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ELECTRIC COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Checking Operation
Refer to the
Use and Care Guide
for operation.
CAUTION
Do not touch cooktop glass or elements.
They may be hot enough to burn you.
Model and Serial Number Location
The serial plate is located under the cooktop.
When ordering parts for or making inquires about your
cooktop, always be sure to include the model and serial
numbers and a lot number or letter from the serial plate
on your cooktop.
Before You Call for Service
Read the Before You Call for Service Checklist and
operating instructions in your
Use and Care Guide
. It
may save you time and expense. The list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective
workmanship or materials in this appliance.
Refer to your
Use and Care Guide
for service phone
numbers.
Figure 11 - 36" models
6 Nylon spacers
2 Retainer
brackets
Position brackets
on unit cutout
center line
3. Set the cooktop into the countertop cutout.
NOTE:
Do not use caulking compound; cooktop should
be removable for service when needed.
WARNING
Do not remove the nylon spacers on
the edges of the cooktop. These spacers center the
cooktop in the space provided. The cooktop must
be centered to prevent excess heat buildup that
may result in heat damage or fire (see Figure 10 or
Figure 11).
Screws
Figure 8
Cooktop Installation
1. Visually inspect the cooktop for damage. Also make
sure all cooktop screws are tight (see Figure 8).
2. Install the retainer brackets (See Figure 9).
The retainer brackets MUST be installed, to meet
local codes or, in their absence, with the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70—latest edition, or
with CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1 (see Figure 9).
Cooktop
Retainer Brackets Must
Be Installed At Least
1/16" (0.16 cm) BELOW
Countertop
Nylon
spacer
Countertop
Retainer
bracket
Figure 9
Figure 10 - 30" models
L
C
6 Nylon spacers
2 Retainer
brackets
Position brackets
on unit cutout
center line
