop

Observethe followingclearancesto overhead cabinetry.

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Figure 2: MinimumClearancestoOverheadCabinetry

A = 30 inches (76.2 ¢m) minimum vertical clearance betweencookingsurfaceand combustibleconstruction or metal cabinets above the appliance. This clearance maybe reducedto not lessthan 24 inches by protecting

the underside of the combustible material or metal cabinet above the cooking surface with not less than

1/4-inch insulatingmillboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122-inchthick.*

B = 13 inches (33.0) maximum depth of cabinets installed abovecooking surface.

CAUTION: Avoid use of cabinets above cooktopfor storage to eliminatepotentialhazard of reaching over open flames,

Preparation Of Countertop

The cutout in the countertop intowhich the applianceis to be installed should be prepared according to the cutout dimensions given on page 1 of these instructions.

CAUTION: Cutout dimensions are critical. Dimensionsmust be measured and cut accurately to within + 1/16" to ensure

properfit.

Important Installation Suggestions:

1.Chamfer all exposed edges of decorative countertop laminateto prevent damagefrom chipping.

2. Slightly radius corners of cutout and file to insure smooth edges and prevent corner cracking.

3. Rough edges, inside corners which have not been rounded

4. andUnit must be supported,orcetheon all four sides by countertop countertop must be supported within 3" of edge of

cutlaminateout. .

Installation Of Appliance

Follow accompanying ducting instructions carefully,

This applianceisdesignedtoalwaysbeventedoutdoorsThis. appliance should be ducted separatelyfrom other vented appliances.

This appliance is designed for use with the gas appliance

pressureregulator provided.

The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or, in the absenceof local codes, with the latestedition

of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 USA or current CAN/CGA-B149INSTALLATIONCODE.

This applianceis designedto operateat a pressureof 5 inches of water columnon natural gasor, ifconvertedfor use with LP gas (propane or butane), 10 inches of water column. Make sure this appliance is supplied with the type of gas for which

This appliancewas adjustedat the factoryfor usewith natural it is designed.

typegas. If,of ingas,thefuture,allofthethisconversionapplianceistoadjustmentsbeused describedon a differenton

pages4 and 5 must be made by a servicetechnician or other qualified person before attempting to operatethe cooktop on

that gas. Naturalgas should besupplied to the applianceat a line pressure between6 and 14 inchesof water column or, if convertedfor LP gas, between 11and 14 inches.

WARNING: If the pressureof the gas system supplying this applianceexceeds 14"W.C., an external regulator(not

provided) must be installed in the gas line to reduce the systempressureto no morethan 14" W.C.Failuretodo this

can result in excessive gasflow and explosion.

Make sure your applianceis suppliedwith the type of gas for which it is adjusted and that the gas is being supplied within the appropriate pressurerange.

*Jenn-Air Over-the-Rangemicrowaveovens (model#M418 and M438)have been listed by ULfor use over Gas and ElectricRanges, When properly installedat aminimumheightof66 inchesfrom thefloortothetopofthe microwave,the clearanceto thecookingsurfaceatthecenterwillbe 13-3/4inches.

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