Karinear KNC-PF302SX, Installation And User Instructions Manual, Page: 5 / 13

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE
 Remove the exterior packing.
 Check if there is any damage to the unit.
 Clean the unit. A thorough cleaning with a recommended cooktop cleaner will
provide a clean, shiny coating on the cooktop surface.
INSTALLATION OF YOUR APPLIANCE
Follow these directions to prepare the countertop cutout and install your cooktop:
1.Countertop Preparation
NOTE: Please read this section prior to making cutout for cooktop. It is important
to plan ahead for installation of the cooktop, keeping the following dimensions
in mind.
A — 13 inches maximum depth of overhead cabinets
B — 36 inches is minimum height of countertop above floor
C — The minimum flat countertop surface that the cooktop will rest upon must be
equal to or greater than the overall cooktop dimensions (refer to the following
pagefor overall cooktop dimensions).
D — 30 inches minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the
bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet or 24 inches minimum clearance
when the bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4 - inch
thick flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel,
0.015-inch-thick stainless steel, 0.024- inch-thick aluminum or 0.020-inch-thick
copper.
E — 1-inch minimum from backsplash of countertop to edge of glass (refer to theollowing
page for overall cooktop dimensions).
NOTE: Do not install closer than 1/2 inch (12 mm) from any adjacent surface.
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To eliminate the risk of burns by reaching over heated surface units, avoid having cabinet storage
space located above surface units. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by
installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
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WARNING
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Before making the countertop cutout, check for clearance. Check to see if the cooktop
will clear the front and side walls of the base cabinet.It is also important to provide enough
ventilation.
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