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Installation instructions.
Cut the Opening
Countertop cut-out dimensions
Cut out the opening as shown in the diagram. Measure
carefully when cutting the countertop. Make sure the
sides of the opening are parallel and the front and rear
cuts are exactly perpendicular to the sides.
The front of the opening must clear the front support
rail on the cabinet and the rear of the opening must
clear the rear support of the cabinet.
The gas downdraft cooktop is designed to fit in a 36″
or larger base cabinet.
The countertop cutout for the cooktop must be:
■ 34
1
⁄2″ at the front of the counter and 34″ at the back
■ 18
5
⁄16″ front to back notch
■ 20
11
⁄16″ front to back of cutout
The notches at the back of the cutout are:
■ 2
9
⁄16″ forward and 1/4″ to the inside.
Follow the illustration shown.
■ Allow at least 4
5
⁄8″ clearance between back of the
cooktop
cutout and combustible wall.
■ Allow at least 8
13
⁄16″ clearance from right and left
sides of cutout to adjacent wall.
■ Allow at least 2
1
⁄4″ clearance between front of cutout
and front edge of countertop.
Advance Planning
The combined installation of a downdraft vent and
cooktop require careful consideration.
Countertop Requirements:
The countertop must have a deep flat surface to
accommodate the cooktop and the vent. Countertops
with a rolled front edge and backsplash may not
provide the flat surface area required.
Base Cabinet Requirements:
This installation requires a 24″ min. deep cabinet
base. The cabinet must be at least 36″ wide.
CAUTION:
Wall coverings, countertops and cabinets
should be able to withstand 200°F. heat generated by
the cooktop.
Top View–Countertop Surface
4
5
⁄8
″
Min.
cooktop cutout
to rear vertical
combustible
surface
21
3
⁄4
″
Total flat
surface
required
8
13
⁄16
″
Min. cutout
to wall both sides
1/4
″
Overlap
1/8
″
Gap
34
1
⁄2
″
Cooktop area cutout
2
1
⁄4
″
Min. clearance to cutout
3/4
″
Cooktop overlap
Front edge of countertop
20
11
⁄16
″
Cutout
depth
2
9
⁄16
″
18
5
⁄16
″
Cooktop
cutout
depth
1/4
″
36
″
1/4
″
34
″
Vent cutout
