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Location Of Your Jenn-Air Appliance
Locate this appliance away from combustible materials such
as window curtains and combustible wall decorations. The
minimum horizontal clearance between the edge of the
appliance and adjacent combustible construction is:
S
0.75 inches (1.90 cm) at rear;
S
2 inches (5.08 cm) at sides
These minimum clearances pertain to vertical surfaces
between the countertop level and a level 18
²
above the
countertop.
Figure 1: Minimum Horizontal Clearance
NOTE:
These are not recommended clearances, but rather
the minimum allowable clearances. Overall performance of
your cooktop will be enhanced by providing a 6
²
or greater
clearance on either side of the unit.
Installing Cabinetry Over Your Cooktop
Figure 2
Minimum Clearances to
Overhead Cabinetry
Observe the following clearances
to overhead cabinetry.
A = 30 inches (76.2 cm)
minimum vertical clearance
between cooking surface and combustible
construction or metal cabinets above the appliance.
This clearance may be reduced to not less than 24
inches by protecting the underside of the combustible
material or metal cabinet above the cooking surface
with not less than 1/4-inch insulating millboard
covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122-inch
thick.*
B = 13 inches (33.0)
maximum depth of cabinets installed
above cooking surface.
CAUTION:
Avoid use of cabinets above cooktop for storage
to eliminate potential hazard of reaching over open flames.
Preparation Of Countertop
The cutout in the countertop into which the appliance is to
be installed should be prepared according to the cutout
dimensions given on page 1 of these instructions.
CAUTION:
Cutout dimensions are critical. Dimensions must
be measured and cut accurately to within
±
1/16
²
to ensure
proper fit.
Important Installation Suggestions:
1. Chamfer all exposed edges of decorative countertop
laminate to prevent damage from chipping.
2. Slightly radius corners of cutout and file to insure smooth
edges and prevent corner cracking.
3. Rough edges, inside corners which have not been
rounded and forced fits can contribute to cracking of the
countertop laminate.
4. Unit must be supported on all four sides by the
countertop and countertop must be supported within 3
²
of
edge of cutout.
WARNING
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT
BE INSTALLED BELOW A
VENTILATION TYPE HOOD
SYSTEM THAT DIRECTS AIR
IN A DOWNWARD DIRECTION.
(SEE FIGURE)
THESE SYSTEMS MAY CAUSE
IGNITION AND COMBUSTION
PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS
BURNERS RESULTING IN
PERSONAL INJURY AND MAY
AFFECT THE COOKING
PERFORMANCE OF THE UNIT.
NOTE:
THE FIGURE MAY NOT ACCURATELY REPRESENT YOUR
RANGE OR COOKTOP; HOWEVER, THIS WARNING APPLIES TO
ALL GAS COOKING PRODUCTS.
*Jenn-Air Over-the-Range microwave ovens (model #M418 and M438) have been listed by UL for use over Gas and Electric Ranges. When properly
installed at a minimum height of 66 inches from the floor to the top of the microwave, the clearance to the cooking surface at the center will be 13-3/4 inches.
