Kenmore 79043043401, 79040403511, 79040403410, 79040403510, 79040503600 Installation Guide

_NSTALLAT_ON AND SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUAUF_ED INSTALLER.

_MPORTANT: SAVE FOR LOCAL ELECTRICAL _NSPECTOR'S USE.

READ AND SAVE THESE _NSTRUCT_ONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasotine or other flammabte vapors and tiquids in

the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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.
Minimum distance between cooktop and overhead cabinetry is 30" (76.2 cm).

For Standard Installation:

Cooktop Dimensions

Cooktop Cutout Dimensions

30" Min. *

(76.2 cm)

C

4"X 8" (!0.2 cmx 20.3 cm)

openin to route armoured cable.

* 30" (76.2 cm) rain. for

unprotected cabinet and

24" (6! cm) rain. for
cabinet with protected

bottom surface.

(89.2 cm)

**Note: D & Eare critical to the proper installation

Do not stide unit into cabinet cutout.
Protruding screws on the bottom of

unit may damage the bottom front
finish.

Figure 1

of the cooktop. D reflects the finished dimension.

Dueto the variation incountertop materials, it is
recommended to first undercut this dimension, and

then adiust it upon installation of the cooktop.

All dimensions are stated in inches and (cm).
Allow 2" (5 cm) space below the armoured cable opening to clear tile electric cable and
allow space for installation of tile junction box on the wall at the back of the cooktop.

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For Installation with the optional Stainless Steel Backsplash.

Cooktop Dimensions

2"(5.1 cm)

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

and 24" (61 cm) rain. for cabinet with
protected bottom surface.

30"(7( 2 cm)

Min.*

***Note: Applies only in
caseof countertop j***

backwall.

G

Cooktop Cutout Dimensions

Do not slide unit into cabinet cutout,
Protruding screws on the bottom of unit

may damage the bottom front finish,

4"X 8" (10.2 cm x 20.3 cm)

opening to route armoured cable.

H

**Note: I) & E are critical to the proper installation
of the cooktop. I) reflectsthe finished dimension.

Due to the variation in countertop materials, it is
recommended to first undercut this dimension, and

Figure 2

then adjust it upon installation of the cooktop.

7¼

(18.4 cm)

All dimensions are stated in inches and (cm).
Allow 2" (5 cm) space below the armoured cable opening to clear the electric cable and
allow space for installation of the junction box on the wall at the back of the cooktop.

Overhead Cabinet Should Not Exceed a

Maximum Depth of 13" (33 cm)

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_ll_

Cabinet is Protected by
Not Less Than 1/8" Flame

Retardant Millboard

Covered With Not Less
Than No 28MGSSheet

Steel, 0.015" (0.4 ram)
Stainless Steel, 0024"
(0.6 ram) Aluminum or

0,020" (05 ram) Copper

18"

(45,7 cm)

For dimensions E, F, G & H, see Table on page I_

10"

Combustible Surface
Cutout and Nearest ( 25,4 cm)

Above Countertop

Approximate Location
of Junction Box

It is not recommended to use
drawer underneath cooktop

25" Min,

Min,)

K Min, From Edge of
Cooktop to Nearest

Combustible Wall
(Either Side of Unit)

_To eliminate the risk of burns or fire from

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 proiects horizontally a minimum of 7"

(17.8 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

Figure 3 - COUNTERTOP CUTOUT OPENING

MODEL K

36" (91.4 cm) 7_/2'' (19.I cm) I" (2.5 cm)

Important Notes to the Installer

1. Readallinstructionscontainedintheseinstallation
instructionsbeforeinstallingthecooktop.

2. Removeallpackingmaterialbeforeconnectingthe
electricalsupplytothecooktop.

3. Observeallgoverningcodesandordinances,

4. Besuretoleavetheseinstructionswiththeconsumer.

Important Note to the Consumer

Keep these instructions with your Useand Care Guide for
future reference.

Depth Adjustment Filler Kit #903051o9010

This cooktop is designed to replace existing unit. If the
depth of your countertop opening is bigger than 7Y4" (18.4
cm) and lessthan 8Y2" (21.6 cm) you (:an order a free filler
kit #903051-9010 by calling SearsParts & Repair Center at

1-800-4-MY-HOME@.

Optional Item Available:

A 9" (22.9cm) Stainless Steel Backsplash
Kit #903048-9010

This kit can beordered for purchase through SearsParts
& Repair Center at 1-800-4-MY-HOME@.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

NS

Be sure your cooktop is installed and grounded

properly by a qualified installer or service
technkian.

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

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

_The electrical power to the cooktop

must be shut off while line connections are being
made. Faiture to do so coutd resutt in serious injury

or death.

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.

2. This unit can consume up to 1!,400W at 240 Vac. A
circuit breaker of 50 Amp with wire gauge #8AWG

shall be used.

NOTE: Wire sizesand connections must conform with
the fuse size and rating of the appliance in accordance

with the National Electrical Code ANS!/NFPA No. 70-
latest edition and local local codes and ordinances.

An extension cord must not be used

with this appJiance, Such use may result in a fire,
eJectricat shock, or other personat injury_

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

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

be connected directly to the grounded junction box.
The junction box should be located as shown in

Figure 3 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.

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

Unpacking Instructions

1. Unpack and visually inspect the cooktop.

2. Be sure the bottle of cleaner conditioner packed in tile
literature bag is left where the user can find it easily. It
is important that the cerami(>glasscooktop be
pretreated before use. See Cooktop CJeaning and

Maintenance section in the Use and Care Guide.

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. NOTE: DO NOT connect the wire to the circuit
panel at this time.