Installation Clearances

Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64 cm) countertop depth, 24" (61 cm) base cabinet depth and 36" (91.4 cm) countertop height.

30" (76.2 cm) models

36" (91.4 cm) models

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A. 18" (45.7 cm) upper cabinet to countertop B. 30" (76.2 cm) model: B = 22" (55.9 cm)

C. Junction box to be located in this shaded area D. 4" (10.2 cm)

E. 20" (50.8 cm) F. 12" (30.5 cm) G. 5½" (14 cm)

H. Gas line opening to be located in this shaded area I. 3½" (8.9 cm)

J. 8" (20.3 cm)

K. 30" (76.2 cm) model: K = 30¼" (76.8 cm)

L. 4" (10.2 cm) min. clearance from both sides of range to side wall or other combustible material

M. For minimum clearance to top of range, see NOTE*

N. 30" (76.2 cm) model: 30" (76.2 cm) min. upper cabinet width O. 13" (33 cm) max. upper cabinet depth

A. 18" (45.7 cm) upper cabinet to countertop B. 36" (91.4 cm) model: B = 28" (71.1 cm)

C. Junction box to be located in this shaded area D. 4" (10.2 cm)

E. 20" (50.8 cm) F. 12" (30.5 cm) G. 5½" (14 cm)

H. Gas line opening to be located in this shaded area I. 3½" (8.9 cm)

J. 8" (20.3 cm)

K. 36" (91.4 cm) model: K = 36¼" (92.1 cm)

L. 4" (10.2 cm) min. clearance from both sides of range to side wall or other combustible material

M. For minimum clearance to top of range, see NOTE*

N. 36" (91.4 cm) model: 36" (91.4 cm) min. upper cabinet width O. 13" (33 cm) max. upper cabinet depth

*NOTE: Minimum Clearances

30" (76.2 cm) models: 36" (91.4 cm) minimum clearance

36" (91.4 cm) models: 42" (106.7 cm) minimum clearance

When bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than ¹⁄₄" (0.64 cm) flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" (0.4 mm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm) aluminum or 0.020" (0.5 mm) copper.

30" (76.2 cm) models: 42" (106.7 cm) minimum clearance

36" (91.4 cm) models: 48" (121.9 cm) minimum clearance

Between the top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet.

If installing a hood or a microwave hood combination above the range, follow the hood instructions for dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface.

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KitchenAid Cooktop installation instructions Installation Clearances, 36 91.4 cm models
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Cooktop specifications

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