Installation Preparation - GE Monogram ZVB36 Installation Instructions Manual

• Measure carefully when cutting the
Cutouts and
Clearances
• Measure to be sure there is room for
• Refer to cooktop installation instructions
ZEU668 or
ZEU669 Cooktop
with 36" Vent
Potential Problems & Solutions
PROBLEM:
• Requires 22-1/8" flat countertop surface
and 24-5/8" total countertop depth
SOLUTION:
• Do not use a countertop backsplash
• See Creative Solutions
PROBLEM:
• Requires 22-3/8"inside cabinet depth.
SOLUTION:
• Remove 3/4" rear support rail
• See Creative Solutions
countertop. Make sure sides of the opening
are parallel and rear and front cuts are
exactly perpendicular to sides.
clearances to the front edge of the
countertop.
to be sure that models fit into the base
cabinets being used.
36" Vent Width
21-3/8"
Cutout
Depth
Cooktop Area Cutout
1/2" Cooktop Overlap
Front Edge of Countertop
35" Cooktop Width

Installation Preparation

• Identify the cutout illustration for the
cooktop model you are installing.
– Draw lines on the countertop to follow as a
cutting guide. Measure and mark cooktop
and vent overlaps to be sure there is
enough flat countertop depth.
33-15/16"
2-1/2" Min. Clearance
to Cutout
2-1/2" to
Cutout
Downdraf t Vent Systems
1/4" Overlap
1/8" Gap
22-1/8"
Total Flat
Surface
Required
ZEU668/669 Cooktop
19-1/2"
3/4"
DOWNDRAFT VENT
22-3/4" to Back Wall
22" to Support Rail
24-3/4"
1-7/8"
3/4"
Thick
Support
Rail
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