Rich Thomas <[email protected]> writes: > All Viking appliances (at least the cooktops, I am guessing ranges > too) require a back plate to be installed, and I think they won't sell > you the unit without also buying the back. Those burners can put out > a LOT of heat (>=12k BTU on the newer ones), and it is there for > mostly protection to whatever is behind the unit. SS is the specified > material, tile won't do. They also specify a hood to go with them.
Unit came with what I think you are calling the backplate, it's basically an enclosure for the heat exhaust from the ovens, extends up about 12" above the top and has an angled deflector to direct the heat away from the wall. The stainless "backsplash" I'm interested in is just to cover the wall above that, up to the hood, for appearances. The range also came with the hood, which has 4(!) blower motors. I just have not installed it yet. By the way... since I'm now 18" wider than the original range, I need to delete an electrical outlet that's now partially blocked by the stove. I was thinking just connect the wires with wire nuts, but IIRC standard code does not want a junction box that's totally inaccessible e.g. inside a wall, anyone know if that's right? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
