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Mar 06, 2025 - 03:32 AM
To install the Whirlpool W5CE1522FB Easy Wipe Ceramic Glass 15-inch Electric Cooktop, follow these steps:
1. Gather the required tools and parts, including a tape measure, screwdriver, level, marker or pencil, pliers, clamp brackets, clamping screws, and foam strip. You will also need a UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector and UL listed wire connectors.
2. Check local codes and the existing electrical supply. Ensure that all electrical connections are made by a licensed, qualified electrical installer.
3. Make sure you have the necessary clearances for installation. Avoid cabinet storage space above the cooktop to reduce the risk of burns or fire. If cabinet storage is provided, install a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches beyond the bottom of the cabinets. Check the cooktop base for an approved installation label and ensure that your cooktop is approved for use over an undercounter built-in oven. Ovens approved for this type of installation will have an approval label on the top. Refer to the oven manufacturer's installation instructions for proper cutout dimensions.
4. Ensure that the cabinet opening dimensions are followed. Use grounded electrical supply.
5. If installing in a mobile home, follow additional installation requirements specified in the manual.
6. Determine the final location for the cooktop and prepare it for installation. Clean the outside surface of the cooktop and apply the foam strip adhesive-side down around the bottom of the cooktop.
7. Depending on the installation style (over undercounter built-in oven or over cabinets), either install the clamp brackets before placing the cooktop in the cutout or place the cooktop in the cutout and then install the brackets.
8. Connect the cooktop to the electrical supply. Follow the instructions provided in the "Electrical Connection Options Chart" based on the type of electrical connection you have.
9. Attach the cooktop to the countertop using the clamping brackets. Place the clamping screws into the outermost hole in the brackets and tighten them against the countertop using a screwdriver.
10. Double-check that all parts are properly installed, clean the cooktop, and read the "Cooktop Use" section in the Use and Care Guide.
11. Reconnect the power and test the cooktop. If it doesn't work, check for tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses.
For more detailed instructions and illustrations, refer to the Whirlpool W5CE1522FB Easy Wipe Ceramic Glass 15-inch Electric Cooktop Instruction Manual.
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