Whirlpool RC8700ED User manual

If removing the cooktop is necessary for cleaning
or maintenance:
1. Disconnect electrical supply.
2. Disconnect vent duct system.
3. Lift cooktop out of countertop to complete
cleaning or maintenance.
Part No. 208040 A
4381589
© 1995
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 Printed in U.S.A.
Quick Reference
Table of Contents:
Pages
Before you start
Cutout dimensions
Clearance dimensions
Product dimensions
Tools and materials needed
Parts supplied
Electrical requirements
Venting requirements
Installation steps
Cooktop removal
Wiring diagram
Need assistance?
Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call, or call
the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance when you:
Have questions about the cooktop installation or operation.
Need to obtain the name and number of an authorized service
company.
The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory
under “Appliances — Household — Major — Service and Repair.”
When you call, you will need:
The cooktop model number.
The cooktop serial number.
Both numbers are listed on the model/serial rating plate, located on
the left side of the downdraft plenum.
Write both numbers down now before installing cooktop.
Model # ______________________ Serial # ______________________
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2-3
4-5
Back cover
Back cover
IMPORTANT:
Read and save these instructions.
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.
Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector's use.
Part No. 208040 A
4381589
If cooktop does not
operate:
Check that circuit breaker is not tripped or the
house fuse blown.
Check that wire connections are intact.
See Use and Care Guide for troubleshooting
list.
If you need assistance:
Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free
number to call, or call the dealer from whom you
purchased this appliance. The dealer is listed in
the Yellow Pages of your phone directory under
“Appliances — Household — Major — Service and
Repair.”
When you call, you will need the cooktop model
number and serial number. Both numbers can be
found on the model/serial rating plate located on
the left side of the plenum.
Cooktop removal
After cleaning and maintenance:
1. Reinstall cooktop in cutout.
2. Check that front edge of cooktop is parallel to
front edge of countertop.
3. Connect electrical supply.
4. Connect vent duct system.
30" ELECTRIC
Downdraft Cooktop
Modules selected at time of purchase

Cutout preparation:
Decorative laminate —
Chamfer all exposed edges to
prevent chipping laminate.
Cut radius corners and file to
smooth edges and to prevent
cracking.
Page 1
Cutout dimensions
Clearance dimensions
Before you start...
Important: Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
• Make sure you have everything necessary for
correct installation.
• Have a qualified technician install this cooktop.
• Comply with the installation clearances specified
on the model/serial rating plate.
Model/serial rating plate is located on the left side
of the downdraft plenum.
Cooktop location should be away from strong
draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong
heating vents or fans. Locate cooktop for
convenient use in kitchen.
Grounded electrical system is required. See
“Electrical requirements,” Page 4.
Venting duct must terminate outdoors.
All openings in the wall or floor where cooktop is
to be installed must be sealed.
This appliance is Not approved for use in mobile
homes.
*Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
!
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
It is the customer’s responsibility to contact a
qualified electrical installer, to make sure that
the electrical installation is correct, and to
make sure the electrical installation follows the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 —
latest edition*, and all local codes and
ordinances.
Take special care when cutting holes into a
wall. Electrical wires may be behind the wall
covering and could cause an electrical shock if
you touch them.
Disconnect the power to any electrical circuits
that could be affected by the installation of this
product.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Injury Hazard
To eliminate the risk of burns or fires, Do Not
install cabinets or store things above the
cooktop. If cabinets are already installed above
the cooktop, install a range hood to the
bottom of the cabinet to prevent reaching over
a heated cooking surface. The range hood
should stick out a minimum of 5 inches
(12.7 cm) from the front of the cabinets.
Reaching over a heated cooking surface could
result in a serious burn or other injury.
If cabinet has drawers, drawers will need to
be removed and drawer fronts installed on
front of cabinet.
1-7/8" (4.8 cm)
minimum space
to front edge of
countertop
Install rear
wall junction
box in shaded
area. Darker
shaded area
is preferred.
Select required
duct cutout
(see Page 2 for
exhaust duct
cutout location).
Countertop must be
supported within
3" (7.6 cm) of cutout.
28-7/8"
(73.3 cm)
cutout width
15/16" (2.4 cm)
minimum
distance to
backsplash
or vertical
wall
20-7/8"
(53.2 cm)
cutout depth
Side clearance — 6" (15.2 cm) minimum
clearance between side of cooktop and
side wall is recommended for maximum
ventilation performance.
Rear clearance — 3/4" (1.9 cm) clearance
between rear edge of appliance and rear
wall is required.
Motor/blower clearance — 2" (5.1 cm)
minimum clearance between motor and
cabinet is required for proper cooling. 6"
(15.2 cm) clearance is recommended for
servicing access.
Do Not seal
cooktop to
countertop.
Minimum distance to nearest
combustible vertical surface extending
18" (45.7 cm) above cooktop
3/4"
(1.9 cm)
See Note**
for minimum
clearances. 18" (45.7 cm)
minimum
clearance upper
cabinet
to countertop
6" both sides
(15.2 cm)
Installation location
should provide
sufficient room for
removing grease
containers.
30" (76.2 cm) minimum
when higher than 18"
(45.7 cm)
13" (33 cm)
maximum
upper
cabinet
depth
tape measure
hand or
electric drill
metal
snips
duct tape
pliers
gloves
safety
glasses
caulking
gun with
weather-
proof
caulking
Phillips
screwdriver
Not shown:
• wall or roof cap
• metal ductwork
• 2 sheet metal screws to attach transition duct to venting adapter
• Two U.L.-listed 1/2" conduit connectors
• Flexible, armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable
(with grounding wire) that conforms to existing codes (see
“Electrical requirements” Page 4). Length required depends
on your installation.
• Twist-on connectors. Number and size will depend on your
installation. See “Electrical connection,” Page 5.
Tools and materials
needed:
Parts supplied:
Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts
were included.
• literature pack
• exhaust flow rate tester card
Product dimensions
Minimum base cabinet dimensions —
30" (76.2 cm) base cabinet
24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth
25" (63.5 cm) countertop depth
Blower can be
swiveled 90°.
3-3/4"
(9.5 cm)
burner box
depth
grease
containers
Appliance junction
box is located
under right side
of cooktop.
16-7/16"
(41.8 cm)
blower
housing
depth
29-7/8" (75.9 cm)
width
21-1/2" (54.6 cm)
depth
12-7/16"
(31.6 cm)
11-7/8"
(30.2 cm)
Note: 24" (61.0 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal
cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4" flame retardant
millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel,
0.015" stainless steel, 0.024" aluminum or 0.020" copper.
30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking
platform and bottom of unprotected wood or sheet metal.
**
5" (12.7 cm)
17"
(43.2 cm)
11"
(27.9 cm) 8"
(20.3 cm)
countertop
floor

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Venting requirements
WARNING
!
Fire Hazard
The venting system MUST end outdoors.
Do Not end the ductwork in an attic, wall,
ceiling or other enclosed space.
Do Not use 4" laundry-type wall caps.
Do Not use plastic-type duct.
Do Not block the flow of ventilation air.
Failure to follow these instructions could result
in a fire.
Duct materials needed for installation is not
supplied.
Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper
clearance within the wall or floor for the exhaust
duct.
Do Not cut a joist or stud unless absolutely
necessary. If a joist or stud must be cut, then a
supporting frame must be constructed.
Determine which venting method to use. See
“Venting methods,” Page 2.
Next, determine the equivalent duct length using
chart on Page 3. This cooktop is equipped with a
dual range blower. The equivalent duct length (not
actual) determines whether blower is set at the
“Low” or “High” range. The blower is set at the
“Low” range setting at the factory.
The blower housing must be rotated or swiveled to
the proper angle needed for your installation. The
blower can be swiveled 90°. The blower maybe
rotated horizontally or vertically. Reach through the
ventilation chamber to loosen, but Do Not remove,
the nuts around blower inlet to adjust the blower.
This downdraft cooktop is rated at 60 feet of
straight duct.
• If duct length is 10 feet (3 m) or less, 5" diameter
round ductwork may be used.
• If duct length is more than 10 feet (3 m), use 6"
diameter round or 3-1/4" x 10" rectangular duct.
Thermal breaks: In areas of extreme cold weather, it
may be necessary to provide a short length of
nonmetallic duct as close to the wall as possible to
prevent thermal conduction along the metal duct.
For altitudes above 4,500 ft (1,350 m), reduce
recommended duct run by 20%.
For the most efficient and
quietest operation:
 Use 26-gauge minimum galvanized or 25-gauge
minimum aluminum metal duct. Poor-quality
pipe fittings can reduce air flow. (Note: Local
codes may require a heavier-gauge material.)
Flexible metal duct is Not recommended.
 Do Not exhaust more than one downdraft
cooktop into a single duct system.
 The length of duct and number of elbows
should be kept to a minimum to provide
efficient performance.
 The size of the duct should be uniform.
 Use no more than three 90° elbows.
 Do Not install two elbows together.
 Make sure there is a minimum of 18" (45.7 cm)
of straight duct between the elbows if more
than one elbow is used. (Elbows too close
together cause excess turbulence that reduces
airflow.)
 Do Not use a 5" elbow in a 6" or 3-1/4" x 10"
system. Instead, use a 5" to 6" transition
followed by a 6" elbow, or a 5" to 3-1/4" x 10"
elbow transition.
 Do Not reduce back to 5" system after using 6"
or 3-1/4" x 10" fittings.
 Avoid forming handmade crimps. Handmade
crimps may restrict airflow.
 Use the recommended duct caps for proper
performance. If an alternate wall or roof cap is
used, be certain cap size is not reduced and that
it has a backdraft damper.
 Use duct tape to seal all joints in the duct
system.
 Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof
opening around the cap.
The cooktop may be vented through the rear wall or
floor. Common venting methods and the types of
materials needed are shown.
Make sure there is proper clearance within the wall or
floor for exhaust duct before making cutouts.
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or sand completely
around pipe.
5" to 6" round
metal transition
6" round metal duct
6" round
PVC coupling
6" round
sewer pipe
6" round
90° PVC sewer pipe elbow
concrete
slab
42’ (10.7 m)
max.
6" round
PVC coupling
12" (30.5 cm)
minimum 6" round
PVC sewer
pipe
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between the
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cap inlet inside
of PVC coupling
with caulking
metal.
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cabinet
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transition
elbow
3-1/4" x 10"
transition
elbow
inside wall to roof
or overhang
optional duct arrangement under concrete slab
outside wall
cabinet
directly
outside
peninsula
or island
peninsula
between floor joists cabinet toe space
to outside
wall cap
6" round PVC
coupling
6" round PVC
sewer pipe
6" round metal duct
Tightly pack gravel
or sand completely
around pipe.
5" to 6" round metal transition
6" round metal duct
6" round PVC coupling
concrete slab
6" PVC sewer pipe
6" round 90°
PVC sewer
pipe elbow
6" round 90°
PVC sewer
pipe elbow
16" (40.6 cm)
maximum
12" minimum
(30.5 cm)
30' (9.1 m)
maximum
14-3/4"
(37.5 cm)
Venting methods
28-7/8"
(73.3 cm)
20-7/8"
(53 cm)
6-15/16"
(17.6 cm)
17-1/2"
(44.5 cm) opening
for venting
through floor
opening for venting
through rear wall
SBCCI

Page 3
Duct Equivalent No. of Total
Piece Length Pieces/ Equivalent
Length Length
straight duct per lineal foot
3-1/4" x 10" 1 ft. (30.5 cm)
6" round 1 ft. (30.5 cm)
6" flexible 2 ft. (61 cm)
elbow
6" round 45° elbow 2.5 ft. (76 cm)
6" round 90° elbow 5 ft. (152 cm)
3-1/4" x 10" flat elbow 12 ft. (366 cm)
3-1/4" x 10" 90° elbow 5 ft. (152 cm)
transition to round
5" to 6" 1 ft. (30.5 cm)
3-1/4" x 10" to 6" 90° elbow 9 ft. (274 cm)
3-1/4" x 10" to 6" 4.5 ft. (137 cm)
transition to flat
5" to 3-1/4" x 10" 90° elbow 6 ft. (183 cm)
6" to 3-1/4" x 10" 90° elbow 5 ft. (152 cm)
6" to 3-1/4" x 10" 1 ft. (30.5 cm)
wall cap*
3-1/4" x 10" 0 ft. (0 cm)
5" or 6" round 0 ft. (0 cm)
roof cap*
10" x 10" 0 ft. (0 cm)
thermal break
5" or 6" round 2 ft. (61 cm)
Total equivalent duct system length
Determine range blower setting.
This cooktop is equipped with a dual range blower. It is factory set at
“Low” range to be used for equivalent duct length runs of 30 feet
(9.1 m) or shorter. If the equivalent duct length exceeds 30 feet (9.1 m),
the blower must be shifted to “High” range. Do Not shift to “High”
range for runs shorter than 30 feet (9.1 m). Using the “High” range on
shorter runs will cause excessive noise and conditioned air loss, and
will affect the flame pattern of gas burners.
List the number of each piece and length of straight duct you will use.
Multiply the equivalent length by the number of pieces. Add the totals
to get the total equivalent length of your system.
air flow
air flow
air flow
air flow
air flow this direction
not recommended
*Length for required wall/roof cap has already been incorporated
into rating for maximum duct system length. A suitable wall/roof
cap must be used.
Duct system equivalent length 30 feet
(9.1 m) or less — blower should be set
at “Low” range.
5" to 6" transition
blower at
Low range
2 ft.
(61 cm)
4 ft. (122 cm)
6", 90° elbows
6" wall
cap
90° elbows (2) = 10 ft. (305 cm)
12 feet (366 cm) straight = 12 ft. (366 cm)
5" to 6" transition = 1 ft. ( 30.5 cm)
Wall cap = 0 ft. ( 0 cm)
Equivalent length of 6" round system = 23 ft. (701.5 cm)
(In this example, blower can be left in
“Low” range as set at factory.)
5" to 6" transition
blower at
High range
6", 90° elbows
4 ft. (122 cm)
4 ft.
(122 cm)
3-1/4" x 10" wall cap
6" to 3-1/4" x 10"
transition
10 ft. (305 cm)
90° elbows (3) = 15 ft. (457.2 cm)
5" to 6" transition = 1 ft. ( 30.5 cm)
6" to 3-1/4" x 10" transition = 1 ft. ( 30.5 cm)
Wall cap = 0 ft. ( 0 cm)
16 feet (488 cm) 6" straight = 16 ft. (488 cm)
10 feet (254 cm) 3-1/4" x 10" straight = 10 ft. (305 cm)
Equivalent length of 6" round system = 43 ft. (1311.2 cm)
(In this example, blower MUST be shifted to “High” range.)
Note: Flexible metal duct is Not recommended.
If it is used, calculate each foot of flexible duct as two
feet of straight metal ductwork. Flexible metal elbows
count twice as much as standard elbows.
Shifting blower
to “High” range
To shift blower to
“High” range:
1. Turn blower off.
2. Remove the air grille and
filter from blower housing.
3. Snap the spring-loaded
restricter ring out of the
blower inlet.
4. Reinstall the filter and air
grille.
restricter
ring
blower
6 ft. (183 cm)
6 ft. (183 cm)
air flow Example:
Example:
Duct system equivalent length greater
than 30 feet (9.1 m) — blower should
be set at “High” range.
2 ft.
(61 cm)
Venting requirements con’t.

Installation steps
Preparation
AInstallation
BDuct connection
C
B
1.
Remove
downdraft
cooktop from
packaging.
2. Check equivalent duct length to
determine if blower should be set at “Low” or
“High” range (see chart on Page 3 to
determine equivalent duct system length). If
duct system length is greater than 30 feet
(9.1m), shift the blower range setting from
“Low” to “High” (see instructions on Page 3
for shifting the blower range).
If blower must be shifted to “High” range, do
it now.
It may be easier to connect appliance cable
to junction box before inserting cooktop
into cutout. See D, “Electrical connection,”
Page 5.
3. Insert downdraft cooktop into
cutout. Check that:
 cooktop is centered in cutout.
 front edge of downdraft cooktop is at
least 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) from front edge of
countertop and parallel to countertop.
 rear edge of cooktop is at least 3/4"
(1.9 cm) from rear wall as recommended.
 side edge of cooktop is at least 6 inches
(15.2 cm) from side wall.
4. Connect duct system. See “Venting
requirements,” Pages 2-3. Use duct tape to
seal all joints. Duct must end with a wall or
roof cap outside the building.
Page 4
Electrical requirements
WARNING
!
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
Do Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding
circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding
circuit could result in an electrical shock.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are not
sure the appliance is properly grounded.
Failure to follow these instructions could result
in death or serious injury.
The downdraft cooktop must be connected to the
proper electrical voltage and frequency as
specified on the model/serial rating plate. (The
model/serial rating plate is located on the left side
of the plenum.)
 A three-wire or four-wire, single-phase,
120/240-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only electrical supply
(or three-wire or four-wire, 120/208-volt if
specified on the model/serial rating plate) is
required on a separate 40-ampere circuit, fused
on both sides of the line.
 A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. The fuse size must not exceed
the circuit rating of the appliance as specified
on the model/serial rating plate.
 CONNECT WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY.
 Connected directly to the fused disconnect (or
circuit breaker box) through flexible, armored
or non-metallic sheathed, copper cable (with
grounding wire).
 Flexible armored cable should connect
cooktop directly to the junction box.
 Fuse both sides of the line.
 Locate the junction box to allow as much slack
as possible between the junction box and
cooktop so that the downdraft cooktop can be
moved if servicing is ever necessary.
IMPORTANT: Save Installation Instructions for
electrical inspector’s use.  A U.L.-listed 1/2" (1.3 cm) conduit connector
must be provided at the junction box and
cooktop junction box.
The recommended minimum copper wire size is
No.-8 gauge. However, wire sizes and connections
must conform to the requirements of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*,
and all local codes and ordinances. Wire sizes and
connections must conform with the rating of the
appliance.
Copies of the standard listed may be obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
The wiring diagram is located on the junction box
cover plate under the right side of the unit.
If codes permit and a separate grounding wire is
used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the grounding path is
adequate.
Align
cooktop in
cutout
ACheck
blower
range
setting
CConnect
duct
system
DMake
electrical
connection
ECheck each
element
for proper
operation

Page 5
You have just finished installing your new
downdraft cooktop. To get the most
efficient use from your new cooktop, read
your Use & Care Guide. Keep Installation
Instructions and Guide close to cooktop
for easy reference.
flow tester
Check operation
E
front of cooktop
6. Check for proper venting:
• Check that the air filter is in place.
• Align the dotted line labeled for “cooktop
models” on the flow tester with the edge of the
intake on the left side of the cooktop near the
center.
flow tester
air intake
edge of line
on flow tester
• Turn on the downdraft system:
If the card is pulled into the air intake, your
downdraft is working properly.
If the card is not pulled into the system, see
“Venting requirements,” Pages 2-3, and check
ductwork installation for possible causes.
7. Install modules in cooktop.
8. Check that modules heat and indicator
light is operating correctly. If the downdraft
cooktop does not operate, disconnect the power
supply and check that wire connections have
been made correctly.
Electrical connection
D
!
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrical ground is required on this cooktop.
Do Not connect to the electrical supply until
the cooktop is permanently grounded.
Disconnect power to the junction box before
making the electrical connection.
This cooktop must be connected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system, or a grounding connector should be
connected to the grounding terminal or wire
lead on the cooktop.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
This appliance is manufactured with a white
(neutral) power supply wire and a cooktop-
connected green (or bare) grounding wire
twisted together.
Appliance cable and connectors are not
provided.
5.Make the electrical connection:
1. Disconnect the power supply.
2. Remove the junction box cover from junction
box inside cabinet.
3. Remove cooktop junction box cover located
on right side of cooktop.
4. Use a U.L.-listed conduit connector to connect
appliance cable to junction box inside
cabinet.
5. Remove knockout on side of cooktop junction
box needed to fit size of appliance cable. Use
a U.L.-listed conduit connector to connect
appliance cable to cooktop junction box.
6. Connect the two black wires together with
twist-on connectors in both junction boxes.
7. Connect the two red wires together with twist-
on connectors in both junction boxes.
8. Complete the electrical connection according
to local codes and ordinances. (See chart.)
Figure 2
cable from power supply
appliance cable
from cooktop
junction
box
U.L.-listed conduit
connector
red
wires
white
wires
black wires
green or bare
grounding wires
Figure 1
junction
box
red
wires
white
wire
cable from power supply
black
wires
appliance cable
from cooktop
U.L.-listed
conduit
connector
If local codes PERMIT connecting
cooktop-grounding conductor
to neutral junction box wire:
If local codes DO NOT PERMIT
connecting cooktop-grounding conductor
to neutral white wire in junction box
OR
If connecting to a four-wire electrical system:
9. Connect the bare and white appliance cable
wires to the neutral (white) wire in junction
box. See Figure 1.
10. Replace junction box cover.
9. Separate bare and white appliance cable wires.
10. Connect white appliance cable wire to neutral
(white) wire in junction box. See Figure 2.
11. Connect the bare grounding appliance cable wire
to the green grounding wire in junction box. Do
Not connect bare grounding wire to neutral
(white) wire in junction box. See Figure 2.
12. Replace junction box cover.
white and bare
grounding
appliance cable
wires
Wire connections: Junction box in wall or cabinet
red wires
black wires
If local codes PERMIT connecting
cooktop-grounding conductor to
neutral junction box wire:
If local codes DO NOT PERMIT connecting
cooktop-grounding conductor to
neutral white wire in junction box
OR
If connecting to a four-wire electrical system:
9. Connect the cooktop white and green or
bare grounding wire to the neutral (white)
wire and bare grounding wire in the
appliance cable. See Figure 3.
10. Replace junction box cover.
9. Separate bare and white appliance cable wires.
10. Connect white appliance cable wire to neutral
(white) wire in junction box. See Figure 4.
11. Connect the bare grounding appliance cable
wire to the bare or green grounding wire in
junction box. Do Not connect bare grounding
wire to neutral (white) wire in junction box.
See Figure 4.
12. Replace junction box cover.
white and green or
bare grounding wires
Wire connections: Cooktop junction box
red wires
black wires
white wires
bare or green
grounding wires
Figure 4
Figure 3

If removing the cooktop is necessary for cleaning
or maintenance:
1. Disconnect electrical supply.
2. Disconnect vent duct system.
3. Lift cooktop out of countertop to complete
cleaning or maintenance.
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© 1995
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 Printed in U.S.A.
Quick Reference
Table of Contents:
Pages
Before you start
Cutout dimensions
Clearance dimensions
Product dimensions
Tools and materials needed
Parts supplied
Electrical requirements
Venting requirements
Installation steps
Cooktop removal
Wiring diagram
Need assistance?
Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call, or call
the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance when you:
Have questions about the cooktop installation or operation.
Need to obtain the name and number of an authorized service
company.
The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory
under “Appliances — Household — Major — Service and Repair.”
When you call, you will need:
The cooktop model number.
The cooktop serial number.
Both numbers are listed on the model/serial rating plate, located on
the left side of the downdraft plenum.
Write both numbers down now before installing cooktop.
Model # ______________________ Serial # ______________________
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2-3
4-5
Back cover
Back cover
IMPORTANT:
Read and save these instructions.
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.
Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector's use.
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If cooktop does not
operate:
Check that circuit breaker is not tripped or the
house fuse blown.
Check that wire connections are intact.
See Use and Care Guide for troubleshooting
list.
If you need assistance:
Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free
number to call, or call the dealer from whom you
purchased this appliance. The dealer is listed in
the Yellow Pages of your phone directory under
“Appliances — Household — Major — Service and
Repair.”
When you call, you will need the cooktop model
number and serial number. Both numbers can be
found on the model/serial rating plate located on
the left side of the plenum.
Cooktop removal
After cleaning and maintenance:
1. Reinstall cooktop in cutout.
2. Check that front edge of cooktop is parallel to
front edge of countertop.
3. Connect electrical supply.
4. Connect vent duct system.
30" ELECTRIC
Downdraft Cooktop
Modules selected at time of purchase