Sharp R-520JK KB-5121KS , KB-5121KK , KB-5121KW Installation Instructions - Page 2

INSTALLATION MANUAL APPLIANCE MEASUREMENTS 31 1/2" glass and control panel 29 7/8" width of unit 15 5/8" from the bottom side of the cooktop to the bottom cover 15" auto drawer open 23 7/16" depth Figure 1 1 11/16" door thickness 30" door and louver width Figure 1 contains many appliance measurements for reference when planning your kitchen and/or appliance location. CLEARANCES AND DIMENSIONS • Provide adequate clearances between the appliance and adjacent combustible surfaces. • Dimensions that are shown in Figures 2 and 3 must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance. There needs to be a 30-inch minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of upper unprotected wood or metal cabinets or a 24-inch minimum when bottom of upper wood or metal cabinets are protected by not less than a 1/4-inch flame retardant millboard covered with not less than no. 29 msg sheet-steel, 0.015-inch stainless steel, 0.024-inch aluminum or 0.020-inch copper. The gray shaded area in the lower part of Figure 2 indicates the location for the electrical junction box. • Contact surface must be solid and level. Pay special attention to the countertop. Be sure it is solid enough for the weight of the appliance. • Check location where the appliance will be installed for proper electrical supply. R If using countertop with integrated drip edge, remove 3/4" to clear 31 1/2" width control panel as illustrated. 3/4" min. 30" 30" 13" to bottom of max cabinet over cooktop 18" to upper cabinets 25" countertop depth 3/8" minimun flat area 3/8" minimun flat area 31 1/2" 30" cutout 22 7/8" cutout 22 7/8" Allow 7/16" product overlap 6" Figure 2 23 1/2" min depth 30" opening width 15" ±1/8" vertical opening 16 5/8" min to any obstruction behind cabinet face 6" 36" countertop height Preferred junction box location Figure 3 To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over the cooktop, cabinet storage space located above the cooktop should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" beyond the bottom of the cabinets. 2