Whirlpool SC8720ED specifications Product Model Numbers Overall Dimensions

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30" Gas Downdraft Cooktop

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

SC8720ED

29-7/8" (75.9 cm)

21-1/2" (54.6 cm)

width

Gas supply: Use 3/4" rigid pipe gas supply line

depth

to the range location. A smaller size pipe on long

runs may result in insufficient gas supply. With

L.P. gas, piping or tubing size can be 1/2"

minimum. If local codes permit, it is

recommended that new flexible metal tubing,

design-certified by AGA or CSA, 4-5 feet long,

pressure

1/2- or 3/4-inch I.D., be used for connecting the

Blower can be

regulator

range to the rigid gas supply line. A 1/2" male pipe

swiveled 90°.

thread is needed for connection to pressure

wiring box

regulator female pipe threads. An individual

cover

manual shutoff valve must be located in the same

grease

container

room, but external to the range.

3-5/16"

15-5/8"

(8.4 cm)

11-7/8"

(39.7 cm)

(30.2 cm)

burner box

Electrical: A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-

blower

depth

housing

ampere, fused electrical supply is required. A time-

depth

14"

delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is

(35.6 cm)

recommended that a separate circuit serving only

this appliance be provided.

CABINET OPENING DIMENSIONS

Venting system: Use metal vent only.

Exception: Under a concrete slab, PVC may be

used; see Installation Instructions for details. Rigid

Installation location

Side clearance — 2" (5.1 cm)

metal vent is recommended. Do not use plastic or

30" (76.2 cm) minimum when

should provide sufficient

minimum clearance is required. 6"

metal foil vent.

higher than 18" (45.7 cm)

room for:

(15.2 cm) clearance between side

This downdraft cooktop is rated at 60 feet

• Removing grease

of cooktop and side wall is

containers.

recommended for maximum

13" (33 cm)

• Accessing gas regulator.

(18.3 m) of straight vent or the equivalent.

maximum upper

ventilation performance.

If vent length is 10 feet (3 m) or less, 5"

See Note**

cabinet depth

Rear clearance — The rear edge

for minimum

diameter round vent may be used. If vent length is

clearances.

of the cooktop may be installed

more than 10 feet (3 m), use 6" diameter round or

18" (45.7 cm)

flush with countertop backsplash.

minimum clearance

3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular vent.

upper cabinet

15/16" (2.4 cm) clearance

to countertop

between rear edge of appliance

Venting system must terminate to the outside.

and rear wall is recommended.

All openings in the wall or floor where cooktop is

Motor/blower clearance —

0" (0 cm)

2" (5.1 cm) clearance is required

to be installed must be sealed.

2"

between motor and cabinet for

(5.1 cm)

proper cooling.

Do Not seal

6" (15.2 cm) clearance is

Minimum distance to nearest

cooktop to

recommended for maximum

countertop.

combustible vertical surface extending

18" (45.7 cm) above cooktop

performance.

**

Note: 30" (76.2 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is

protected

by not less than 1/4" flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28

2"

MSG sheet steel, 0.015" stainless steel, 0.024" aluminum or 0.020" copper.

(5.1 cm)

Exhaust Duct

36" (91.4 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking platform and

min.

bottom of unprotected wood or sheet metal.

motor

Cutout Locations

blower

25-7/8"

28-7/8"

clearance

(65.7 cm)

(73.3 cm)

cutout width

Minimum base cabinet dimensions —

20-15/16"

(53.2 cm)

30" (76.2 cm) base cabinet

cutout depth

24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth

Gas Line Location

25" (63.5 cm) countertop depth

15/16" (2.4 cm) minimum distance to backsplash

or vertical wall

1-7/8" (4.8 cm) minimum space to front edge of countertop

11" (27.9 cm)

4" (10.2 cm)

Electrical Outlet Location

side wall

4" (10.2 cm)

Select required

vent cutoutCountertop must be supported within 3" (7.6 cm) of cutout.

If cabinet has drawers, drawers will need to be removed and drawer fronts installed on front of cabinet.

16" (40.6 cm)

14" (35.6 cm)

16" (40.6 cm)	Install
rear	grounded
	electrical
wall	outlet
cabinet	within
	shaded area
bottom	of rear wall.
cabinet bottom
	11" (27.9 cm)
Install gas line within shaded	28-7/8" (73.3 cm)
area of cabinet.

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation	Ref. 4381590 rev. A
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.	08-20-02