Whirlpool RC8700ED Dimension Manual

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PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
RC8700ED
RC8720ED
Electrical: A four-wire or three-wire, single-
phase, 240-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only electrical supply is
required on a separate 30-ampere circuit, fused on
both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. Connected directly to the
fused disconnect (or circuit breaker box) through
flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper
cable (with ground wire). Flexible armored cable
should connect cooktop directly to the junction
box. A U.L.-listed 1/2" (12.7 mm) conduit
connector must be provided at the junction box.
The recommended minimum copper wire size is
No.-10 gauge. However, wire sizes and
connections must conform to the requirements of
the National Electrical Code and all local codes and
ordinances.
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.
Cooktop location should be away from strong draft
areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating
vents or fans.
All openings in the wall or floor where cooktop is
to be installed must be sealed.
Exhaust Duct
Cutout Locations
28-7/8"
(73.3 cm)
cutout width
15/16" (2.4 cm)
minimum
distance to
backsplash
or vertical
wall
Select required
vent cutout Countertop must be
(see Page 2 for supported within
exhaust vent 3" (7.6 cm) of cutout.
cutout location).
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
30" Electric Downdraft Cooktop
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
CABINET OPENING DIMENSIONS
3/4"
(1.9 cm)
Do Not seal
cooktop to
countertop.
Note: 24" (61.0 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.
30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking
platform and bottom of unprotected wood or sheet metal.
20-7/8"
(53.2 cm)
cutout depth
1-7/8" (4.8 cm)
minimum space
to front edge of
countertop
If cabinet has drawers,
drawers will need to be
removed and drawer
fronts installed on front
of cabinet.
29-7/8" (75.9 cm)
width
Blower can be
swiveled 90°.
3-3/4"
(9.5 cm)
burner box
16-7/16"
depth
(41.8 cm)
blower
housing
depth
30" (76.2 cm) minimum
when higher than 18"
(45.7 cm)
13" (33 cm)
maximum
upper
See Note**
cabinet
for minimum
depth
clearances.
Minimum distance to nearest
combustible vertical surface extending
18" (45.7 cm) above cooktop
Minimum base cabinet
dimensions —
30" (76.2 cm) base cabinet
24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth
25" (63.5 cm) countertop depth
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
21-1/2" (54.6 cm)
depth
Appliance junction
box is located
under right side
of cooktop.
grease
containers
12-7/16"
(31.6 cm)
11-7/8"
(30.2 cm)
Side clearance — 6"
Installation location
(15.2 cm) minimum
should provide
clearance between side of
sufficient room for
removing grease
cooktop and side wall is
containers.
recommended for maximum
ventilation performance.
Rear clearance — 3/4"
(1.9 cm) clearance between
18" (45.7 cm)
rear edge of appliance and
minimum
clearance upper
rear wall is required.
cabinet
Motor/blower clearance —
to countertop
2" (5.1 cm) minimum
6" both
clearance between motor and
sides
cabinet is required for proper
(15.2 cm)
cooling. 6" (15.2 cm)
clearance is recommended
for servicing access.
countertop
5" (12.7 cm)
Install rear
wall junction
(43.2 cm)
box in shaded
area. Darker
shaded area
is preferred.
floor
11"
(27.9 cm)
17"
8"
(20.3 cm)
Ref. 4381589
09-17-02