GE Monogram ZGU375NS Installation Instructions Manual page 5

Installation Preparation
Stainless Steel G as ( ooktop
Cut the
Opening
11-9/16"
Min.
ToSide
Wall
to RearVertical
Combustibles
CAUTION:Wallcoverings,
countertopsand cabinetsshould
withstand 200°Fheatgenerated
bythe cooktop.
2-3/4'
Min. From
Front of
Countertop
binet Base
Recommended
NOTE: Cutout
dimensions have a
tolerance of plus or
minus 1/8"
Measure carefllllv when cutting countertop.
Make sure sides of opening are parallel and
rear and front cuts are exactly i)erpendicular
to sides.
• The Monogram stainless steel gas cooktop is
designed to fit in a 42" or larger base
cabinet. If the cooktop is installed into a 36"
cabinet base, modifications may be required.
A 36" cabinet base must allow fi)r installation
of hold-down clips at the sides. The side
walls may need to be cut away to provide
this space.
• The counterto I) cutout for cooktop must be:
-35-5/16" rain. to 35-7/16" max. wide
- 18-7/8" rain. to 19" max. deep
-Allow at least 3-3/8" clearance between
back of cutout and vertical combustible
wall.
-Allow at least 11-9/16" clearance from right
and left side of CtltOtlt tO ac!jacent wall.
-Allow at least 2-3/4" clearance between
fl'ont of cutout
and
front edge of
COtlntei'top.
• The cooktop chassis occupies 5-1/2" space
below countertop.
• If installing cooktop above a cabinet with
drawers, it illay be necessary to tlse a shorter
length drawer to allow clearance tot gas
connection.
• In some cases, two 3/8"
I.D. 45 ° elbows
and a
pipe nipple may
be added between regtdator
and cooktop to move regulator flu'ther back
in order to avoid interference with drawer.
ROTE:Some counterteps made from solid surface materials,
such as Corian® may require special cutout preparation (such
as radius corners and aluminum foil tape). Always consult the
countertop manufacturer for specific instructions.
Optional Combination Installations,
This cooktop mav be installed in combination
with a ZVB36 Monogram Downdrafl Vent, with
a ZTDgl0 _.Vu'ming Drawer, or a ZET1038
single wall oven. See "Optional Installations",
pages 9 through 11, fl_r cutout and clearances
of these installations.