Maytag MEC4536WC, MEC4536WW, MEC4430WB, MEC4430WW Dimension Guide

Electric Built-in Cooktop

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

MEC4536W MEC4430W

Electrical:

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that the ground path and wire gauge are in accordance with local codes.

Check with a qualified electrical installer if you are not sure the cooktop is properly grounded.

Before You Make the Electrical Connection:

To properly install your cooktop, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here.

●A 4-wire or 3-wire, single phase, 240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply is required on a separate, 40-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. The model/serial number rating plate is located on the metal cabinet underneath the cooktop. See the following illustration.

A.Model/serial number plate

●Cooktops with 3-wire cable coming from the cooktop are rated 240 volt and do not have a neutral (white) wire.

●The cooktop should be connected directly to the junction box through flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper cable. The flexible, armored cable extending from the fuse box or circuit breaker box should be connected directly to the junction box.

●Locate the junction box to allow as much slack as possible between the junction box and the cooktop so that the cooktop can be moved if servicing becomes necessary in the future.

●Do not cut the conduit. The length of conduit provided is for serviceability of the cooktop.

●A UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector must be provided at each end of the power supply cable (at the cooktop and at the junction box). A listed conduit connector is already provided at the cooktop.

●If the house has aluminum wiring follow the procedure below:

1.Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail leads.

2.Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of copper wire using special connectors and/or tools designed and UL listed for joining copper to aluminum.

Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with local codes and industry accepted wiring practices.

Electrical Connection Options

If your home has: And you will be Go to Section: connecting to:

4-wire		A fused disconnect	4-Wire Cable
		or circuit breaker	from Home
		box	Power Supply
	5"
	(12.7 cm)
3-wire	1"	A fused disconnect	3-Wire Cable
	(2.5 cm)	or circuit breaker	from Home
		box	Power Supply
	3"
	(7.6 cm)

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. When installing cooktop, use minimum dimensions given.

●To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over the heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units 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" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

●The cooktop must be a specified cooktop that is approved to be installed either alone or over an undercounter built-in oven. Check the cooktop base approved installation label for your cooktop model number and approved combinations of cooktops and ovens that can be installed. If you do not find this label, your cooktop may not be approved for use over an undercounter built-in oven. Contact your dealer to confirm that your cooktop is approved.

●Ovens approved for this type of installation will have an approval label located on the top of the oven. If you do not find this label, contact your dealer to confirm that your oven is approved. Refer to oven manufacturer’s Installation Instructions for approval for built-in undercounter use and proper cutout dimensions.

●When installing cooktop over an undercounter built-in oven, do not fasten cooktop to countertop with screws. This will make the cooktop easier to remove if future servicing becomes necessary.

●Use the countertop opening dimensions that are given with these Installation Instructions. Given dimensions are minimum clearances and provide 0" (0 cm) clearance.

●Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical Requirements” section.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

A.21" (53.3 cm)

B.30" (76.2 cm) 36" (91.4 cm)

C.3¼" (8.3 cm)

CABINET DIMENSIONS

IMPORTANT: If installing a range hood or

microwave hood combination above the

cooktop, follow the range hood or microwave

hood combination installation instructions for

dimensional clearances above the cooktop

surface.

A. 30" (76.2 cm) models on 30" (76.2 cm)

models; 36" (91.4 cm) on 36" (91.4 cm)

models

B. Combustible area above countertop

(shown by dashed box above)

C. 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance

between top of cooktop platform and

bottom of uncovered wood or metal

cabinet (24" [61 cm] minimum clearance if

bottom of wood or metal cabinet is

covered by not less than ¹⁄" [0.6 cm]

flame retardant millboard covered with

not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" [0.04 cm] stainless steel or 0.024" [0.06 cm] aluminum or 0.020" [0.05 cm] copper)

D.13" (33 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth

E.3" (7.6 cm)

F.19¹³⁄" (50.3 cm)

G.18" (45.7 cm) minimum clearance from upper cabinet to countertop within minimum horizontal clearances to cooktop

H.Junction box or outlet; 12" (30.5 cm) minimum from bottom of countertop

I.Junction box or outlet; 10" (25.4 cm) from right side of cabinet

J.28⁄" (71.9 cm) on 30" (76.2 cm) models; 34⁄" (88.6 cm) on 36" (91.4 cm) models

K.1" (2.5 cm) minimum distance to nearest left and right side combustible surface above cooktop

L.1" (2.5 cm) minimum clearance between back wall and countertop

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation	Ref. W10274252A
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.	10/26/09