Tools You Will Need - GE JP328 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation
Instructions
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT –
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instructions for local inspector's use.
IMPORTANT –
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governing codes and ordinances.
Note to Installer –
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instructions with the Consumer.
Note to Consumer –
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for future reference.
WARNING:
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this appliance must be properly grounded. See the
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS section in these
Installation Instructions.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

• Electric or hand drill and 1/8" drill bit
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Hand or saber saw
FOR TILE COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION
• Electric drill and 5/32" drill bit
" x 1 " masonry screws
• 4
3 ⁄ 1 ⁄
1 6 4
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For personal safety,
Electric Cooktop
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING –
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the installation, switch power off at the service panel
and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent
power from being switched on accidentally. When
the service disconnecting means cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent warning device, such
as a tag, to the service panel.
• To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over
heated surface elements, cabinet storage located
above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet
storage space is to be provided, the risk can be
reduced by installing a range hood that projects
horizontally a minimum of 5" beyond the bottom of
the cabinets. Cabinet installation above the cooktop
may be no deeper than 13".
• The cooktop should be easy to reach and lighted with
natural light during the day.
UNPACKING THE COOKTOP
Take cooktop from box and remove packing material:
• Paper under burner bowls
• Cardboard between cooktop and tub (must lift
cooktop)
• Tape holding support rod
This cooktop cannot be installed in countertops that
cannot accept screws, such as granite or marble.
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JP328, JP626
Before beginning