6Cabinet and Countertop LayoutWARNING• To reduce the risk of personal injury caused byreaching over a hot appliance, avoid locating cabinetstorage space directly above the cooktop.• Failure to meet or exceed the maximum and mini-mum dimensions/clearances stated in these instruc-tions may result in a fire hazard.• Follow the countertop manufacturer’s instructionsregarding the minimum corner radius, use of heatreflective tape, reinforcement of corners, etc.• Carefully check the location where the cooktop will beinstalled. For best performance, the cooktop should beplaced away from drafts that may be caused by doors,windows, and heating and air conditioning vents.• This appliance is to be used in conjunction with a suit-able vent hood or approved Dacor downdraft vent.Refer to the following illustrations and notes for clearanceallowances.Model (A) Minimum (A) RecommendedDYCT304G 30” (76.2 cm) 36” (91.4 cm)DYCT365G 36” (91.4 cm) 42” (106.7 cm)Installation SpecificationsModel (B) Minimum to allow for clearance ofhold-down bracketsDYCT304G 29 in (73.7 cm)DYCT365G 35 1/4 in (89.5 cm)• Allow a minimum 1/4” (6 mm) clearance between thebottom of the cooktop chassis and all combustible sur-faces, including the upper edge of a drawer inside thecountertop cabinet below the cooktop.• The gas supply piping, gas shut-off valve, and the elec-trical outlet must be located so they do not interferewith the cooktop after it is installed. If installing anotherappliance in the cabinet below, allow for the routing ofgas and electrical service behind it.The installation must allow for the following:• Access to the gas shut-off valve and regulator whenthe unit is installed.• The 40-inch (101.6 cm) power cord must be able toreach an electrical outlet, and that electrical outlet mustbe easily accessible after the cooktop is installed.• Access to the underside of the cooktop for service andinspection purposes.• Clearance inside the counter to allow for correct instal-lation of the hold-down brackets.To allow underneath access to the utilities and cooktopbottom, a fixed shelf should not be installed below thecooktop. See the following pages for countertop cutoutdimensions.Downdraft CompatibilityIf installing the cooktop with a downdraft, use only theapproved Dacor downdraft model numbers below:Cooktop Models Approved Downdraft ModelsDYCT304G ERV3015, PRV30, or RV30DYCT365G ERV3615, PRV36, or RV361/4” (6 mm)min. height clearanceto combustiblesurfacesBUnderneath Cabinet DimensionsMinimum Required ClearancesAround the Cooktop13" max.(33.0 cm)3 Not required if side cabinets are 6 inches more than the left or right of both edgesof the cooktop. For DYGCT304, it is 5 1/2 inches (14.0 cm)for DYGCT365. Allow 7 1/2” (19.1 cm) from cutout edge for RGC304,7” (17.8 cm) for DYGCT365.A15" min. 1(38.1 cm)1 7/8" min.(4.8 cm)Combustiblesurface to rearCombustible overheadcabinets30" min. 1, 2(76.2 cm)See Note 3See cutoutdimensions2 If installing with an overhead vent hood, check the hoodinstallation instructions for specifications for minimum required clearances.1 Measured from the cooking surface (top of cooktop grate).1 Measured from the cooking surface (top of cooking grate).2 If installing an overhead vent hood, check the hoodinstallation instructions for the minimum required clearancespecifications and requirements.3 Not required if the side cabinets are at least 6 inches ormore from both sides of the cooktop.All tolerances: +1/16” -0” unless otherwise noted.All tolerances: +1/16” -0” unless otherwise noted.