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30" Gas Downdraft Cooktop
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS OVERALL DIMENSIONS
CABINET OPENING DIMENSIONS
SC8720ED
Gas supply: Use 3/4" rigid pipe gas supply line
to the range location. A smaller size pipe on long
runs may result in insufficient gas supply. With
L.P. gas, piping or tubing size can be 1/2"
minimum. If local codes permit, it is
recommended that new flexible metal tubing,
design-certified by AGA or CSA, 4-5 feet long,
1/2- or 3/4-inch I.D., be used for connecting the
range to the rigid gas supply line. A 1/2" male pipe
thread is needed for connection to pressure
regulator female pipe threads. An individual
manual shutoff valve must be located in the same
room, but external to the range.
Electrical: A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-
ampere, fused electrical supply is required. A time-
delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only
this appliance be provided.
Venting system: Use metal vent only.
Exception: Under a concrete slab, PVC may be
used; see Installation Instructions for details. Rigid
metal vent is recommended. Do not use plastic or
metal foil vent.
This downdraft cooktop is rated at 60 feet
(18.3 m) of straight vent or the equivalent.
If vent length is 10 feet (3 m) or less, 5"
diameter round vent may be used. If vent length is
more than 10 feet (3 m), use 6" diameter round or
3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular vent.
Venting system must terminate to the outside.
All openings in the wall or floor where cooktop is
to be installed must be sealed.
Ref. 4381590 rev. A
08-20-02
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
Select required
vent cutout 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
20-15/16"
(53.2 cm)
cutout depth
Minimum base cabinet dimensions —
30" (76.2 cm) base cabinet
24" (61.0 cm) base cabinet depth
25" (63.5 cm) countertop depth
®
16" (40.6 cm)
4" (10.2 cm)
14" (35.6 cm)
11" (27.9 cm)
side wall
rear
wall
cabinet bottom
Install gas line within shaded
area of cabinet.
11" (27.9 cm)
28-7/8" (73.3 cm)
16" (40.6 cm)
4" (10.2 cm)
cabinet
bottom
Install
grounded
electrical
outlet
within
shaded area
of rear wall.
Blower can be
swiveled 90°.
3-5/16"
(8.4 cm)
burner box
depth
pressure
regulator
wiring box
cover
grease
container
15-5/8"
(39.7 cm)
blower
housing
depth
29-7/8" (75.9 cm)
width 21-1/2" (54.6 cm)
depth
14"
(35.6 cm)
11-7/8"
(30.2 cm)
Do Not seal
cooktop to
countertop.
Minimum distance to nearest
combustible vertical surface extending
18" (45.7 cm) above cooktop
0" (0 cm)
See Note**
for minimum
clearances.
18" (45.7 cm)
minimum clearance
upper cabinet
to countertop
Installation location
should provide sufficient
room for:
• Removing grease
containers.
• Accessing gas regulator.
30" (76.2 cm) minimum when
higher than 18" (45.7 cm)
13" (33 cm)
maximum upper
cabinet depth
Note: 30" (76.2 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.
36" (91.4 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking platform and
bottom of unprotected wood or sheet metal.
**
Side clearance — 2" (5.1 cm)
minimum clearance is required. 6"
(15.2 cm) clearance between side
of cooktop and side wall is
recommended for maximum
ventilation performance.
Rear clearance — The rear edge
of the cooktop may be installed
flush with countertop backsplash.
15/16" (2.4 cm) clearance
between rear edge of appliance
and rear wall is recommended.
Motor/blower clearance —
2" (5.1 cm) clearance is required
between motor and cabinet for
proper cooling.
6" (15.2 cm) clearance is
recommended for maximum
performance.
25-7/8"
(65.7 cm)
2"
(5.1 cm)
min.
motor
blower
clearance
2"
(5.1 cm)
Exhaust Duct
Cutout Locations
Gas Line Location
Electrical Outlet Location
