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PREPARING THE OPENING
B
Installation Instructions
13
″
MAX. depth of
unprotected
overhead cabinets
B1 REQUIRED CLEARANCES
The following MINIMUM clearance
dimensions must be maintained.
30
″
MIN.
clearance from
countertop to
overhead surface
2
″
MIN.
clearance from
cutout to side wall on
the left of the unit
18
″
MIN. height from
countertop to nearest
cabinet on either side
of the unit
1 1/2
″
MIN. clearance
from cutout to side
wall on the right side
of the unit
B2 OVERALL COOKTOP
DIMENSIONS
29 3/4
″
19 1/4
″
28
″
20 7/8
″
3 1/4
″
Front
4 5/8
″
Rear
at the
conduit
location
B3 BOTTOM CLEARANCE
Five inches (5
″
) minimum vertical clearance
between the cooktop bottom and any combus-
tible surfaces.
B4 CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF
THE COUNTERTOP
1 3/4
″
between cooktop
rear edge and
the wall behind
the cooktop
To insure accuracy, it is best to make a
template when cutting the opening in
the counter.
2 1/2
″
from front edge of
cooktop to front edge
of countertop
28 9/16
″
length
of cut
19 9/16
″
width of cut
B5 CHECK HEAT RESISTANCE
Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand the
heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.
Cooktop
5
″
min.
vertical clearance
Wall covering,
cabinets, and
countertop must
withstand heat up
to 200°F
