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Before You Start - Whirlpool 8285529 Installation Instructions Manual

Electric built-in cooktops 21/30/36" (53.3/76/2/91.4cm)

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Before you start,,,
Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
We have provided many important
safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance. AKuays 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 follow the
safety alert symbol and either the
word "DANGER" or "WARNING".
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don't immediateIx
follow instructions.
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.
important:
Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
To eliminate the risk of burns by
reaching over heated surface units,
cabinet storage space located above
the surface units should be avoided. If
cabinet storage is to be provided, the
risk can be reduced by installing a
range hood that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5 inches (12.7 cm) beyond
the bottom of the cabinets.
Proper installation is your responsibility
Make sure you have everything for
correct installation. It is the
responsibility of the installer to comply
with the installation clearances
specified in these instructions.
Cooktop
installed
over oven
installation: Only certain specified
cooktop and oven models are approved
for cooktop over oven installations.
Cooktops approved for this type of
installation will have an approval label
located on the outside of the burner
box. if you do not find this label, contact
your dealer to confirm that cooktop is
approved. The label on the bottom of
your cooktop lists the cooktop and oven
combinations that are approved for this
type of installation.
Ovens approved for this type of
installation will have an approval label
located on top of oven. If you do not
find this label, contact dealer to confirm
that oven is approved. Refer to oven
manufacturer's
Installation Instructions
for approval for built-under use and
proper cutout dimensions.
When installing cooktop
over a built-
under oven, Do not fasten cooktop to
countertop with clamps. Cooktop then
will be easy to remove if servicing is
ever necessary.
Check location
where cooktop will be
installed. The location should be away
from strong draft areas, such as
windows, doors and strong heating
vents or fans. The cooktop should be
located for convenient use in the
kitchen.
Grounded
electrical
suppmy is
required. See "Electrical requirements,"
Page 4.
important:
Observe aH governing
codes and
ordinances.
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.
Countertop
opening
dimensions
that
are shown must be used. Given
dimensions are minimum clearances
and provide required 0" (0 cm)
clearance.
Replacement
installations
-- follow
minimum dimensions given.
It is the customer's responsibility:
To contact a qualified electrical installer.
To assure that the electrical installation
is adequate and in conformance with
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFRA
70 -- latest edition**, or CSA
Standards
C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 - latest
edition *** and aH local codes and
ordinances.
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained
from:
* National
Fire Protection
Association
Batterymarch
Park
Quincy', Massachusetts
02269
** CSA htemationat
8501 East Pmeasant Valley Road
C_eveland, Ohio 44131-5575
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