Electric Cooktop Installation Instructions Manual

Electric Cooktop Installation Instructions Manual

 

IMPORTANT:Save for local electrical inspector’s use.

COOKTOP SAFETY

  • Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
  • We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always 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:
  • DANGER: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
  • WARNING: 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.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools needed

  • Tape measure
  • 1/4″ (6.35 mm) nut driver
  • Marker or pencil
  •  Pliers
  • Flat-blade screwdriver

Parts supplied

  • Foam strip roll
  • Clamping brackets (2)
  • 2½” (6.4 cm) clamping
  • Screws (2)

Parts needed

  • A UL listed or CSA approved connector for ½” (1.3 cm) diameter conduit
  • UL listed wire connectors

Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply. See the “Electrical Requirements” section.

It is recommended that all electrical connections be made by a licensed, qualified electrical installer.

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. When installing cooktop, use minimum dimensions given.

  • To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over the 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 rangehood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5” (12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
  • The cooktop must be a specified cooktop that is approved to be installed either alone or over an undercounter built-in oven. Check the cooktop base for an approved installation label. If you do not find this label, contact your dealer to confirm that your cooktop is approved.
  • The cooktop must be installed in a level countertop.
  • Ovens approved for this type of installation will have an approval label located on the top of the oven. If you do not find this label, contact your dealer to confirm that your oven is approved. Refer to oven manufacturer’s InstallationInstructions for approval for built-in undercounter use and proper cutout dimensions.
  • The cooktop should be installed away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, fans or strong heating vents. The cooktop should be located for convenient use in thekitchen.
  • Use the countertop opening dimensions that are given with these Installation Instructions. Given dimensions are minimum clearances and provide 0″ (0 cm) clearance.
  • Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical Requirements” section.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your cabinets, check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate, or sustain other damage.

Product Dimensions

  • A. Glass depth – black and white models – 21 ³⁄4″ (55.2 cm)Glass depth – stainless steel models – 22 ¹⁄8″ (56.4 cm)
  • B. Glass width – 24″ (60.9 cm) models – 23 13/16″ (60.5 cm)Glass width – 30″ (76.2 cm) models – 30 13/16″ (78.4 cm)Glass width – 36″ (91.4 cm) models – 36 5/16″ (92.3 cm)
  • C. Frame depth – 20 5⁄16″ (51.6 cm)
  • D. Frame width – 24″ (60.9 cm) models – 21 59/64″ (55.7 cm)Frame width – 30″ (76.2 cm) models – 29″ (73.7 cm)Frame width – 36″ (91.4 cm) models – 34 7/16″ (87.5 cm)
  • E. Cooktop height with bottom heat shield – 3 7⁄8″ (9.8 cm) Cooktop height lighted knobs – 4 15/16 (12.55 cm)
  • F. Cooktop height including conduit (located at rear of cooktop, rightside) – 5″ (12.7 cm) Cooktop height lighted knobs, including conduit (located at rear of cooktop, right side) – 6 1/16″ (15.4 cm)

A. Location of Power Cord (length of power cord is 48″ (121.9 cm), including the conduit)

Cabinet Dimensions

IMPORTANT: If installing a range hood or microwave hood combination above cooking surface, follow the range hood or microwave hood combination installation instructions for dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface.

  • A. 24″ (60.9 cm) on 24″ models; 30″ (76.2 cm) on 30″ models; 36″ (91.4 cm) on 36″ 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 uncovered wood or metal cabinet (24″ [61 cm] minimum clearance if bottom of wood or metal cabinet is covered 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. 20¹⁄2″ (52.0 cm) recommended cutout.Will fit in cutout from 20³⁄8″-209⁄16″ (51.8-52.2 cm).
  • G. 18″ (45.7 cm) minimum clearance from upper cabinet to countertop within minimum horizontal clearances to cooktop
  • H. Junction box or outlet: 7″ (17.8 cm) minimum from top of countertop
  • I. Junction box or outlet: 9″ (23.0 cm) maximum from right side of cabinet
  • J. 29¹⁄2″ (74.9 cm) recommended cutout on 30″ (76.2 cm) models.Will fit in cutout from 29 ¹⁄16″-29 9⁄16″ (73.8-75.1 cm) on 30″ (76.2 cm) models. 35¹⁄2″ (90.2 cm) recommended cutout on 36″ (91.4 cm) models.Will fit in cutout from 34 9⁄16″-35 9⁄16″ (87.8-90.3 cm) on 36″(91.4 cm) models. 22 5/16″ (56.67 cm) recommended cutout on 24″ (61.0 cm)Will fit in cutout from 22 1/4 – 22 3/7 (56.4 – 57.0 cm) on 24 (61.0 cm) models.
  • K. 2 1/2″ (6.35 cm) minimum distance to nearest left and right side combustible surface above cooktop
  • L. 1 1/2″ (3.81 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 cooktop base. To avoid this modification, use a base cabinet with sidewalls wider than the cutout.

If cabinet has a drawer, a 5¹⁄2″ (14.0 cm) depth clearance from the top of the countertop to the top of the drawer (or other obstruction) in base cabinet is required.

Electrical Requirements

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.

Check with a qualified electrical installer if you are not sure the cooktop is properly grounded.

Make sure that the electrical connection and wire size are adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. O-M91-latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:National Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471CSA International8501 East Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland, OH 44131-5575

Before You Make the Electrical Connection:

To properly install your cooktop, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here.

Use a 3-wire or 4-wire, single phase, 120/208 V or 120/240 V, 60 Hz, AC only. The model/serial number rating plate is located on the metal cabinet underneath the cooktop. See the following illustration.

  • The cooktop is rated for 120/208 V or 120/240 V. Some models have a neutral (white) wire.

For power requirements, refer to the following table:

  • The cooktop should be connected directly to the junction box through flexible, armored or nonmetallic sheathed, copper cable. The flexible, armored cable extending from the fuse box or circuit breaker box should be connected directly to the junction box.
  • Locate the junction box to allow as much slack as possible between the junction box and the cooktop so that the cooktop can be moved if servicing becomes necessary in the future.
  • Do not cut the conduit. Use the length of conduit provided.

A UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector must be provided at each end of the power supply cable (at the cooktop and at the junction box). A listed conduit connector is already provided at the cooktop.

  • If the house has aluminum wiring follow the procedurebelow:Connect the aluminum wiring using special connectorsand/or tools designed and UL listed for joining copper toaluminum.

Follow the electrical connector manufacturer’s recommended procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with local codes and industry accepted wiring practices.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Cooktop for Installation

WARNING

  • Excessive Weight Hazard
  • Use two or more people to move and install cooktop.
  • Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Decide on the final location for the cooktop. Avoid drilling into or severing existing wiring during installation.

  • Using 2 or more people, place the cooktop upside down on a covered surface using the foam end posts from the packaging. Make sure that the knobs are not resting on the foam.
  • Remove foam strip roll from the package containing literature. The roll contains four ¼” (0.64 cm) strips of foam. Remove one strip at a time. Apply the foam strip adhesive around bottom of the four edges of the cooktop glass,following the edges of the glass.

NOTE: The foam strip helps avoid damage to the underside of the cooktop glass from debris and helps the cooktop sit flat on uneven counters.

NOTE: For some models with trim on the front glass edge, apply the foam strip side down around bottom of the cooktop glass only on LEFT, RIGHT and BACK SIDE.

Install Cooktop

Style 1: Cooktop over undercounter built-in oven

  • IMPORTANT: Clamping brackets should not be used. Using 2 or more people, place cooktop right side up into the 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.

Style 2: Cooktop over cabinets

  • Determine whether your cabinet construction provides clearance for installing clamping brackets at cooktop base ends.24″ (60.9 cm), 30″ (76.2 cm) and 36″ (91.4 cm) traditional models

  • The clamping 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

  • Using 2 or more people, place the cooktop upside down on a covered surface using the foam end posts from the packaging. Make sure that the knobs are not resting on the foam.
  • Remove the attachment screws for the bracket locations from the bottom of the cooktop base.
  • 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 the “Attach Cooktop to Countertop” section for illustration of clamping screw installation.

  • Attach brackets to cooktop base bottom with bracket attachment screws using the bracket mounting holes selected in Step 3.
  • Rotate brackets so they do not extend beyond edge of cooktop base.
  • Tighten attachment screws enough to hold brackets in place when cooktop is placed in cutout.
  • Using 2 or more people, turn the cooktop right side up andplace 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.
  • Loosen the screws and rotate the brackets so that they areperpendicular to the edge of the cooktop base and extend beyond its edge. Securely tighten screws.

Installing Brackets After Placing Cooktop in Cutout

  • Using 2 or more people, place cooktop right side up into thecutout.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.
  • locations from the bottom of the cooktop base.
  •  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.

A. CooktopB. Cooktop baseC. Attachment screwD. Clamping bracket (extends far enough beyond cooktopbase to allow installation of clamping screws)E. 2¹⁄2″ (6.4 cm) clamping screw (to be installed in “AttachCooktop to Countertop”)F. Countertop

  • Attach brackets to cooktop base bottom with bracket attachment screws using the bracket mounting holes selected in Step 3. Securely tighten screws.

Make Electrical Connection

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.

This cooktop is manufactured with a frame connected, green or bare ground wire. Connect the cooktop cable to the junction box through the UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector.

Electrical Connection Options

4-Wire Cable from Power Supply to 4-Wire Cable from Cooktop

IMPORTANT: Use the 4-wire cable from power supply where local codes do not permit connecting the frame-ground conductor to the neutral (white) junction box wire.

A. 4-wire cable from power supplyB. Black wiresC. Bare or green wiresD. 4-wire cable from cooktopE. Junction boxF. White wiresG. UL listed wire connectorH. Red wiresI. UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector

  • Disconnect power.
  • Remove junction box cover, if present.
  • Connect the flexible cable conduit from the cooktop to the junction box using a UL listed or CSA approved connector for ½” (1.3 cm) conduit.
  • Tighten screws on conduit connector if present.
  • Connect the two black wires together using the UL listed wire connectors.
  • Connect the two red wires together using the UL listed wire connectors.
  • Connect the two white wires together using the UL listed wire connectors.
  • Connect the green or bare ground wire from the cooktop cable to the green or bare ground wire (in the junction box) using the UL listed wire connectors.
  • Install junction box cover.
  • Reconnect power.

3-Wire Cable from Power Supply to 4-Wire Cable from Cooktop

IMPORTANT: Use the 3-wire cable from power supply where local codes permit connecting the frame-ground conductor to the neutral (white) junction box wire:

A. 3-wire cable from power supplyB. Red wiresC. White and green or bare ground wires (from cooktop)D. 4-wire cable from cooktopE. Junction boxF. White wire (from power supply)G. UL listed wire connectorH. Black wiresI. UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector

  • Disconnect power.
  • Remove junction box cover, if present.
  • Connect the flexible, cable conduit from the cooktop to the junction box using UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector.
  • Tighten screws on conduit connector if present.
  • Connect the two black wires together using the UL listed wire connectors.
  • Connect the two red wires together using the UL listed wire connectors.
  • Connect the green or bare and white cooktop cable wires to the white (neutral) wire in the junction box using the UL listed wire connectors.
  • Connect the green or bare ground wire from the cooktop cable to the green or bare ground wire (in the junction box) using the UL listed wire connectors.
  • Install junction box cover.
  • Reconnect power.

4-Wire Cable from Power Supply to 3-Wire Cable from Cooktop

  • IMPORTANT: Use the 4-wire cable from power supply where local codes do not permit connecting the frame-ground conductor to the neutral (white) junction box wire:

A. 4-wire cable from power supplyB. Red wiresC. Green or bare ground wire (from cooktop)D. 3-wire cable from cooktopE. Junction boxF. White wire (from power supply)G. UL listed wire connectorH. Black wiresI. UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector

  • Disconnect power.
  • Remove junction box cover, if present.
  • Connect the flexible cable conduit from the cooktop to the junction box using a UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector.
  • Tighten screws on conduit connector if present.
  • Connect the two black wires together using the UL listed wire connectors.
  • Connect the two red wires together using the UL listed wire connectors.
  • Connect the green or bare ground wire from the cooktop cable to the green or bare ground wire (in the junction box) using the UL listed wire connectors.
  • Put a UL listed wire connector on the end of the white wire.                        NOTE: Do not connect the bare ground wire to the neutral (white) wire in the junction box.
  • Install junction box cover.
  • Reconnect power.

3-Wire Cable from Power Supply to 3-Wire Cable from Cooktop

IMPORTANT: Use the 3-wire cable from power supply where local codes permit connecting the frame-ground conductor to the neutral (white) junction box wire:

A. 3-wire cable from power supplyB. Red wiresC. Green or bare ground wire (from cooktop)D. 3-wire cable from cooktopE. Junction boxF. White wire (from power supply)G. UL listed wire connectorH. Black wiresI. UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector

  • Disconnect power.
  • Remove junction box cover, if present.
  • Connect the flexible cable conduit from the cooktop to the junction box using a UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector.
  • Tighten screws on conduit connector if present.
  • Connect the two black wires together using the UL listed wire connectors.
  • Connect the two red wires together using the UL listed wire connectors.
  • Connect the green or bare cooktop cable wires to the white (neutral) wire in the junction box using the UL listed wire connectors.
  • Install junction box cover.
  • Reconnect power.

Attach Cooktop to Countertop

NOTE: This section applies only if you are using clamping brackets.

A. Glass cooktopB. Cooktop baseC. Attachment screwD. Clamping bracket (extends far enough beyond cooktop base to allow installation of clamping screws)E. 2½” (6.4 cm) clamping screwF. CountertopG. Foam seal

  • Place the 2½” (6.4 cm) clamping screws into the outermost hole in the clamping bracket.
  • Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws against the countertop. Do not overtighten.

Complete Installation

  • Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.
  • Check that you have all your tools.
  • Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
  • Use a mild solution of liquid household cleaner and warm water to clean cooktop before use. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For more information, see the “Cooktop Care” section of the Use and Care Guide.
  • Read the “Cooktop Use” section in the cooktop Use and Care Guide.
  •  Reconnect power.
  • For further information about the product, read the User Instructions.

NOTE: If the cooktop does not work after turning on the power, check that a circuit breaker has not tripped or a household fuse has not blown. See “Troubleshooting” section in the Use and Care Guide for further information.

If You Need Assistance or Service:Please reference the “Assistance or Service” section of the Use and Care Guide or contact the dealer from whom you purchased your cooktop.

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