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14 INSTALLATION
Minimum Dimensions
a
Minimum distance from top of range to combustible surface overhead
b
Minimum distance from countertop to overhead cabinets at side
c
Minimum opening in overhead cabinets
d
Height of countertop
NOTE
a
•
30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an
unprotected wood or metal cabinet; or 24" (60.9 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is
protected by not less than 1/4" (6.4 cm) flame retardant millboard covered with not less than no. 28 MSG
sheet steel, 0.015" (0.381 mm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.610 mm) aluminum or 0.020" (0.508 mm) copper.
b
•
15" (38.1 cm) minimum between countertop and adjacent cabinet bottom.
• Important – Save for the use of the local electrical inspector.
• For installation in Canada, a free-standing range is not to be installed closer than 15/32" (12 mm) from
any adjacent surface.
30" (76.2 cm)
15" (38.1 cm)
30" (76.2 cm)
36" (91.3 cm)