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Minimum Clearances to Combustible
Surfaces
• Minimum clearance to rear wall is 0 inches.
• Minimum clearance to a vertical right or left side wall
extending above cooking surface is 3 inches.
• Minimum clearance to countertop/cabinet on each side
is 0 inches.
• Minimum of 30 inches between top of cooking surface
and bottom of an unprotected wood or metal cabinet.
• 24 inches between cooking surface and protected wood
or metal cabinet above range. Cabinet bottom must be
protected by at least ¼ inch thick millboard with not
less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, .015 inch thick
stainless steel, .024 inch thick aluminum, or .020 inch
thick copper.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
A—30 inches minimum
B— 0 inches
C—30 inches unprotected/24 inches protected minimum
D—13 inches
E—0 inches
F—25 inches maximum
G—36 inches maximum
H—3 inches minimum (Both sides of range)
J—18 inches minimum
Minimum Clearances to Combustible Surfaces
Packing Material
Remove protective packing material from range. Tape
residue can be cleaned with a soft cloth and alcohol.
Range Location
Choose a location based on following factors.
• Drafts caused by home heating and air conditioning and
open doors or windows can disrupt ventilation air
pattern. Range should not be installed near windows or
doors.
• Make sure there is adequate space for proper
installation.
• Carefully read all instructions before beginning
installation.
Cabinet Opening
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of burns or fire by reaching over burners,
cabinet storage space located above range should be
avoided.
Range should extend approximately 2 inches from
cabinet front to oven door handle. Use dimensions in
figure below and shown in
Special Countertop Conditions
section to prepare cabinet opening.
A
C
B
D
A—30
1
/
8
to 30¼ inches
B—36 inches standard
C—35 inches standard
D—23 inches standard
Standard Cabinet and Countertop Height
Installation
