Unpacking The Cooktop; Installation Instructions - GE Profile PP989SNSS Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

UNPACKING THE COOKTOP/INSTALLING THE GASKET
8 INSTALLING THE FOAM GASKET
Do not install the cooktop into the countertop
without installing the foam gasket as shown.
It protects the bottom edge of the glass from the
countertop and seals the cooktop against spills.
Remove the cooktop along with its shipping pad
from the shipping box. Remove the shipping block
from the downdraft vent opening and place it under
the shipping pad to provide level support.
CAUTION:
GLASS IS FRAGILE.
DO NOT BUMP EDGE OF GLASS DURING
INSTALLATION.
Locate the foam gasket tape included with
your cooktop.
Peel off the white backing to install the foam gasket
tape on the bottom side of the cooktop glass as
shown.
Note: On stainless steel model PP989S, apply the
foam tape around the outer edge of the glass only
on the sides and rear of the unit.

Installation Instructions

Center vent shipping block – place
under the shipping pad to provide
level support
Foam Gasket Installation Notes:
• The foam gasket tape should be installed within
1/8 of the edge of the glass. Do not stretch or
twist the foam gasket tape.
CAUTION:
gasket tape greatly increases the potential
of breaking the cooktop glass when installing,
especially in Corian
• Use care not to stretch the foam gasket tape
while it is installed or it will not stay in place.
• Do not place foam gasket tape over the metal
flanges.
• Butt the foam gasket tape ends together at each
corner without overlapping.
• Trim the foam gasket tape to length without
stretching.
• Mitre cut outside corners of foam gasket tape
slightly if necessary for appearance.
• Do not scratch the glass while cutting the foam
gasket tape.
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Failure to install foam
® or granite countertops.
Foam
Underside
Gasket
of Glass
Tape
1 ⁄ max.
8
to Glass
Edge