Frigidaire RC36DE60PB Installation Guide

ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

WARNING

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: DO NOT store or use gasoline or other fl ammable

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

IMPORT ANT INSTALLA TION INFORMA TION

• All electric cooktops run off a single phase,
three-wire or four-wire cable, 124/240 volt or
120/208 volt, 60 hertz, AC only electrical supply
with ground.

• Please note minimum distance between
cooktop and adjacent and overhead
unprotected cabinetry is 30" (76.2 cm).

WARNING

The corners of this unit are fragile.

Carefully install the cooktop by its sides. When
installing, never let the weight of the unit rest on
any one corner.

A

U.S.A.

(8.3 cm)

*

9

/

3

32"

B

18 19/32"

(47.9 cm)

D

21 11/16"

(55.1 cm)

Figure 1 - PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

MODEL

30" Cooktop 30
36" Cooktop 36

A. GLASSTOP

WIDTH

¾" (78.1 cm) 22
¾" (93.4 cm) 22

All dimensions are in inches (cm).
* Allow 7" (17.8 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.

Printed in U.S.A.

B. COOKTOP

DEPTH

1

/

16" (56.0 cm) 28

1

/

16" (56.0 cm) 34

1

C. CHASSIS

WIDTH

19

/

32" (72.6 cm) 20

7

/

32" (86.9 cm) 20

C

23 3/8"

(59.4 cm)

D. CHASSIS

DEPTH

27

/

32" (52.9 cm)

27

/

32" (52.9 cm)

P/N 318205430 (1304) Rev. A

ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Overhead
Cabinet Should
Not Exceed
a Maximum
Depth of 13"
(33 cm)

18" Min.

(45.7 cm)

24"

(61 cm)

E

1" (2.5 cm) Minimum Flat Distance
from Cutout Edge.

G

H

F

1" (2.5 cm) Min. Flat Area
From Cutout Edge.

30" (76.2 cm) Min.
Clearance Between
the Top of the
Cooking Platform
and the Bottom of an
Unprotected Wood or
Metal Cabinet.

24" (61 cm) Min. when
Bottom of Wood or
Metal Cabinet is
Protected by Not
Less Than 1/8" Flame
Retardant Millboard
Covered With Not Less
Than No. 28 MGS

F

Sheet Steel, 0.015"
(0.4 mm) Stainless
Steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm)
Aluminum or 0.020"
(0.5 mm) Copper.

Figure 2 – CABINET DESIGN

G. Cutout Width H. Cutout Depth

Tolerance -0" +⅛"

(0.3cm)

Tolerance -0" +⅛" (0.3cm)

MODEL

E. Top Cabinet

Minimum Side

Clearance

F. Minimum

Clearance from

Each Side

30" Cooktop 30" (76.2 cm) 9" (22.9 cm) 28 ⅞" (73.3 cm) 21 ⅛" (53.7 cm)
36" Cooktop 36" (91.4 cm) 9" (22.9 cm)

CAUTION

storage space located above the cooktop should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided,
the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches
beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

To eliminate the risk of burns or fi re from reaching over heated surfaces, cabinet

34 ½" (87.6 cm)

2

21 ⅛" (53.7 cm)

ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Important Notes to the Installer

1. Read all 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. Be sure to leave these instructions with the
consumer.

Important Note to the Consumer

Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Guide
for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

• Be sure your cooktop is installed and grounded

properly by a qualifi ed 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.

is ever necessary.

3. A suitable strain relief must be provided to
attach the fl exible armored cable to the junction

box. Observe all governing codes and local

ordinances.

Serial Plate Location

Model and
Serial Plate
(Under Cooktop)

Figure 3

WARNING

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

The electrical power to the cooktop

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. A
50A minimum time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
needed. DO NOT fuse neutral.

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.

WARNING

with this appliance. Such use may result in a fi re,
electrical shock, or other personal injury.

2. The appliance should be connected to the fused
disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through
fl exible armored or nonmetallic sheathed cable.
The fl exible 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 4 with as much slack
as possible remaining in the cable between the box
and the appliance, so it can be moved if servicing

An extension cord must not be used

Required Tools for Installation

- Phillips Screwdriver

- ¼" Nut driver / Ratchet

7

/

-

16" Nut driver / Ratchet

Supplied Hardware

Qty. Description Used for

(4)

(2)

(4)

(8)

(2)

(4)

1/4-20 Nylon Insert
7/16" Hex Nut

#10-24 3.5"
Long Phillips Screw

#8-18 Wide Head
Phillips Screw

#8-18 Black
¼" Hex Head Screw

Hold Down Bracket

Plastic Access Hole Plug

Blower (fi g. 19)

Brackets

(fi g.15 & 16)

Transition Duct

(fi g. 20)

Plenum and Wire
Box (fi g. 17 & 21)

Countertop

(fi g. 15 & 16)

Plenum (fi g. 17)

3

ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1

Positioning the cooktop

The exhaust vent from the cooktop must be located
between wall studs or fl oor joists so that the ductwork

may be installed properly

2

Prepare Base Cabinet

This cooktop is designed to fi t easily into a variety
of cabinets. However, some cabinets may require

modifi cations.

2.1

Preparing a cabinet with drawers

If the cabinet has drawers, the drawers must be
removed and the drawer fronts attached to the front of

the cabinet.

2.2

Verify internal length and width of base

cabinet

In some cabinets, the sides or back wall may need to
be cut out, and the corner braces removed in order to

accommodate the unit.

2.3

Counter top cutout

Countertops with a rolled front edge and radius at the
base of the backsplash may not provide the fl at surface

area required to accommodate the cooktop.
Cut countertop opening according to the dimensions

shown in Figure 2 . The opening must be cut squarely
with sides parallel to each other, front and rear

perpendicular to the sides.

Provide Electrical Connection

2.4

Install the junction box under the cabinet within shaded
area shown in Figure 4 and run 120/240 or 120/208
Volt, AC wire from the main circuit panel.
NOTE: DO NOT connect the wire to the circuit panel
at this time. Wait until all wires have been connected in
the junction box.

4½"

(11.4cm)

6"

(15.2cm)

3

Preparing for Ductwork

Cut hole in cabinet wall or fl oor as appropriate for your
installation. Make sure exhaust duct is located between
wall studs or fl oor joists.

WARNING

DO NOT vent into a wall, ceiling, crawlspace, attic
or any concealed space.

WARNING

ceiling, DO NOT damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.

The blower can be installed to exhaust down or to the
back. See Figure 5 or 6 for the location of the exhaust
outlet for bottom or rear discharge.

Ductwork MUST be vented to outside.

When cutting or drilling into wall or

DUCTWORK INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS

Model J. Right of Center

13

30" Model 1

36" Model 1

CUTOUT

CENTER

/

16" (4.6 cm)

3

/

16" (3.1 cm)

CUTOUT
CENTER

Figure 4 –

5½"

(14cm)

ELECTRICAL OUTLET INSTALL

DIMENSIONS

3 27/32”

(9.8 cm)

Figure 5 –

J

BOTTOM DUCTWORK HOLE

4

ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CUTOUT

CENTER

CUTOUT

CENTER

J

8 27/32"

(22.5 cm)

Kit 5304488297

For Left or Right Ducting

Figure 6 –

3.1

Alternate Ducting

For installations involving left or right exhaust
ductwork, a duct adapter kit 5304488297 is available.
See Figure 6B. Dimensions are shown in Figure 6A for

locating the duct cutout with this adapter kit.

CUTOUT
CENTER

BACK WALL DUCTWORK HOLE

Figure 6B –

3.2

Makeup Air

Local building codes may require the use of makeup
air systems. Consult local codes to determine specifi c
makeup air requirements for your installation.

Kit 316902492 is available to reduce airfl ow below
400CFM.

4

Blower to Ductwork Alignment

The use of fl exible ducting is discouraged because it
can severely restrict airfl ow. If the blower outlet and the
fl oor or wall duct location DO NOT align, then fl exible
METAL ducting can be used to adapt to an offset.

ALTERNATE DUCT TRANSITION KIT

6"

(15.2 cm)

Figure 6A –

3 ¾"
(9.5 cm)

22 ¾"
(57.8 cm)

ALTERNATE SIDE DUCTWORK HOLES

5

6" Max.

Center line

To Center

line Offset

Figure 7 –

DUCTWORK ALIGNMENT