Whirlpool Cooktop Before you start, Cutout, dimensions, Panel A, depth l, ~~~~~~~~er~xheight-3*~

Before you start...

Proper installation 1syour responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct in.Stallation. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the installation cl,earance specified on the serial/rating plate. The serial/rating plate is located on the bottom of the cooktop.

NOTE: Clearances specified are for combustible walls and materials that have a density of 20 or more pounds per cubic foot. No evaluation of clearances has been made for installations adjacent to materials that are less than 20 pounds per cu. ft. or to plastic tiles and sheeting.

Check	location	where	cooktop		30” min.	base cabinet		is required.	if
will be	installed.	The location			cabinet	has a drawer,		a 3” depth
should be away from strong					clearance		from the countertop		to the
draft areas, such as windows,					top of the drawer (or other obstruction)
doors	and strong heating vents				in base	cabinet is required.
or fans, The cooktop should
be located for convenient use
in the	kitchen,
	I			30’ min. cabinet width		-__	.-
		_ .--	--	obove	cooktop

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*Note: 24’ min. when bottom of
wood or metal cabinet is protected
by not less than 1/4’flame				-4
retardant	millboard		covered with
not less than		No. 28 MSG sheet		=	18’ min. clbarance
steel,. 0.015’		stainless steel;6.024			upper cabinet to c
aluminum,	or 0.020’		copper.		I

30” min. clearance between top of cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected metal or wood cabinet.

,112” min.

IMPORTANT:

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Failure to meet codes and

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Countertop opening dimensions that are shown must be used whether cooktop is installed separately or in

combination with built- + under oven.

A built-under oven may be installed under this cooktop if oven is approved for this type of installation. Contact dealer to confirm that oven is approved. Refer to oven manufacturers Installation Instructions for approval and proper cutout dimensions for oven.

Cutout	dimensions:
	I.- ---~	29-l/2’	openlng width	-\
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6’ counter	space both		20-l/2’ open tng depth
sldes of cutout from a
combustible	wall

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?6’ countertop height

When installing cooktop over a built-under oven, Do Not fasten cooktop to countertop with clamps. Cook-top then will be easy to remove if servicing is ever necessary.

Electrical Shock Hazard

it is the customer’s responsibility:

. To contact a qualified electrical installer.

. To assure that the electrical . installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSi/NFPA 70- latest edition**, and all local codes and ordinances.

Failure to do so could result in fire, electrical shock or other personal injury.

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2-7/8’ min. space to

t front edge of countertop

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Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

l * National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

Tools needed for installation:

Personal Injury Hazard

Cabinet storage above the cooking surface should be avoided. if cabinets are already installed, reduce the hazard of reaching over a heated cooking surface by installing a range hood.

The range hood should extend a minimum of 5 inches out from the bottom front of the cabinets.

Reaching over a heated cooking surface could result in a serious bum.

Panel A