Before You Begin; Installation Requirements - GE JVB36 Owner's Manual

Installationof the downdraft
system.
Read meso instructions completely and carefully
WARNING--TO REDUCETHERiSK OFFIRE,ELECTRICSHOCK,OR iNJURY
TOPERSONS,OBSERVETHEFOLLOWING:
A. lns_alla_ior_ work and ele(:_rical wiring mus_ be
done by qualified persons(s) in accord race _d_
all applicable codes and s_andards, inchMing fire-
ra_ed cons_rucdon.
B. Ducked f_u_s mus_ always be vetoed _o _he
outdoors.
WARNING--Toreduce the risk of fire, use only metal
ductwork.
Before YouBegin
IMPORTANT: Save t,_eseinstructions for the local
electrical inspector's use.
IMPORTAN_ OBSERVEALL GOVERNING CODES
AND ORDINANCES.
NOTE TOINSTAL£ER:Leave these instructions with
the appliance after installation is completed.
NOTE TOCONSUMER: Keep this Owner's Manual
and installation instructions for future use.
NOTE."This appliance must be properly grounded.
InstallationRequirements
Before starting installation, check the following requirements:
120
4.0
500
3_ " X 10"_
Can be tmnsitioned to round duct (6" round minimum),
This downdrah blo_ er system is designed u) be used
u_ exhaus_ smoke and odors when cooking with aH
(;E Profile electric and gas
cooku_ps hs_edh_dfis
manual h (::ar_be mourned in either an island or
Requirements for an approved installation:
26" minimum cabinet depth
_ 26" minimum flora the back of the &)_lldrafi to
the fiont of the countertop, with
23%" mininmm FI AT countertop smthce
:_ Ifyou install the vent and cookt op in an island,
you may need additional island depth. 24" base to
base will not be adequate. Please see below.
Plan the placement of the elecuical outlet carefiflly.
It should NOT be installed on the back wall of the
cabinet be(rauseit may inter{ere with the down&aft.
It should be installed on a side wall or a(!jacent
cabinet. Make sure it is within reach of the unit's 2 ft.
long power cord and conforms to all local codes.
Install a stan&ud outlet to make the electrical
connection.
Plan the locathm of the gas supply pipe (for gas
cooktops) carefiflly to avoid inter[erence with the
downchaft installation.
Thisunit can be easilyinstalledfollowingthese
basicsteps:
[] Cut out the (ountertop opening.
[] Install the (lo_i_(hafl in the cabinet.
[] ( onnect the duclwork and electrical.
[] Install the cooklop.
Measurements
Refer to the cooktop installation instructions tot dimensions of cooktop, countertop cutout,
and cabinet requirements.
Cutout dimension and illustrations am given for 30" and 36" cooktops.
_, The 30" models will fit in most 30" wide cabinets
and the 36" models will fit ir_most 35"wide
cablneN.
:_ Check the inside dimensions of the cabinet before
beginning installation. The top of the side walls
may need to be cut to provide clearance for
mounting.
NOTE" Toinstafl a cooktop with this downdraft,
the cabinet depth must be 26"minimum
A countertop with a raised lip may not allow enough flat
countertop for a proper installation,