Electrical Requirements - Whirlpool W10353374B Installation Instructions Manual

Cabinet Dimensions
IMPORTANT: If installing a range hood or microwave hood
combination above the cooktop, follow the range hood or
microwave hood combination installation instructions for
dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface.
C
L
K
" "
A. 30 (76.2 cm) on 30 models; 36
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
millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel,
"
0.015 [0.04 cm] stainless steel, or 0.024
"
or 0.020 [0.05 cm] copper)
"
D. 13 (33 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth
E. 2" (5.1 cm) on most models; 2
¹⁄₂
"
F. 20 (52.0 cm) recommended cutout.
³⁄₈
Will fit in cutout from 20
G. 18" (45.7 cm) minimum clearance from upper cabinet to
countertop within minimum horizontal clearances to cooktop
H. Junction box or outlet: 7" (17.8 cm) minimum from top of
countertop
I. Junction box or outlet: 9" (23.0 cm) maximum from right side of
cabinet
¹⁄₂
J. 29 " (74.9 cm) recommended cutout on 30" (76.2 cm) models.
¹⁄₁₆
Will fit in cutout from 29
(76.2 cm) models.
¹⁄₂
35 " (90.2 cm) recommended cutout on 36" (91.4 cm) models.
⁹⁄₁₆
Will fit in cutout from 34
(91.4 cm) models.
K. 1" (2.5 cm) minimum distance to nearest left and right side
combustible surface above cooktop
L. 1" (2.5 cm) minimum clearance between back wall and
countertop
NOTES: 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 5¹⁄₂" (14.0 cm) depth clearance from the
top of the countertop to the top of the drawer (or other
obstruction) in base cabinet is required.
A
D
B
G
F
E
H
I
J
" "
(91.4 cm) on 36 models
¹⁄₄
"[0.6 cm] flame retardant
"
[0.06 cm] aluminum
⁵⁄₈
" (6.7 cm) on model JEC4430B
⁹⁄₁₆
"-20 " (51.8-52.2 cm).
⁹⁄₁₆
"-29 " (73.8-75.1 cm) on 30"
⁹⁄₁₆
"-35 " (87.8-90.3 cm) on 36"

Electrical Requirements

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Use 8 gauge copper wire.
Electrically ground cooktop.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that
the ground path and wire gauge are in accordance with local
codes.
Check with a qualified electrical installer if you are not sure the
cooktop is properly grounded.
Make sure that the electrical connection and wire size are
adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or CSA Standards C22.1-94,
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. O-M91-latest
edition, and all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
Before You Make the Electrical Connection:
To properly install your cooktop, you must determine the type of
electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions
provided for it here.
■ A 3-wire or 4-wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60-Hz., AC
only electrical supply is required on a separate, 40-amp
circuit fused on both sides of the line. The model/serial
number rating plate is located on the metal cabinet
underneath the cooktop. See the following illustration.
NOTE: A separate 30-amp circuit fused on both sides of the
line can be used for models W5CE3024 and G9CE3065.
A. Model/serial number plate
A
3