Inserting the hotplate, Requirements, L10 L11

Inserting the hotplate

After having removed the various loose parts from the internal and external packing, make sure that the hotplate in not damaged and is suitable for the specific gas usage. The gas type label is on the underside of the hotplate base.

In case of doubt, do not use the appliance and contact skilled personnel.

Keep all the packing parts (polystyrene foam, cardboard, staples, etc.) away from children.

Consider the critical dimensions of the appliance, before making an opening in the top surface of the bench top. (relative measurements as per Fig 1- 2).

If your counter is produced from porous materials which tend to swell if in contact with humidity, and water, to better protect the cut-out, use proper sea-lants on the edge which would prevent any penetration of humidity and water.

Chamfer all exposed edges of decorative laminates to prevent further chipping.

Radius corners of the cut-out and file them to ensure smooth edges and prevent corner cracking.

Rough edges and inside corners which are not rounded as well as forced fits can contribute to cracking of counter top laminate.

Requirements

1. Overhead clearances (Minimum values)

The minimum overhead clearances shall be in accordance with the minimum values indicated in the table n.1 and are shown and in the fig. 1- 2

Range hoods and exhaust fans shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. However, in no case shall the clearance between the top of the highest burner of the cooking appliance and the range hood be less than 25 ½”( 650mm).

Any other downward facing combustible surface less than 600mm above the top of the highest burner shall be protected for the full width and depth of the cooking surface area.

However, in no case shall this clearance to any surface be less than 173/4”(450mm.) Maximum depth for the overheads cabinet is 13” (330mm)

2. Side clearances (Minimum values)

The different side clearances shall be in accordance with the minimum values indicated in the table n.1 and are shawn and in the fig. 1- 2

The cooking surface area is defined as that part of the appliance where cooking normally takes place and does not include those parts of the appliance containing control knobs.

Table n.1

Min. Clearances	inches (mm)
L1	20” (500)
L2	1 9/16“ (40)
L3	2 3/4” (70)
L4	18” (457)
L5	24” (610)
L6	13” (330)
L7	36 1/2“ (925)
L8	1 9/16“ (40)
L9	6 3/4” (172)

Min. Clearances	inches (mm)
L10	34	1/4” (870)
L11	36“ (915)
W	35 1/16“ (890)
D	20	1/2“ (520)
B1 (*)	2	3/8“ (60)
B2 (*)	6“ (152)
B3 (*)	2	3/8“ (60)
B4 (*)	6“ (152)

(*) Note:

-B1 is the min. clearance between the front edge of the appliance and the front edge of the cabinet.

-B2 and B4 are the min. clearance between the left/right side edge of the appliance and the side wall (if present).

-B3 is the min. clearance between the back edge of the appliance and the back wall.