Important Preparation Suggestions - Jenn-Air JGC8645 Installation Manual

LOCATION OF YOUR JENN-AIR APPLIANCE
Locate this appliance away from combustible materials such as window
curtains and combustible wall decorations.
Minimum horizontal clearance between the edge of the appliance and
combustible construction extending from the cooking surface to 18² (45.72
cm) above the cooking surface is
1² (2.54 cm) at rear
8² (20.32 cm) at sides
PREPARATION OF COUNTERTOP
The countertop cutout must be prepared according to the illustration on
page 1 of these instructions.
CAUTION: Cutout dimensions are critical. Dimensions must be measured
and cut accurately to within + 1/16² (.159 cm) to ensure proper fit.
INSTALLING CABINETRY OVER YOUR
JENN-AIR COOKTOP
A = 30² (76.2 cm) minimum vertical
clearance between
surface and construction above
the appliance. This clearance may
be reduced to not less than 24
inches (60.96 cm) by protecting
the underside of the combustible
material or metal cabinet above
the cooking surface with not less
than 1/4 inch (.635 cm) insulating
millboard covered with sheet
metal not less than 0.0122 inch
thick.
B = 13² (33.02 cm) maximum depth of
cabinets installed above cooking
top.
Avoid use of cabinets above cooktop for storage space to eliminate
associated potential hazards such as reaching over open flames.
FIGURE 1
cooking
FIGURE 2

IMPORTANT PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS

1. Chamfer all exposed edges of decorative laminate to prevent damage
from chipping.
2. Radius corners of cutout and file to insure smooth edges and
prevent corner cracking. Recommend 1/4² ² ² ² or 3/8² ² ² ² diameter drill in
each corner.
3. Rough edges, inside corners which have not been rounded and forced
fits can contribute to cracking of the countertop laminate.
4. Countertop must be supported within 3² (7.62 cm) of cutout.
WARNING
NOTE: THE FIGURE MAY NOT ACCURATELY REPRESENT YOUR
RANGE OR COOKTOP; HOWEVER, THIS WARNING APPLIES TO
ALL GAS COOKING PRODUCTS.
2
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT
BE INSTALLED BELOW A
VENTILATION TYPE HOOD
SYSTEM THAT DIRECTS AIR
IN A DOWNWARD DIRECTION.
(SEE FIGURE)
THESE SYSTEMS MAY CAUSE
IGNITION AND COMBUSTION
PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS
BURNERS RESULTING IN
PERSONAL INJURY AND MAY
AFFECT THE COOKING
PERFORMANCE OF THE UNIT.