Installing The Cooktop; Installation Instructions - GE JP989 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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INSTALLING THE COOKTOP

Lift the cooktop by the glass side edges as shown.
NOTE: Do not use the glass top vent opening to lift or
move the cooktop into position.
Lower the cooktop into the countertop opening,
guiding it into position. Glass is fragile—do not allow
it to drop onto the countertop. Support from the
underside and lower slowly.
Carefully remove your fingers one corner at a time to
lower the cooktop into position.
NOTE: Do not use Silicone RTV or caulk to bond
cooktop glass to countertop.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE COOKTOP
CAUTION:
DO NOT LIFT FROM
VENT OPENING.
10 CHECKING FOR FLATNESS
Inspect the cooktop glass for rocking or uneven gap
on all four sides at the countertop surface. Do not
attempt to force the glass to meet the countertop.
If the cooktop is perfectly flat with the countertop
surface, skip to Step 11.
If there is any rocking or an uneven gap, then use a
" nut driver to loosen the eighteen (18) sheet metal
1 ⁄
4
screws on the bottom panels of the cooktop while it is
still in the countertop.
Loosen each bottom panel screw 1 or 2 turns. After
all eighteen (18) screws are loosened, recheck the
cooktop for flatness with the countertop surface.
Gently bump your hand along the outside edge of
the cooktop if needed to help it settle evenly onto
the countertop surface.
Retighten all eighteen (18) sheet metal screws.
22
Check for
uneven gaps
Loosen Loosen
screws screws
1-2 turns 1-2 turns