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

uNPACkING The CookToP/INsTAllING The GAskeT
INsTAllING The foAm GAskeT
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Do not install the cooktop into the countertop
without installing the foam gasket as shown .
It protects the bottom edge of the glass from the
countertop and seals the cooktop against spills .
Remove the cooktop along with its shipping pad
from the shipping box . Remove the shipping block
from the downdraft vent opening and place it under
the shipping pad to provide level support .
CAuTIoN:
GlAss Is fRAGIle.
Do NoT BumP eDGe of GlAss DuRING
INsTAllATIoN.
Locate the foam gasket tape included with
your cooktop .
Peel off the white backing to install the foam gasket
tape on the bottom side of the cooktop glass as
shown .
Note: On stainless steel model PP989S, apply the
foam tape around the outer edge of the glass only
on the sides and rear of the unit .
Installation Instructions
Center vent shipping block –
place under the shipping pad to
provide level support
foam Gasket Installation Notes:
• The foam gasket tape should be installed within
1/8" of the edge of the glass . Do not stretch or
twist the foam gasket tape .
C AuTIoN:
gasket tape greatly increases the potential
of breaking the cooktop glass when installing,
especially in Corian
• Use care not to stretch the foam gasket tape
while it is installed or it will not stay in place .
• Do not place foam gasket tape over the metal
flanges .
• Butt the foam gasket tape ends together at each
corner without overlapping .
• Trim the foam gasket tape to length without
stretching .
• Mitre cut outside corners of foam gasket tape
slightly if necessary for appearance .
• Do not scratch the glass while cutting the foam
gasket tape .
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Failure to install foam
or granite countertops .
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Foam
Underside
Gasket
of Glass
Tape
⁄ ≤ max .
1
8
to Glass
Edge