Electrical Requirements - Whirlpool SC8720EDB - GAS DOWNDRAFT Installation Instructions Manual

Clearance dimensions
30" (76.2 cm) minimum when
higher than 18" (45.7 cm)
See Note**
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.
Spacing for multiple downdraft cooktop installations:
Minimum spacing shown is required for
satisfactory performance when installing the

Electrical requirements

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
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 electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Check with a qualified electrician if you
are not sure whether the cooktop is
properly grounded.
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
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Installation location should
provide sufficient room for:
• Removing grease containers.
• Accessing gas regulator.
13" (33 cm)
maximum upper
cabinet depth
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
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.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-ampere,
fused electrical supply is required. A time-
delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.
It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Electronic ignition systems operate within
wide voltage limits, but proper ground and
polarity are necessary. In addition to checking
that the outlet provides 120-volt power and is
correctly grounded, the outlet must be
checked by a qualified electrician to see if it is
wired with correct polarity.
Important: This cooktop is equipped with an
electronic ignition system that will not
operate if plugged into an outlet that is not
properly polarized.
The wiring diagram is located on the inside of
the terminal box cover.
2"
(5.1 cm)
25-7/8"
(65.7 cm)
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.
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.
Recommended ground
method
For your personal safety, this cooktop must be
grounded. This appliance is equipped with a
3-prong ground plug. To minimize possible
shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a
mating 3-prong ground-type outlet, grounded
in accordance with National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition* and all local
codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not
available, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have a properly
polarized and grounded, 3-prong outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
Copies of the standards listed above may be obtained
from:
* National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
3-prong polarized
ground-type outlet
3-prong
ground plug
ground
prong
power
supply cord