Before You Start; Cutout Dimensions; Product Dimensions; Tools And Materials Needed - Whirlpool SC8720EDB - GAS DOWNDRAFT Installation Instructions Manual

Before you start...

Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
We have provided many important safety
message in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards
that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the
safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or
"WARNING". These words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you
don't immediately follow instructions.
WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you
don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the
potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the
chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if
the instructions are not followed.
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
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
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.
Vent system must terminate outdoors.
All openings in the wall or floor where cooktop is to be
installed must be sealed.
When installing a cooktop under existing cabinets and
the installation does not meet the minimum cabinet
clearances, install a range hood above the cooktop to
avoid burn hazards.
It is the customer's responsibility:
• To contact a qualified electrical installer.
• To assure that electrical installation adequate and in
conformance with National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition* and all local codes
and ordinances.
Mobile home installation: The installation of this
cooktop must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part
3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home
Construction and Safety; Title 24 HUD part 280); or
when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for
Manufactured Home Installations (Manufactured Home
Sites, Communities and Setups), ANSI A225.1 — latest
edition*, or with local codes.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Page 1
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons, observe
the following:
Installation work and electrical wiring must
be done by qualified person(s) in
accordance with all applicable codes and
standards, including fire-rated construction.
Sufficient air is needed for proper
combustion and exhausting of gases
through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning
equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow
the heating equipment manufacturer's

Product dimensions

29-7/8" (75.9 cm)
width
Blower can be
swiveled 90°.
3-5/16"
15-5/8"
(8.4 cm)
(39.7 cm)
burner box
blower
depth
housing
depth

Tools and materials needed:

caulking
gun with
weather-
Drill
proof
caulking
Not shown:
• gas line shutoff valve
• L.P. gas-resistant pipe-joint compound
• AGA4
or CSA design-certified flexible metal connector
(4-5 feet) (1.2-1.5 m) or rigid gas supply line as needed
• flare union adapter for connection to pressure regulator
(1/2" NPT x 1/2" or 3/4" I.D.)
• wall or roof cap
• metal vent
• 2 sheet metal screws to attach transition vent to venting adapter

Cutout dimensions

28-7/8" (73.3 cm)
cutout width
15/16" (2.4 cm)
minimum
distance to
backsplash or
vertical wall
Select required vent
cutout (see page 4
Countertop must be
for exhaust vent
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.
guideline and safety standards such as
those published by the American Society
for Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the
local code authorities.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,
do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, use
only metal ductwork.
grease
container
14"
(35.6 cm)
duct
tape
pliers
gloves
pipe
Phillips
wrench
screwdriver

Parts supplied:

Remove parts from packages. Check that
all parts were included.
• literature pack
• 4 orifice hoods
• exhaust flow rate tester card
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
16" (40.6 cm)
rear
wall
cabinet bottom
cabinet
bottom
21-1/2" (54.6 cm)
depth
pressure
regulator
wiring box
cover
11-7/8"
(30.2 cm)
metal
snips
safety glasses
tape measure
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)