Preparing The Opening; Installation Instructions - GE JGP628BEC Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

PREPARING THE OPENING

A
The following MINIMUM clearance
A1
dimensions must be maintained.
13" MAX. Depth
of unprotected
overhead cabinets
30" MIN.
clearance from
countertop to
unprotected
overhead surface
3 3/4" MIN.
clearance from
cutout to side
wall on the left
of the unit
A2
OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS
36"
COOKTOP
18 7/8"
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF THE
A3
COUNTERTOP
To insure accuracy, it is best to make
a template when cutting the opening
in the counter.
33 7/8"
length of
2 1/4" Min.
Between cutout
and the wall behind
the cooktop
2 1/2"Min.
from front edge
of cutout
and front edge
of countertop
6" MIN.
clearance from
cutout to side
wall on the right
of the unit
18" MIN.
height from
countertop to
nearest cabinet on
either side of unit
21"
3"
33 11/16"
19 1/8" width of cut
16 15/16"
cut
The recommended Gas Supply
A4
Location from the backwall.
Recommended
gas supply
location.
Make sure the wall coverings, counter
A5
top and cabinets around the cooktop
can withstand heat (up to 200°F)
generated by cooktop.
Wall covering,
cabinets, and
countertop
must withstand
heat up to 200F.
4
1"Min. From Backwall
From Cutout
Center Line