Electrical Requirements - KitchenAid KECC056RBL Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Clearances
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A. 15" (38.1 cm) on 15" (38.1 cm) models; 30" (76.2 cm) on
30" (76.2 cm) models; 36" (91.4 cm) on 36" (91.4 cm) models
B. Combustible area above countertop (shown by dashed box above)
C. 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between top of cooktop platform
and bottom of unprotected wood or metal cabinet (24" [61 cm]
minimum clearance if bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected
by not less than ¹⁄₄" [0.6 cm] flame retardant millboard covered with
not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" [0.04 cm] stainless
steel, or 0.024" [0.06 cm] aluminum or 0.020" [0.05 cm] copper)
D. 13" (33 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth
E. 2" (5.1 cm)
F. 20½" (52 cm)
G. 18" (45.7 cm) minimum clearance from upper cabinet to countertop
within minimum horizontal clearances to cooktop
H. Junction box or outlet; 12" (30.5 cm) minimum from bottom of
countertop; 10" (25.4 cm) from right side of cabinet
I. 14½" (36.8 cm) on 15" (38.1 cm) models; 29½" (74.9 cm) on
30" (76.2 cm) models; 35½" (90.2 cm) on 36" (91.4 cm) models
J. 1" (2.5 cm) minimum distance to nearest left and right side
combustible surface above cooktop
K. 1½" (3.8 cm) max. counter thickness on 15" (38.1 cm) models. See
following illustration.
L. 1" (2.5 cm) minimum clearance between back wall and countertop
NOTES: After making the countertop cutout, some installations
may require notching down the base cabinet side walls to clear
the burner box. To avoid this modification, use a base cabinet with
sidewalls wider than the cutout.
If cabinet has a drawer, a 3" (7.6 cm) depth clearance from the
countertop to the top of the drawer (or other obstruction) in base
cabinet is required.
When installing a hood above this cooktop, follow the installation
instructions included with the hood itself.
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For model 15" (38.1 cm) model only:
rear of cabinet or
rear wall under
countertop
A. ¹¹⁄₁₆" (1.7 cm) min.
B. 1½" (3.8 cm) max.

Electrical Requirements

For 15" (38.1 cm) model only:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Use 12 gauge copper wire.
Electrically ground cooktop.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
For all models except 15" (38.1 cm) model:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Use 8 gauge copper wire.
Electrically ground cooktop.
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 electrical installer determine that
the ground path and wire gauge are in accordance with local
codes.
back edge
of cutout
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