Thermador CEM Installation Instructions

CEM

COOK TOP

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Tools and Parts Needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Parts Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Overall Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Cabinet Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Countertop Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Seal with Foam Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Prepare the Countertop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Secure Cooktop to Countertop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Before Calling Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product Data Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

This Thermador Appliance is made by

BSH Home Appliances Corporation

5551 McFadden Ave.

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Questions?

1-800-735-4328

www.thermador.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety

Instructions

WARNING:

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or manufacturer.

•Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.

•Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

Equipment and Usage Safety Requirements

•Before you plug in an electrical cord, be sure all controls are in the OFF position.

•To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over 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 inches (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinet.

•This appliance has been tested in accordance with ANSI/UL 858 Standard for Safety for Safety for Household Electric Ranges and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61 National Standard of Canada for Household Cooking Ranges. It is the responsibility of the owner and the installer to determine if additional requirements and standards apply in specific installations.

Installation

Before You Begin

Tools and Parts Needed	1.	Phillips Head Screwdriver
	2.	Drill with 1/4” bit (6.35 mm)
	3.	Tape Measure
Parts Included	1.	Foam tape
	2.	Hold down brackets (4)
	3.	Screws, #10-32 x 2 1/2” (63.8 mm) (4)
	4.	Sheet Metal Screws, #8 x 3/8” (9.5 mm) (4)
	5.	Washers (4)
	If parts are missing or damaged, call the number or write to the address listed inside
	the back cover.
Overall Dimensions	These dimensions are overall.
	•	Model CEM304: Width 31" (76.2 cm)
	•	Model CEM365: Width 37" (91.4 cm)
	•	Model CEM456: Width 46" (116.8 cm)
	•	All Models: Depth 21-5/8" (549.4 mm)
	•	Height above countertop: 1/4" (6.35 mm)

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Cabinet Requirements

CAUTION:

To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over 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 in. (127 mm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.

Figure 1 - Cabinet Requirements

	Cabinet Bottom	Building Side
	(Unprotected)
		Wall

Building Back Wall 30” min.

(762 mm)

Cooking

Surface

This unit is designed for installation in the counter top with zero clearance to adjacent walls and projecting surfaces constructed of combustible materials. A 30inch (76.2 cm) minimum clearance is required between the top of the cooktop and the bottom of an unprotected cabinet. A 24-inch (60.9 cm) minimum distance is necessary when the bottom of the wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) of a flame retardant material covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015-inch (0.4 mm) thick stainless steel, 0.024-inch (0.6 mm) aluminum, or 0.020-inch (0.5 mm) thick copper. Flame retardant materials bear the mark:

	UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.
	CLASSIFIED
	MINERAL AND FIBER BOARDS
	SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS
	Followed by the flame spread and smoke ratings, these designations are shown as
	“FHC (Flame Spread)/(Smoke Developed).” Materials with “O” flame spread ratings
	are flame retardant. Local codes may allow other flame spread ratings.
	The minimum horizontal clearance from the sides and back edge of the cooktop to
	the adjacent vertical combustible walls is 0 (zero) inches.
Countertop Requirements	The cutout dimensions depend upon whether the installation is for replacement,
	new construction, or installation in a solid surface countertop material, such as
	Surel™, Corian® etc. These materials require larger cutouts, use of heat reflective
	tape and rounded corners. Always consult the countertop manufacturer for specific
	installation instructions.
	Figure 2 - Countertop Requirements

30" (76.2 cm) Minumum

2-1/2"

(63,8 mm) Setback Distance

(from front edge of countertop to front edge of cutout.)

1" (25.4 mm) Flat Area

B 1-1/4" (31.8 mm) Flat Area

1" (25.4 mm) Flat Area

C

1" (25.4 mm) Flat Area

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Model	#	Minimum Inches / (mm)	Maximum Inches / (mm)
CEM304	B	19-7/8" / (505 mm)	20" / (508 mm)
	C	28-3/4" / (731 mm)	28-7/8" / (734 mm)
CEM365	B	19-7/8" / (505 mm)	20" / (508 mm)
	C	34-3/4" / (883 mm)	34-7/8" / (886 mm)
CEM456	B	19-7/8" / (505 mm)	20" / (508 mm)
	C	43-3/4" / (1111 mm)	43-7/8" / (1114 mm)

*For solid surface countertop installations, use maximum cutout dimensions and consult surface manufacturer for specific cutting instructions.

Power Requirements	Power Supply is dual rated: 240 Volts or 208 Volts, 3 wire, 60 Hz, with the following
	circuit breaker requirements:
	• Model CEM304: 30 Amp circuit breaker
	• Model CEM365: 40 Amp circuit breaker
	• Model CEM456: 50 Amp circuit breaker
	• All Models: 240 Volt, 3 Wire, 60 Hz / 208 Volt, 3 Wire, 60 Hz
	Install a junction box (not supplied), below the counter top within 3 feet (91.4 cm) of
	flexible conduit (supplied) located at the right rear corner of the cooktop rough-in
	box. Plan the installation of the unit so that the location of the junction box is within 3
	feet (91.4 cm) of the right rear of the cooktop bottom. It must be accessible from the
	front of the cabinet.
	Figure 3 - Junction Box Installation
			Conduit
	(approx 3 ft.(91.4 cm))
					12”
					(30.4 cm)
					(approx)
				“j” Box

Installation Procedure	WARNING:
	To avoid electrical shock hazard, before installing the cooktop, switch
	power off at the service panel and lock the panel to prevent the power
	from being switched on accidentally.
Seal with Foam Tape	A foam tape is provided to seal the cooktop edges to the countertop. Turn cooktop
	upside down and apply tape approximately 1/16” (1.6 mm) from the glass edges.
	Use tape around the entire glass perimeter. Cut off excess tape where tape ends
	butt.

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Figure 4 - Seal with Tape

Swivel Conduit Connector

	Foam
	Tape
	Seal
Prepare the Countertop	Cut out the countertop per the dimensions shown in section Countertop Cutout
	Dimensions above. Always consult the countertop manufacturer for specific
	instructions.
	Countertops made from natural (i.e. granite and marble) or SOLID SURFACE
	MATERIALS, such as Surell™ and Corian®, require special cutout preparation and
	installation procedures. Follow the guidelines below for preparing the cutout for solid
	surfaces.
	Figure 5 - Prepare the Countertop

shows location of aluminum reflective tape

tape top and vertical sides of cutout

1. Round the cutout corners according to instructions from the countertop manufacturer.

2. Apply heat reflective tape (such as 3M™/Scotch® Aluminum Foil Tape #425 or #427) around the cutout so that it folds over the top and side surfaces. Be sure the tape extends beyond the outermost flange of the cooktop. All corners should also be covered with tape.

3. Attach brackets to the burner box using washers and screws provided. Use a wooden block underneath the countertop before tightening the bracket screws.

4. Center cooktop in the cutout to ensure adequate clearance between the burner box and countertop edge. (A light pencil mark along the center of front edge and side edge of cooktop and counter will aid in the positioning of the cooktop in the center.)

5. Trim excess aluminum tape from along the frame edges. BE CAREFUL not to scratch the countertop.

Secure Cooktop to Countertop The cooktop should be secured to the countertop using the hold-down brackets provided. Prior to inserting cooktop into cutout, turn cooktop upside down and attach brackets to the burner box using the washers and screws.

Place cooktop into cutout. Insert clamping screws into the brackets and secure cooktop to countertop.

Use a wood block to protect fragile countertop materials.

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