Installation Procedure; Installing The Heat Shield; Install The Gasket; Secure The Cooktop To Countertop - Thermador Freedom MASTERPIECE Serie Instrucciones De Instalación

The appliance can be installed in the following
temperature- and water-resistant countertops:
Stone countertops
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Corian® or plastic countertops
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Installation Procedure

Note: The appliance is heavy. It is advisable to insert it
together with a second person.

Installing the heat shield

CAUTION
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Sharp edges. Use protective gloves when installing
the plate.
For safety reasons, the heat shield must be properly
installed. This prevents components from overheating as
a result of the recirculation of hot air from the cooktop.
The heat shield is the same width as the cooktop. For
shipping, it is screwed to the burner box.
After unpacking the cooktop, unscrew the heat shield.
The heat shield will be able to rotate freely, as shown in
the illustration.
Solid wood countertops: Only in consultation with the
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manufacturer of the countertop (seal cut-out edges)
Installation in other countertops only in consultation
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with the manufacturer of the countertop.

Install the gasket

Turn the cooktop over and attach the gasket to the edge
of the cooktop (see illustration).

Secure the cooktop to countertop

CAUTION
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Do not let the glass drop into place. Make sure that
it is supported along a broad area of the edges
when carefully placing the cooktop into the cutout.
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