Amana AEZ8581 Installation Instructions

RV Radiant Cooktop Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave installation instructions with the appliance.
• Follow the enclosed instructions to avoid countertop laminate damage.
Owner: Keep installation instructions for future reference.
• Save installation instructions for local electrical inspector's use.
• Only qualified personnel should install or service this appliance.
• Read "Safety Instructions" in Use & Care Guide before using this appliance.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service,
maintenance or use of this appliance can result in serious
injury or property damage.
CAUTION
Warranty is void on equipment installed other than as
recommended by manufacturer.

1. UNPACK THE COOKTOP

Remove the cooktop from the carton and place it upside down
over two soft pads, making sure control knobs do not interfere
with any surface.
electrical rating
data plate
CAUTION
Never use a metal blade to pry off knobs. If a knob cannot be
easily removed, tuck folds of a dishtowel under the knob skirt
and pull upward with steady, even pressure.
2. DETERMINE PLACEMENT
Determine where the unit will be installed to conform with all
safety codes and the guidelines below. Unit may be safely
installed as near as 2" (5.08 cm) from any cabinet or wall if space
limitations require.
Installing cabinetry over the cooktop:
1. To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated
surface units, cabinet storage space located above the
surface units should be avoided.
2. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced
by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5" (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
3. A clearance of 30" (76.2 cm) minimum is required between
the top of the cooktop and the bottom of an unprotected
wood or metal cabinet.
4. A clearance of 18" (45.72 cm) minimum is required when the
bottom of a wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less
than 1/4" (0.635 cm) FLAME RETARDANT millboard covered
with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" (0.28 cm)
stainless steel or 0.024" (0.061 cm) aluminum or copper.
CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS
18"
(45.72 cm)
(Models AEZ8590 & AEZ8581)
3. PROVIDE CUTOUT
After determining correct cooktop position using the guidelines,
make the cutout in the counter top (Refer to illustrations).
Cutout dimensions are critical. Dimensions must be
measured and cut accurately to within ± 1/16" (.16 cm) to
insure proper fit.
Cutout:
1. Chamfer all exposed edges of decorative laminate to prevent
damage from chipping.
2. Radius corners of cutout and file to insure smooth edges and
prevent corner cracking.
3. Rough edges, inside corners which have not been rounded
and forced fits can contribute to cracking of the countertop
laminate.
4. Countertop must be supported within 3" (7.62 cm) of cutout.
NOTE: Countertop must be flat below the cooktop from the
cutout to the edge of the glass. 13/16" is the distance from
the edge of cooktop glass to the edge of the cutout.
TWO-ELEMENT RADIANT COOKTOP DIMENSIONS
2 7 / "
8
7.3 cm
5"
(12.7 cm)
3 1 / "
2
8.9 cm
30"
(76.2 cm)
2 1 / "
2
6.4 cm
NOTE: Figures may not be representative of actual unit
2"
(5.08 cm)
minimum clearance
around cooktop to
cabinets or walls
CAUTION
13 3 / "
22 3 / "
4
4
34.9 cm
57.8 cm
12 3 / "
8
31.4 cm
21 3 / "
8
54.3 cm
8101P717-60
(09-31-05)