Electrolux EI36DD10KS Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 7

Planning 7 Basic Information A qualified technician must complete the installation of this appliance. This downdraft blower system is designed to be used to exhaust airborne contaminants when cooking with a variety of gas, electric or induction cooktops. It can be mounted in island, peninsula, or conventional wall locations. This unit is installed following these basic steps: • Cut out the countertop opening. • Mount the unit in the cabinet. • Connect the ductwork and electrical. • Install the cooktop. Take Measurements Refer to the cooktop installation instructions for dimensions of the cooktop, countertop cut-out and cabinet requirements. It is recommended that oversized cabinets be used for easier installation. Cooktop depth can vary greatly from one unit to another. This may cause the fit of the cooktop and the telescopic downdraft appliances to be tight in the countertop depending upon the overall depth of the countertop. Countertop 2 5/16" (5.8 cm) 1/8" (0.3 cm) 1/4" Min. (0.6 cm) clearance behind downdraft The high level of air flow of this appliance may affect the gas flame on some gas cooktop models. Extreme caution must be used to assure proper flame is generated and maintained through the operating range of the vent. Refer to cooktop Installation Instructions and Use and Care guide for proper gas burner setup. Gas cooktop installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or gas supplier. Typical Installation Countertop Cooktop Downdraft Top Trim 9-5/8" Chassis (24.5 cm) Housing Cooktop Chassis Housing 2 1/16" (5.2 cm) Front to back Inside cabinet depth NOTE Preformed countertops with a raised lip and/or backsplash as illustrated in (A) or (B) may not allow enough flat countertop for proper installation. Note that a minimum of 2 5/16" of flat countertop is required behind cooktop and that 2 1/16" is necessary between the back edge of the cooktop and the inside of cabinet back. 2 5/16" (5.8 cm) Countertop A 1/8" (0.3 cm) 1/4" Min. (0.6 cm) Transition Duct Maximum gap to cabinet back allowed before installation of a wood support is 4-1/2" required for mounting (11.4 cm) stabilizing brackets Cooktop B Chassis Housing 2 1/16" Front to back (5.2 cm) Inside cabinet depth