Installation Guide

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Installation requirements
Minimum dimensions
WARNING
If overhead cabinets are provided, a range hood should also be provided that
projects horizontally a minimum of 5 in (12.7 cm) beyond the front of the cabinets.
This will dissipate any heat buildup in the overhead cabinets to prevent death,
personal injury, and/or re hazard. The ventilating hood must be constructed of
sheet metal not less then 0.0122" thick. Install above the cooktop with a clearance
of not less than 1/4" between the hood and the underside of the combustible
material or metal cabinet. The hood must be at least as wide as the appliance
and centered over the appliance. Clearance between the cooking surface and the
ventilation hood surface must never be less than 24 inches.
Exception: Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the
cooktop shall conform to the installations packed with that appliance.
• 30 in (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface
and the bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet; or If no 30 in
(76.2 cm) minimum clearance, 24 in (61 cm) minimum when the bottom of
the wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 0.25 in (0.64 cm)
ame-retardant millboard covered with not less than no. 28 MSG sheet steel,
0.015 in (0.038 cm) stainless steel, 0.024 in (0.061 cm) aluminum, or 0.020 in
(0.051 cm) copper.
• 18 in (45.7 cm) minimum between the countertop and the adjacent cabinet
bottom.
Recommended locations for gas piping and electrical outlets
17 in x 9 in
(43.2 cm x 22.9 cm)
Gas Wall Area
Recommended area
for 120 V electrical
outlet on rear wall
12 in
(30.5 cm)
Recommended
position
30 in (76.2 cm)
Cabinet Opening
17 in x 2 in
(43.2 cm x 5.1 cm)
Gas Floor Area
Recommended area
for through-the-wall
and through-the-
oor connection of
gas pipe stub and
shut-off valve.
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