A:Answer Hi there, thanks for asking! Per page 5 of your installation instructions, you would need to allow 5” minimum vertical clearance from the cooktop bottom (or 8-1/4” minimum depth from the countertop) to any combustible surfaces, such as a cabinet drawer. There is a diagram available on that page as well as ADA compliant clearances for forward approach spaces. You can view your installation instructions, here: https://content.syndigo.com/asset/662e2dcf-f9c9-4364-823e-957ff5c17f41/original.pdf - We do hope this helps! If you have other questions or concerns, know that you're always free to reach out. All the best. -Michael@Cafe