Installation Specifications

Cabinet and Countertop Layout

wARNING

•Failure to meet or exceed the maximum and mini- mum dimensions/clearances stated in these instruc- tions may result in a fire hazard.

•Follow the countertop manufacturer’s instructions regarding the minimum corner radius, use of heat reflective tape, reinforcement of corners, etc.

•Carefully check the location where the cooktop will be installed. For best performance, the cooktop should be placed away from drafts that may be caused by doors, windows and heating and air conditioning outlets.

•This appliance is to be used in conjunction with a suit- able vent hood.

•Allow a minimum ¼” (6 mm) clearance between the bottom of the cooktop chassis and all combustible sur- faces, including the upper edge of a drawer installed below the cooktop.

 

¼” (6 mm)

 

mimimum clearance

35 ¼” (89.5 cm)*

to combustible

 

surfaces

* Allows for clearance between hold down brackets

Under Cabinet Clearances

• The gas supply piping, gas shut-off valve and the elec-

trical outlet must be located so that they do not inter-

All tolerances +1/16” (+1.6 mm), -0

unless otherwise noted.

A

 

 

Combustible overhead

 

 

cabinets

 

 

13" max.3

 

 

(33.0 cm)

 

 

Combustible

30" min.1, 2

 

surface to rear

(76.2 cm)

1 5/8" min.

 

 

See cutout

 

(4.1 cm)

 

 

dimensions

 

 

18" min.1, 3 (45.7 cm)

fere with the cooktop when it is installed. If installing

another appliance in the cabinet below, allow for the

routing of gas and electrical service behind it.

The installation must allow for the following:

•Access to the gas shut-off valve and regulator when the unit is installed.

•Access to the electrical outlet when the cooktop is in place. The 42” (106.7 cm) power cord must be able to reach the electrical outlet.

•Access to the underside of the cooktop for service and inspection purposes.

•Clearance inside the cabinet to allow for proper hold down bracket installation.

To allow access to the utilities and cooktop bottom, a fixed shelf should not be installed below the cooktop. See the following pages for countertop cutout dimensions.

See cutout dimensions

1Measured from the cooking surface (top of cooktop grate).

2If installing with an overhead vent hood, also check the hood specifications for minimum required clearances.

3Not applicable for cabinets more than a horizontal distance of 5 ½” (14.0 cm) from edge of cooktop. Allow 6 7/8” (17.5 cm) from cutout edge.

Minimum Required Clearances Around the Cooktop
(A) Minimum(A) Recommended

36” (91.4 cm)

42” (106.7 cm)

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