Frigidaire Professional 30 Professional Electric Cooktop
Description
The Frigidaire Professional FPEC3077RF brings commercial-inspired performance to residential kitchens with its 30-inch electric cooktop design, featuring innovative SpacePro bridge elements that accommodate oversized cookware. For countertop fabricators, this model presents specific installation requirements that demand precision cutting and careful material preparation. Our professionally verified DXF template provides exact cutout dimensions of 29.75 inches by 20.375 inches, eliminating measurement errors that can lead to expensive material replacement or time-consuming field modifications. Electric cooktops like the FPEC3077RF generate substantial surface heat during operation, making proper cutout sizing critical—too tight and the cooktop may not seat correctly or could stress the countertop material during thermal expansion; too loose and visible gaps compromise the installation aesthetics. This template accounts for manufacturer-specified tolerances while maintaining the clean, professional appearance that distinguishes quality countertop work. With 5 powerful ceramic radiant elements including an impressive 9-12 inch SpacePro bridge element rated at 3000 watts, the FPEC3077RF delivers exceptional cooking flexibility that deserves equally exceptional installation craftsmanship.
Dimensions
- Overall Width
- 30.75"
- Overall Depth
- 21.5"
- Corner Radius
- 0.5"
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Frigidaire Professional
- Model Number
- FPEC3077RF
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The Frigidaire Professional FPEC3077RF brings commercial-inspired performance to residential kitchens with its 30-inch electric cooktop design, featuring innovative SpacePro bridge elements that accommodate oversized cookware. For countertop fabricators, this model presents specific installation requirements that demand precision cutting and careful material preparation. Our professionally verified DXF template provides exact cutout dimensions of 29.75 inches by 20.375 inches, eliminating measurement errors that can lead to expensive material replacement or time-consuming field modifications. Electric cooktops like the FPEC3077RF generate substantial surface heat during operation, making proper cutout sizing critical—too tight and the cooktop may not seat correctly or could stress the countertop material during thermal expansion; too loose and visible gaps compromise the installation aesthetics. This template accounts for manufacturer-specified tolerances while maintaining the clean, professional appearance that distinguishes quality countertop work. With 5 powerful ceramic radiant elements including an impressive 9-12 inch SpacePro bridge element rated at 3000 watts, the FPEC3077RF delivers exceptional cooking flexibility that deserves equally exceptional installation craftsmanship.
Installation Overview
Proper installation of the Frigidaire Professional FPEC3077RF begins with cutting a precise opening measuring 29.75 inches wide by 20.375 inches deep, with 0.5-inch corner radii to distribute stress evenly across the countertop material. The cooktop unit itself measures 30.75 inches wide and 21.5 inches deep overall, creating a 0.5-inch overhang on all sides that conceals the cut edge and provides structural support to the appliance. Before cutting, confirm that your countertop substrate thickness is adequate for the mounting clips—most installations require minimum 3/4-inch material thickness, though some fabricators prefer 1-1/4 inch material for added strength around the cutout perimeter. The FPEC3077RF requires a dedicated 240V electrical circuit with 40-ampere capacity, drawing maximum power of 9.4 kW across its five cooking elements. Fabricators should coordinate with electricians to ensure the junction box is positioned appropriately within the base cabinet, typically centered beneath the cooktop location and set back far enough to avoid interference with mounting hardware. When working with natural stone materials, pay special attention to vein patterns and existing fissures—route your cutout to avoid crossing major veins when possible, as these represent natural weak points that could propagate cracks under thermal stress. For engineered quartz installations, the material's consistent composition provides more predictable cutting behavior, though you should still observe proper tooling and feed rate parameters to prevent heat-induced resin damage along cut edges.
CNC Cutting Notes
CNC fabrication of the FPEC3077RF cutout requires methodical approach to toolpathing and material-specific cutting parameters for professional results. After importing this DXF template into your CAM software, verify dimensional accuracy by measuring the overall cutout rectangle—it should read exactly 29.75" x 20.375" with precise 0.5" radius corners at all four junctions. For granite countertops, select a 1/2-inch or 5/8-inch diameter diamond router bit with 35-40 grit segments, programming your CNC for 8000-9000 RPM spindle speed and 30-40 inches per minute feed rate. Execute the cutout in multiple passes rather than attempting full-thickness cuts; start with a 1/4-inch depth per pass for 3cm material, increasing to 3/8-inch passes for particularly homogeneous granite varieties. When cutting engineered quartz, slightly increase feed rates to 45-55 IPM while maintaining similar spindle speeds, as quartz's consistent composition allows more aggressive cutting without risk of following unexpected grain patterns. The corner radii are particularly important with electric cooktops—these rounded transitions prevent stress concentration that could lead to thermal cracking from the radiant heat elements above. Program your toolpath to use true arc interpolation at corners rather than segmented straight-line approximations, which can leave faceted edges requiring additional hand-finishing. After completing your rough cut, perform a light finish pass around the entire perimeter using a fresh bit at reduced feed rate (20-25 IPM) and shallow depth of cut (1/16"), which produces smooth edges requiring minimal polishing to match the countertop's finished surface.
Material Compatibility
The Frigidaire Professional FPEC3077RF template delivers excellent results across all standard countertop materials, with each substrate requiring specific tool selections and cutting strategies. Granite remains the industry standard for cooktop installations, offering superior heat resistance and structural stability—select diamond tooling with medium grit (35-40) for optimal cutting speed and edge quality, and always cut with abundant water cooling to control dust and prevent thermal damage to the stone's crystalline structure. Engineered quartz, while excellent for cooktop applications due to its non-porous surface and consistent composition, demands sharper tooling to prevent resin burning along cut edges; poly-crystalline diamond (PCD) router bits significantly outperform standard carbide in high-resin quartz formulations, producing cleaner cuts with extended tool life. Marble, being more porous and thermally reactive than granite, requires extra consideration for electric cooktop installations—while the material cuts beautifully with standard diamond tooling, its calcium carbonate composition makes it more susceptible to thermal etching from spills and cleaning products, so client education is important. Porcelain slabs represent the cutting edge of countertop materials, offering exceptional heat resistance and dramatic aesthetics, though their extreme hardness demands specialized tooling and patience—expect to reduce feed rates to 15-20 IPM and use continuous-rim diamond blades to prevent catastrophic cracking during cutting. Solid surface materials like Corian cut easily with carbide tooling and actually perform well with electric cooktops, as the material remains dimensionally stable across temperature fluctuations and any minor heat damage can often be sanded out during routine maintenance.
Where to Buy
The Frigidaire Professional FPEC3077RF electric cooktop is widely available through appliance retailers, home improvement centers, and online appliance specialists. Major retailers including Home Depot, Lowe's, and Best Buy typically stock or can order this model, while specialty appliance dealers often maintain floor displays for client viewing. When coordinating appliance purchase with fabrication schedules, encourage clients to order the cooktop at least 2-3 weeks before templating to ensure the actual unit is available for verification measurements—while this template provides accurate manufacturer specifications, having the physical appliance on-site eliminates any possibility of specification variations. The FPEC3077RF generally retails in the mid-premium price range ($1,200-$1,800), offering professional-series features and construction quality at a more accessible price point than comparable induction models. Online retailers like AJ Madison, Designer Appliances, and US Appliance frequently offer competitive pricing and can provide detailed specification sheets for fabrication planning. As a fabricator, you should also verify whether the model remains in current production, as Frigidaire Professional periodically updates their product lines—discontinued models may still be available through dealer inventory, but specification documentation can become harder to access after production ends.