Jenn-Air JGC8645 Installation Manual page 2

LOCATIONOF YOUR JENN-AIR APPLIANCE
Locate this applianceaway from combustiblematerialssuch as window
curtainsand combustiblewall decorations.
Minimum horizontalclearancebetween the edge of the applianceand
combustible construction extending fromthe cookingsurfaceto 18" (45.72
cm) abovethe cookingsurfaceis
1" (2.54cm) at rear
8" (20.32cm) at sides
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20,32 cm
FIGURE 1
PREPARATIONOF COUNTERTOP
The countertop c utout must be preparedaccordingtothe illustration o n
page1 oftheseinstructions.
CAUTION:Cutoutdimensions arecritical. Dimensions mustbe measured
and cutaccurately to within _+ 1/16" (.159cm)to ensureproper f it.
INSTALLINGCABINETRYOVER YOUR
JENN-AIR COOKTOP
A = 30" (76.2 cm) minimum vertical
clearance between cooking
surface and constructionabove
theappliance. T his clearance may
be reducedto not less than 24
inches (60.96 cm) by protecting
the undersideof the combustible
material or metal cabinet above
the cooking surfacewith not less
than 1!4inch (.635cm) insulating
millboard covered with sheet
metal not less than 0.0122 inch
thick.
B = 13"(33.02cm)maximumdepthof
cabinetsinstalled above cooking
top.
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FIGURE2
Avoid use of cabinets above cooktop for storage space to eliminate
associatedpotentialhazardssuch as reachingoveropenflames.
IMPORTANTPREPARATIONSUGGESTIONS
1. Chamferall exposededgesof decorativelaminateto preventdamage
from chipping.
2. Radius corners of cutout and file to insure smoothedges and
prevent cornercracking.Recommend1/4" or 3/8" diameter drill in
each corner.
3. Roughedges,insidecornerswhich havenot been roundedandforced
fits can contributeto crackingof the countertoplaminate.
4. Countertopmustbe supportedwithin 3" (7.62cm) of cutout.
WARNING
THIS PRODUCTSHOULDNOT
BE INSTALLED BELOWA
VENTILATION TYPEHOOD
SYSTEMTHATDIRECTSAIR
IN A DOWNWARD DIRECTION.
(SEEFIGURE)
THESESYSTEMSMAYCAUSE
IGNITIONAND COMBUSTION
PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS
BURNERSRESULTINGtN
PERSONALINJURYAND MAY
AFFECTTHE COOKING
PERFORMANCE OFTHE UNIT.
NOTE:THE FIGUREMAYNOTACCURATELY REPRESENT YOUR
RANGEOR COOKTOP;HOWEVER, T HISWARNINGAPPLIESTO
ALL GAS COOKINGPRODUCTS.