GE Profile P2S975SEMSS Installation Instructions Manual page 17

ALTERNATE CONSTRUCTION
25
PREPARATION
OPTIONAL MAINTOP FILLER OR
A
BACKGUARD KIT
If counter opening extends to the wall, it will
require Maintop Filler Kit (supplied with the
range) or Backguard Kit (JXS32XX or
JXS37XX) to close the gap.
NOTE: If the countertop is greater than 25",
it will show a gap between the backguard
and wall or between filler kit and the wall.
If the countertop is less than 25", a gap will
occur between the countertop front and the
control panel ends (see Step 8).
If you are using the optional backguard kit,
refer to the backguard kit instructions for
installation details.
Wall
Must 30"
be smooth cut
flat
Must be level
31-1/8"
If you use the filler kit, place the metal filler
piece supplied with the range to the back of
the range as shown in the figure below. Start
the 2 screws into the upper holes at the
outside rear of the range and through the
slots in the trim, holding the filler piece
centered on the maintop frame and pushing
upward to close the gap between the bottom
of the maintop and the filler trim.
Installation Instructions
Must be
25"
level
Must be
flat
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When the trim is set in the proper position,
tighten the 2 mounting screws. The top of the
trim should be located below the top surface
of the maintop to prevent pots, pans and
skillets from damaging the painted parts.
Refer to the Standard Installation of the
Range on page 6.
FOR NON-BUILT-IN INSTALLATION
B
(END OF CABINET LOCATION)
When installing the range at the end of
a cabinet section which will expose the
unfinished side of the range, use Body Side
Kit (JXS77XX). Refer to the kit instructions
for installation details.
Cooktop
Range
Maintop filler
(2) #8
screws