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END PLATE KIT FOR COOKTOPS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Please read all installation instruction completely before starting to cut cabinets or countertops.
WARNING: All Electrical Power To The Cooktop Should Be Turned Off Before Performing Any Of The
Following Installation Steps. Switch Power Off At The Service Panel And Lock Service
Disconnecting Means To Prevent Power From Being Switched On Accidentally. When Service
Disconnecting Means Cannot Be Locked, Securely Fasten A Prominent Warning Device, Such As A
Tag, To The Service Panel.
The Wind Crest cooktop is uniquely designed to have a suspended appearance. The End Plate Kit allows the
control panel ends to be covered, achieving a more conventional appearance.
This instruction describes the countertop notch that must be added to the countertop cutout to allow the End Plates
to be used.
See Cooktop Installation Instructions for countertop cutouts details
.
Notching The Countertop
1.
The cabinet opening should be prepared according to installation instructions supplied with the cooktop.
Plan your installation completely before starting to cut cabinet or countertops
.
2.
The countertop must be notched at both ends to allow use of the End Plates. See Fig-6 for notch detail. The
back surface of the End Plates sho
uld fit against the front face of the cabinet frame. Dimension “K” (Fig
-6)
will depend on your countertop design.
If dimension “K” is greater than 1½ inches the countertop will
project beyond the front of the cooktop.
Fig-7 shows a typical installation wi
th a countertop that has a dimension “K” less than 1½ inches.
Fig-
8 shows a typical installation with countertop that has a dimension “K” equal to 1½ inches.
Fig-10 shows side view of cooktop for use in planning unique cabinet installations.
Installing End Plates In Cooktop
3.
After completing the notching of the countertop the cooktop can be placed into the opening (see cooktop
installation instructions). Do not place cooktop in its fully inserted position, leave access to the front side of
the cooktop (cooktop positioned slightly forward in opening).
4.
Clean the front sides (left and right) of the galvanized burner box (Fig-9) with alcohol. Clean sides for a
length of approximately 3 inches from front of cooktop.
5.
Identify the right hand and left hand End Plates. Remove the protective covering from the tape on the
mounting flanges to expose the pressure sensitive adhesive.
6.
Position the End Plate against the front of the cooktop and press into position against the galvanized burner
box.
7.
After installing the left hand and right hand End Plates position the cooktop back into its final position and
secure the top with the hold down screws. See Cooktop Instructions regarding electrical connections and
start up tests.
