Cabinet Preparation - GE Profile JGP656 Series Technical Service Manual

Cut Opening for Updraft Cooktop
Caution: Wall coverings, countertops, and
cabinets should be able to withstand 200°F heat
generated by the cooktop.
Measure carefully when cutting the countertop.
Make sure the sides of the opening are parallel,
and the rear and front cuts are exactly
perpendicular to the sides.
The gas updraft cooktop is designed to fit in a
36 in. or larger base cabinet. The countertop
cutout for the cooktop must:
• Be 34-7/16 in. wide.
• Be 18-5/16 in. deep.
• Allow at least 4-7/16 in. clearance between the
back of the cutout and the wall.

Cabinet Preparation

8-13/16" Min.
to Side W all
18-5/16"
4-7/16"
Min.
2-1/4"
Min. From
Front of
Countertop
– 11 –
8-13/16"
Min.
Cutout
To Side
Wall
34-7/16"
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• Allow at least 8-13/16 in. clearance from the
right and left sides of the cutout to the adjacent
wall.
• Allow at least 2-1/4 in. clearance between the
front of the cutout and front edge of the
countertop.
The cooktop requires a 3 in. free space below the
countertop. If installing the cooktop above a
cabinet with drawers, it may be necessary to use a
shorter length drawer to allow clearance for the
gas connection. In some cases, two 3/8-in. I.D. 45°
elbows and a pipe nipple may be added between
the regulator and the cooktop to move the
regulator further back in order to avoid
interference with the drawer.