Location Requirements - Whirlpool W5CE1522FB Owner's Manual

Parts needed
� A UL listed or CSA approved connector for 1/2" (1.3 cm)
diameter conduit.
� UL listed wire connectors.
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See the
"Electrical Requirements" section.
It is recommended that all electrical connections be made by a
licensed, qualified electrical installer.
NOTE: Be sure to purchase only Whirlpool factory-certified parts
and accessories for your appliance. Your installation may require
additional parts. To order, refer to the contact information
referenced in your Quick Start Guide.

Location Requirements

Make sure you have everything needed for correct installation. It
is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the installation
clearances specified in these instructions.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
When installing cooktop, use minimum dimensions given.
� To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over the
heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the
surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be
provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood
that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond
the bottom of the cabinets.
� The cooktop must be a specified cooktop that is approved to
be installed either alone or over an undercounter built-in oven.
Check the cooktop base for an approved installation label for
your cooktop model number and approved combinations of
cooktops and ovens that can be installed. If you do not find this
label, your cooktop may not be approved for use over an
undercounter built-in oven. Contact your dealer to confirm that
your cooktop is approved.
� The cooktop must be installed in a level countertop.
� Ovens approved for this type of installation will have an
approval label located on the top of the oven. If you do not find
this label, contact your dealer to confirm that your oven is
approved. Refer to oven manufacturer's Installation
Instructions for approval for built-in undercounter use and
proper cutout dimensions.
� When installing cooktop over an undercounter built-in oven, do
not fasten cooktop to countertop with clamps. This will make
the cooktop easier to remove if future servicing becomes
necessary.
� Use the countertop opening dimensions that are given with
these Installation Instructions. Given dimensions are minimum
clearances and provide 0" (0 cm) clearance.
� Grounded electrical supply is required. See "Electrical
Requirements" section.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your cabinets, check with your
builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used
will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage.
Mobile Home - Additional Installation
Requirements
The installation of this cooktop must conform to 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). When such standard is not
applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations,
ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A or with local codes.
In Canada, the installation of this cooktop must conform with the
current standards CAN/CSA-Z240.1-latest edition, or local codes.
Cabinet Dimensions
IMPORTANT: If installing a range hood or microwave hood
combination above the cooktop, follow range hood or microwave
hood combination instructions for dimensional clearances above
the cooktop surface.
A. 15" (38.1 cm) on 15" (38.1 cm) models; 30" (76.2 cm) on 30"
(76.2 cm) models; 36" (91.4 cm) on 36" (91.4 cm) models
B. Combustible area above countertop (shown by dashed box above)
C. 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between top of cooktop platform
and bottom of uncovered wood or metal cabinet (24" [61 cm]
minimum clearance if bottom of wood or metal cabinet is covered by
not less than 1/4" [0.6 cm] flame retardant millboard covered with not
less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" [0.04 cm] stainless steel, or
0.024"
[0.06 cm] aluminum or 0.020" [0.05 cm] copper)
D. 13" (33 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth
E. 2" (5.1 cm)
F. 20
3 / " (51.8 cm)
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G. 18" (45.7 cm) minimum clearance from upper cabinet to countertop
within minimum horizontal clearances to cooktop
H. Junction box or outlet; 12" (30.5 cm) minimum from bottom of
countertop
I.
Junction box or outlet; 10" (25.4 cm) from right side of cabinet
J.
14 5 / " (37.2 cm) on 15" (38.1 cm) models; 29½" (74.9 cm) on
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30" (76.2 cm) models; 35½" (90.2 cm) on 36" (91.4 cm) models
K. 1" (2.5 cm) minimum distance to nearest left and right side
combustible surface above cooktop
L.
1 1 / " (3.8 cm) maximum counter thickness on 15" (38.1 cm) models.
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See the following illustration.
M. 1" (2.5 cm) minimum clearance between back wall and countertop
NOTE: After making the countertop cutout, some installations
may require notching down the base cabinet side walls to clear
the cooktop base. To avoid this modification, use a base cabinet
with sidewalls wider than the cutout.
If cabinet has a drawer, a 3" (7.6 cm) depth clearance from the
countertop to the top of the drawer (or other obstruction) in base
cabinet is required.
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