GE PP989 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 22

Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE COOKTOP
I_1 INSTALLING THE COOKTOP
CAUTION:
DO NOT LIFT
FROM VENT
OPENING.
Lift the cooktop by the glass side edges as shown.
NOTE: Do not use the glass top vent opening to lift
or move the cooktop into position.
Lower the cooktop into the countertop opening,
guiding it into position. Glass is fragileido not allow
it to drop onto the countertop. Support from the
underside and lower slowly.
Carefully remove your fingers one corner at a time
to lower the cooktop into position.
NOTE: Do not use Silicone RTV or caulk to bond
cooktop glass to countertop.
[] CHECKING FOR FLATNESS
Inspect the cooktop glass for rocking or uneven
gap on all four sides at the countertop surface.
Do not attempt to force the glass to meet
the countertop.
[_ INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL
INSTALLATION BRACKETS
NOTE: Check for glass flatness in Step 10 before
installing optional installation brackets.
Optionalinstallation
bracketandthumbscrew
(not included)
1
Cooktop _ Countertop
Screws supplied w ithcooktop _ _gE----Thumbscrew
To order optional installation brackets/thumbscrews,
call the National Parts Center at 800.626.2002.
Order two of each part: WB02X11551 Bracket
WB01X10355 Screw
To install optional installation brackets:
Remove 2 screws on both sides under cooktop.
Align optional installation bracket under cooktop
and reinstall screws through the slot in the bracket.
Do this on both sides of the cooktop.
Thread the thumbscrew through the hole
in the bracket and tighten to secure the cooktop
to the countertop. Repeat on the other side.
IMPORTANT: Turn thumbscrew until it touches
the bottom of the countertop. Do not overtighten.
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