Maytag AKS3040 Series Service Manual page 18

Installation Instructions
Location of the Appliance
Locate this appliance away from combustible materials
such as window curtains and combustible wall
decorations.
Typical 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, 1" (2.54 cm) at the rear, and 6" (15.24
cm) at sides, (Dimensions apply to 30", 36", and 45" wide
models). Refer to individual Installation Instructions for
specific requirements.
Preparation of Countertop
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CAUTION
Cutout dimensions are critical. Dimensions must be
measured and cut accurately to within ± 1/16"
(0.159 cm) to ensure proper fit.
1"
2.54 cm
Installing Cabinetry Over the Cooktop
Follow individual Installation Instruction for complete and
proper requirements for specific cooktops.
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" (60.96 cm) by protecting the underside of the
combustible material or metal cabinet above the
cooking surface with not less than 1/4" (0.635 cm)
insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less
than 0.0122" thick.
B– 13" (33.02 cm) maximum depth of cabinets installed
above cooking top.
A–2
Avoid use of cabinets above cooktop for storage space to
eliminate potential hazards, such as reaching over an
open flame.
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
18"
45.72 cm cutout.
Check the cooktop serial plate to see if the cooktop is
approved for installation in mobile homes and/or
6"
recreational park trailers. Serial plate is located on the
15.24 cm
bottom of the unit.
If approved, the following items are applicable:
Mobile Homes
The installation of a cooktop designed for mobile home
installation must conform with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part
3280 [formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home
Construction and Safety, Title 24 HUD, (Part 280)] or
when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for
Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA
501A, or with local codes.
In Canada the cooktop must be installed in accordance
with the current CSA Standard C22.1 - Canadian
Electrical Code Part 1 and Section Z240.4.1 - Installation
Requirements for Gas Burning Appliances in Mobile
Homes (CSA Standard CAN/CSA - Z240MH).
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