Before You Begin; Parts Included; Tools And Parts Needed; Cabinet Requirements - Bosch NEM5466UC Instrucciones De Instalación

2 Before you begin

Before you begin

Read these instructions before you begin to install your
Before you begin
appliance.
2.1 Parts included
After unpacking all the parts, check for any damage in
transit and for completeness of delivery.
2.2 Tools and parts needed
Prepare these tools and accessories before you start to in-
stall your appliance.
¡ Pencil
¡ Measuring tape
¡ Cross head screwdriver
¡ Drill with bit 1/4" (6 mm)
¡ Jigsaw
Note: Additional materials may be necessary for installa-
tion in solid surface countertops. Contact the countertop
manufacturer.
2.3 Cabinet requirements
Ensure that the cabinetry at the installation location meets
the requirements for a safe installation.
¡ The distance from the top of the cooktop to the bottom
of cabinets above must be a minimum of
A=30" (762 mm).
¡ This distance can be reduced to A=24" (610 mm) when
the bottom of the wood or metal cabinet is protected by
not less than ¼" (6.35 mm) flame-retardant millboard
covered with not less than no. 28 gauge sheet metal,
0.015" (0.4 mm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm) alu-
minum or 0.020" (0.5 mm) copper.
¡ Verify that unprotected cabinets above the cooktop are
a maximum of B=13" (330 mm) deep.
Installation of a cooktop over ovens and
microwaves
Only certain models may be installed over an oven or a
microwave. Verify the Approved Combination Guide sup-
plied with these instructions for approved installation com-
binations. Both products will have a label stating Approved
Combination Guide.
Installation of a range hood or a microwave hood
above the cooktop
Follow the range hood or microwave hood installation in-
structions for dimensional clearance above the cooktop
surface.
2.4 Countertop requirements
Ensure that the countertop into which the cooktop is to be
installed meets these requirements for a safe installation.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of ignition of surrounding combustible
materials, install at least 3" (76 mm) from both sidewalls
and at least 2" (51 mm) from the rear wall.
¡ The countertop must be level and horizontal.
¡ The stability of the countertop must be maintained after
the cut-out has been made.
¡ Solid surface countertops often require special installa-
tions. For example, heat-reflective tape and rounded
corners may be necessary.
¡ Contact the countertop manufacturer for instructions
specific to your countertop.
3 Prepare installation space

Prepare installation space

Create the cutout in the countertop according to the in-
Prepare installation space
structions.
General countertop requirements:
¡ The angle of the cut surface to the countertop must be
90°.
¡ With multi-layered countertops, secure strips laterally in
the cutout if necessary.
¡ After creating the cutout, remove all shavings.
¡ Seal the cut surfaces in a heat- and water-resistant
manner.
¡ Observe the minimum distance between device under-
side and cabinet surfaces of ⅜" (10 mm).
3.1 Cutout dimensions
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