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Before making the countertop cutout, check for clearance. Check to see if the
cook top 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 cook
top. Heat transferred from the cook
top bottom pan during operation will
overheat an improperly ventilated area.
Allow a 2" minimum clearance between the bottom of the metal pan of the cook
top and any combustible surface located below, i.e.: the upper edge of a drawer
installed below the cook top (see Figure B). Failure to provide proper clearances
and ventilation may result in a fire hazard.
Cook top dimensions and countertop cutout dimensions are shown in Figure C.
Note: When making the countertop,
radius
the corners of the cutout (1/4" radius
is typical). This will prevent cracking of the countertop. Follow the
countertop manufacturer's instructions regarding the minimum corner
radius and reinforcement of corners.
Fig. B
Fig. C
