Before You Start; Cutout Dimensions; Clearance Dimensions; Product Dimensions - Whirlpool RC8700ED Installation Instructions Manual

Before you start...

Important: Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
• Make sure you have everything necessary for
correct installation.
• Have a qualified technician install this cooktop.
• Comply with the installation clearances specified
on the model/serial rating plate.
Model/serial rating plate is located on the left side
of the downdraft plenum.
Cooktop location should be away from strong
draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong
heating vents or fans. Locate cooktop for
convenient use in kitchen.
Grounded electrical system is required. See
"Electrical requirements," Page 4.
Venting duct must terminate outdoors.
All openings in the wall or floor where cooktop is
to be installed must be sealed.
!
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
It is the customer's responsibility to contact a
qualified electrical installer, to make sure that
the electrical installation is correct, and to
make sure the electrical installation follows the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 —
latest edition*, and all local codes and
ordinances.
Take special care when cutting holes into a
wall. Electrical wires may be behind the wall
covering and could cause an electrical shock if
you touch them.
Disconnect the power to any electrical circuits
that could be affected by the installation of this
product.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Injury Hazard
To eliminate the risk of burns or fires, Do Not
install cabinets or store things above the
cooktop. If cabinets are already installed above
the cooktop, install a range hood to the
bottom of the cabinet to prevent reaching over
a heated cooking surface. The range hood
should stick out a minimum of 5 inches
(12.7 cm) from the front of the cabinets.
Reaching over a heated cooking surface could
result in a serious burn or other injury.
This appliance is Not approved for use in mobile
homes.
*Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Tools and materials
needed:
Phillips
screwdriver
metal
snips
caulking
gun with
weather-
hand or
proof
electric drill
caulking
tape measure
Not shown:
• wall or roof cap
• metal ductwork
• 2 sheet metal screws to attach transition duct to venting adapter
• Two U.L.-listed 1/2" conduit connectors
• Flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable
(with grounding wire) that conforms to existing codes (see
"Electrical requirements" Page 4). Length required depends
on your installation.
• Twist-on connectors. Number and size will depend on your
installation. See "Electrical connection," Page 5.

Parts supplied:

Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts
were included.
• literature pack
• exhaust flow rate tester card
Page 1

Cutout dimensions

15/16" (2.4 cm)
minimum
distance to
backsplash
or vertical
wall
Select required
duct cutout
(see Page 2 for
exhaust duct
cutout location).
If cabinet has drawers, drawers will need to
be removed and drawer fronts installed on
front of cabinet.

Clearance dimensions

See Note**
for minimum
clearances.
3/4"
(1.9 cm)
Do Not seal
cooktop to
countertop.
** Note: 24" (61.0 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.
30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking
platform and bottom of unprotected wood or sheet metal.

Product dimensions

gloves
safety
glasses
Blower can be
pliers
swiveled 90°.
duct tape
28-7/8"
(73.3 cm)
cutout width
Countertop must be
supported within
3" (7.6 cm) of cutout.
30" (76.2 cm) minimum
when higher than 18"
(45.7 cm)
13" (33 cm)
maximum
upper
cabinet
depth
Minimum distance to nearest
combustible vertical surface extending
18" (45.7 cm) above cooktop
29-7/8" (75.9 cm)
width
3-3/4"
(9.5 cm)
burner box
16-7/16"
depth
(41.8 cm)
blower
housing
depth
countertop
20-7/8"
(53.2 cm)
cutout depth
Install rear
wall junction
box in shaded
area. Darker
shaded area
1-7/8" (4.8 cm)
is preferred.
minimum space
to front edge of
countertop
floor
Minimum base cabinet dimensions —
30" (76.2 cm) base cabinet
24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth
25" (63.5 cm) countertop depth
Cutout preparation:
Decorative laminate —
Chamfer all exposed edges to
prevent chipping laminate.
Cut radius corners and file to
smooth edges and to prevent
cracking.
Installation location
Side clearance — 6" (15.2 cm) minimum
should provide
clearance between side of cooktop and
sufficient room for
side wall is recommended for maximum
removing grease
containers.
ventilation performance.
Rear clearance — 3/4" (1.9 cm) clearance
between rear edge of appliance and rear
wall is required.
18" (45.7 cm)
minimum Motor/blower clearance — 2" (5.1 cm)
clearance upper
minimum clearance between motor and
cabinet
cabinet is required for proper cooling. 6"
to countertop
(15.2 cm) clearance is recommended for
6" both sides servicing access.
(15.2 cm)
21-1/2" (54.6 cm)
12-7/16"
(31.6 cm)
11-7/8"
(30.2 cm)
5" (12.7 cm)
17"
(43.2 cm)
11"
8"
(27.9 cm)
(20.3 cm)
depth
Appliance junction
box is located
under right side
of cooktop.
grease
containers