GE Monogram ZEU365ABG Installation Manual page 5

Installation Preparation
Di81tal Radiant Cooktop
SteI 1
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Caution: Wall coverings,
countertopsandcabinetsshould
withstand200':Theat generated
bythe cooktop,
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Side Wall
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*A 30 inches minimum clearance between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of
an unprotected wood or metal cabinet or A 24 inches minimum when bottom of wood or
metal cabinet is protected by not lessthan 1/4 inch thick fiame-retardant millboard covered
with not less than no, 28 MSG sheet steel, 0,015 inch thick stainless steel, 0.024 inch thick
aluminum, or 0,020 inch thick copper,
We recommend that this cooktop be installed
in 42" or larger base cabinets. If the cooktop is
installed into a 36" cabinet base, modifications
may be required. A 36" cabinet base must
allow for installation of hold-down clips and
air gaps at the sides. The side walls may need
to be cut away to provide this space.
• Countertop cutout for this cooktop must be:
34-3/8" wide.
- 19-1/4" deep.
• Allow clearances:
- 1-1/2" rain. between rear of cutout and
rear backsplash or wall.
2" nan. from cutout to fl'ont edge of
countertop.
- 2" nan. fl'om cutout to left and right side
adjacent walls.
• Install the junction box within reach of the
power cable, at least 16" below the
countertop.
• This cooktop is designed to hang fl'om the
countertop fl'om its fl'ont, back and side
flanges.
• Use a level to insure that countertop is level
and flat. If the countertop bows more than
1/16", additional cooktop support will be
required.
• For additional cooktop support, add braces
to the inside of the opening whenever
possible. Braces can be added along the rear
and on the sides of the opening. Be sure
that bracing does not block air flow to vents.
• This cooktop requires an additional 15" fl'ee
space below the cooktop bottom to full-
depth horizontal shelves for unrestricted air
flow to the control housing.
lllote: Some countertops m ade fromsolidsurface materials, suchas
Corian _ mayrequire special c utoutpreparation ( such asradius
corners). Alwaysconsult t hecountertop m anufacturer forspecific
instructions,
Measure carefully using a carpenter's square
before cutting the countertop.
• Draw a centerline and measure 17-3/16" to
each side. Make sure sides of the opening
are parallel.
• Cut along the lines to complete the entire
cutout. Check again to be sure surface is
flat. Install supports if necessary.