Safety clearances
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Safety clearances to the sides
and back of the cooktop
In installing a cooktop there may be an
optionally high cabinet or room wall
against the rear side and one of the
sides (right
or
left) (see illustrations).
minimum distance between the
back
of the counter cut-out and the
rear edge of the counter:
2" (50 mm)
minimum distance to the
right
of the
counter cut-out to the closest adjacent
piece of furniture (for instance, a high
cabinet) or a room wall:
2" (50 mm)
minimum distance to the
left
of the
counter cut-out to the closest adjacent
piece of furniture (for instance, a high
cabinet) or a room wall:
2" (50 mm)
Not permitted!
Highly recommended!
Not recommended!
Not recommended!
