Installation Instructions
!WARNING
To avoid risk of serious burns or other personal injury by reaching over heated surface elements, avoid locating cabinet storage above surface units. If cabinet storage above the unit is to be provided, reduce risk by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
Inlay Countertop Installation
Models AK2T30/36E1/W1 and AK2H30/36E2/W2
Cooktop Inlay Kit includes:
∙Template
∙Installation Instructions
∙One tube of high temperature sealant, Dow Corning #732 RTV Sealant (other sealants not approved)
∙3/8 inch wide, one side foam tape
∙2 inch wide metal reflective tape
Tools Required
∙3/4 inch carbide tipped straight cutter router bit
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!CAUTION
To avoid risk of property damage, the cutout must be made by a professional cabinet installer.
Inlay Kit Installation Instructions
1.Build jig for the cutout and router dimensions.
2.Set router guides to cut along solid line corresponding to cooktop burner box size.
3.Use the carbide tipped router bit to make the cutout.
∙30” Cutout =
∙30” Router =
∙36” Cutout =
∙36” Router =
Ceramic Tile Countertop
4.Routing not recommended for ceramic tile countertops. If the tile is not in place, cut the opening as recommended. Then place tile 1/16 inch from the edge of the opening. If tile is already placed, cut it to the router dimension using a ceramic tile cutter.
7/16"
Foam Tape 
Cooktop
Burner
Box
Laminate Countertop
4.Route the edge of the cutout using a 3/4 inch diameter router bit set 9/32 inches deep. Use a laminate trimmer to route areas near the backsplash, if one is present.
7/16"
3/4"
Foam Tape
Cooktop
Burner
Box
Solid Surface Countertop
These surfaces would include those made by Corian®, Avonite®, Formica® and others.
4.Route the edge of the cutout using a 3/4 inch diameter router bit set 9/32 inches deep. Glue reinforcing strips of solid surface material underneath cutout perimeter. Allow strips to dry before installing the cooktop. For island or peninsula installations, glue reinforcing strips on all sides. For standard cabinet installations, glue reinforcing strips just on the sides. Standard countertops are supported in the front and rear by the cabinets.
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5. Vacuum sawdust from cooktop opening.
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