Installation Instructions
RS2420002 Rev. 5 8
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of serious burns or other personal
injury by reaching over heated surface
elements, avoid locating cabinet storage above
surface units. If cabinet storage above the unit
is to be provided, reduce risk by installing a
range hood that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5 inches beyond the bottom of the
cabinets.
Inlay Countertop Installation
Models AK2T30/36E1/W1 and AK2H30/36E2/W2
Cooktop Inlay Kit includes:
• Template
• Installation Instructions
• One tube of high temperature sealant, Dow Corning
#732 RTV Sealant (other sealants not approved)
• 3/8 inch wide, one side foam tape
• 2 inch wide metal reflective tape
Tools Required
• 3/4 inch carbide tipped straight cutter router bit
• 1-1/2 hp router (minimum)
CAUTION
!
To avoid risk of property damage, the cutout
must be made by a professional cabinet
installer.
Inlay Kit Installation Instructions
1. Build jig for the cutout and router dimensions.
2. Set router guides to cut along solid line
corresponding to cooktop burner box size.
3. Use the carbide tipped router bit to make the cutout.
• 30” Cutout = 20-3/4” x 28-7/8”
• 30” Router = 21-5/8” x 29-3/4”
• 36” Cutout = 20-3/4” x 35-1/16”
• 36” Router = 21-5/8” x 35-15/16”
Ceramic Tile Countertop
4. Routing not recommended for ceramic tile
countertops. If the tile is not in place, cut the opening
as recommended. Then place tile 1/16 inch from the
edge of the opening. If tile is already placed, cut it to
the router dimension using a ceramic tile cutter.
7/16"
Cooktop
Burner
Box
Foam Tape
Laminate Countertop
4. Route the edge of the cutout using a 3/4 inch
diameter router bit set 9/32 inches deep. Use a
laminate trimmer to route areas near the backsplash,
if one is present.
7/16"
Cooktop
Burner
Box
Foam Tape
3/4"
Solid Surface Countertop
These surfaces would include those made by Corian
,
Avonite
, Formica
and others.
4. Route the edge of the cutout using a 3/4 inch
diameter router bit set 9/32 inches deep. Glue
reinforcing strips of solid surface material underneath
cutout perimeter. Allow strips to dry before installing
the cooktop. For island or peninsula installations, glue
reinforcing strips on all sides. For standard cabinet
installations, glue reinforcing strips just on the sides.
Standard countertops are supported in the front and
rear by the cabinets.
7/16"
Cooktop
Burner
Box
Foam Tape
1/2"
Reinforcing Strip of
Solid Surface Material
Aluminum
Reflective
Tape
5. Vacuum sawdust from cooktop opening.