Installing The Gasket - GE PP989 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
UNPACKING THE COOKTOP/INSTALLING THE GASKET
r81 INSTALLING THE FOAM GASKET
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.
Centervent shippingblock- place
underthe shippingpadto provide
levelsupport
-& CAUTION:
GLASS ISFRAGILE.
DO NOT BUMP EDGE OF GLASS DURING
INSTALLATION.
Locate the foam gasket tape included with
gour 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, applg the
foam tape around the outer edge of the glass onlg
on the sides and rear of the unit.
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.
CAUTION:
Failure to install foam
gasket tape greotlg increases the potential
of breaking the cooktop glass when installing,
especiollg in Corion ® or granite countertops.
• Use care not to stretch the foam gasket tape
while it is installed or it will not stag 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
slightlg if necessorg for appearance.
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Foam
Gasket
Tape
JJs s
Edge
• Do not scratch the glass while cutting the foam
gasket tape.
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