Maytag MEC4436AAC - Chrome 36 Inch Electric Cooktop Installation Instructions Manual page 2

Units shown in figures 1 and 2 may be installed in
combustible countertop and must be spaced at least (1²
from) combustible sides and rear wall above countertop.
Unit shown in figure 3 may be installed in combustible
countertop and adjacent to (0² from) combustible sides
and rear wall above countertop.
Dimension A = 30-inches minimum clearance between top
of the cooking surface and the bottom of an unprotected
wood or metal cabinet, or A = 24-inches minimum when
bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less
than 1/4 inch flame retardant millboard covered with not
less than no. 28 msg sheet steel, .015 inch stainless steel,
.024 inch aluminum or .020 inch copper.
"To eliminate the hazard of reaching over heated surface
units, cabinet storage space located above the surface
units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be
provided, the hazard can be reduced by installing a range
hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5-inches
beyond the bottom of the cabinets."
CAUTION: SOME CABINETS AND BUILDING
MATERIALS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND
THE HEAT PRODUCED BY THE NORMAL SAFE
OPERATION OF A LISTED APPLIANCE. DIS-
COLORATION OR DAMAGE, SUCH AS DELAMINA-
TION, MAY OCCUR.
If cooktop is to be secured to countertop, remove main top and attach burner box to countertop at (4) corners.
To remove main top from burner box, remove all (4) surface units and drip bowls. Remove the (4) mounting
screws from main top. (Tabs on side of element openings.)
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE GREEN GROUND WIRE FROM MAIN TOP. WHEN REPLACING MAIN
TOP, USE CAUTION TO BE SURE WIRES ARE NOT PINCHED UNDER SWITCH SHIELD.
30² Cooktop with Coil Elements
COUNTER
TOP
FIGURE 1
2
"A"
BASE
CABINET
3/8²
FLEXIBLE CABLE 3' MIN.
FURNISHED AND
INSTALLED BY MANUFACTURER
(CONNECT TO 240/120-VOLT
ELECTRICAL SERVICE.)