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Gas Cooktop Component, Available with right hand controls cooktops in a variety of cooking technologies to meet any cooking need. ZGW125 ZEW145 Gas Cooktop Component, with left hand controls Radiant Cooktop Component ZEW155 JXBA55 blower motor assembly is supplied for the downdraft vent and downdraft grill.
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Design Information Component Cooktop System ZEW166 Product Downdraft Grill Cooktop Component 21-1/2" 21-5/16" Dimensions (240 volt) Parts supplied: • Grease collection jar • 48" flexible conduit 14-1/2" 5-3/8" • One set clamping screws 10" • One downdraft joiner strip • JXBA55 blower motor assembly Shipped With Discharge On NOTE: The downdraft plenum is shipped with the discharge...
Design Information Component Cooktop System Joiner strips and end caps are included to Installation provide a finished look to any modular Accessories cooktop arrangement. Provided End Cap Downdraft Joiner Downdraft Joiner End Cap Advance • Consider base cabinet storage arrangements •...
Cabinetry Component Cooktop System • Whenever possible, avoid placing cabinetry Installation 13" directly above the cooking surface. Location • If cabinetry is used above the cooking surface: –Use cabinets no more than 13" deep. –Maintain 30" minimum clearance between One or cooktop(s) and unprotected cabinets More directly above the cooktop.
Cabinetry Component Cooktop System • Carpenter’s square For Gas Components: Tools & • Measuring tape • Pipe wrench Materials • Gas line to reach installation location • Saw • #2 Phillips head screwdriver bit socket • Gas resistant pipe joint sealant. Required •...
For each of the following components, add the charts, use the following chart to calculate your cutout dimensions given. Information (Continued) Component/Connector Model/Name Width Quantity Sub Total Width ZEW145 Radiant Cooktop Component 14-1/2" ZGW124 ZGW125 Gas Component 14-1/2" ZEW166 Downdraft Grill Component 20-3/4"...
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Cabinetry Component Cooktop System If multiple components will be attached together, determine dimension A from the Cutout following: information: Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 multiple Radiant Radiant 29 -3/4" component units RH Gas RH Gas LH Gas LH Gas Radiant...
Ductwork Component Cooktop System Venting Options Through Floor Between Joists Through Floor & Under Joists Multiple cooktops and downdraft vent units may be used in a single arrangement. • Plan the route for venting exhaust to the outdoors. • Ductwork must be vented to outdoors - never to a crawl space, attic or other enclosed space.
Ductwork Component Cooktop System Determine Ductwork Location 6" 90° Elbow 6" 90° Elbow (not Supplied) (not Supplied) Discharge left side (not to scale) Discharge right side (not to scale) To accurately locate the ductwork holes in the cabinet floor: • Place all components into the cutout, arranged in the exact position they will be installed.
* Actual length of straight duct plus duct fitting such as those published by NFPA Total Duct Run and ASHRAE. equivalent. Equivalent length of duct pieces are based on actual tests conducted by GE Evaluation Engineer- ing and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any downdraft cooktop.
120 volt, 60 Hz. from a separate junction box. A dedicated circuit, protected by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker is required for cooktops. The downdraft vent requires an ZEW145 ZGW124 ZGW125 appliance circuit with a time delay fuse of circuit breaker.
Installation Component Cooktop System Apply foam tape (supplied) on top surface of Step countertop along all edges of the cutout. Apply Gasket Strip • Turn all control knobs to OFF position. • Carefully remove knobs by lifting straight up. Step •...
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Installation Component Cooktop System Attach chassis support brace to different Joining height cooktops Multiple • When attaching grill to radiant or gas, place the support brace as shown. Cooktops Grill • Remove one screw from the center of each Gas or (Continued) Halogen cooktop chassis.
Installation Component Cooktop System Joining Multiple Cooktops Front of Countertop (Continued) Front of Countertop Joining additional cooktop to downdraft vent • Place cooktop next to downdraft vent in the or to downdraft grill cutout. • Remove endcap on the side of the next •...
Installation Component Cooktop System • Install the supplied pressure regulator in gas CAUTION supply line as close to the cooktop inlet as Do not use a flame to S tep possible. Allowances for ventilation ducting check for leaks. may be required. Connect –...
Connect only black, red and bare wires as shown. Model Voltage Frequency AMPS KW Electrical ZGW124 60 Hz –– Power ZGW125 60 Hz –– ZEW145 60 Hz 11.0 Requirements ZEW145 60 Hz 12.7 ZEW155 60 Hz ZEW166 60 Hz 13.5 ZEW176 60 Hz...
Installation Component Cooktop System Install downdraft vent filter Finalize • Place filter into the opening and on top of Filter Installation the supports. • Place grille over the filter. Grille Removed Control Knob Electric Components: Burner Push in and turn each knob to high position. Grate Make sure each element heats up.
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Note: While performing installations described in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. For Monogram local service in your area, call 1-800-444-1845. NOTE: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General Electric. Therefore, materials, appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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