GE P385 Use And Care & Installation Manual page 29

Step 1
Preparing for Installation
Positioning the cooktop
The cooktop is designed to look best when centered
in a cabinet its same width.
The exhaust vent beneath the cooktop must be
located between wall studs or floor joists so that
ductwork may be installed properly.
At least 6" must be allowed between side edges
of cooktop and adjacent walls.
30"
15"
"
1 1 ⁄
2
Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop unit,
if possible, in order to reduce the hazards
caused by reaching over heated surface units.
If cabinets are placed over the cooktop, the risks
can be reduced by installing a range hood that
projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches
beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
If cabinetry is used above cooktop, allow a
minimum 30" clearance between the cooking
surface and the bottom of any unprotected cabinet.
If clearance between cooktop and cabinetry is
less than 30", cabinet bottom must be protected
with flame retardant millboard at least 1/4"
thick, covered with 28 gauge sheet steel or
0.020" thick copper. Clearance between cooktop
and protected cabinetry must NEVER BE LESS
THAN 24".
EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave
oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall
conform to the installation instructions packed
with that appliance.
A 15" minimum must be kept from the side
edge of cooktop to the bottom of any cabinet
not directly above cooktop. If clearance is less
than 15", adjacent cabinets should be at least
6" from side edge of cooktop.
1/2" Flat area
for support
6" Min. to
side wall
Step 2
Preparing the Base Cabinet
This cooktop is designed to fit easily into a variety
of cabinets. However, some cabinets may require
modifications.
Preparing a cabinet that is against a wall
In some cabinets, the sides may need to be scooped
or cut down 2" as shown, and the corner braces
removed in order to accommodate the unit.
In 75 cm and 90 cm frameless European
cabinets, the back panel may need to be cut
down 5" to accommodate the unit.
Preparing a peninsula or island type cabinet
In a peninsula or island type cabinet, the sides may
need to be scooped or cut down, and the corner
braces removed in order to accommodate the unit.
2"
Approx.
Step 3
Rough Preparation of Junction Box
IMPORTANT—FOR PERSONAL SAFETY,
REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR OPEN
CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE PREPARING
JUNCTION BOX.
Install an approved junction box within shaded
area shown in diagram. Junction box must be at
" below top of cabinet.
least 10 1 ⁄
2
Run conductors from residence wiring to
junction box according to local electrical codes.
9"
16"
20"
5" Approx.
for European
cabinets
C L
4"
"
10 1 ⁄
2
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