Installation Instructions
6.Apply foam tape to the underside of the cooktop glass and flush with edge of the cooktop frame. The foam tape prevents sealant from seeping between the countertop and the underside of the cooktop. Service problems may arise if foam tape is not applied correctly.
7.Place metal reflective tape around the bottom inside edge of the cooktop cutout. This applies only to solid surface countertops.
8.Place cooktop in opening. The cooktop surface should be 1/16 inches higher than countertop surface. The 1/16 inch offset prevents hot cookware from coming in contact with the countertop surface.
9.Align cooktop in opening. There should be 1/16 inch clearance on all sides.
10.Using 3/4 inch masking tape, place a border around the edge of the cutout. This prevents sealant from sticking to the countertop.
11.Work in a well ventilated area when applying sealant. Apply the provided sealant into the 1/16 inch opening between the countertop and edge of cooktop, one
side at a time. The sealant will begin to form a skin within 5 minutes. Wipe away excess sealant and smooth with a spatula or wet finger. Use only the sealant provided.
12.Do not touch sealant, move or use the cooktop for 24 hours. Protect the area from dust for at least 2 hours.
13.After 24 hours, clean up excess sealant on cooktop with razor blade and on countertop with a spatula.
Connecting Electrical Supply
Connect the lead wires from the cooktop conduit to the house feed wires inside the junction box. Connect red to red (120 VAC line), and black to black (120 VAC line). The neutral (if present) and ground wires are twisted together during manufacturing. One of the two following options should be used to ground the unit. Check local codes to determine which option should be used.
Option 1 Attach the cooktop ground wire (green or bare) to the junction box (if grounded) or a suitable ground.
Option 2 Connect the cooktop ground wire (green or bare) to the house ground feed wire (green, bare, or white). If grounding through white wire, observe the following warning.
!WARNING
To avoid risk of personal injury or electrical shock do not ground through the neutral wire if the installation is in a mobile home or if local codes do not permit grounding through a neutral.
Improper connection of aluminum house wiring to the copper leads can result in property damage, personal injury or fire. Use only connectors designed for joining copper to aluminum and follow the manufactures recommended procedure closely.
Place Cooktop in Cutout
Apply the foam gasket to the glass tops bottom edge before placing cooktop into its cutout.
1.Turn cooktop upside down. Do not rest cooktop on its knobs. Take care not to scratch the countertop.
2.Cut foam gasket to length for each edge. Apply one foam gasket strip for each edge.
3.Pull liner off foam gasket. Apply gasket to glass approximately 1/8 inch from the edge.
4.After foam gasket is applied to all four edges, place cooktop in cutout.
Checking for Proper Operation
1.Connect electrical supply at main circuit breaker.
2.Check each element for proper operation.
Removing and Replacing Cooktop
1.Disconnect electrical supply at main circuit breaker.
2.Disconnect unit from junction box.
3.Lift cooktop out of opening.
4.Replace the cooktop by following the instructions listed in this section or according to the Installation Instructions booklet included with the unit.
9 | RS2420002 Rev. 5 |
