English 13
INSTALLATION
Cut countertop opening
1. Lay out and cut the cooktop cut-out far enough
FORWARD so downdraft will
fi
t behind it.
2. Set cooktop in place and slide it as far forward as
possible without exposing any gaps. Center and square
it with edges of countertop.
3. Place the plastic template against the back
fl
ange of the
cooktop. Center the template. Trace around template to
mark the downdraft opening.
4. Remove cooktop from countertop.
5. Cut downdraft opening. Be careful not to chip edges of
countertop.
Take measurements
1. Refer to the cooktop installation instructions for
dimensions of cooktop, countertop cut-out, and
cabinet requirements. However, it is recommended
that oversized cabinets be used for easier installation.
Custom island designs need to account for deeper
cabinets, especially when mounting the blower behind
the downdraft. You must also plan for an access door.
Pay special attention to the areas of potential interference
highlighted below. A countertop with (A) a raised lip and/or
(B) a backsplash may not allow enough
fl
at countertop for a
proper installation. Note that a minimum of 2-7/8” (73 mm)
of
fl
at countertop is required behind cooktop (C) and that a
minimum of 2-7/8” (73 mm) is necessary between the back
edge of the cooktop and the inside of cabinet back (D).
Installation with electric and induction cooktops
Dimension “BT” is thickness of
the backsplash that provides
1/2” (13 mm) clearance
between the vent and the
backsplash. Any backsplash
with a curved radius where it
meets the counter will require
additional clearance. Thicker
backsplashes may be used
by increasing the counter and
cabinet depths.
Set the cooktop into the
coutertop opening so that
the back edge of the cooktop
overlaps the leading edge of
the downdraft.
COUNTERTOP
COOKTOP
DOWNDRAFT
FRONT TO BACK
INSIDE CABINET DEPTH
FLAT COUNTERTOP (C)
2-7/8” (73 mm) MIN.
B
A
5/8” (16 mm) MIN.
2-7/8” (73 mm) MIN.
D
C
TEMPLATE
2-1/8” (54 mm) MIN.
Cooktop cutout width
2-1/4” (57 mm)
BT
MIN.
1/2”
(13 mm)
Downdraft cutout width:
30” (762 mm) is 27-1/16” (687 mm)
36” (914 mm) is 33-1/16” (840 mm)
Template
2-1/8” (54 mm)
19-7/8” - 20”
(505 mm - 508 mm)
22-11/16” - 22-13/16”
(576 mm - 579 mm)
25-7/16” - 25-9/16”
(646 mm - 649 mm)
11/16”
(17 mm)
Measurements in inches (mm).
Template against back
edge of cooktop.
COOKTOP
