Before you start...
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.
These words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything for correct installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the installation clearances specified in these instructions.
Cooktop installed over oven installation: Only certain specified cooktop and oven models are approved for cooktop over oven installations. Cooktops approved for this type of installation will have an approval label located on the outside of the burner box. If you do not find this label, contact your dealer to confirm that cooktop is approved. The label on the bottom of your cooktop lists the cooktop and oven combinations that are approved for this type of installation.
Ovens approved for this type of installation will have an approval label located on top of oven. If you do not find this label, contact dealer to confirm that oven is approved. Refer to oven manufacturer’s Installation Instructions for approval for
When installing cooktop over a built- under oven, Do not fasten cooktop to countertop with clamps. Cooktop then will be easy to remove if servicing is ever necessary.
Check location where cooktop will be installed. The location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents or fans. The cooktop should be located for convenient use in the kitchen.
Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical requirements,” Page 4.
Important:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
When installing a cooktop under existing cabinets and the installation does not meet the minimum cabinet clearances, install a range hood above the cooktop to avoid burn hazards.
Countertop opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions are minimum clearances and provide required 0" (0 cm) clearance.
Replacement installations — follow minimum dimensions given.
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**, or CSA Standards
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
*National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
**CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, Ohio
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