GE JP380 Use And Care & Installation Manual page 15

STEP 1
INSTALLING CABINETS OVER YOUR
COOKTOP
(76.2 cm) min
25"
(63.5 cm)
36"
(91.4 cm)
We recommend at least 6" (15.24 cm)
for best venting performance.
Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop unit,
if possible, in order to reduce the hazards
caused by reaching over heated surface units.
• Make sure the wall coverings around the
cooktop can withstand heat generated by the
cooktop up to 200°F. (93°C.).
• If cabinets are placed above the cooktop,
allow a minimum clearance of 30" (76.2 cm)
between the cooking surface and the bottom of
unprotected cabinets unless the underside of the
cabinets above the cooktop is protected with not
less than 1/4" (.63 cm) insulating flame-retardant
millboard covered with sheet metal not less than
0.0122" (0.031 cm) thick.
• Clearance between the cooking surface and
protected cabinets MUST NEVER BE LESS
THAN 24 INCHES. The vertical distance from
the plane of the cooking surface to the bottom of
adjacent overhead cabinets extending closer
than 1" (2.54 cm) to the plane of the cooktop
sides must not be less than 18" (45.7 cm).
30"
13"
(33.02 cm)
30"
18"
(45.7 cm)
(76.2 cm)
1" (2.54 cm) min to wall
EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave
oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall
conform to the installation instructions packed
with that appliance.
Working areas adjacent to the cooktop should
have an 18" (45.7 cm) minimum clearance
between the countertop and the bottom of the
cabinet. If the clearance is less than 18"
(45.7 cm), the adjacent cabinets should be at
least 2" (5.08 cm) from the side of the cooktop.
Proper Electrical Supply
You must provide an adequate electrical supply
system as required for your cooktop. All wire
connections must be in accordance with local
codes and properly insulated. Check with local
utility for governing electrical codes and
ordinances. In the absence of local electrical
codes, the National Electrical Code, NFPA No.
70, must be followed. A copy of the National
Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70, can be obtained
by writing to:
National Fire Protection Assn.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
A three-wire, single phase, A.C. 120/240 volt or
120/208 volt, 60 cycle electrical system
(properly circuit protected to meet local codes
or NFPA No. 70) must be provided. Unit must
be properly grounded in accordance with local
wiring code. The following chart recommends
the minimum circuit protection and wire size if
the appliance is the only unit on the circuit. If
smaller sizes of wire are used, the unit efficiency
will be reduced and a fire hazard may be
created. It is advisable that the electrical wiring
and hookup be accomplished by a competent
electrician.
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