Kenmore 318205430 Installation Instructions Manual page 6

Cooktop Installation
1. Visually inspect t hecooktop for damage. Alsomake
sureallcooktop screws aretight (seeFigure 8).
Screws
Figure8
2. Install t he retainer brackets ( See Figure
9).
6 Nylon
Position brackets
on unit cutout
center line
2 Retainer
brackets
Figure 10
Checking Operation
Refer to the Use and Care Guide for operation
_Do not touch cooktop glass or elements.
They may be hot enough to burn you.
The retainer brackets MUST be installed, to meet
local codes or, in their absence, with the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70--latest edition, or
with CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1 (see Figure 9).
Cooktop Countertop
Nylon
spacer
8-18 x 3/8
Retainer bracket
Figure 9
Model and Serial Number Location
The serial plate is located under the cooktop.
When ordering parts for or making inquires about your
cooktop, always be sure to include the model and serial
numbers and a lot number or letter from the serial plate
on your cooktop.
Before You Call for Service
Read the Before You Call for Service Checklist and
operating instructions in your Use and Care Guide. It
may save you time and expense. The list includes
common occurrences that are not the result of defective
workmanship or materials in this appliance.
Refer to your Use and Care Guide for Sears service
phone numbers, or call I=80O=4=MY=HOME ®.
3. Set the cooktop into the countertop cutout.
NOTE: Do not use caulking compound; cooktop should
be removable for service when needed.
Do not remove the nylon spacers on the
edges of the cooktop. These spacers center the
cooktop in the space provided. The cooktop must be
centered to prevent excess heat buildup that may
result in heat damage or fire (see Figure 10).
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