Before You Start; Cutout Dimensions; Clearance Dimensions - Whirlpool SC8720ED 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 right 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 outlet is required. See "Electrical
requirements," Page 2.
Proper gas supply connection must be available. See
"Gas supply requirements," Page 3.
Venting duct must terminate outdoors.
All openings in the wall or floor where cooktop is to be
installed must be sealed.
WARNING: If the information in
this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
— Do NOT store or use gasoline, or
other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do NOT try to light any
appliance.
• Do NOT touch any electrical
switch; Do NOT use any phone
in your building.
• Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be
performer by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
!
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 you could get 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
Page 1

Cutout dimensions

28-7/8" (73.3 cm)
cutout width
15/16" (2.4 cm)
minimum
distance to
backsplash or
vertical wall
Select required duct
cutout (see page 4
Countertop must be
for exhaust duct
supported within
cutout location).
3" (7.6 cm) of cutout.
11" (27.9 cm)
16" (40.6 cm)
4" (10.2 cm)
Install gas line within shaded
14" (35.6 cm)
area of cabinet.

Clearance dimensions

30" (76.2 cm) minimum when
higher than 18" (45.7 cm)
13" (33 cm)
maximum upper
See Note** cabinet depth
for minimum
clearances.
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.
Side clearance — 2" (5.1 cm) minimum clearance
is required. 6" (15.2 cm) clearance between side
of cooktop and side wall is recommended for
maximum ventilation performance.
Rear clearance — The rear edge of the cooktop
may be installed flush with countertop
backsplash. 15/16" (2.4 cm) clearance between
rear edge of appliance and rear wall is
recommended.
Spacing for multiple downdraft cooktop installations:
Minimum spacing shown is required for
satisfactory performance when installing the
20-15/16"
(53.2 cm)
cutout depth
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 insure
smooth edges and to prevent cracking.
side wall
rear 16" (40.6 cm)
wall
cabinet bottom
cabinet
bottom
Installation location should
provide sufficient room for:
• Removing grease containers.
• Accessing gas regulator.
18" (45.7 cm)
minimum clearance
upper cabinet
to countertop
Minimum distance to nearest
combustible vertical surface extending
18" (45.7 cm) above cooktop
2"
(5.1 cm)
min.
motor
blower
clearance
Motor/blower clearance — 2" (5.1 cm)
clearance is required between motor and
cabinet for proper cooling. 6" (15.2 cm)
clearance is recommended for maximum
performance.
18" (45.7 cm)
minimum
5-3/8"
(13.7 cm)
minimum
between
cutouts
4-3/8"
(11.1 cm)
minimum
between
cooktops
downdraft cooktop in combination with one
or more downdraft cooktops.
Cabinet drawers under the
cooktop will need to be
removed and the drawer
fronts installed
permanently on front of
cabinet.
1-7/8" (4.8 cm)
minimum space
to front edge of
countertop
4" (10.2 cm)
Install
grounded
electrical
outlet
within
shaded area
of rear wall.
11" (27.9 cm)
28-7/8" (73.3 cm)
2"
(5.1 cm)
25-7/8"
(65.7 cm)