Kenmore 8286307 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual page 4

Locate t hejunction b oxtoallow asmuch slack aspossible
between thejunction b oxand thecooktop s othatthe
cooktop c anbemoved i fservicing becomes necessary inthe
future.
• Donotcuttheconduit. Use thelength ofconduit provided.
• AULlisted orCSA approved conduit connector must b e
provided ateach endofthepower s upply c able (atthe
cooktop a ndatthejunction b ox). Alisted conduit connector
isalready provided atthecooktop.
• Ifthehouse h as aluminum w iring, connect thealuminum
wiring tothecopper wire byusing special connectors
designed andULlisted forjoining c opper toaluminum.
Follow theelectrical connector manufacturer's recommended
procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must c onform with
local c odes a ndindustry a ccepted wiring practices.
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Decide on the final location for the cooktop. Locate existing
wiring to avoid drilling into or severing wiring during
installation.
Place the cooktop upside down on a protective surface.
Remove foam strip from literature packing. Remove backing
from foam strip. Apply foam strip adhesive-side down around
bottom of cooktop, flush with edge.
NOTE: The foam strip protects the underside of the cooktop
glass from debris and helps the cooktop sit flat on uneven
counters.
Style 2: Cooktop over cabinets
1. Determine whether your cabinet construction provides
clearance for installing clamp brackets at burner box ends.
This is the recommended location. Clamp brackets can be
installed on the front and back of burner box bottom, if
necessary.
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A. Attachment screw holes for optional front and
back location
B. Clamp bracket (end locations recommended)
C. Burner box bottom
D.Attachment screw
E.Attachment screw location (recommended)
2. The clamp brackets can be installed before or after the
cooktop is placed into the cutout. Complete the following
steps for the option you choose.
Installing Brackets Before Placing Cooktop in Cutout
1. Remove the attachment screws for the selected bracket
locations from the bottom of the burner box.
2. Select bracket mounting holes that will allow the bracket to
extend far enough out from the cooktop for the installation of
21/2 '' (6.4 cm) clamping screws. See "Attach Cooktop to
Countertop" for illustration of clamping screw installation.
A. Burner box
B. Foam strip
Style 1: Cooktop over undercounter built-in oven
IMPORTANT: Clamp brackets should not be used.
1. Turn cooktop right side up.
2. Place cooktop in cutout.
NOTE: Make sure that the front edge of the cooktop is
parallel to the front edge of the countertop. If repositioning is
needed, lift entire cooktop up from cutout to avoid scratching
the countertop.
A. Edge of burner box bottom
B. Clamp bracket
3. Attach brackets to burner box bottom with bracket
attachment screws using the bracket mounting holes
selected in Step 2.
4. Rotate brackets so they do not extend beyond edge of
burner box.
5. Tighten screws just enough to hold brackets in place when
cooktop is put in cutout.
6. Turn the cooktop right side up and place in cutout.
NOTE: Make sure that the front edge of the cooktop is
parallel to the front edge of the countertop. If repositioning is
needed, lift entire cooktop up from cutout to avoid scratching
the countertop.
7. Loosen the screws and rotate the brackets so that they are
perpendicular to the edge of the burner box and extend
beyond its edge. Securely tighten screws.