Whirlpool Electric Built-in Ceramic Cooktop User Manual

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IMPORTANT:
Installer:

Homeowner:

Save lnstaliation Instructions for local electrical

Leave lnstallatlon Instructions

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Keep Installation Instructions

for future reference.

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30” Electric

Built-in

Ceramic

Cooktop

Part No. 3147386

Rev.

B

Before you start...

Proper installation 1s your responsibility.
Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct in.Stallation. It is

the responsibility of the installer to
comply with the installation cl,earance
specified on the serial/rating plate. The
serial/rating plate is located on the

bottom of the cooktop.

NOTE: Clearances specified are for
combustible walls and materials that
have a density of 20 or more pounds
per cubic foot. No evaluation of
clearances has been made for
installations adjacent to materials
that are less than 20 pounds per cu.
ft. or to plastic tiles and sheeting.

*Note: 24’ min. when bottom of

wood or metal cabinet is protected

by not less than 1/4’flame
retardant millboard covered with
not less than No. 28 MSG sheet 18’ min. clbarance
steel,. 0.015’ stainless steel;6.024
aluminum, or 0.020’ copper.

30” min. clearance between top
of cooking platform and the

bottom of an unprotected metal
or wood cabinet.

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Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
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Check location where cooktop 30” min. base cabinet is required. if
will be installed. The location
should be away from strong
draft areas, such as windows,
doors and strong heating vents
or fans, The cooktop should
be located for convenient use
in the kitchen,

30’ min. cabinet width

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cabinet has a drawer, a 3” depth
clearance from the countertop to the
top of the drawer (or other obstruction)
in base cabinet is required.

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Countertop opening
dimensions that are
shown must be used
whether cooktop is
installed separately or in
combination with built- +
under oven.

A built-under oven may be
installed under this cooktop if
oven is approved for this type
of installation. Contact dealer
to confirm that oven is
approved. Refer to oven
manufacturers Installation
Instructions for approval and
proper cutout dimensions for
oven.

When installing cooktop over a
built-under oven, Do Not
fasten cooktop to countertop
with clamps. Cook-top then will
be easy to remove if servicing
is ever necessary.

Cutout dimensions:

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6’ counter space both
sldes of cutout from a
combustible wall

29-l/2’ openlng width

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2-7/8’ min. space to
front edge of countertop

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20-l/2’ open ng depth

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Electrical Shock Hazard

it is the customer’s responsibility:
. To contact a qualified electrical

installer.

. To assure that the electrical .

installation is adequate and in
conformance with National
Electrical Code, ANSi/NFPA 70­latest edition**, and all local
codes and ordinances.

Failure to do so could result in fire,
electrical shock or other personal
injury.

Personal Injury Hazard

Cabinet storage above the
cooking surface should be
avoided. if cabinets are already
installed, reduce the hazard of
reaching over a heated cooking
surface by installing a range hood.

The range hood should extend a
minimum of 5 inches out from the
bottom front of the cabinets.

Reaching over a heated cooking
surface could result in a serious
bum.

Copies of the standards listed may
be obtained from:

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* National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

Tools needed
for installation:

Panel A