Whirlpool SC8720EDB Dimension Guide

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30" Gas Downdraft Cooktop

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

CABINET OPENING DIMENSIONS

SC8720ED

Gas supply:

Use 3/4" rigid pipe gas supply line

to the range location. A smaller size pipe on long

runs may result in insufficient gas supply. With

L.P. gas, piping or tubing size can be 1/2"

minimum. If local codes permit, it is

recommended that new flexible metal tubing,

design-certified by AGA or CSA, 4-5 feet long,

1/2- or 3/4-inch I.D., be used for connecting the

range to the rigid gas supply line. A 1/2" male pipe

thread is needed for connection to pressure

regulator female pipe threads. An individual

manual shutoff valve must be located in the same

room, but external to the range.

Electrical:

A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-

ampere, fused electrical supply is required. A time-

delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is

recommended that a separate circuit serving only

this appliance be provided.

Venting system:

Use metal vent only.

Exception: Under a concrete slab, PVC may be

used; see Installation Instructions for details. Rigid

metal vent is recommended. Do not use plastic or

metal foil vent.

This downdraft cooktop is rated at 60 feet

(18.3 m) of straight vent or the equivalent.

If vent length is 10 feet (3 m) or less, 5"

diameter round vent may be used. If vent length is

more than 10 feet (3 m), use 6" diameter round or

3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular vent.

Venting system must terminate to the outside.

All openings in the wall or floor where cooktop is

to be installed must be sealed.

Ref. 4381590 rev. A

08-20-02

If cabinet has drawers, drawers will need to be removed

and drawer fronts installed on front of cabinet.

1-7/8" (4.8 cm)

minimum space

to front edge of

countertop

Select required

vent cutout

Countertop must be supported

within 3" (7.6 cm) of cutout.

28-7/8"

(73.3 cm)

cutout width

15/16" (2.4 cm)

minimum

distance to

backsplash

or vertical

wall

20-15/16"

(53.2 cm)

cutout depth

Minimum base cabinet dimensions —

30" (76.2 cm) base cabinet

24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth

25" (63.5 cm) countertop depth

®

16" (40.6 cm)

4" (10.2 cm)

14" (35.6 cm)

11" (27.9 cm)

side wall

rear

wall

cabinet bottom

Install gas line within shaded

area of cabinet.

11" (27.9 cm)

28-7/8" (73.3 cm)

16" (40.6 cm)

4" (10.2 cm)

cabinet

bottom

Install

grounded

electrical

outlet

within

shaded area

of rear wall.

Blower can be

swiveled 90°.

3-5/16"

(8.4 cm)

burner box

depth

pressure

regulator

wiring box

cover

grease

container

15-5/8"

(39.7 cm)

blower

housing

depth

29-7/8" (75.9 cm)

width

21-1/2" (54.6 cm)

depth

14"

(35.6 cm)

11-7/8"

(30.2 cm)

Do Not seal

cooktop to

countertop.

Minimum distance to nearest

combustible vertical surface extending

18" (45.7 cm) above cooktop

0" (0 cm)

See Note**

for minimum

clearances.

18" (45.7 cm)

minimum clearance

upper cabinet

to countertop

Installation location

should provide sufficient

room for:

• Removing grease

containers.

• Accessing gas regulator.

30" (76.2 cm) minimum when

higher than 18" (45.7 cm)

13" (33 cm)

maximum upper

cabinet depth

Note: 30" (76.2 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected

by not less than 1/4" flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28

MSG sheet steel, 0.015" stainless steel, 0.024" aluminum or 0.020" copper.

36" (91.4 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking platform and

bottom of unprotected wood or sheet metal.

**

Side clearance

— 2" (5.1 cm)

minimum clearance is required. 6"

(15.2 cm) clearance between side

of cooktop and side wall is

recommended for maximum

ventilation performance.

Rear clearance

— The rear edge

of the cooktop may be installed

flush with countertop backsplash.

15/16" (2.4 cm) clearance

between rear edge of appliance

and rear wall is recommended.

Motor/blower clearance

—

2" (5.1 cm) clearance is required

between motor and cabinet for

proper cooling.

6" (15.2 cm) clearance is

recommended for maximum

performance.

25-7/8"

(65.7 cm)

2"

(5.1 cm)

min.

motor

blower

clearance

2"

(5.1 cm)

Exhaust Duct

Cutout Locations

Gas Line Location

Electrical Outlet Location

Whirlpool SC8720EDB Dimension Guide

Whirlpool SC8720EDB - GAS DOWNDRAFT Manual

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