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Installation
WARNING!
To eliminate the risk of burns by
reaching over heated surface units,
cabinet storage space located above
surface units should be avoided. 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.
Before making the countertop cutout, check for
clearance. Check to see if the grill will clear
the front and side walls of the base cabinet. It
is also important to provide enough ventilation.
Adequate ventilation of the space below the
countertop must be provided to ensure proper
operation of the grill. Heat transferred from
the grill bottom pan during operation will over-
heat an improperly ventilated area.
2 INCH (51mm) MINIMUM
Since the appliance requires a sufficient supply
of fresh air to operate at maximum performance,
the cabinet must be designed accordingly. The
following is required for this:
• The cabinet must have a minimum of two
openings; one to allow fresh air to enter and the
other for hot air to escape the cabinet.
• Opening sizes must be equal to 8 square
inches each. This is for ambient temperatures
of 85ºF / 30ºC and below. If the ambient
temperature around the appliance is above 85ºF
/ 30ºC then larger ventilation opening sizes may
be required.
When making countertop cutout, radius the
corner to help prevent cracking of the countertop
material. A 1/4 inch radius is typical, but follow
the countertop manufacturer’s instructions
regarding the minimum radius and any
reinforcements required to prevent damage to
the countertop over time.
Use Plumber’s Putty to seal grill to countertop.
Plumber’s Putty is a soft, pliable sealing
compound that is used to make watertight seals
around faucets, drains, and other plumbing
parts. The putty is hidden under the flange, lip, or
edge of the grill and is not visible when the grill
is installed. If caulk were used instead of putty,
it would be difficult to access these areas to cut
through the caulk to remove the part.
Plumber’s Putty is a very inexpensive material
that is sold in small plastic tubs. It is always
shaped by hand before it is applied to the
plumbing part. Follow the basic instructions on
the container of the Plumber’s Putty. If your
countertop is made of granite, marble, quartz,
sandstone or Corian use a stain-free Plumber’s
Putty to prevent staining of the countertop.
