Viking RDECU266, RDECU2665BSB, RDECU2566BSB, RDECU256, RDECU2065BSB Installation Manual
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Built-In Electric Cooktop
Installation
F20968B EN
(021513)
Viking Range Corporation
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
(662) 455-1200
For product information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641)
or visit the Viking Website at vikingrange.com
IMPORTANT
• Before beginning, please read these
instructions completely and carefully.
3
– Please Read and FollowTable of Contents
Warnings & Important Safety Instructions _______________________________________________3
Dimensions _________________________________________________________________________5
Specifications _______________________________________________________________________6
Cutout Dimensions __________________________________________________________________7
Clearance Dimensions (Proximity to Cabinets) ___________________________________________8
Clearance Dimensions (Wood/Composite Overlay) ______________________________________9
Electrical Requirements _____________________________________________________________10
General Information ________________________________________________________________11
Installation_________________________________________________________________________12
Final Preparation ___________________________________________________________________13
Performance Checklist ______________________________________________________________13
Service & Registration _______________________________________________________________14
• DO NOT remove permanently affixed
labels, warnings, or plates from the
product. This may void the warranty.
• Please observe all local and national
codes and ordinances.
• Please ensure that this product is properly
grounded.
• The installer must leave these instructions
with the consumer who should retain for
local inspector’s use and for future
reference.
• Installation must conform with local codes
or, in the absence of codes, the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 – latest
edition.
In Canada: Electrical installation must be in
accordance with the current CSA C22.1
Canadian Electrical Codes Part 1 and/or
local codes.
Your safety and the safety of others is
very important.
We have provided many important safety
messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This
symbol alerts you to hazards that
can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by
the safety alert symbol and the word
“DANGER,” “WARNING” or “CAUTION.”
These words mean:
Hazards or unsafe practices
which WILL result in severe personal
injury or death
DANGER
Hazards or unsafe practices
which COULD result in severe personal
injury or death
Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal injury
or property damage.
All safety messages will identify the
hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance
of injury, and tell you what can happen if
the instructions are not followed.
WARNING
CAUTION
2
Dimensions
5
IMPORTANT4– Please Read and Follow
CAUTION
Be sure the electric power is
off from the breaker box to the
junction box until the cooktop
is installed and ready to
operate. The junction box should be
connected to a suitable ground.
WARNING
The electrical power to the
unit must be shut off while line
connections are being made.
Failure to do so could result
in serious injury or death.
WARNING
FIRE AND ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD
DO NOT use an extension
cord with this appliance. Such
use may result in fire, electrical
shock, or other personal injury.
WARNING
BURN HAZARD
The use of cabinets for
storage above the appliance
may result in potential burn
hazard. Combustible items
may ignite, metallic items may become
hot and cause burns. If a cabinet storage
is to 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.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This cooktop must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes
or, in the absence of codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70
– latest edition. FOR PERSONAL
SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
30-3/4”
(78.1 cm)
21”
(53.4 cm)
36-3/4”
(93.3 cm)
21”
(53.4 cm)
30” Electric Cooktop
45” Electric Cooktop
21”
(53.4 cm)
3-1/8”
(7.9 cm)
4-1/2”
(11.4 cm)
1-5/8”
(4.1 cm)
Side view
36” Electric Cooktop
45”
(114.3 cm)
21”
(53.4 cm)
76
Specifications
Electric Cooktop
Description
RDECU106 30”W RDECU166 36”W
RDECU256 45”W
Overall width
30-3/4” (78.1 cm) 36-3/4” (93.3 cm) 45” (114.3 cm)
Overall height
from bottom
4-1/2” (11.4 cm)
Overall depth
from rear
21” (53.3 cm)
Cutout width
Minimum
Maximum
28-7/8” (73.3 cm)
29-7/8” (75.9 cm)
34-7/8” (88.5 cm)
35-7/8” (91.1 cm)
43-1/8” (109.5 cm)
44-1/8” (112.1 cm)
Cutout height
with conduit
4-1/8” (10.5 cm)
Cutout depth
Minimum
Maximum
20” (50.8 cm)
20-1/4” (51.4 cm)
Electrical requirements
240/208v 50/60hz
Maximum
amp usage
240V—40.0 amps
208V—34.6 amps
240V—48.4 amps
208V—34.6 amps
Surface element rating
Right front
Right rear
Center triple
Center double
Left front
Left rear
240V 208V
2000/1000 watts 2000/1000 watts
1200 watts 1200 watts
1100/1000/1100 watts 1100/1000/1100 watts
N/A N/A
2000/1000 watts 2000/1000 watts
1200 watts 1200 watts
240V 208V
2000/1000 watts 2000/1000 watts
1200 watts 1200 watts
1100/1000/1100 watts 1100/1000/1100 watts
2000/1000 watts 2000/1000 watts
2000/1000 watts 2000/1000 watts
1200 watts 1200 watts
Approximate
shipping weight
52 lb. (23.6 kg) 60 lb. (27.0 kg) 71 lb. (32.2 kg)
C
B
A
Cutout Dimensions
Note: Based on 24” deep cabinet with 3/4” backsplash.
RDECU206 RDECU266 RDECU256
A 28-7/8” (73.3 cm) min. to
29-7/8” (75.9 cm) max.
34-7/8” (88.5 cm) min. to
35-7/8” (91.1 cm) max.
43-1/8” (109.5 cm) min. to
44-1/8” (112.1 cm) max.
B 20” (50.8 cm) min. to 20-1/4” (51.4 cm) max.
C 2-1/2” (6.4 cm) min.
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Clearance Dimensions (Proximity to Cabinets)
36” min.
(91.4 cm)*
13” max.
(
33.0 cm)
6” min.
(15.2 cm)**
18” min.
(45.7 c
m
)
3-1/8”
(7.9 cm)
0” min.
(0.0 cm)
36” min.
(
91.4 cm)
*Note: 36” minimum unless using a hood.
**Note: Only applies to combustible surfaces.
***Note: Refer to installation of holddown brackets on page 13 for
minimum clearances under counter
Dimensions shown are for use
with combustible surfaces unless
otherwise stated.
Proximity to Side Cabinet Installation
• The cooktop may be installed directly to
existing base cabinets.
• The cooktop CANNOT be installed
directly adjacent to sidewalls, tall cabinets,
tall appliances, or other side vertical
surfaces above 36” (91.4 cm) high. There
must be a minimum of 6” (15.2 cm) side
clearance from the cooktop to such
combustible surfaces above the
36” (91.4 cm) counter height.
• Within the 6” (15.2 cm) side clearance to
combustible vertical surfaces above
36” (91.4 cm), the maximum wall cabinet
depth must be 13” (33.0 cm) and wall
cabinets within this 6” (15.2 cm) side
clearance must be 18” (45.7 cm) above
the 36” (91.4 cm) high countertop.
• Wall cabinet above the cooktop
must be a minimum of 36”
(91.4 cm) above the countertop
for a full width of the cooktop.
The minimum height requirement
does NOT apply if a rangehood is
installed over the cooking surface.
Minimum Clearances from Adjacent
Combustible Construction
• Above countertop 36” (91.4 cm) minimum
• Side 6” (15.2 cm)
• Rear 0” (0.0 cm)
• Within 6” side clearance. Wall cabinets no
deeper than 13” (33.0 cm)
• Must be minimum 18” (45.7 cm) above
countertop
• Wall cabinets directly above the product
must be minimum 36” (91.4 cm) above
the countertop
66”min.
(167.6 cm)
to
72”max.
(182.9 cm)
66”min.
(167.6 cm)
to
72”max.
(182.9 cm)
24”
(61.0 cm)
30”
(76.2 cm)
6”
(
1
5
.
2
c
m
)
W
o
od/Composite
Overlay
W
o
od/Composite
Overlay
30”min.
(7
6.2 cm)
to
36”max.
(9
1.4 cm)
30”min.
(7
6.2 cm)
to
36”max.
(9
1.4 cm)
Wall Installation
Island Installation
Clearance Dimensions (Wood/Composite Overlay)
The bottom of a standard hood should be
30” (76.2 cm) min. to 36” (91.4 cm) max.
above the countertop. This would typically
result in the bottom of the hood being
66” (167.6 cm) to 72” (182.9 cm) above the
floor. Refer to the rangehood installation
instructions for additional information. These
dimensions provide for safe and efficient
operation of the hood.
1110
Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements
Check your local codes regarding this unit.
This cooktop is supplied with a 3-wire, A.C.
208Y/120 volt or 120/240 volt, 60 HZ
electrical system. A white (neutral) is not
needed for this unit. See next section for
grounding instructions. It should be fused
separately.
Refer to the specifications chart and the
identification label on the bottom of the
burner box for kilowatt rating and
recommended amperage. House wiring and
fusing must comply with local codes. If no
local codes are applicable, wire in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 – latest edition.
Electrical Connection
When making the wire connections, use
the entire length of the conduit provided
(3 feet). The conduit must not be cut.
Connect the red and black leads from the
unit conduit to the corresponding leads in
the junction box. The bare ground wire in the
conduit is connected to the unit frame. When
connecting to a 3-conductor branch circuit, if
local codes permit, connect the bare ground
connector lead of the unit to the branch
circuit neutral (gray or white in color).
WARNING
The electrical power to the
unit must be shut off while line
connections are being made.
Failure to do so could result
in serious injury or death.
WARNING
FIRE AND ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD
DO NOT use an extension
cord with this appliance. Such
use may result in fire, electrical
shock, or other personal injury.
General Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNING
AND CAUTION INFORMATION WHEN
INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE.
• All openings in the wall behind the
appliance in the floor under the appliance
shall be sealed
• Keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors.
• Disconnect the electrical supply prior to
servicing or cleaning.
• When removing the cooktop for service
and/or cleaning, disconnect AC power
supply.
• Electrical requirements are listed in the
product specifications under the “
Electrical
Requirements
” section.
This appliance shall not be used for
space heating. This information is based
on safety considerations.
WARNING
WARNING
ELECTRICAL
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This cooktop must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes
or, in the absence of codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70
– latest edition. FOR PERSONAL
SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
CAUTION
Be sure the electric power is
off from the breaker box to the
junction box until the cooktop
is installed and ready to
operate. The junction box should be
connected to a suitable ground.
DO NOT use aGFI circuit.
13
Installation
12
1
2
Neutral
Green
Black
Red
Lower cooktop into cutout.
Connect the red and black leads from the unit conduit
to the corresponding leads in the junction box.
Cooktop
Bracket
Countertop
Screw
Filler
Block
3
Cooktop
Bracket
Eye Bolt
Countertop
Filler
Block
4
After placing cooktop in the cutout, screw brackets to
burner box with sheet metal screw. (Six bracket
assemblies included - 2 per side, 1 front, 1 rear)
Screw sheet metal screws into brackets
and tighten firmly against bottom of countertop.
Note:
It is recommended to use a filler block between
the bolt and the underside of the countertop to
prevent any damage to the countertop. Failure to do
so may result in cracking or splitting of the countertop.
Final Preparation
• Some stainless steel parts may have a
plastic protective wrap which must be
peeled off.
• All stainless steel body parts should be
wiped with hot, soapy water and with a
liquid cleaner designed for this material.
If buildup occurs, DO NOT use steel wool,
abrasive cloths, cleaners, or powders!
Performance Checklist
A qualified installer should carry out the
following checks:
nn
Check top surface elements
1. Check top surface elements – glow red
when turned on.
2. Check hot surface indicator lights – glow
red when corresponding element is hot.
If it is necessary to scrape stainless steel
to remove encrusted materials, soak with
hot, wet cloths to loosen the material,
then use a wood or nylon scraper.
DO NOT use a metal knife, spatula, or
any other metal tool to scrape stainless
steel! Scratches are almost impossible
to remove.
Any adjustments necessary that are a result of
the installer not following instructions will be
the responsibility of the installer, dealer of the
end user of this product.
1514
Service & Registration
Only authorized replacement parts may be used in performing service on the appliance.
All servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Contact Viking Range Corporation, 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641), for the nearest service parts
distributor in your area or write to:
VIKING RANGE CORPORATION
PREFERRED SERVICE
1803 Hwy 82W
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
The serial number and model number for your appliance can be found by looking under the
cooktop.
Record the following information indicated below. You will need it if service is ever required.
Model number
____________________________________________________________________________________
Serial number _____________________________________________________________________________________
Date of purchase __________________________________________________________________________________
Date installed ______________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer's name _____________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
These installation instructions should remain with the unit
for future reference.
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