Installation Instructions - GE PP989DNBB - Profile 30" Smoothtop Electric Downdraft Cooktop Use And Care Manual

PRePARING foR INsTAllATIoN
1
Positioning the cooktop
The cooktop is designed to look best when centered in a
cabinet at least 30≤ wide .
The exhaust vent beneath the cooktop must be located
between wall studs or floor joists so that the ductwork may
be installed properly .
At least 6≤ must be allowed between side edges of the
cooktop and adjacent walls .
13" max .
depth of
unprotected
overhead
cabinets
30" min .
clearance from
countertop
to unprotected
overhead surface
Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop unit, if possible,
in order to reduce the hazards caused by reaching over
heated surface units . If cabinets are placed over the
cooktop, the risks can be reduced by installing a range
hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches
beyond the bottom of the cabinets .
If cabinetry is used above the cooktop, allow a minimum
30" clearance between the cooking surface and the bottom
of any unprotected cabinet .
If the clearance between the cooktop and the cabinetry is
less than 30", the cabinet bottom must be protected with
flame retardant millboard at least 1/4" thick, covered with
28 gauge sheet steel or 0 . 0 20" thick copper . Clearance
between the cooktop and the protected cabinetry musT
NeVeR Be less ThAN 24" .
eXCePTIoN: Installation of a listed microwave oven or
cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the
installation instructions packed with that appliance .
A 15" minimum must be kept from the side edge of the
cooktop to the bottom of any cabinet not directly above the
cooktop . If the clearance is less than 15", adjacent cabinets
should be at least 6" from the side edge of the cooktop .
Installation Instructions
CABINeT PRePARATIoN
15" min . height
from countertop
to nearest cabinet
on either side of
the unit
6" min .
clearance
from cutout
to side walls
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PRePARING The BAse CABINeT
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This cooktop is designed to fit easily into a variety
of cabinets . However, some cabinets may require
modifications .
Preparing a cabinet that is against a wall
In some cabinets, the sides may need to be scooped or cut
down 5 ⁄ " as shown, and the corner braces removed in
3
4
order to accommodate the unit .
In 75 cm and 90 cm frameless European cabinets,
the back panel may need to be cut down 5
accommodate the unit .
Preparing a peninsula or island-type cabinet
In a peninsula or island-type cabinet, the sides may need to
be scooped or cut down, and the corner braces removed in
order to accommodate the unit .
"
5 ⁄
3
4
Approx .
RouGh PRePARATIoN
3
of JuNCTIoN BoX
ImPoRTANT – foR PeRsoNAl sAfeTy, RemoVe
house fuse oR oPeN CIRCuIT BReAkeR BefoRe
PRePARING JuNCTIoN BoX.
Install an approved junction box within shaded area
shown in diagram . Junction box must be at least 10
below top of cabinet .
Run conductors from residence wiring to junction box
according to local electrical codes .
9"
16"
20"
⁄ " to
3
4
"
5 ⁄ Approx .
3
4
for European
cabinets
C L
4"
10 ⁄ "
1
2
⁄ "
1
2