Amana AEC6540KFB Electric Cooktop Installation instructions

Electric Built-in Cooktop

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

AEC6540KF

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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A 3-wire or 4-wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60-Hz., AC only electrical supply is required on a separate, 40-amp circuit fused on both sides of the line. The model/serial number rating plate is located on the metal cabinet underneath the cooktop. See the following illustration.

CABINET DIMENSIONS

IMPORTANT: If installing a range hood or microwave hood combination above the cooktop, follow the range hood or microwave hood combination installation instructions for dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface.

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D

C

B

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K

L

E

F

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A. `Model/serial number plate

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

B

A

D

C

E

F

A. Glass depth - black and white models - 21 3 /

4

" (55.2 cm)

Glass depth - stainless steel models - 22 1 /

4

" (56.4 cm)

B. Glass width - 30" (76.2 cm) models - 30 7 /

8

" (78.4 cm)

Glass width - 36" (91.4 cm) models - 36 5 /

16

" (92.3 cm)

C. Frame depth - 20 1 /

4

" (51.5 cm)

D. Frame width - 30" (76.2 cm) models - 28

Frame width - 36" (91.4 cm) models - 34

E. Cooktop height - 3 3 /

4

" (9.6 cm)

15 /

16

" (73.5 cm)

7 /

16

" (87.5 cm)

F. Cooktop height including conduit (located at rear of cooktop, right side) - 5 1 /

4

" (13.5 cm)

A. 30" (76.2 cm) on 30" models; 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 uncovered wood or metal cabinet (24" [61 cm] minimum clearance if bottom of wood or metal cabinet is covered by not less than 1 /

4

" [0.6 cm] flame retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" [0.04 cm] stainless steel, or

0.024" [0.06 cm] aluminum or 0.020" [0.05 cm] copper)

D. 13" (33 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth

E. 2" (5.1 cm) on most models; 2 5 /

8

" (6.7 cm) on model JEC4430B

F. 20 1 /

2

" (52.0 cm) recommended cutout.

Will fit in cutout from 20 3 /

8

"-20 9 /

16

" (51.8-52.2 cm).

G. 18" (45.7 cm) minimum clearance from upper cabinet to countertop within minimum horizontal clearances to cooktop

H. Junction box or outlet: 7" (17.8 cm) minimum from top of countertop

I. Junction box or outlet: 9" (23.0 cm) maximum from right side of cabinet

J. 29 1 /

2

" (74.9 cm) recommended cutout on 30" (76.2 cm) models.

Will fit in cutout from 29 1 /

16

"-29 9 /

16

" (73.8-75.1 cm) on 30" (76.2 cm) models.

35 1 /

2

" (90.2 cm) recommended cutout on 36" (91.4 cm) models.

Will fit in cutout from 34 9 /

16

"-35 9 /

16

" (87.8-90.3 cm) on 36" (91.4 cm) models.

K. 1" (2.5 cm) minimum distance to nearest left and right side combustible surface above cooktop

L. 1" (2.5 cm) minimum clearance between back wall and countertop

NOTES: After making the countertop cutout, some installations may require notching down the base cabinet side walls to clear the cooktop base. To avoid this modification, use a base cabinet with sidewalls wider than the cutout.

If cabinet has a drawer, a 5 cabinet is required.

1 /

2

" (14.0 cm) depth clearance from the top of the countertop to the top of the drawer (or other obstruction) in base

Because Whirlpool Corporation includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation

Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Ref. W10353374B

08/18/2016