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Location Of Your Jenn-Air Appliance
Locate this appliance away from combustible materials such
as window curtains and combustible w all decorations. The
minimum horizontal clearance between the edge of the
appliance and adjacent combustible construction is:
S 0.75 inches (1.90 cm) at rear;
S 2 inches (5.08 cm) at s ides
These minimum clearances pertain to vertical surfaces
between the countertop level and a level 18² above the
countertop.
Figure 1: Minimum Horizontal Clearance
NOTE: These are not recommended clearances, but rather
the minimum allowable c learances. Overall performance o f
your cooktop will be enhanced by providing a 6² or greater
clearance o n either side of the unit.
Installing Cabinetry Over Your Cooktop
Figure 2
Minimum Clearances to
Overhead Cabinetry
Observe the following c learances
to overhead cabinetry.
A = 30 inches (76.2 cm) minimum vertical clearance
between cooking surface and combustible
construction or m etal cabinets above the appliance.
This clearance may be reduced to not less than 24
inches by protecting the under side of the combustible
material or m etal cabinet above the cooking surface
with not less than 1/4-inch insulating millboard
covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122-inch
thick.*
B = 13 inches (33.0) maximum depth of cabinets installed
above cooking surface.
CAUTION: Avoid use of c abinets above c ooktop for storage
to eliminate potential hazard of reaching over open flames.
Preparation Of Countertop
The cutout in the countertop into which the applianc e is to
be installed should be prepared according to the cutout
dimensions given on page 1 o f these i nstructions.
CAUTION: Cutout dimensions are critical. Dimensions must
be measured and cut accurately to within ± 1/16² to ensure
proper fit.
Important Installation Suggestions:
1. Chamfer all exposed edges of decorative countertop
laminate to prevent damage from chipping.
2. Slightly radius corners of cutout and file to insure smooth
edges and prevent corner cracking.
3. Rough edges, inside corners which have not been
rounded and forced fits can contribute to cracking of the
countertop laminate.
4. Unit must be supported on a ll four sides by the
countertop and countertop must be supported within 3² of
edge of c utout.
WARNING
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT
BE INSTALLED BELOW A
VENTILATION TYPE HOOD
SYSTEM THAT DIRECTS AIR
IN A DOWNWARD DIRECTION.
(SEE FIGURE)
THESE SYSTEMS MAY CAUSE
IGNITI ON AND COMBUSTION
PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS
BURNERS RESULTING IN
PERSONAL INJURY AND MAY
AFFECT THE COOKING
PERFORMANCE OF THE UNIT.
NOTE: THE FI G URE MAY NOT ACCURATELY REPRESENT YOUR
RANGE OR COOKTOP; HOWEVER, THIS WARNING APPLIES TO
ALL GAS COOKING PRODUCTS.
*Jenn-Air Over-the-Range microwave ovens (model #M418 and M438) have been listed by UL for use over Gas and Electric Ranges. When properly
installed at a minimumheight of 66 inches from t he floor to the t opofthe m icrowave, the clearance to the cooking surface at the center will be 13-3/4 inches.