Preparing The Countertop - GE Profile PP989SNSS Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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PREPARING THE COUNTERTOP

The countertop must have a deep flat surface
to accommodate the cooktop and the vent.
Countertops with a rolled front edge and
backsplash may not provide the flat surface
area required.
25" min. flat surface area required
Clearance between inside front of cabinet and rear
of countertop cutout must be 20
accommodate cooktop depth.
2 3 ⁄ min.
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A 1/2 wide flat area is required around the edge
of opening for support of the unit. The cooktop
unit must be level and sit squarely into countertop
opening.
Carefully cut countertop opening according
to the dimensions shown in the illustration. Be sure
that the opening is cut squarely, with sides parallel
to each other and the rear exactly perpendicular
to the sides.
20
25
1 7 ⁄
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Installation Instructions
CABINET PREPARATION CUTOUTS
5 ⁄ in order to
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20 5 ⁄
8
1 7 ⁄
8
5 ⁄
8
28 7 ⁄
8
min.
PREPARING FOR DUCTWORK
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NOTE: Ductwork MUST be vented to outside. DO NOT vent
into a wall, ceiling, crawlspace, attic or any concealed
space.
Cut hole in cabinet wall or floor as appropriate for your
installation. Make sure exhaust duct is located between wall
studs or floor joists.
NOTE: When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,
do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
9 1 ⁄
8
min.
Rear Wall Venting
BLOWER TO DUCTWORK ALIGNMENT
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In general, the use of flexible ducting is discouraged because
it can cause severely restricted airflow. However, if the
blower outlet and the floor or wall duct location do NOT align
well, then flexible METAL ducting can be used to adapt to an
offset. Good alignment without use of flexible ducting is best.
NOTE:
• Do not exceed the maximum recommended offset of 6 .
• Do not allow the flexible ducting to kink or collapse.
• Do stretch the flexible ducting as much as possible to
eliminate as much of the corrugation as possible.
Bottom Venting
A 3 1 ⁄ x 10 rectangle to 6 round transition duct is available
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at your local building supply store.
NOTE: Illustrations are for planning purposes only.
17
18 3 ⁄
4
10 1 ⁄
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Downward Venting
6 Max.
Centerline
to Centerline
Offset
Back Venting
(Requires 3 1 ⁄
4
6 1 ⁄
8
x 10 )