6Installation preparationcuTouTS AND cleARANceS• Measure carefully when cutting the countertop.Make sure sides of the opening are parallel andrear and front cuts are exactly perpendicularto the sides.• Measure to be sure there is room for clearancesto the front edge of the countertop.• Refer to cooktop installation instructions tobe sure that models fit into the base cabinetsbeing used.• Draw lines on the countertop to follow asa cutting guide. Measure and mark cooktopand vent overlaps to be sure there is enough flatcountertop depth.30" cookTop/DoWNDRAfTThe cooktop must be installed per manufacturer’sinstallation instructions.IMpoRTANT: The countertop cutout requires 23-1/2"minimum flat countertop surface and 25" minimumtotal countertop depth.NoTe: before you begin, measure and mark depthto ensure that adequate flat countertop surfaceis available.• Draw lines on the countertop to follow as a cuttingguide.• Make sure sides of the opening are paralleland rear and front cuts are exactly perpendicular(right angle) to sides.*Includes 1/8" gap between cooktop and vent trim**Required to maintain UL or CSA approvals2-1/8"*8-1/2"30"2-1/2" Minimum**28-1/2"22-3/8"3/8" Minimum flat counter-top behind cutout required36" cookTop/DoWNDRAfTIMpoRTANT: The countertop cutout requires 23-1/2"minimum flat countertop surface and 25" minimumtotal countertop depth.NoTe: before you begin, measure and mark depthto ensure that adequate flat countertop surfaceis available.• Draw lines on the countertop to follow as a cuttingguide.• Make sure sides of the opening are paralleland rear and front cuts are exactly perpendicular(right angle) to sides.*Includes 1/8" gap between cooktop and vent trim**Required to maintain UL or CSA approvals2-1/8"*8-1/2"36"2-1/2" Minimum**34"21-7/8"3/8" Minimum flat counter-top behind cutout required