摘要 |
<p>A process for mounting a ceramic cooktop in a stove, comprising: a) supplying a frame (5) having an opening therein for receiving a ceramic cooktop (2) , the opening having a periphery and a support surface extending inwardly from the periphery of the opening; b) providing a dam (10) on the support surface extending continuously around the support surface and having a height such that a cooktop will have a spaced relationship between the bottom surface of the cooktop and at least a portion of support surface; c) positioning a cooktop within the opening in the frame, the edge of the cooktop being spaced apart from the side walls of the frame; d) applying a flowable, curable silicone (11) between the side walls of the frame and the edges of the cooktop and allowing the silicone to level to provide a visible seal between the frame and the cooktop.</p> |