Whirlpool SC8720EDB Dimension Guide - Page 1

® 30" Gas Downdraft Cooktop PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS OVERALL 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 20ampere, fused electrical supply is required. A timedelay 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. 29-7/8" (75.9 cm) width 21-1/2" (54.6 cm) depth Blower can be swiveled 90°. 15-5/8" (39.7 cm) blower housing depth 3-5/16" (8.4 cm) burner box depth 14" (35.6 cm) pressure regulator wiring box cover grease container 11-7/8" (30.2 cm) CABINET OPENING DIMENSIONS 30" (76.2 cm) minimum when higher than 18" (45.7 cm) See Note** for minimum clearances. 13" (33 cm) maximum upper cabinet depth Installation location should provide sufficient room for: • Removing grease containers. • Accessing gas regulator. 18" (45.7 cm) minimum clearance upper cabinet to countertop 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. All openings in the wall or floor where cooktop is to be installed must be sealed. 0" (0 cm) Do Not seal cooktop to countertop. 2" (5.1 cm) Minimum distance to nearest combustible vertical surface extending 18" (45.7 cm) above cooktop 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. Exhaust Duct Cutout Locations 28-7/8" (73.3 cm) cutout width 15/16" (2.4 cm) minimum distance to backsplash or vertical wall ** 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. 2" (5.1 cm) min. motor blower clearance 25-7/8" (65.7 cm) 20-15/16" (53.2 cm) cutout depth Gas Line Location Minimum base cabinet dimensions - 30" (76.2 cm) base cabinet 24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth 25" (63.5 cm) countertop depth 1-7/8" (4.8 cm) minimum space to front edge of countertop 11" (27.9 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) side wall Electrical Outlet Location 4" (10.2 cm) Select required vent cutout Countertop must be supported within 3" (7.6 cm) of cutout. If cabinet has drawers, drawers will need to be removed and drawer fronts installed on front of cabinet. 16" (40.6 cm) rear wall cabinet bottom 16" (40.6 cm) cabinet bottom Install grounded electrical outlet within shaded area of rear wall. 14" (35.6 cm) Install gas line within shaded area of cabinet. 11" (27.9 cm) 28-7/8" (73.3 cm) Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation Ref. 4381590 rev. A our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. 08-20-02