Electrical Requirements - Whirlpool GJC3034LT01 Instructions D'installation

Installation Clearances
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K
J
A. 15" (38.1 cm) on 15" models; 30
" "
36 (91.4 cm) on 36 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 unprotected wood or metal cabinet
"
(24 [61 cm] minimum clearance if bottom of wood or metal
cabinet is protected by not less than ¹⁄₄
retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG
"
sheet steel, 0.015 [0.04 cm] stainless steel, or 0.024
"
cm] aluminum or 0.020
"
D. 13 (33 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth
"
E. 2 (5.1 cm)
"
F. 20½ (52 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
"
of countertop; 10 (25.4 cm) from right side of cabinet
I. 14½" (36.6 cm) on 15" models; 29½" (75 cm) on 30" models;
35½" (90.2 cm) on 36" models
J. 1" (2.5 cm) minimum distance to nearest left and right side
combustible surface above cooktop
K. 1½" (3.8 cm) max. counter thickness on 15" models. See
following illustration.
NOTES: After making the countertop cutout, some installations
may require notching down the base cabinet side walls to clear
the burner box. To avoid this modification, use a base cabinet with
sidewalls wider than the cutout.
If cabinet has a drawer, a 3" (7.5 cm) depth clearance from the
countertop to the top of the drawer (or other obstruction) in base
cabinet is required.
For model KECC051 series only:
rear of cabinet or
rear wall under
countertop
A. ¹¹⁄₁₆" (1.7 cm) min.
B. 1½" (3.8 cm) max.
A
D
B
F G
E
H
H
I
" "
(76.2 cm) on 30 models;
"
[0.6 cm] flame
"
[0.06
[0.05 cm] copper)
"
(30.5 cm) minimum from bottom
back edge
of cutout
B
A

Electrical Requirements

For all models except KECC051 series:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Use 8 gauge copper wire.
Electrically ground cooktop.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
For model KECC051 series only:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Use 12 gauge copper wire.
Electrically ground cooktop.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualified electrical installer determine that
the ground path and wire gauge are in accordance with local
codes.
Do not ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a qualified electrical installer if you are not sure the
cooktop is properly grounded.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
Make sure that the electrical connection and wire size are
adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition or CSA Standards C22.1-
94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. O-M91-
latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
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