Electrical Requirements - Whirlpool SCS3017 Owner's Manual

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 local codes.
In Canada, the installation of this range must conform with the
current standards CAN/CSA-Z240.1, latest edition, or with local
codes.
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.
30" (76.2 cm) on 30" models; 36" (91.4 cm) on 36" models
A.
Combustible area above countertop (shown by dashed box
B.
above)
30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between top of cooktop
C.
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" [6.4 mm] flame
retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG
sheet steel, 0.015" [0.04 mm] stainless steel, or
0.024" [0.06 mm] aluminum or 0.020" [0.05 mm] copper)
13" (33 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth
D.
2 / " (5.4 cm)
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19" (48.3 cm)
F.
18" (45.7 cm) minimum clearance from upper cabinet to
G.
countertop within minimum horizontal clearances to cooktop
Grounded outlet: locate within 24" (61 cm) of right rear
H.
corner of cutout
29" (73.7 cm) on 30" models; 35
I.
8 / " (21.3 cm) minimum distance to nearest left and right
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J.
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side combustible surface
2 / " (7.3 cm) minimum distance to rear combustible surface
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K.
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Gas line opening - wall: anywhere 5" (12.7 cm) below
L.
underside of countertop. Cabinet floor: anywhere within
6" (15.2 cm) of rear wall is recommended
24" (61 cm) minimum countertop depth is required
M.
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.
/ " (89.5 cm) on 36" models
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If cabinet has a drawer, a 4" (10.2 cm) depth clearance from the
countertop to the top of the drawer (or other obstruction) in base
cabinet is required. The drawer depth may need to be shortened
to avoid interfering with the regulator.

Electrical Requirements

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
IMPORTANT: The cooktop must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or
Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
This cooktop is equipped with an electronic ignition system that
will not operate if plugged into an outlet that is not properly
polarized.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that
the ground path is adequate.
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
� A 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 A, fused electrical circuit is
required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is also
recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this cooktop be provided.
� Electronic ignition systems operate within wide voltage limits,
but proper grounding and polarity are necessary. Check that
the outlet provides 120 V power and is correctly grounded.
� The wiring diagrams are provided with this cooktop. See the
"Wiring Diagrams".
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