KitchenAid 15" Electric Cooktop with 2 Radiant Elements Installation Guide
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Cabinet Dimensions
IMPORTANT: If installing a range hood or microwave hood
combination above the cooktop, follow range hood or microwave
hood combination instructions for dimensional clearances above
the cooktop surface.
combination above the cooktop, follow range hood or microwave
hood combination instructions for dimensional clearances above
the cooktop surface.
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.
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 3" (7.6 cm) depth clearance from the
countertop to the top of the drawer (or other obstruction) in base
cabinet is required.
countertop to the top of the drawer (or other obstruction) in base
cabinet is required.
For model 15" (38.1 cm) model only:
Electrical Requirements
For 15" (38.1 cm) model only:
For all models except 15" (38.1 cm) model:
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.
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
oven is properly grounded.
oven is properly grounded.
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 uncovered wood or metal cabinet (24"
[61 cm] minimum clearance if bottom of wood or metal cabinet
is covered by not less than
[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)
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
I. Junction box or outlet; 10" (25.4 cm) from right side of cabinet
J. 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
K. 1" (2.5 cm) minimum distance to nearest left and right side
combustible surface above cooktop
L. 1½" (3.8 cm) max. counter thickness on 15" (38.1 cm) models.
See the following illustration.
M. 1" (2.5 cm) minimum clearance between back wall and
countertop
B
D
A
C
E
F
J
K
G
L
M
I
H
A.
¹¹⁄₁₆" (1.7 cm) min.
B. 1½" (3.8 cm) max.
back edge
of cutout
of cutout
rear of cabinet or
rear wall under
countertop
rear wall under
countertop
B
A
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.
fire, or electrical shock.
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.
fire, or electrical shock.