Whirlpool SC8720EDB Installation Instructions - Page 3

Clearance 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 0" (0 cm) Do Not seal cooktop to countertop. Minimum distance to nearest combustible vertical surface extending 18" (45.7 cm) above cooktop 2" (5.1 cm) ** 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) Spacing for multiple downdraft cooktop installations: 18" (45.7 cm) minimum 5-3/8" (13.7 cm) minimum between cutouts 4-3/8" (11.1 cm) minimum between cooktops Minimum spacing shown is required for downdraft cooktop in combination with one satisfactory performance when installing the or more downdraft cooktops. 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. 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. Electrical requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure whether the cooktop is properly grounded. Do not ground to a gas pipe. A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere, 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. Electronic ignition systems operate within wide voltage limits, but proper ground and polarity are necessary. In addition to checking that the outlet provides 120-volt power and is correctly grounded, the outlet must be checked by a qualified electrician to see if it is wired with correct polarity. Important: This cooktop is equipped with an electronic ignition system that will not operate if plugged into an outlet that is not properly polarized. The wiring diagram is located on the inside of the terminal box cover. Recommended ground method For your personal safety, this cooktop must be grounded. This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong ground plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong ground-type outlet, grounded in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition* and all local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly polarized and grounded, 3-prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained from: * National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 3-prong polarized ground-type outlet 3-prong ground plug power supply cord ground prong Page 2