Whirlpool Cooktop - Manual (Page 2)

Before you start...
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation. It is
the responsibility of the installer to
comply with the installation clearance
specified on the seiial/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.
'Note: 24" min. 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 MSG sheet
steel, 0.015“ stainless steel,•0.024“
aluminum, or 0.020“ copper.
30“ min. clearance between top
of cooking platform and the
bottom of an unprotected metal
or wood cabinet.
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Failure to meet codes and
ordinances could lead to fire
or electrical shock.
Grounded electrical outlet
is required. See Electrical
requirements.
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.
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.
30" min. base cabinet is required. If
cabinet has a drawer, a 3" depth
clearance from the countertop to the
top of the drawer (or other obstruction)
in base cabinet is required.
1-1/2“ min.
6“ counter space both
sides of cutout from a
combustible wall
A 2-7/8“ min. space to
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AWARNING
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.
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.
Copies of the standards listed may
be obtained from:
** National Fire Protection Association
Botterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Tools needed
for installation:
Panel A