Cabinet Preparation; Preparing For Installation - GE Profile PP989SNSS Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

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Positioning the cooktop
The cooktop is designed to look best when centered in a
cabinet at least 30 wide.
The exhaust vent beneath the cooktop must be located
between wall studs or floor joists so that the ductwork may
be installed properly.
At least 6 must be allowed between side edges of the
cooktop and adjacent walls.
13 max.
depth of
unprotected
overhead
cabinets
30 min. clearance
from countertop
to unprotected
overhead surface
Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop unit, if possible,
in order to reduce the hazards caused by reaching over
heated surface units. If cabinets are placed over the
cooktop, the risks can be reduced by installing a range
hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches
beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
If cabinetry is used above the cooktop, allow a minimum
30 clearance between the cooking surface and the bottom
of any unprotected cabinet.
If the clearance between the cooktop and the cabinetry is
less than 30 , the cabinet bottom must be protected with
flame retardant millboard at least 1/4 thick, covered with
28 gauge sheet steel or 0.020 thick copper. Clearance
between the cooktop and the protected cabinetry MUST
NEVER BE LESS THAN 24.
EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave oven or
cooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to the
installation instructions packed with that appliance.
A 15 minimum must be kept from the side edge of the
cooktop to the bottom of any cabinet not directly above the
cooktop. If the clearance is less than 15 , adjacent cabinets
should be at least 6 from the side edge of the cooktop.
Installation Instructions

CABINET PREPARATION

15 min. height
from countertop
to nearest cabinet
on either side of
the unit
6 min.
clearance from
cutout to side
walls
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PREPARING THE BASE CABINET
This cooktop is designed to fit easily into a variety
of cabinets. However, some cabinets may require
modifications.
Preparing a cabinet that is against a wall
In some cabinets, the sides may need to be scooped or cut
down 5 3 ⁄ as shown, and the corner braces removed in
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order to accommodate the unit.
In 75 cm and 90 cm frameless European cabinets,
the back panel may need to be cut down 5
accommodate the unit.
Preparing a peninsula or island-type cabinet
In a peninsula or island-type cabinet, the sides may need to
be scooped or cut down, and the corner braces removed in
order to accommodate the unit.
5 3 ⁄
4
Approx.
3 ROUGH PREPARATION
OF JUNCTION BOX
IMPORTANT – FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, REMOVE
HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE
PREPARING JUNCTION BOX.
Install an approved junction box within shaded area
shown in diagram. Junction box must be at least
10 1 ⁄ below top of cabinet.
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Run conductors from residence wiring to junction box
according to local electrical codes.
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16
20
⁄ to
3
4
5 3 ⁄ Approx.
4
for European
cabinets
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4
10 1 ⁄
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