Siemens HE2528U - Manual (Page 8)

Installation
English 4
ing surface measure 13 inches (33 cm) deep from backwall. If nonstandard cabi-
nets are used, care should be taken to alter dimensions accordingly.
Note:
Some cabinet finishes cannot survive the temperatures allowed by
U.L.for appliances, particularly self-cleaning ovens; the cabinets may
discolor or stain. This is most noticeable with laminated cabinets.
From cooktop to materials above:
There must be a minimum clearance of 30 inches (76.2 cm) between the top of
the cooking surface and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet.
24 inches (61 cm) is acceptable when the bottom of the wood or metal cabinet is
protected by:
(a) not less than 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) of flame retardant material which must
be covered with
(b) not less than No. 28 MSG sheet metal, 0.015 inch (.381 mm) stainless
steel’ or 0.024 inch (.601 mm) aluminum or copper.
From range walls to adjacent materials, see Figure 2: Cooktop Clearances:
No clearance is required from unit walls to adjacent vertical combustible walls on
rear, right or left. Clearance from range top to adjacent vertical walls must be at
least 4” (10.2 cm).
Figure 2: Cooktop Clearances
30in (76.2 cm )
min. centered
30in (76.2 cm) min. 4in (10.2 cm )
min
4in (10.2 cm)
min
no clearance required (12 mm clearance from
range sidewall to cabinet required in Canada.)