Important Preparation Suggestions - Dacor Distinctive DECT304 Installation Instructions Manual

CUTOUT REQUIREMENTS
Figure 3. Cabinet dimensions and requirements
CUTOUT
A
WIDTH
28-11/16"
(72.9 cm) to
30" (76.2cm)
28 15/16"
(73.5 cm)
34-1/16"
(86,5 cm) to
36" (91.4 cm)
34-5/16"
(87.2 cm)
IMPORTANT
After the cooktop is installed, it is necessary to
install a partition underneath, spaced from the
bottom of the appliance as shown in figure 2-3.

Important Preparation Suggestions

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.
Recommend 1/4"or 3/8"diameter drill In each
corner.
3. Rough edges, inside corners which have not been
rounded and forced fits can contribute to cracking
of the countertop laminate.
4. This cooktop is not compatible with a downdraft
vent.
F
B C
19-1/4"
(49.0 cm) to 30"
19-9/16" (76.2 cm) min
(49.7 cm)
19-1/4"
(49.0 cm) to 36"
19-9/16" (91.4 cm) min
(49.7 cm)
* NOTE
24" (61 cm) min. clearance if bottom of wood or metal cabinets is protected
by not less than 1/4" (0.6 cm) flame retardant millboard covered with no less
than No. 28 MSG sheet steel 0.015" (0.04 cm) stainless steel, or 0.024"
(0.06 cm) aluminum or 0.020" (0.05cm) copper. 30"(76.2 cm) min. clearance
between top of cooking platform and bottom of unprotected wood or metal
cabinet
G
WALL COVERING CABINETS,
AND COUNTERTOP MUST
WITHSTAND HEAT UP TO 93° C (200° F)
C
E
D
D
30" (76.2 cm)
18" (45.7 cm)
min. (see note*)
min height from
clearance from
countertop to
countertop to
nearest cabinet
unprotected
on either side
overhead
of unit
surface
This cooktop has been designed with wide
tolerances of cut-out to cover possible
replacement with other brands. We recommend to
that you consider the minimum dimension of cut-
out size In the case of new Installation.
Some cutout sizes for possible replacements:
Dim . Inches
• 30" 28-15/16" x 19-9/16"
• 36" 34-5/16" x 19-9/16"
5
E F
2" (5 cm) min
clearance from
cutout to side
wall on the left
and right of the
unit
cm
73,5 x 49,7
87,2 x 49,7
ENGLISH
G
13" (33 cm)
depth of
unprotected
overhead
cabinets