Frigidaire FEC26C2ACD, FEC26C2AQD, FEC26C2ASD, FEC30C4AB1, FEC30C4ABD Installation Guide

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER.

IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in

the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Cooktop Dimensions

Cooktop Cutout Dimensions

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION-INFORMATION

• All electric cooktops run off a single phase, three-wire
or four-wire cable, 240/208 volt, 60 hertz, AC only
electrical supply with ground.

• Pleasenote minimum distances between cooktop and
adjacent and overhead cabinetry is30" (76.2 cm).

* 30" (76.2 cm) min. for unprotected cabinet

24" (61 cm) min. for protected surface

Figure 1

26_C0ilElements 25]/4(654) 219/16(548) 3f/2(89) 25(635) 25(635) 20I/2(521) 20I/2 (521) 5I/2(14)
30" Ceramic-Glass 303/4(781) 213/s(543) 3 (76) 29s/_(752) 201/2(521) 5(127)
30_C0il[Eements 30(762) 21_/2(546) 3 (76) 26]/4(879) 20(508) 5(127)

32" Ceramic-Glass 32 I/4 (81 9) 20 I/4 (514) 3 3/4 (95) 31(787) 31I/4(794) 19(483) ]91/4(489) 53/4(146)
32' C0ilElements 20I/4(514) 33/4(95) 31 (787) 19(483) 19I/4(489)

36" Ceramic-Glass 21 3/_ (543) 3 (76) 20 I/2 (52) 5(127)
36_CoilElements 36 (914) 18(457) 37/_(98) 163/4(42S)

(36_X18'm0del)
36' C0ilElelments 36(914) 21_/2(546) 3 (76) 5(127)

(38_X211/2_m0del)

All dimensions are in inches (cm).
Only some models are available in Canada.

* Allow 2" (5 cm) space below cooktop to clear the electric cable and allow for installation of the junction box on the wall at the

back of the cooktop.

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English - pages 1-6

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Fran_aJs- pages 14-20

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MGSSheetSteel,0.015"

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or0020"(0.5ram)Copper

21/2"(64cm)Min

FromEdgeofCutout

toFrontEdgeof

Countertop

Approximate Location

of Junction Box

* Letters on this figure refer to chart on front

page except for G, H and J.

andNearest

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AboveCountertop

18"

25.4cm)

12"

(30.5 cm)

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25"Min

(635cmMin)

H Min From Edge of

Cooktop to Nearest

Combustible Wall (Either Side

Drawers cannot be used with
this cooktop since burner box

extends G below surface of

countertop

of Unit)

To eliminate the

risk of burns or fire by reaching
over heated surfaces, cabinet

storage space located above the
cooktop should be avoided. If
cabinet storage is provided, risk
can be reduced by installing a
range hood that projects
horizontally a minimum of 5"
(12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of

the cabinets.

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26" Coil Elements 3//2 ' (89 cm) 3" (76 cm) 2" (51 cm)
30" Ceramic-Glass 4" (102 cm) 71/2' (191 cm) 2" (51 cm)
30" Coil Elements 6" (152 cm) 71/2' (191 cm) 2V_" (57cm)
32" Ceramic-Glass 4" (102 cm) 71/2" (191 cm) 2" (51 cm)
32" Coil Elements 6" (152 cm) 71/2' (191 cm) 2V_" (57cm)
36" Ceramic-Glass 4" (102 cm) 71/2' (191 cm) 2" (51 cm)
36" Coil Elements 6" (152 cm) 3" (76 cm) 3" (76 cm)

(36" X 18")

36" Coil Elements 6" (152 cm) 71/2"(191 cm) 2//4 ' (57cm)

(36" X 211/2")

Figure 2 - COUNTERTOP CUTOUT OPENING

Important Notes to the Installer

1. Readall instructions contained in these installation
instructions before installing the cooktop.

2. Remove all packing material before connecting the
electrical supply to the cooktop.

3. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

4. Besure to leavethese instructions with the consumer.

Important Note to the Consumer

Keep these instructions with your owner's guide for future
reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

• Be sure your cooktop is installed and grounded

properly by a qualified installer or service

technician.

• These cooktops must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in their absence,

with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.
70--latest edition in the United States, or with
CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part

1, in Canada.

An extension cord must not be used with this
appliance. Such use may result in a fire, electrical

shock, or other personal injury.

2. The appliance should be connected to the fused
disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through flexible

armored or nonmetallic sheathed cable. The flexible
armored cable extending from this appliance should

be connected directly to the grounded junction box.

The junction box should be located as shown in

Figure 2 with as much slack as possible remaining in

the cable between the box and the appliance, so it
can be moved if servicing is ever necessary.

3. A suitable strain relief must be provided to attach
the flexible armored cable to the junction box.

_Unpacking Instructions
(Models with Ceramic-Glass Smoothtop Only)

The electrical power to the cooktop

must be shut off while line connections are being
made. Failure to do so could result in serious injury

or death.

Provide Electrical Connection

Install the junction box under the cabinet and run 120/

240 or 120/208 Volt, AC wire from the main circuit

panel. DO NOT connect the wire to the circuit panel at

this time.

Electrical Requirements

Observe all governing codes and local ordinances.

1. A 3-wire or 4-wire single phase 120/240 or 120/208
Volt, 60 Hz AC only electrical supply is required on a

separate circuit fused on both sides of the line (time-
delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended). DO

NOT fuse neutral. The fuse size must not exceed the

circuit rating of the appliance specified on the

nameplate.

NOTE: Wire sizes and connections must conform with

the fuse size and rating of the appliance in accordance
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70-

latest edition, or with CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1, and local codes and ordinances.

Figure 3 (Under Cooktop)

1.

Leave corner supports on cooktop until completion

of Electrical Connection.

2

Be sure the bottle of cleaner conditioner packed in
the literature bag is left where the user can find it
easily. It is important that the ceramic-glass
smoothtop be pretreated before use.

Electrical Connection

Connect the flexible armored cable that extends from
the surface unit to the junction box using a suitable

strain relief at the point the armored cable enters the
junction box. Then make the electrical connection as

follows.

Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

3

This appliance isequipped with a copper conductor
flexible cable, If connection is made to aluminum house

wiring, use only special connectors which are approved
for joining copper and aluminum wires in accordance

with the National Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances.

This appliance is manufactured with a frame connected
green (or bare copper) ground wire.

1. If connecting to a 3-wire supply cable (U.S.A.
only): If local codes permit connection of the

frame grounding conductor to the neutral
(white) wire: (The 3-conductor cord or cable must

be replaced with a 4-conductor cord or cable where
grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited

in new installations, mobile homes, recreational
vehicles or in other areas where local codes do not

permit neutral grounding)
Connect the green (or bare copper) wire (and the

white wire for model with warmer zone) from the
appliance cable to the supply cable ground wire

(white or bare) inside the junction box, Connect the
remaining wires inside the junction box (see Figure 4

or 5) from the power supply cable to the matching
colors of the appliance cable wires.

Cable from Power Supply

Improper connection of aluminum

house wiring to copper leads can result in a short
circuit or fire. Use only connectors designed for
joining copper to aluminum, and follow the
manufacturer's recommended procedure closely.

2.

If connecting to a 4-wire supply cable (also
mobile homes): The appliance frame must not be

connected to the neutral wire of the 4-wire electrical
system. Connect the appliance white wire (if a 4-wire

appliance cable is supplied) to the power supply cable
white wire. Cap the white wire from the power
supply cable if a 3-wire appliance cable is supplied.
Connect the remaining wires from the supply cable to
the matching color wires from the appliance cable
(see Figure 6 or 7). The green (or bare copper) wire
must now be used to ground the appliance in
accordance with local electrical codes. The green (or
bare copper) wire from the power supply cable is
grounded inside the house service panel.

Cable from Power SuppJy

White Wire

_1_ BJack
_Wires

GroundRedWit

Wires

Ground

Wire _U L-Listed Conduit

(Bareor Green

Cable from appEianceConnector (or CSAIsted)

Figure 4 - U.S.A. Only

3-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX

Cable from Power Supply

CablefromappEiance

Figure 5 - U.S.A. Only

Models 36" with Warmer Zone Only

3-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX

Box

Junction Box

_U L-L sted Conduit

Connector (or CSA listed)

Cable from appliance

Figure 6 - 4-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX

Cable from Power SuppJy

UL-Lsted Conduit

Cablefrom appliance

Figure 7 - 4-WIRE GROUNDED JUNCTION BOX

Models 36" with Warmer Zone Only

Connector(or CSAlisted)

DO NOT ground to a gas supply pipe.

DO NOT connect to electrical power supply until
appliance is permanently grounded. Connect the
ground wire before turning on the power.

4

Cooktop Installation

COOKTOP COUNTERTOP

1. All Ceramic-Glass Cooktops

Visually inspect the cooktop for damage. Also make
sure all cooktop screws are tight (see Figure 8).

SCREWS

Figure 8

Set the cooktop into the countertop cutout.

NOTE: Do not use caulking compound; cooktop
should be removable for service when needed.

Retainer Brackets Must Be

Installed At Lest 1/16"

(O.16 cm) BELOW

Countertop

SPACER

_ RETAINER

BRACKET

Figure 10

2. Models: 26" and 36" (36"X18") Coil Elements

Cooktops

Set the cooktop into the contertop cutout. Lift the
cooktop and fasten the ends of the box to the counter
with wood screws (figure 11). Lower the cooktop.
Align the knobs on the shafts and press down with
even pressure. After setting the unit into the opening,
all remaining work must be done from inside the

cabinet.

Do not remove the nylon spacers on
the edges of the cooktop. These spacers center the
cooktop in the space provided. The cooktop must

be centered to prevent excess heat buildup that

may result in heat damage or fire (see Figure 9).

6 NYLON SPACERS

The retainer brackets MUST be installed, to meet

local codes or, in their absence, with the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70--latest edition,

or with CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical
Code, Part I (see Figure 10).

_BURNER BOX

Figure 11

3. Models: 32" Coil Elements Cooktops

1. Place cooktop into countertop opening and
center unit in cutout.

2. Remove all surface units and drip bowls.

3. Unit clamp down information. Once unit is
installed in counter opening, you must clamp unit
down asshown in figure 12.

4. Put back all surface units and drip bowls.

5. Make electrical connections as outlined in

"Electrical Connection" section.

5

Reach down through surface unit openings and install the four
hold down retainers with screws as shown Be certain cooking
top is firmly retained to counter top

COOKTOP NYLON SPACER

NOLD DOWN COUNTERTOP
RETAINER

80X

Figure 12

To clamp down, insert bracket with offset side of angle into slot
on each side of unit The tumb screw should then be run thru

bracket and un against bottom of counter Tighten until draws
down

BURNER80X_ _>

Figure 14

4. Models: 30" and 36" (36 "X 211/2 ") Coil Elements

Cooktops

- These cooktops are designed to fit various cutout
sizes. The minimum and maximum cutout openings
are shown in figure 1.

- If cooktop is to be used in new installation, use
minimum cutout dimensions in figure 1.

- Attach cooktop to cabinet using wood screws
through holes in vertical walls of burner box.

- If cooktop isto be installed as a replacement
in an existing countertop opening (not

exceeding maximum cutout dimensions as
shown in figure 1), the following steps must

be taken:

1. Insert 4 screws and installation spacers through
holes in vertical walls of burner box (see figure

13).

2. Placecooktop into countertop opening and
center unit in cutout.

J

_BURNER BOX

SCREW

Checking Operation

Refer to the Owner's Guide for operation.

Do not touch cooktop glass or elements.

They may be hot enough to burn.

Model and Serial Number Location

The serial plate is located under the cooktop or in the

burner box and can be seen by lifting up the main top of
unit.

When ordering parts for or making inquires about your
cooktop, always be sure to include the model and serial

numbers and a lot number or letter from the serial plate

on your cooktop.

Before You Call for Service

Read the Avoid Service Checklist and operating

instructions in your Owner's Guide. It may save you time
and expense. The list includes common occurrences that
are not the result of defective workmanship or materials

in this appliance.

Refer to the warranty in your Owner's Guide for our
service phone number and address. Please call or write if
you have inquiries about your product and/or need to
order parts.

Figure 13

3. Tighten each screw finger tight or until spacers
are snug against burner box walls.

4. Prior to tightening installation screws, exert
downward pressure on burner box to assure
flanges on burner box rest firmly on counter.

Tighten all screws evenly.

5. Unit clamp down information. Once unit is
installed in counter opening, you must clamp unit
down asshown in figure 14.

6. Make electrical connections as outlined in

"Electrical Connection" Section.