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Cabinet and Countertop Layout
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of personal injury caused by
reaching over a hot appliance, avoid locating cabinet
storage space directly above the cooktop.
• Failure to meet or exceed the maximum and mini-
mum dimensions/clearances stated in these instruc-
tions may result in a fire hazard.
• Follow the countertop manufacturer’s instructions
regarding the minimum corner radius, use of heat
reflective tape, reinforcement of corners, etc.
• Carefully check the location where the cooktop will be
installed. For best performance, the cooktop should be
placed away from drafts that may be caused by doors,
windows, and heating and air conditioning vents.
• This appliance is to be used in conjunction with a suit-
able vent hood or approved Dacor downdraft vent.
Refer to the following illustrations, notes, and tables for
clearance allowances.
Installation Specifications
Minimum Required Clearances
Around the Cooktop
All tolerances: +1/16” -0” unless otherwise noted.
• Allow a minimum 1/4” (6 mm) clearance between the
bottom of the cooktop chassis and all combustible sur-
faces, including the upper edge of a drawer installed
below the cooktop.
Model
(B) Minimum
RNCT305G
29 1/4” (74.3 cm)
RNCT365G
35 1/4” (89.5 cm)
Under Cabinet Clearances
• The gas supply piping, gas shut-off valve and the elec-
trical outlet must be located so that they do not inter-
fere with the cooktop when it is installed. If installing
another appliance in the cabinet below, allow for the
routing of gas and electrical service behind it.
The installation must allow for the following:
• Access to the gas shut-off valve and regulator when
the unit is installed.
• Access to the electrical outlet when the cooktop is in
place. The 42” (106.7 cm) power cord must be able to
reach the electrical outlet.
• Access to the underside of the cooktop for service and
inspection purposes.
• Clearance inside the cabinet to allow for proper hold
down bracket installation.
To allow access to the utilities and cooktop bottom, a fixed
shelf should not be installed below the cooktop. See the
following pages for countertop cutout dimensions.
Downdraft Compatibility
If installing the cooktop with a downdraft, use only the
approved Dacor downdraft model numbers below.
Cooktop Model
Approved Downdraft
RNCT305G
ERV3015
RNCT365G
ERV3615
1/4” (6 mm)
mimimum clearance
to combustible
surfaces
B
* Allows for clearance between hold down brackets
Model
(A) Minimum
(A) Recommended
RNCT305G
30” (76.2 cm)
36” (91.4 cm)
RNCT365G
36” (91.4 cm)
42” (106.7 cm)
13” max.
3
(33.0 cm)
3
This specification does not apply for cabinets located
greater than a horizontal distance of
5 1/2” (14.0 cm) from
edge of cooktop. Allow 6 7/8” (17.5 cm)
from cutout edge.
A
1 5/8” min.
(4.1 cm)
Combustible
surface to rear
30” min.
1, 2
(76.2 cm)
See cutout
dimensions
See cutout
dimensions
2
If installing with an overhead range hood, check the hood
specifications for minimum required clearances.
1
Distance to combustible surfaces measured from cooking
surface (top of cooktop grate).
18” min.
1, 3
(45.7 cm)
