Amana AK2T30/36E1/W1 - Manual (Page 9)

Installation Instructions
RS2420002 Rev. 5 9
6. Apply foam tape to the underside of the cooktop
glass and flush with edge of the cooktop frame. The
foam tape prevents sealant from seeping between
the countertop and the underside of the cooktop.
Service problems may arise if foam tape is not
applied correctly.
7. Place metal reflective tape around the bottom inside
edge of the cooktop cutout. This applies only to solid
surface countertops.
8. Place cooktop in opening. The cooktop surface
should be 1/16 inches higher than countertop
surface. The 1/16 inch offset prevents hot cookware
from coming in contact with the countertop surface.
9. Align cooktop in opening. There should be 1/16 inch
clearance on all sides.
10. Using 3/4 inch masking tape, place a border around
the edge of the cutout. This prevents sealant from
sticking to the countertop.
11. Work in a well ventilated area when applying sealant.
Apply the provided sealant into the 1/16 inch opening
between the countertop and edge of cooktop, one
side at a time. The sealant will begin to form a skin
within 5 minutes. Wipe away excess sealant and
smooth with a spatula or wet finger. Use only the
sealant provided.
12. Do not touch sealant, move or use the cooktop for 24
hours. Protect the area from dust for at least 2 hours.
13. After 24 hours, clean up excess sealant on cooktop
with razor blade and on countertop with a spatula.
Connecting Electrical Supply
Connect the lead wires from the cooktop conduit to the
house feed wires inside the junction box. Connect red to
red (120 VAC line), and black to black (120 VAC line).
The neutral (if present) and ground wires are twisted
together during manufacturing. One of the two following
options should be used to ground the unit. Check local
codes to determine which option should be used.
Option 1 Attach the cooktop ground wire (green or
bare) to the junction box (if grounded) or a
suitable ground.
Option 2 Connect the cooktop ground wire (green or
bare) to the house ground feed wire (green,
bare, or white). If grounding through white
wire, observe the following warning.
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of personal injury or electrical
shock do not ground through the neutral wire if
the installation is in a mobile home or if local
codes do not permit grounding through a
neutral.
Improper connection of aluminum house wiring
to the copper leads can result in property
damage, personal injury or fire. Use only
connectors designed for joining copper to
aluminum and follow the manufactures
recommended procedure closely.
Place Cooktop in Cutout
Apply the foam gasket to the glass tops bottom edge
before placing cooktop into its cutout.
1. Turn cooktop upside down. Do not rest cooktop on its
knobs. Take care not to scratch the countertop.
2. Cut foam gasket to length for each edge. Apply one
foam gasket strip for each edge.
3. Pull liner off foam gasket. Apply gasket to glass
approximately 1/8 inch from the edge.
4. After foam gasket is applied to all four edges, place
cooktop in cutout.
Checking for Proper Operation
1. Connect electrical supply at main circuit breaker.
2. Check each element for proper operation.
Removing and Replacing Cooktop
1. Disconnect electrical supply at main circuit breaker.
2. Disconnect unit from junction box.
3. Lift cooktop out of opening.
4. Replace the cooktop by following the instructions
listed in this section or according to the Installation
Instructions booklet included with the unit.