Thermador CET304NS, CET366NS Design Guide

120 MODELS SHOWN: CET365NS COOKTOP, UCVM30FS DOWNDRAFT, ME301JS 30" BUILT-IN OVEN AND WD30JS WARMING DRAWER

ELECTRIC
COOKTOPS

MASTERPIECE

COOKTOPS — ELECTRIC

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SERIES

Excellent performance, precise control and a sleek elegant prole are just a few of the benets of these
re-engineered electric cooktops. Our 13-inch element is the industry’s largest and most powerful electric
round element, and our CookSmart
wide range of foods. With a variety of state-of-the-art features, Masterpiece
allow you to elevate your cooking to levels never imagined.

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system offers nine pre-programmed settings to effortlessly cook a

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Series Electric Cooktops

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ELECTRIC COOKTOPS

FEATURES & BENEFITS

BRIDGE ELEMENT

Only Thermador offers a bridge
element that incorporates a dual­zone element. Use the bridge
element to heat oblong pans and
the dual-zone element to heat pans
of different diameters.

TOUCH CONTROL

The handsome control panel gives
you immediate access to 17 power
settings, a keep warm, fast preheat
and a panel lock function.

LARGEST ELECTRIC ELEMENT ON THE MARKET

This huge element is the widest and most powerful round electric
element on the market, with 4,000 watts of power for faster heat-up
and three zones to efciently heat a variety of pot sizes, such as a
16" skillet (e.g. accessory CHEFSPAN13–16" pan which ts perfectly
on the 13" element).

COOKSMART

Never guess cooking time or temperature again. With 9
pre-programmed modes and auto shut-off, you’ll get perfect
results every time you cook. Cooking modes: pasta, potatoes,
rice, dumplings, vegetables, sausages, milk, rice pudding, and
deep frying.

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ELECTRIC COOKTOPS

PLANNING INFORMATION

COOKTOPS — ELECTRIC

MODEL OPTIONS

There are two sizes of Masterpiece® Electric Cooktops to
choose from — 30-inch and 36-inch. Models are available
with mechanical controls and touch controls in a variety of
cooktop congurations to t your client‘s cooking style.
Be sure to reference the correct model information in this
design guide.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

The information in this design guide provides key
features, product dimensions, cutouts and installation
specications. Before installing a Thermador
Masterpiece
cutout dimensions and electrical connections. Also,
always consult with the installation manual packed with
the product for complete details before installing.

Thermador Masterpiece
installed above a Thermador Single Built-in Oven as
long as there is no contact between the bottom of
the cooktop and the top of the oven. See below for

approved cooktop over oven installation.

MODEL

CEM304NS •

CET304NS •

CEM365NS •

CET365NS •

CET366NS •

Cooktops that are not listed above, must be approved under local
code and / or by the local authority having jurisdictions.

Thermador Masterpiece® Electric Cooktops may also be
installed above a Thermador Warming Drawer to create a
convenient cooking center. Refer to the warming drawer
section for additional specications.

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Electric Cooktop, be sure to verify the

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Electric Cooktops may be

APPROVED COOKTOP OVER

THERMADOR OVEN INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualied
technician. Installation, electrical connections and grounding must comply
with all applicable local codes.

All Thermador Electric Cooktops are dual rated, designed to be connected to
either 240/208V AC, 60 Hz, 3-wire, single-phase power supply.

Install a suitable conduit box (not furnished). An appropriately-sized,
UL-listed conduit connector must be used to correctly attach the conduit
to the junction box.

MODEL REQUIRED CIRCUIT BREAKER

240V, 3-Wire, 60 Hz 208V, 3-Wire, 60 Hz

CEM304NS 40 Amp 30 Amp

CET304NS 30 Amp 30 Amp

CEM365NS 50 Amp 40 Amp

CET365NS 50 Amp 40 Amp

CET366NS 50 Amp 40 Amp

IMPORTANT: Local Codes may vary; installation, electrical connections and
grounding must comply with all applicable local codes. If required by the
National Electrical Code (or Canadian Electrical Code), this appliance must be
installed on a separate branch circuit.

ELECTRICAL
LOCATION

The junction box must
be located within 3 feet
(~900 mm) of the cooktop
connection. It should be
easily accessible for
service purposes.

Solid surface countertops require a special cutout
size and installation. For example, heat reective tape
or rounded corners may be necessary. Contact the
countertop manufacturer for instructions specic to your
countertop.

We strongly recommend the installation of a
Thermador Ventilation System with all Masterpiece
Electric Cooktops. Refer to the ventilation section for
specications.

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WARRANTY

Limited warranty parts and labor (2 year)

Limited warranty for glass ceramic surface /
electronic elements and switches; Parts
only (2nd to 5th year)

See page 298 for additional warranty details.

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CABINET
REQUIREMENTS

The distance from the top of
the cooktop to the bottom
of the cabinets above it
must be A = 30" (762 mm)
minimum. This distance can
be reduced to A = 24" (610
mm) when the bottom of
the wood or metal cabinet
is protected by not less

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than

/4" (6.35 mm) ame
retardant millboard, covered
by no. 28 steel sheet 0.015
(.4 mm) thick stainless steel,

0.024" (0.6 mm) aluminum,
or 0.020" (0.5 mm) thick
copper, at a minimum. Verify
that the cabinets above the
cooktop are a maximum
of B = 13" (330 mm) deep.

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COOKTOPS

30-INCH ELECTRIC

CEM304NS

CEM304NS

PERFORMANCE

- Dual element offers the capability to use multiple pan sizes

- Cooktop indicates when elements are still hot

MASTERPIECE

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CEM304NS

Mechanical Controls

SPECIFICATIONS

Total Number of Cooktop
Elements

Product Width 31"
Product Depth 21

Cutout Width 28
Cutout Height 3

Minimum Air Clearance

Cutout Depth 19

Minimum Distance from
Counter Front

Minimum Distance from
Rear Wall

Left Front Element 6" @ 1,200 W
Right Front Element 7" @ 1,800 W

Left Rear Element 6" / 9" @ 1,300 / 3,100 W

Right Rear Element 5" / 8" @ 750 / 2,200 W

Center Element N/A

Electrical Supply 240/208V AC, 60 Hz
Required Circuit Breaker 40 Amp / 30 Amp

Conduit 38" Flexible 3-Wire
Shipping Weight (lbs.) 34

4

1

/4"

3

/4"– 28 7/8"

15

/16"

1

/4"

7

/8"– 20"

1

2

/4"

3

/4"

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DESIGN

- Heavy-duty, high quality metal knobs

- Chiseled, angular design coordinates with the suite of Thermador
Masterpiece

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Collection appliances

- Full stainless steel frame

- Trapezoid design control panel

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