Whirlpool SC8720ED Dimensions And Installation Information

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PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
SC8720ED
Gas supply: Use 3/4" rigid pipe gas supply line
to the range location. A smaller size pipe on long
runs may result in insufficient gas supply. With
L.P. gas, piping or tubing size can be 1/2"
minimum. If local codes permit, it is
recommended that new flexible metal tubing,
design-certified by AGA or CSA, 4-5 feet long,
1/2- or 3/4-inch I.D., be used for connecting the
range to the rigid gas supply line. A 1/2" male pipe
thread is needed for connection to pressure
regulator female pipe threads. An individual
manual shutoff valve must be located in the same
room, but external to the range.
Electrical: A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-
ampere, fused electrical supply is required. A time-
delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only
this appliance be provided.
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.
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 supported
within 3" (7.6 cm) of cutout.
If cabinet has drawers, drawers will need to be removed
and drawer fronts installed on front of cabinet.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
30" Gas Downdraft Cooktop
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
CABINET OPENING DIMENSIONS
0" (0 cm)
Do Not seal
cooktop to
countertop.
** 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.
20-15/16"
(53.2 cm)
cutout depth
1-7/8" (4.8 cm)
minimum space
to front edge of
4" (10.2 cm)
countertop
16" (40.6 cm)
14" (35.6 cm)
29-7/8" (75.9 cm)
width
Blower can be
swiveled 90°.
3-5/16"
15-5/8"
(8.4 cm)
(39.7 cm)
burner box
blower
depth
housing
depth
30" (76.2 cm) minimum when
higher than 18" (45.7 cm)
13" (33 cm)
maximum upper
See Note** cabinet depth
for minimum
clearances.
Minimum distance to nearest
combustible vertical surface extending
18" (45.7 cm) above cooktop
Gas Line Location
11" (27.9 cm)
cabinet bottom
Install gas line within shaded
area of cabinet.
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)
pressure
regulator
wiring box
cover
grease
container
11-7/8"
(30.2 cm)
14"
(35.6 cm)
Side clearance — 2" (5.1 cm)
Installation location
minimum clearance is required. 6"
should provide sufficient
room for: (15.2 cm) clearance between side
• Removing grease
of cooktop and side wall is
containers.
recommended for maximum
• Accessing gas regulator.
ventilation performance.
Rear clearance — The rear edge
of the cooktop may be installed
18" (45.7 cm)
flush with countertop backsplash.
minimum clearance
15/16" (2.4 cm) clearance
upper cabinet
between rear edge of appliance
to countertop
and rear wall is recommended.
Motor/blower clearance —
2" (5.1 cm) clearance is required
2"
between motor and cabinet for
(5.1 cm)
proper cooling.
6" (15.2 cm) clearance is
recommended for maximum
performance.
2"
(5.1 cm)
min.
motor
blower
clearance
Minimum base cabinet dimensions —
30" (76.2 cm) base cabinet
24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth
25" (63.5 cm) countertop depth
Electrical Outlet Location
side wall
16" (40.6 cm)
rear
wall
cabinet
bottom
28-7/8" (73.3 cm)
depth
25-7/8"
(65.7 cm)
4" (10.2 cm)
Install
grounded
electrical
outlet
within
shaded area
of rear wall.
11" (27.9 cm)
Ref. 4381590 rev. A
08-20-02