KitchenAid KECC562GBL Installation Instructions - Page 2

Before you start... Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean: DANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything for correct installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the installation clearances specified in these instructions. Cooktop installed over oven installation: Only certain specified cooktop and oven models are approved for cooktop over oven installations. Cooktops approved for this type of installation will have an approval label located on the outside of the burner box. If you do not find this label, contact your dealer to confirm that cooktop is approved. The label on the bottom of your cooktop lists the cooktop and oven combinations that are approved for this type of installation. Ovens approved for this type of installation will have an approval label located on top of oven. If you do not find this label, contact dealer to confirm that oven is approved. Refer to oven manufacturer's Installation Instructions for approval for built-under use and proper cutout dimensions. 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. Check location where cooktop will be installed. The location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents or fans. The cooktop should be located for convenient use in the kitchen. Grounded electrical supply is required. See "Electrical requirements," Panel B. Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Failure to meet governing codes and ordinances could lead to fire or electrical shock. When installing a cooktop under existing cabinets and the installation does not meet the minimum cabinet clearances. Install a range hood above the cooktop to avoid burn hazards. Countertop opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions are minimum clearances and provide required 0" (0 cm) clearance. New installations - follow minimum dimensions given. Replacement installations - Be sure that front edge of cooktop is at least 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) back from front edge of countertop. It is the customer's responsibility: To contact a qualified electrical installer. To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition**, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 - latest edition *** and all local codes and ordinances. Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from: ** National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 *** Canadian Standard Association 178 Rexdale Boulevard Etobicoke, (Toronto), Ontario M9W 1R3 Product dimensions 30" (76.2 cm) or 36" (91.4 cm) width 21" (53.3 cm) depth 30" (76.2 cm) or 36" (91.4 cm) width 2-7/8" (7.3 cm) burner box height 3/4" (1.9 cm) both sides 21-5/16" (54.1 cm) depth 2-3/4" (7.3 cm) burner box height Cutout dimensions/requirements 18" (45.7 cm) min. clearance upper cabinet to countertop within minimum clearances to cooktop See NOTE* for minimum clearances. ạ 13" (33 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth Do not seal cooktop to countertop. * Note: 24" (61 cm) min. clearance if bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4" (0.6 cm) flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" (0.04 cm) stainless steel, or 0.024"(0.06 cm) aluminum or 0.020" (0.05 cm) copper. 30" (76.2 cm) min. clearance between top of cooking platform and bottom of unprotected wood or metal cabinet. Ạ 20-1/2" (52 cm) Junction box, 12" (30.5 cm) or more above floor and 10" (25.4 cm) from right side of cabinet. 1" (2.5 cm) min. distance to nearest left and right side combustible surface above cooktop. 2" min. (5.1 cm) Cooktop width 30" (76.2 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) A 29-1/2" (75 cm) 35-1/2" (90.2 cm) B 30" (76.2 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) 36" (91.4 cm) or 30" (76.2 cm) min. base cabinet is required. If cabinet has a drawer, a 3" (7.5 cm) depth clearance from the countertop to the top of the drawer (or other obstruction) in the base cabinet is required. Tools needed for installation: ruler or tape measure pencil pliers flat-blade screwdriver Panel A