Whirlpool SC8720ED Dimensions And Installation Information

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. 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 ar of rear wa 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