Preparing The Opening; Overall Cooktop Dimensions - GE PGP976 Installation Instructions Manual

PREPARING THE OPENING

1 MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING
MINIMUM CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS
13 MAX. Depth
of unprotected
overhead
cabinets
30 MIN. clearance from
countertop to unprotected
overhead surface
C - MIN.
clearance from
cutout to rear
wall
L - MIN. clearance
from cooktop to left
side wall
2-1/2" MIN from cutout to
front of countertop
ALL HORIZONTAL
CLEARANCES MUST
PGP976 3-3/4"
BE MAINTAINED FOR
PGP986
A MINIMUM OF 18"
ABOVE THE COOKING CGP650
SURFACE.
NOTE: Allow 7/16" minimum
vertical clearance from
the cooktop bottom (or
3-11/16" minimum depth
from the countertop) to any
combustible surfaces, such as
a cabinet drawer.
For island installation, maintain
2-1/2 in. minimum from cutout to
front and back edge of countertop. Maintain 3 in.
minimum from cutout to side edges of countertop.

2 OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS

36
Cooktop
18-7/8
3 CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF COUNTERTOP
To ensure accuracy, it is best to make a template
when cutting the opening in the counter.
33-7/8"
length
of cut
Installation Instructions
R - MIN. clearance
from cutout to right
3 3/4 MIN.
side wall
18 MIN. height
from countertop
to nearest
cabinet on either
side of unit
30" or wider
cabinet base
L R C
6" 3-3/8"
12" 12" 3-3/8"
12" 12" 3-3/8"
7/16
3-11/16
DRAWER
21
3-1/4
33-11/16
19-1/8" width cut
16-15/16
4 RECOMMENDED GAS SUPPLY
LOCATION FROM BACKWALL
Recommended
gas supply
location
5 MAKE SURE WALL COVERINGS,
COUNTERTOP AND CABINETS
AROUND COOKTOP CAN WITHSTAND
HEAT (UP TO 200°F) GENERATED BY
COOKTOP
Wall covering,
cabinets and
countertop must
withstand heat
up to 200°F
6 FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT (ADA) FORWARD APPROACH
INSTALLATION ONLY:
Allow 5" minimum
depth between the
countertop and an
enclosure.
NOTE: The enclosure must be made of wood
material. Also, an access panel is required for the
electrical outlet, pressure regulator, shut-off valve,
hold-down brackets, and service.
4
1" Min. From Backwall
7
From Cutout
Center Line
5"