Frigidaire FFGC3012TBA, FFGC3012TSA, FFGC3012TWA, FFGC3612TSA, FFGC3612TWA Installation Guide

GAS COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(For 30" & 36" Models)

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.

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

—Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

—Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Appliances Installed in the state of Massachusetts:

This Appliance can only be installed in the state of Massachusetts by a Massachusetts licensed plumber or gas fitter.

This appliance must be installed with a three (3) foot / 36 in. long flexible gas connector.

A "T" handle type manual gas valve must be installed in the gas supply line to this appliance.

Gas Cooktop

34” Min. *

(86.4 cm)

B

Dimensions

A

E

D

C

3¼”

H

(8.3 cm)

G

F

Gas Cooktop

Cutout Dimensions

Figure 1

product dimensions

model

A. width

B. depth

C. height

D. box width

E. box depth

30" Gas Cooktop

30 (76.2)

21 ¾ (55.2)

4 ¼ (10.8)

28 (71.1)

19 3/8 (49.2)

36" Gas Cooktop

36 (91.4)

21 ¾ (55.2)

4 ¼ (10.8)

33 5/8 (85.4)

19 (48.3)

cutout dimensions

F. width

G. depth

H. height below

cooktop

model

minimum

maximum

minimum

maximum

30" Gas Cooktop

28 ¼ (71.8)

28 5/8 (72.7)

19 3/8 (49.2)

19 ¾ (50.2)

8 (20.3)

36" Gas Cooktop

33 7/8 (86)

34 ¼ (87)

19 3/8 (49.2)

19 ¾ (50.2)

8 (20.3)

All dimensions are stated in inches and (cm).	A01705104 (1605) Rev. A
Dimension H includes a 5" (12.7 cm) space underneath the cooktop for connection to gas supply line.	English - pages 1-9
NOTE: Wiring diagrams for this cooktop are enclosed in this booklet	Español - páginas 10-18
Printed in China	Français - pages 19-26
	Wiring Diagram 27-28

GAS COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(For 30" & 36" Models)

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.

5.Note: For operation at 2000 ft. elevations above see level, appliance rating shall be reduced by 4 percent for each additional 1000 ft.

Important Note to the Consumer

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Installation of this cooktop must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 in the United States, or in Canada, with the Canadian Fuel Gas Code, CAN/CGA B149 and CAN/CGA B149.2.

•When installed in a manufactured (mobile) home installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, title 24 CFR, part 3280 [Formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, title 24, HUD (part 280)] or, when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installation, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1 or with local codes where applicable.

This cooktop has been design certified by CSA

International. As with any appliance using gas and generating heat, there are certain safety precautions you should follow. You will find them in the Use and Care Guide, read it carefully.

•Be sure your cooktop is installed and grounded properly by a qualified installer or service technician.

•This cooktop 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 in Canada, with the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 Part 1.

•The burners can be lit manually during an electrical power outage. To light a burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn the Surface Control knob to LITE. Use caution when lighting burners manually.

•Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the cooktop. Children could be seriously burned climbing on the cooktop to reach items.

•To eliminate the need to reach over the surface burners, cabinet storage space above the burners should be avoided.

•Adjust surface burner flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

Excessive flame is hazardous.

•Never use your cooktop for warming or heating the room. Prolonged use of the cooktop without adequate ventilation can be hazardous.

•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near this or any other appliance. Explosions or fires could result.

The electrical power to the cooktop must be shut off while gas line connections are being made. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

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GAS COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(For 30" & 36" Models)

13" (33 cm)

Max. Depth

For Cabinet Installed Above Cooktop.

18” Min. (45.7 cm)

B

24” Min.

(61 cm)

A

2" (5.1 cm) Minimum Distance Between Rear Edge of Cutout and Nearest Combustible Surface Above Countertop.

34" (86.4 cm) Min. Clearance Between the Top of the Cooking Platform and Unprotected Wood or Metal Cabinet

Clearance

C

If a drawer is present underneath, allow at least 6½" (16.5 cm) of clearance below the counter top. Make sure there will be no interference with gas or electrical connection.

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 projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

CAUTION Never store flammable products in the drawer.

MODEL	A	B. Minimum	C. Minimum
		Clearance	Clearance
		from Left Side	from Right
			Side
30" Cooktop	30" (76.2 cm)	12" (30.5 cm)	12" (30.5 cm)
36" Cooktop	36" (91.4 cm)	12" (30.5 cm)	12" (30.5 cm)

Figure 2 – CABINET DESIGN

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GAS COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(For 30" & 36" Models)

Typical Under Counter Installation of an Electric Built-in Oven with a Cooktop Mounted Above

Only certain cooktop models may be installed over certain built-in electric oven models. Approved cooktops and built-in ovens are listed by the MFG ID number and product code (see the insert sheet included in the literature package and cooktop installation instructions for the dimensions).

To reduce the risk of personal injury and tipping of the wall oven, the wall oven must be secured to the cabinet (s) by mounting brackets.

208/240 Volt junction box for built-in oven.

Approx. 3”

(7.5 cm)

G

Cabinet side filler panels are necessary to isolate the unit from adjoining cabinets.

Cabinet side filler height should allow for installation of approved cooktop models

36” Min. (91.4 cm) Min.

H

F

Use 3/4” (1.9 cm) plywood, installed on two runners, flush with toe plate.

Base must be capable of supporting 150 pounds (68 kg) for 27" models and 200 pounds (90 kg) for 30" models.

Cut an opening in wood base minimum 9” x 9” (23 X 23 cm), 2” (5 cm) from left side filler panel, to route armoured cable to junction box.

4 1/2” (11.5 cm) Max.*

*If no cooktop is installed directly over the oven unit,

5” (12.7 cm) maximum is allowed above the floor.

	CUTOUT DIMENSIONS (INCHES (CM))
OVEN SIZE	F. Width		G. Depth		H. Height
	Min.	Max.	Min.		Min.	Max.
27" (68.6)	247/8" (63.1)	25¼" (64.1)	23½"		27¼"	28½"
			(59.7)		(69.2)	(72.4)
30" (76.2)	28½" (72.4)	29" (73.7)	23½"		27¼"	28½"
			(59.7)		(69.2)	(72.4)

Figure 3

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