STEP #3

Countertop Preparation

Please read this section prior to making cutout for cook top.

It is important to plan ahead for installation of the cook top, keeping the following dimensions in mind (please refer to Figure A).

A - 13 inches maximum depth of overhead cabinets

B - 36 inches is minimum height of countertop above floor

C - The minimum flat countertop surface that the cook top will rest upon must be equal to or greater than the overall cook top dimensions (refer to the following page for overall cook top dimensions).

D - 30 inches minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet or 24 inch minimum clearance when the bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4-inch-thick flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015-inch-thick stainless steel, 0.024-inch-thick aluminum or 0.020-inch- thick-copper.

E - 1-inch minimum from backsplash of countertop to edge of glass (refer to the following page for overall cook top dimensions).

FOR INSTALLATIONS IN CANADA: “Do Not Install Closer Than 1/2

Fig. A

Inch (12 mm) From Any Adjacent Surface”, and NE PAS INSTALLER

 

A’MDINS DE 12MM DETOUTE SURFACE ADJACENTE.

 

Warning: To eliminate the risk of burns by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be

! provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5” beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

Before making the countertop cutout, check for clearance. Check to see if the cook top will clear the front and side walls of the base cabinet. It is also important to provide enough ventilation.

Adequate ventilation of the space below the

 

countertop must be provided to ensure proper

 

operation of the cook top. Heat transferred from

 

the cook top bottom pan during operation will

 

overheat an improperly ventilated area.

Fig. B

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Kenyon UL/C-UL instruction manual Step #3, Fig. a

UL/C-UL specifications

Kenyon UL and C-UL are sophisticated induction cooktops that seamlessly merge modern technology with user-friendly design, elevating the culinary experience. Kenyon is renowned for its commitment to innovative cooking solutions, and the UL and C-UL models epitomize the brand’s vision of efficiency, safety, and style.

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Safety is paramount in kitchen appliances, and Kenyon does not compromise in this area. The UL/C-UL models come equipped with features such as automatic shut-off, which activates when cookware is removed or if there is a malfunction. In addition, these cooktops have child-lock capabilities, ensuring that little hands won’t accidentally turn on the heat.

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