GE Monogram ZGU375NS Installation Instructions Manual page 3

Design Infi)rmation
Stainless Steel Gas ( ooktop
ZGU375NS
36" natural gas cooktop
ZGU375LS
36" LP gas cooktop
For those who prefer gas heat fin _
cooking, tile Monogram built-in
gas stainless steel cooktop ottbrs
the cooking method of choice.
These models are thctorv set fin" either natural gas or
I,P gas operation. Be sure to order tile correct model
tot tile installation situation.
Dimgnsions
and clearances
19-3/4"
\
20-5/8"
Deep
at Center
_2-15/16' Min.
FromCooktop
to Vertical
Combustible
SurfaceWhen
Installed
Ad73an(e
planning
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< Ti 95-5/1G"
3-3/8' Min. FromCutout
tical Combustibles
11-9/16"Min. to
II FromCutout
2-9/4" Min.
11"Min. to Wall
FromCooktopEdge
When InstalledBothSides
* If a countertop backsplash is used, it must be constructed
of non-combustible materials (such as masonry, ceramic,
granite, stainless steel, etc.) whenever the cutout to rear
vertical surface is less than 3-3/8".
IMPORTANT:Always maintain 2-3/4" Min. clearance from
cutout to front edge of countertop.
• Refer to "Installation Preparation" fin.
information on al)l)ropriate placement
and necessary clearances when planning
installation,
• Avoid placing cabinetrv directly above
cooktop when possible.
• If cabinetry is used above cooking surtace:
- Use cabinets no m ore than 13" deep.
-Maintain 30" minimum clearance between
cooktop and unprotected cabinets directly
above cooktop.
-If clearance is less than 30", protect cabinet
bottoms with flame-retardant millboard at
least 1/4" thick, or gysum board at least
3/16" thick, covered with 28 gauge sheet
steel or .02" thick COl)per.
-Clearance between cooktop and protected
cabinetry must not be less than 24".
-An exhaust hood that projects at least 5"
bewmd front of cabinets can reduce risk of
burns caused by reaching over heated
surlhce units.
-X&'orking areas a(!jacent to the cooktop
should have 18" minimum clearance
between countertop and cabinet bottom.
• Use the Monogram gas stainless steel cook-
top with any 36" or wider exhaust hood with
350 CFM or greater air floW rating.
• Installation inust confornl with local codes.
In the absence of local codes, the gas cook-
top nlust comply with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1, latest edition.