Whirlpool RF265LXTB Installation Instructions - Page 3

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Product Dimensions A F B C A C B D E F E D A. 27¹⁄₈" (68.9 cm) depth with handle 28¹⁄₈" (71.6 cm) depth with handle (KitchenAid models only) B. 46⁷⁄₈" (119.1 cm) overall height 46" (116.8 cm) overall height (KitchenAid models only) C. 36" (91.4 cm) cooktop height D. 29⁷⁄₈" (75.9 cm) width E. 24 63.0 cm) depth F. Model/serial rating plate (located on the left side frame behind storage drawer panel) Cabinet Dimensions Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64.0 cm) countertop depth, 24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth and 36" (91.4 cm) countertop height. If installing a range hood or microwave hood combination above the range, follow the range hood or microwave hood combination installation instructions for dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface. A freestanding range may be installed next to combustible walls with zero clearance. A. 13" (33.0 cm) max. upper cabinet depth B. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width C. For minimum clearance to top of cooktop, see NOTE*. D. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width E. Outlet - 8" (20.3 cm) to 22" (55.9 cm) from either cabinet, 5¹⁄₂" (14.0 cm) max. from floor F 2.2 cm) min. required between cutout and cabinet door or hinge. *NOTE: 24" (61.0 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than ¹⁄₄" (0.64 cm) flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" (0.4 mm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm) aluminum or 0.020" (0.5 mm) copper. 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet. Electrical Requirements If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that the ground path and wire gauge are in accordance with local codes. If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate. Do not use an extension cord. Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service technician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the power supply cord plug. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 3

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Product Dimensions
Cabinet Dimensions
Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64.0 cm)
countertop depth, 24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth and
36" (91.4 cm) countertop height.
If installing a range hood or microwave hood combination above
the range, follow the range hood or microwave hood combination
installation instructions for dimensional clearances above the
cooktop surface.
A freestanding range may be installed next to combustible walls
with zero clearance.
*NOTE:
24" (61.0 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal
cabinet is protected by not less than
¹⁄₄
" (0.64 cm) flame
retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG
sheet steel, 0.015" (0.4 mm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm)
aluminum or 0.020" (0.5 mm) copper.
30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the
cooking platform and the bottom of an unprotected wood or
metal cabinet.
Electrical Requirements
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that
the ground path and wire gauge are in accordance with local
codes.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Do not use an extension cord.
Be sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate
and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269.
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or service technician if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the
power supply cord plug. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
A. 27
¹⁄₈
" (68.9 cm) depth with handle
28
¹⁄₈
" (71.6 cm) depth with handle (KitchenAid models only)
B. 46
⁷⁄₈
" (119.1 cm) overall height
46" (116.8 cm) overall height (KitchenAid models only)
C. 36" (91.4 cm) cooktop height
D. 29
⁷⁄₈
" (75.9 cm) width
E. 24
¹³⁄₁₆
" (63.0 cm) depth
F. Model/serial rating plate (located on the left side frame behind
storage drawer panel)
A
B
C
D
E
F
A. 13" (33.0 cm) max. upper cabinet depth
B. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width
C. For minimum clearance to top of cooktop, see NOTE*.
D. 30" (76.2 cm) min. opening width
E. Outlet - 8" (20.3 cm) to 22" (55.9 cm) from either cabinet,
5
¹⁄₂
" (14.0 cm) max. from floor
F.
⁷⁄₈
" (2.2 cm) min. required between cutout and cabinet door or
hinge.
A
B
D
F
E
C