KitchenAid 30" Installation Instructions page 2

30" cooktop
30" min. base cabinet is required. If cabinet has
a drawer, a 3-l/2" depth clearance from the
countertop to the top of the drawer (or other
obstruction) in base cabinet is required.
36" Cooktop
36" min. base cabinet is required. If cabinet
has a drawer, a 3-l/2" depth clearance from the
countertop to the top of the drawer (or other
obstruction) in base cabinet is required.
Fire Hazard
Do Not obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air.
Personal Injury Hazard
Avoid installing cabinet storage above the
cooking surface. If cabinets are already
installed, reduce the hazard of reaching
over a heated cooking surface by
installing a range hood. The range hood
should extend a minimum of 5 inches out
from the bottom front of the cabinets.
Reaching over a heated cooking surface
could result in a serious burn or other
personal injury.
Electrical Shock Hazard
It is the customer's responsibility:
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To contact a qualified electrical installer.
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To assure that electrical installation is
adequate and in conformance with
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
70 - latest edition and all local codes
and ordinances.
Failure to do so could result in fire: .
electrical shock or other personal mjury.
Take special care when drilling holes into
the wall for electrical wiring. Electrical
wires may be concealed behind the wall
covering.
Failure to do so could result in fire,
electrical shock or other personal injury.
For 30"
cooktop
- 30" min. cabinet width
above cooklop
For 36" cook-lop - 36" min. cabinet width
yabove cwMop
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13"
max.
wper
cabinet +
depth
See Note'* for
minimum clearances
centered with
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Note: 30" min. when bottom of -
cord between the cooktop and
wood or metal cabinet is
cabinets.
protected by not less
than
114"
flame retardant millboard
covered with not less than No.
28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015"
Note: Clearances specified are for combustible
stainless steel, 0.024"
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walls and materials that have a density of 20 or
aluminum or 0.020" copper.
more pounds per cubic foot. No evaluation of
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clearances has been made for installations
adjacent to materials that are less than 20
and the bottom o an
unprotected wood or metal
sheet.
pohnds per cu. ft. or to plastic tiles and sheeting.
For new installations:
30" cooktop: 36" Cooktop:
B 1 ;T;in. opening
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2-5/8"
min. cabinet
space to backsplash
or vertical wall
2-318" min. space to
D front edge of
countertop
5-114"
min. cabinet
E space both sides of
cooktop from a
combustible surface
A
18-314"
min.
opening depth
B
33-l/4"
min.
opening width
C
2-5/8" min. cabinet
space to backsplash
or vertical wall
4-5/8"
min. cabinet
E space both sides of
cooktop from a
combustible surface
For reolacement installations:
30" cooktop: 36" Cooktop:
1 k3l4" min., 20-518" max.
opening depth
18-314" min., 20-518"
opening depth
26-112" min., 29518" max.
opening width
33" min., 34-718" max.
opening width
Mobile home installation
The installation of this cooktop must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standards, Title 24 CFR, Pat-l 3280 (formerly the
Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and
Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280); or when such
standard is not applicable, the Standard for
Manufactured Home Installations 1982
(Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and
Setups), ANSI A225, l/NFPA 501 A - 1987, or latest
edition, or with local codes.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
* American Gas Association
1515 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Before you start...
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal
injury or death.
- Do Not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS
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Do Not try to light any
appliance.
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Do Not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
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Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire
department.
- Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure
you have everything necessary for correct
installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to
comply with the installation clearances specified on
the seriavrating plate. The serial/rating plate can be
found on the bottom of the cooktop burner box.
Check location where cooktop will be installed. The
location should be away from strong draft areas,
such as windows. The cooktop should be located for
convenient use in the kitchen.
ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR FLOOR WHERE
THE COOKTOP IS TO BE INSTALLED MUST BE
SEALED.
Grounded electrical outlet is required. See
"Electrical requirements."
Proper gas supply connection must be available.
See "Gas supply requirements."
Countertop opening dimensions that are shown
must be used. Given dimensions provide required 0"
clearance.
Cabinet construction:
This appliance is designed
for use in a base cabinet with a depth of 24" The
maximum depth for overhead cabinets is 13". The
minimum vertical clearance between the cooking
surface and the overhead cabinets is 30". Overhead
cabinets installed at either side of the appliance must
be a minimum of 18" above the cooking surface. The
minimum distance between the front edge of the
countertop and the front edge of the cooktop is 3/4".
The minimum horizontal distance between the
overhead cabinets above the appliance are shown
for your model number.
New installations follow minimum dimensions given.
Replacement installations - Be sure that front
edge of cooMop is at least 1 -l/2" back from front
edge of countertop.
When installing cooktop over a built-under oven.
Do Not fasten cooktop to countertop with clamps.
Cooktop then will be easy to remove if servicing is
ever necessary.
Note: The sealed gas cooktop is manufactured for
use with NATURAL gas. Conversion to L.P. gas can
be made with Kit No. 4175385, available from your
KitchenAid dealer or authorized parts distributor.
Important: Observe all governing codes and
ordinances. Failure to meet codes and
ordinances could lead to fire or electrical shock.
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