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Installing Cabinetry Over Your
Electrical Wiring Information
Cooktop
The neutral of this unit is grounded to the frame through
A = 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of
the green grounding wire. If used on new branch-circuit
the cooktop and the bottom of an unprotected wood
installations (1996 NEC), mobile homes, recreational
or metal cabinet,
vehicles, or in an area where local codes prohibit
grounding through the neutral conductor, untwist or
A = 24" (60.96 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or
disconnect the green wire and connect the green wire to
metal cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4"
ground in accordance with local code, Connect the white
(0.635 cm). FLAME RETARDANT millboard covered
neutral to the service neutral, Connect all wires to the
with not less than no. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015"
branch circuit with approved connectors. Use copper or
(0.038 cm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.061 cm)
aluminum wire, If aluminum wire is used, use connectors
aluminum or copper,
recognized for joining aluminum to copper.
* To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over
heated surface units, cabinet storage space located
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above the surface units should be avoided, If cabinet
storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by
You must provide an adequate electrical supply system
installing a range hood that projects horizontally a
as required for your cooktop. All wire connections must be
minimum of 5 inches beyond the bottom of the cabinets,
in accordance with local codes and properly insulated.
Check with local utility for governing electrical codes and
ordinances. In the absence of local electrical codes, the
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National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70, governing electric
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range installations must be followed. A copy of the
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National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70, can be obtained
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A three-wire, single phase, A,C. 120/240 volt 60 cycle
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electrical system (properly circuit protected to meet Local
Codes of NFPA No. 70) must be provided. Unit must be
Installer Installation Suggestions
properly grounded in accordance with local wiring code.
The chart below recommends the minimum circuit
1. Chamfer all exposed edges of decorative laminate to
protector and wire size if the appliance is the only unit on
prevent damage from chipping,
the circuit. If smaller sizes of wire are used, the unit
efficiency will be reduced and a fire hazard may be
2. Radius corners of cutout and file to insure smooth
created. It is advisable that the electrical wiring and
edges and prevent corner cracking,
hookup be accomplished by a competent electrician.
3. Rough edges, inside corners which have not been
rounded and forced fits can contribute to cracking of
RECOMMENDED
MINIMUM
the countertop laminate.
K.W. R ATING
CIRCUIT PROTECTION
WIRE SIZE
ONSERIAL P LATE
INAMPERS
(AWG)
4. Countertopmustbe supportedwithin 3" (7,62 cm) of
cutout.
0-
4,9
20
12
5.0-
6,9
30
10
7.0-
9,9
40
8
10.0 - 11.9
50
8
12.0 - 14,9
60
6
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