Step 1
Preparing for Installation
Positioning the cooktop
The cooktop is designed to look best when centered in a cabinet its same width.
The exhaust vent beneath the cooktop must be located between wall studs or floor joists so that ductwork may be installed properly.
At least 6″ must be allowed between side edges of cooktop and adjacent walls.
Step 2
Preparing the Base Cabinet
This cooktop is designed to fit easily into a variety of cabinets. However, some cabinets may require modifications.
Preparing a cabinet that is against a wall
In some cabinets, the sides may need to be scooped or cut down 2″ as shown, and the corner braces removed in order to accommodate the unit.
In 75 cm and 90 cm frameless European cabinets, the back panel may need to be cut down 5″ to accommodate the unit.
Preparing a peninsula or island type cabinet
30″15″
11⁄2″
1/2″ Flat area
for support
6″ Min. to side wall
In a peninsula or island type cabinet, the sides may need to be scooped or cut down, and the corner braces removed in order to accommodate the unit.
5″ Approx.
for European
cabinets 2″
Approx.
Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop unit, if possible, in order to reduce the hazards caused by reaching over heated surface units. If cabinets are placed over the cooktop, the risks can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
If cabinetry is used above cooktop, allow a minimum 30″ clearance between the cooking surface and the bottom of any unprotected cabinet.
If clearance between cooktop and cabinetry is less than 30″, cabinet bottom must be protected with flame retardant millboard at least 1/4″ thick, covered with 28 gauge sheet steel or
0.020″ thick copper. Clearance between cooktop and protected cabinetry must NEVER BE LESS THAN 24″.
EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance.
A 15″ minimum must be kept from the side edge of cooktop to the bottom of any cabinet not directly above cooktop. If clearance is less than 15″, adjacent cabinets should be at least 6″ from side edge of cooktop.
Step 3
Rough Preparation of Junction Box
Install an approved junction box within shaded area shown in diagram. Junction box must be at least 101⁄2″ below top of cabinet.
Run conductors from residence wiring to junction box according to local electrical codes.
9″ | L |
| C |
| 4″ |
16″ | 101⁄2″ |
20″ | |
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