Whirlpool WCGK5036P Gas Cooktop User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- Whirlpool
Table of Contents
DIMENSION GUIDE
WHIRLPOOL®GAS COOKTOP
PRODUCT: WCGK5036P, WCGK7036P, WCGK7536P
WCGK5036P Gas Cooktop
APPLIANCE:| 30″ ELECTRIC SINGLE WALL
COOKTOP
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| Units| in| cm
A| Width of Cooktop| 36| 91.4
B| Length of Cooktop| 21| 53.3
C| Width of Burner Box| 33 3⁄4| 86.7
D| Length of Burner Box| 187⁄8| 48
E| Height of Burner Box| 31⁄4| 8.2
F| Height of Burner Box (including Gas Inlet (Manifold))| 41⁄8| 10.5
G| Width to Gas Inlet (Manifold) from edge| 17⁄16| 3.7
H| Length to Gas Inlet (Manifold) from edge| 33⁄4| 9.5
IMPORTANT : Dimensional specifications are provided for planning purposes
only.
Do not make any cutouts based on this information. Refer to the Owner’s Manual
before selecting cabinetry, verifying electrical/gas connections, making
cutouts or beginning installation.
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT : Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air.
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It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial/rating plate. The model/serial/rating plate is located on the underside of the cooktop base.
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The cooktop must be a specified cooktop that is approved to be installed either alone or over an undercounted built-in oven. Check the cooktop base approved installation label for your cooktop model number and approved combinations of cooktops and ovens that can be installed. If you do not find this label, your cooktop may not be approved for use over an undercounted built-in oven. Contact your dealer to confirm that your cooktop is approved.
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Ovens approved for this type of installation will have an approval label located on the top of the oven. If you do not find this label, contact your dealer to confirm that your oven is approved. Refer to oven manufacturer’s installation
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The cooktop should be installed in a location away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents or fans.
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All openings in the wall or floor where cooktop is to be installed must be sealed.
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Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions are minimum clearances.
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Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical Requirements” section. Proper gas supply connection must be available. See “Gas Supply Requirements” section.
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The cooktop is designed to hang from the countertop by its side or rear flanges.
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The gas and electric supply should be located as shown in “Cabinet Dimensions” section so that they are accessible without requiring removal of the cooktop.
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Provide cutout in right rear corner of cutout enclosure as shown to provide clearance for gas inlet, power supply cord, and to allow the rating label to be visible.
IMPORTANT : To avoid damage, check with your builder or cabinet supplier to make sure that the materials used will not discolor, delaminate or sustain other damage.
Mobile Home-Additional Installation
Requirements
The installation of this cooktop must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the
Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part
280). When such standard is not applicable, use the Standard for Manufactured
Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A or local codes.
In Canada, the installation of this range must conform with the current
standards CAN/CSA-Z240.1, latest edition, or with local codes.
Cabinet Dimensions
IMPORTANT : If installing a range hood or microwave hood combination above the cooktop, follow the range hood or microwave hood combination installation instructions for dimensional clearances above the cooktop surface.
A. 30″ (76.2 cm) on 30″ models; 36″ (91.4 cm) on 36″ models
B. Combustible area above countertop (shown by dashed box above).
C. 30″ (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between top of cooktop platform and bottom
of uncovered wood or metal cabinet (24″ [61 cm] minimum clearance if bottom of
wood or metal cabinet is covered by not less than 1/4″ [6.4 mm] flame
retardant millboard covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015″
[0.04 mm] stainless steel, or 0.024″ [0.06 mm] aluminum or 0.020″ [0.05 mm]
copper).
D. 13″ (33 cm) recommended upper cabinet depth. E. 3 1 ⁄8″ (7.9 cm) F. 19 1
⁄2″ (49.5 cm)
G. 18″ (45.7 cm) minimum clearance from upper cabinet to countertop within
minimum horizontal clearances to cooktop.
H. Grounded outlet: locate within 24″ (61 cm) of right rear corner of cutout.
I. 28 7 ⁄8″ (73.4 cm) on 30″ models; 34 5 ⁄16″ (87.0 cm) on 36″ models.
J. For WCGK7530 models, the minimum distance to the left and right side
combustible surfaces must be 12½” (31.9 cm) and the minimum total distance
between the left and right side combustible surfaces must be 78″ (198.1 cm).
For WCGK7036 and WCGK7536 models, the minimum distance to the left or right
side combustible surfaces must be 12 7 /8″ (32.7 cm) and the minimum total
distance between left and right side combustible surfaces must be 84″ (213.4
cm).
For all other 30″ models, the distance must be 8½” (21.6 cm) or more on each
side. For all other 36″ models, the distance must be 8 7 /8″ (22.5 cm) or more
on each side.
K. 2 7 ⁄8″ (7.3 cm) minimum distance to rear combustible surface.
L. Gas line opening-wall: anywhere 5″ (12.7 cm) below underside of
countertop. Cabinet floor: anywhere within 6″ (15.2 cm) of rear wall is
recommended.
M. 25 1 ⁄2″ (64.7 cm) minimum countertop depth is required.
NOTE : After making the countertop cutout, some installations may require
notching down the base cabinet side walls to clear the cooktop base. To avoid
this modification, use a base cabinet with sidewalls wider than the cutout.
If cabinet has a drawer, a 4″ (10.2 cm) depth clearance from the countertop to
the top of the drawer (or other obstruction) in base cabinet is required. The
drawer depth may need to be shortened to avoid interfering with the regulator.
Electrical Requirements
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.
IMPORTANT : The cooktop must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
This cooktop is equipped with an electronic ignition system that will not
operate if plugged into an outlet that is not properly polarized.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a
qualified electrical installer determine that the ground path is adequate.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
1 Battery march Park
Quincy, MA 02169-7471
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
- A 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 A, fused electrical circuit is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is also recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this cooktop be provided.
- Electronic ignition systems operate within wide voltage limits, but proper grounding and polarity are necessary. Check that the outlet provides 120 V power and is correctly grounded.
- The wiring diagrams are provided with this cooktop. See the “Wiring Diagrams”.
Gas Supply Requirements
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to propane, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does
not exceed 14ʺ (36 cm) water column.
Examples of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized
gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
IMPORTANT: This installation must conform with all local codes and
ordinances. In the absence of local codes, installation must conform with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or, in Canada, the Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1 – latest edition.
IMPORTANT: Leak testing of the cooktop must be conducted according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Type of Gas
Natural Gas:
This cooktop is factory set for use with Natural gas. If converting to Propane
gas, see the following “Propane Gas Conversion” section. The
model/serial/rating plate located on the underside of the cooktop base has
information on the types of gas that can be used. If the types of gas listed
do not include the type of gas available, check with the local gas supplier.
Propane Gas Conversion:
Conversion must be done by a qualified service technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the cooktop from the gas specified on the
model/serial/rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting the
serving gas supplier. See the Gas Conversion instructions provided in the
package containing literature.
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