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Location Of Your Maytag Appliance

Locate this appliance away from combustible materials
such as window curtains and combustible wall
decorations.
Minimum horizontal clearance between the edge of the
appliance and combustible construction extending from
the cooking surface to 18²(45.72 cm) above the cooking
surface is: 1.0²(2.54 cm) at rear
6²(15.24 cm) at sides
(Dimensionsapply to both 30²
²²
²and 36²
²²
²wide models).
FIGURE 1

Preparation Of Countertop

The countertop cutout must be prepared according t o the
illustration on page 1 of these instructions.
CAUTION: Cutout dimensions are critical. Dimensions
must be measured and cut accurately to within + 1/ 16²
(.159 cm) to ensure proper fit.

Important Preparation Suggestions

1. Chamfer all exposed edges of decorative laminate t o
prevent damage from chipping.
2. Radius cornersof cutout and file to insure smooth
edges and prevent corner cracking. Recommend
1/4²
²²
²or 3/8²
²²
²diameter drill in each corner.
3. Rough edges, inside corners which have not been
rounded and forced fits can contribute to cracking of
the countertop laminate.
4. Countertop must be supported within 3²(7.62 cm) of
cutout.

Installing Cabinetry Over Your

Maytag Cooktop

A=30²(76.2 cm) minimum
vertical clearance
between cooking surface
and construction above
the appliance. This
clearance may be
reduced to not less than
24 inches (60.96 cm) by
protecting the underside
of the combustible
material or metal cabinet
above the cooking
surface with not less than
1/4 inch (.635 cm)
insulating millboard
covered with sheet metal
not less than 0.0122 inch
thick.
B=13²(33.02 cm) maximum depth of cabinets ins talled
above cooktop.
Avoid use of cabinets above cooktop for storage space t o
eliminate associated potential hazards such as reaching
over open flames.
FIGURE 2

Required Adjustments At Time Of Installation

The installation of this appliance must conform wit h local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition
of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 USA or cur rent CAN/CGA-B149 INSTALLATION CODE.
VThis appliance was manufactured for use with Natural Gas . If LP gas is the fuel of choice, follow the conversion to
LP procedure found in the installation instructions.
VTest all external connections for gas leaks. Never test for gas leaks wit h anopen fl ame.
VTest all electrical connections.
1.0²
2.54 cm
6²
15.24 cm
18²
45.72 cm
WARNING
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT
BE INSTALLEDBELOW A
VENTILATIONTYPE HOOD
SYSTEM THATDIRECTS AIR
IN A DOWNWARDDIRECTION.
(SEE FIGURE)
THESE SYSTEMS MAYCAUSE
IGNITION AND COMBUSTION
PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS
BURNERS RESULTINGIN
PERSONAL INJURY AND MAY
AFFECT THE COOKING
PERFORMANCE OF THE UNIT.
NOTE: THE FIGURE MAYNOT ACCURATELY REPRESENT
YOUR RANGE OR COOKTOP; HOWEVER, THIS WARNING
APPLIES TO ALL GAS COOKING PRODUCTS.