GE PD968SPSS Installation Instructions Manual page 3

2 PREPARING THE OPENING (Continued)
9/16"­min.­
flat
29-15/16"–­30-1/16"­
The­Standard­Installation­of­this­Drop-In­Range­is­to­hang­
by­the­countertop­on­the­side­metal­flang­ e s­under­glass­
cooktop.­This Range must not be installed on a base or
sub structure (2"x 4" support).
If­the­construction­of­your­cabinet­cannot­provide­a­
1/4"­flat­area­at­the­back­of­the­countertop­opening,­
consider­changing­the­countertop­to­accommodate­this­
dimension.­If­the­area­is­not­flat,­excess­tension­may­
be­applied­to­the­glass­cooktop,­causing­breakage­and­
voiding­the­warranty.
•­­­ C ountertop­thickness­1-1/4"­min.­is­required­to­support­the­product.­Braces­must­be­installed­between­the­
underside­of­the­countertop­and­the­cabinet­if­required­to­obtain­1-1/4"­minimum­thickness­(each­side).
•­­­ M ake­sure­the­wall­coverings,­counters­and­cabinets­around­the­oven­can­withstand­the­heat­(up­to­200°­F­
(93.3°­C)­generated­by­the­oven.
•­­­ T his­appliance­has­been­approved­for­0"­spacing­to­adjacent­surfaces­above­the­cooktop.­However,­a­6"­
minimum­spacing­to­surfaces­less­than­15"­above­the­cooktop­and­adjacent­cabinet­is­recommended­to­
reduce­exposure­to­steam,­grease­splatter­and­heat.
•­­­ L ocate­the­wiring­junction­box­at­the­rear­of­the­cutout.­The­dimension­from­the­top­of­the­wiring­junction­
box­to­the­countertop­must­be­a­minimum­of­28-1/2".­The­box­must­not­extend­more­than­3"­off­the­plane­
of­the­wall.­The­junction­box­must­be­located­where­it­will­allow­considerable­slack­in­the­range­conduit,­so­
that­the­range­can­be­pulled­out­for­service­if­necessary.
Installation­Instructions
Wall
1/4"­min.­flat
23-3/16"
9/16"­min.­
smooth­cut
25"­­
typically
flat
Countertop
3
Flat­
area
R
1/4"
Range­support