Form No. IWRMM-0119
7
INSTALLATION
General
Induction Warmers are shipped completely assembled and
ready for use. Built-in units require installation into a countertop
(see procedures in this section). Care should be taken when
unpacking the shipping carton to avoid damage to the unit and
components enclosed.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD: Unit is not weatherproof.
Locate unit indoors where ambient air temperature is a
minimum of 70°F (21°C) and a maximum of 124°F (51°C).
FIRE HAZARD:
• Make sure to follow the installation information listed
below for specific Induction Warmers. If safe distances are
not maintained, discoloration or combustion could occur.
a. Locate countertop unit a minimum of 1″ (25 mm)
from combustible walls and materials.
b. Locate built-in unit with a minimum of 2″ (51 mm)
between front, sides, and bottom of unit and any
interior surface.
c. Locate built-in unit with a minimum of 6″ (152 mm)
between back of unit and any interior surface.
• Do not obstruct air ventilation openings on sides and
bottom of unit. Unit combustion or malfunction may
occur.
• Do not place unit near or underneath curtains or other
combustible materials. Items near or above unit could
catch fire causing injury and/or damage to unit.
CAUTION
Do not block or restrict air flow to air intake or exhaust
openings on bottom of unit.
Locate unit at proper counter height in an area that is
convenient for use. Location should be level to prevent unit
or its contents from falling accidentally and strong enough
to support weight of unit and contents.
1. Remove the unit from the carton.
2. Remove tape and protective packaging from all surfaces of
the unit.
NOTE: To prevent delay in obtaining warranty coverage,
complete online warranty registration. See
IMPORTANT OWNER INFORMATION
for details.
3. If the unit is a countertop model, place the unit in the
desired location. Make sure the location:
• is level and at the proper counter height.
• is strong enough to support the unit and its contents.
• provides a minimum of 1″ (25 mm) clearance from
combustible materials.
• is large enough for all four feet of the unit to be positioned
securely on the countertop.
4. If the unit is a built-in model, refer to the “Installing Built-In
Models” procedure in this section.
NOTE: Avoid areas that may be subject to active air
movements or currents (i.e., near exhaust fans/hoods,
air conditioning ducts, and exterior doors).
Installing Built-In Models
Built-In models require installation into a countertop before
operation. Two types of built-in installation are available, flush
mount and trim ring. Use the following information and the
appropriate procedure to install a built-in unit.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD: Unit is not weatherproof.
Locate unit indoors where ambient air temperature is a
minimum of 70°F (21°C) and a maximum of 124°F (51°C).
Preparing the Installation Site
The unit is designed to allow easy removal of the electronic
components from the underside of the unit without having to
remove the installed ceramic glass top.
IMPORTANT! Make
sure that the installation location allows access to the
underside of the unit for maintenance and cleaning after
it has been placed into the countertop.
Other specifications
include:
• Make sure a grounded electrical receptacle of the correct
voltage, size, and plug configuration is within reach of the
unit’s 71
″
(1800 mm) power cord inside the cabinet. See the
SPECIFICATIONS section for details.
• Make sure a vertical surface for control panel installation
is available in the cabinet within reach of the 39″
(1000 mm) control cable that connects the control panel to
the Induction Warmer.
• Make sure a minimum clearance of 2″ (51 mm) will be
available between the front, sides, and bottom of the unit
and any interior surface.
• Make sure a minimum clearance of 6″ (152 mm) will be
available between the back of the unit and any interior
surface.
Ventilation Requirements
Proper ventilation of the cabinet below a built-in unit is required
to prevent over-heating the electronics in the unit. Proper
ventilation provides cool, intake air to the front of the unit and
an escape for the hot, exhaust air from the back of the unit.
• For standard installations, a ventilation opening with a
minimum size of 2″ x 10″/20 square inches (5 x 25 cm/
129 square cm) is required behind the air exhaust openings
on the back of the unit, starting no more than 2″ (51 mm) down
from the top of the unit. An additional 2″ x 10″/20 square inch
(5 x 25 cm/129 square cm) ventilation opening is required in
the front of the cabinet to provide cool intake air. Louvered
or grill-style panels should be installed in the openings.
• For installations where the cabinet is against a wall or
no rear ventilation is possible, keep the front control-
side of the cabinet open. If the front cannot be left open,
install two ventilation openings in the front panel of the
cabinet, one at the bottom of the cabinet and one near
the control panel at the top of the cabinet. Each opening
must be a minimum size of 2″ x 10″/20 square inches
(5 x 25 cm/129 square cm).
DO NOT install a shelf,
partition, or any other equipment inside the cabinet
underneath the unit
—
the space must remain wide open
for air circulation.
NOTE: Make sure the interior temperature of the cabinet does
not rise above 124°F (51°C) while the Induction Warmer
is operating. If the temperature rises too high, additional
ventilation openings will be required.
