Cabinet opening dimensions shown are for 25" (64 cm) countertop depth, 24"
(61 cm) base cabinet depth and 36" (91.4 cm) countertop height. If installing a
range hood or microwave hood combination above the range, follow the range hood
or microwave hood combination installation instructions for dimensional clearances
above the cooktop surface. A freestanding range may be installed next to
combustible walls with zero clearance.
A. 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 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)
D. 13" (33 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth
E. 2" (5.1 cm)
F. 21¹⁄₈" (73.4 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-hand side of
cabinet
J. 28⁷⁄₈" (73.4 cm) on 30" (76.2 cm) models
34¹⁄₂" (87.6 cm) on 36" (91.4 cm) models
K. 2¹⁄₂" (6.4 cm) minimum distance to nearest left and right side
combustible surface above cooktop
L. 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) minimum clearance between back wall and
countertop
NOTE: 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.
● A minimum side clearance of 6" (15.2 cm) is recommended
between side of cooktop and side wall for maximum
ventilation performance.
● A minimum clearance of 2" (5.1 cm) is recommended between the motor/blower
and cabinet for proper cooling. A 6" (15.2 cm) clearance is recommended for
servicing access.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. Ref. W10436037A
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