Maytag MEC4430W - 30 in. Electric Cooktop Installation Instructions Manual page 3

Product Dimensions
A. 21" (53.3 cm)
B. 30" (76.2 em)
36" (91.4 em)
C. 3¼" (8.3 cm)
Installation Clearances
IMPORTANT: If installing a range hood or microwave hood
combination above the range, follow the range hood or
microwave hood combination installation instructions for
dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface.
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A. 30" (76.2cm) models on 30" (76.2 cm) models; 36" (91.4 cm) on
36" (91.4 cm) models
B. Combustible area above countertop (shown by dashed box above)
C. 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between top of cool<topplatform
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" [0.6 cm] flame retardant millboard covered with
not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" [0.04 cm] stainless
steel or 0.024" [0.06 cm] aluminum or 0.020" [0.05 cm] copper)
D. 13" (33 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth
E. 3"
(7. 6 cm)
F. 1913/16 ''
(50.3 cm)
G. 18" (45.7cm) minimum clearance from upper cabinet to
countertop within minimum horizontal clearances to cool<top
H. Junction box or outlet; 12" (30.5 cm) minimum from bottom of
countertop
I. Junction box or outlet; 10" (25.4 cm) from right side of cabinet
J. 285/16 '' (71.9 cm) on 30" (76.2 cm) models; 34%" (88.6 cm) on 36"
(91.4 cm) models
K. 1" (2.5 cm) minimum distance to nearest left and right side
combustible surface above coot<top
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 burner box. To avoid this modification, use a base cabinet
with sidewalls wider than the cutout.
If cabinet has a drawer, a 31¼"(9.6 cm) depth clearance from the
countertop to the top of the drawer (or other obstruction) in base
cabinet is required.
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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-M91-1atest
edition, and all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
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.