Summit CR424BL Manuel D'Instructions
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3. Preparing the countertop
Please read this section prior to making a cutout in your counter for the
cooktop.
It is important to plan ahead for installation of the cooktop, keeping the following
dimensions in mind. (Please refer to Fig. A.)
A. Maximum depth of overhead
Please read this section prior to making a cutout in your counter for the
cooktop.
It is important to plan ahead for installation of the cooktop, keeping the following
dimensions in mind. (Please refer to Fig. A.)
A. Maximum depth of overhead
cabinets should be 13 inches.
B. Minimum height of the countertop
above the floor should be 36
inches.
inches.
C. Minimum flat countertop surface
that the cooktop will rest upon must
be equal to or greater than the
overall cooktop dimensions. (Refer
to page 1 for these dimensions.)
be equal to or greater than the
overall cooktop dimensions. (Refer
to page 1 for these dimensions.)
D. Minimum clearance between the
top of the cooking surface and the
bottom of an unprotected wood or
metal cabinet should be 30 inches.
When the bottom of a wood or
metal cabinet is protected by not
less than ¼ inch thick flame-
retardant millboard covered with
not less than No. 28 MSG sheet
steel, 0.015-inch-thick stainless
steel, 0.024-inch-thick aluminum or
0.020-inch-thick copper, the minimum clearance should be 24 inches.
bottom of an unprotected wood or
metal cabinet should be 30 inches.
When the bottom of a wood or
metal cabinet is protected by not
less than ¼ inch thick flame-
retardant millboard covered with
not less than No. 28 MSG sheet
steel, 0.015-inch-thick stainless
steel, 0.024-inch-thick aluminum or
0.020-inch-thick copper, the minimum clearance should be 24 inches.
E. The distance from the backsplash of the countertop to the edge of the
ceramic glass of the cooktop should be a minimum of 2 inches. The distance
from a side wall to the edge of the ceramic glass of the cooktop should be a
minimum of 1 inch. (Refer to page 1 for overall cooktop dimensions).
from a side wall to the edge of the ceramic glass of the cooktop should be a
minimum of 1 inch. (Refer to page 1 for overall cooktop dimensions).
Do not install the cooktop closer than 1 inch (25 mm) from any adjacent
surface.
Warning: To eliminate the risk of burns when
reaching over heated surface units, avoid having
cabinet storage space located above surface units.
If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be
reduced by installing a range hood that projects
horizontally a minimum of 5" beyond the bottom of
the cabinets.
cabinet storage space located above surface units.
If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be
reduced by installing a range hood that projects
horizontally a minimum of 5" beyond the bottom of
the cabinets.
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