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Important Safety Instructions
To reduce risk of property damage, fire, personal injury, and death:
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Plug the appliance in to a grounded, 3-prong outlet.
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Do not remove the ground prong.
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Do not use an adapter or an extension cord.
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Do not use a damaged power plug/cord, or loose power outlet.
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Do not modify the power plug, cord, or outlet.
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Do not put a fuse in a neutral or ground circuit.
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Use a dedicated 120-volt, 60-Hz, 20-amp, AC, fused electrical circuit. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. Plug only the rangetop into this circuit.
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Do not connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing, gas, or hot-water lines.
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The rangetop must be grounded. If it malfunctions, grounding provides a safe path for the current. The
rangetop’s grounding plug must be firmly plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded
per local regulations. If you are unsure your outlet is properly grounded, have it checked by a licensed elec-
trician.
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If codes allow a separate ground wire, a qualified electrician should determine the proper path for this
ground wire.
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Electrical service to the rangetop must conform to local codes, in the absence of which, it should meet the
latest ANSI/NFPA No. 70 – Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 – Latest
Revisions.
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The rangetop owner shall ensure that proper electrical service is provided.
Electrical and Grounding Safety
Installation Safety
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, and death:
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Only install the rangetop indoors away from weather, water, wind, and strong drafts.
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Select a location where a grounded, 3-prong outlet is easily accessible.
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If the rangetop is near a window, do not hang long curtains or paper blinds that may blow over/ onto the
rangetop.
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For the rangetop to ventilate properly, its vents must not be blocked, and that there is enough clearance all
around. The vents allow the necessary exhaust for the appliance to operate properly with correct combus-
tion.
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Ensure the wall coverings near the appliance can withstand heat up to 200 °F (93 °C).
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Avoid cabinet storage above the rangetop. If such storage is unavoidable, leave at least 30 in. (76.2 cm)
from cooking surface to cabinet bottom, or install a hood that projects at least 5 in. (12.7 cm) beyond the
cabinet bottom.
