Before you start...
Tools and materials needed for installation:
This is the safety alert
symbol.This symbol alerts
you to hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others. All safety
messages will be preceded by the
safety alert symbol and the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING”. These
words mean:
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
DANGER
Your safety and the safety of
others is very important.
We have provided many important
safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
All safety messages will identify the
hazard, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what
can happen if the instructions are
not followed.
You will be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
Parts supplied:
WARNING
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Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances. Failure to meet
codes and ordinances could lead to
fire or electrical shock.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
• Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation.
• Have a qualified technician install
this cooktop.
• Comply with the electrical specifications
on the model/serial rating plate.
Model/serial rating plate is located on
the bottom of the cooktop. Write both
numbers down on the front cover now
before installing cooktop.
Downdraft cooktop location should be
away from strong draft areas, such as
windows, doors and strong heating vents
or fans. Locate cooktop for convenient
use in kitchen.
Grounded electrical system is required.
See “Electrical requirements,” Page 6.
Venting system must terminate
outdoors.
All openings in the wall or floor where
cooktop is to be installed must be
sealed.
It is the customer’s responsibility to
contact a qualified electrical installer,
to make sure that the electrical
installation is correct, and to make
sure the electrical installation follows
the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*, or
CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No.
0-M91 - latest edition**, and all local
codes and ordinances.
tape measure
hand or
electric drill
metal
snips
duct tape
pliers
gloves
safety
glasses
caulking gun with
weatherproof caulking
Phillips
screwdriver
Not shown:
• wall or roof cap (not supplied)
• metal vent
• twist-on connector and 1/2" UL- or CSA-listed
conduit connector. Number and size will depend
on your installation. See “Electrical connection,”
Pages 6-8.
• literature pack
• vent cover
• glass cleaner
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons,
observe the following:
Installation work and electrical wiring
must be done by qualified person(s) in
accordance with all applicable codes
and standards, including fire-rated
construction.
Sufficient air is needed for proper
combustion and exhausting of gases
through the flue (chimney) of fuel
burning equipment to prevent back
drafting. Follow the heating equipment
manufacturer’s guideline and safety
standards such as those published by
the American Society for Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local
code authorities.
When cutting or drilling into wall or
ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring
and other hidden utilities.
Ducted fans must always be vented to
the outdoors.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
use only metal ductwork.
This downdraft cooktop is Not approved
for use in mobile homes.
Copies of the standards listed may be
obtained from:
*
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
** CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
To eliminate the risk of burns by
reaching over heated surface units,
cabinet storage space located above
the 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 inches (12.7 cm) beyond
the bottom of the cabinets.
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