15
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
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120 VAC, 60 Hz., single phase
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CU-48: 15 Amp. Max. (use 15 Amp. circuit)
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CU-36: 15 Amp. Max. (use 15 Amp. circuit)
Always disconnect electric supply cord from the wall outlet or service
disconnect before servicing this appliance. Observe all governing codes
and ordinances when grounding, in absence of which, observe National
Electrical Code ANSI / NFPA No. 70.
REQUIRED GROUNDING METHOD
This appliance is factory equipped with a power supply cord with a
three-prong grounding plug (with polarized parallel blades). It must
be plugged into a mating grounding type receptacle, connected to
a correctly polarized 120 Volt circuit. If the circuit does not have a
grounding type receptacle, it is the responsibility and obligation of the installer to have the existing receptacle
changed to a properly grounded and polarized receptacle in accordance with all applicable local codes and
ordinances by a qualified electrician. In the absence of local codes and ordinances, the receptacle replacement
shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Note:
The third prong should not, under ANY circumstances, be cut or removed.
Receptacle Box
Cover Plate
Three Prong
Receptacle
Three
Prong
Plug
Fig. 8
Fig. 7
BACKGUARD INSTALLATION
The backguard is located as shown in Fig. 7. Secure the
backguard to the wall behind the cooktop. Specific
instructions for installation of the full backguard or low
backguard can be found packaged with the backguard.
See also, “Planning The Installation” section. A
backguard must be installed when there is less than a
12” clearance between combustibles and the back of
the cooktop (above the cooking surface). See fig. 6.
DCS backguards are sold separately.
30”
12"
15/16”
Wall Mount
Full Backguard
(Model #’s BGCU-3036, BGCU-3048)
Wall Mount
Low Backguard
(Model #’s BGCU-1236, BGCU-1248)
US
CA
Wiring diagrams are also included in the
service summary, attached to the under-
side of the cooktop.
A wiring diagram label is attached on the
underside of the cooktop.
The rating label is located on the right-
hand side of the cooktop, towards the
front.
