Amana AKS3040 Installation Manual page 2

Location Of Your Amana
Appliance
Locate this appliance away from combustible materials
such as window curtains and combustible wall
decorations.
Minimum horizontal clearance between the edge of the
appliance and combustible construction extending from
the cooking surface to 18" (45.72 cm) above the cooking
surface is:
1.0" (2.54 cm) at rear
6" (15.24 cm) at sides
(Dimensions apply to both 30" and 36" wide models).
Important Preparation
Suggestions
1. Chamfer all exposed edges of decorative laminate to
prevent damage from chipping.
2. Radius corners of cutout and file to insure smooth
edges and prevent corner cracking. Recommend
1/4" or 3/8" diameter drill in each corner.
3. Rough edges, inside corners which have not been
rounded and forced fits can contribute to cracking of
the countertop laminate.
4. Countertop must be supported within 3" (7.62 cm) of
cutout.
2.54 crn
/ 18"
,," 45.72 cm
6'
15,24 cm
FIGURE1
Preparation Of Countertop
The countertop cutout must be prepared according to the
illustration on page 1 of these instructions.
CAUTION" Cutout dimensions are critical. Dimensions
must be measured and cut accurately to within + 1/16"
(.159 cm) to ensure proper fit.
Installing
Amana Cooktop
Cabinetry Over Your
A = 30" (76.2 cm) minimum
vertical clearance
between cooking surface
and construction above
the appliance. This
clearance may be
reduced to not less than
24 inches (60.96 cm) by
protecting the underside
of the combustible
material or metal cabinet
above the cooking
surface with not less than
1/4 inch (.635 cm)
insulating millboard
covered with sheet metal
not less than 0.0122 inch
thick.
A
-f,
t
FIGURE2
B = 13" (33.02 cm) maximum depth of cabinets installed
above cooktop.
Avoid use of cabinets above cooktop for storage space to
eliminate associated potential hazards such as reaching
over open flames.
Required Adjustments At Time Of Installation
The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with
the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 USA or current CAN/CGA-B149
INSTALLATION CODE.
[] This appliance was manufactured for use with Natural Gas. If LP gas is the fuel of choice, follow
the conversion to LP procedure found in the installation instructions.
[] Test all external connections for gas leaks. Never test for gas leaks with an open flame.
[] Test all electrical connections.