GE JP989 Series, Technical Service Manual

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Cabinet Preparation
Step 1 – Preparing for Installation
Positioning the cooktop
The cooktop is designed to look best when cen-
tered 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 in. must be allowed between side edges
of cooktop and adjacent walls.
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 horizon-
tally a minimum of 5 in. beyond the bottom of the
cabinets.
If cabinetry is used above cooktop, allow a mini-
mum 30-in. clearance between the cooking sur-
face and the bottom of any unprotected cabinet.
If clearance between cooktop and cabinetry is less
than 30-in., cabinet bottom must be protected with
flame-retardant millboard at least 1/4-in. thick,
covered with 28-gauge sheet steel or 0.020-in.
thick copper. Clearance between cooktop and
protected cabinetry must never be less than 24 in.
Exception: Installation of a listed microwave oven
or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall con-
form to the installation instructions packed with
that appliance.
A 15-in. 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 in.,
adjacent cabinets should be at least 6 in. from
side edges of cooktop.
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 5-3/4 in. as shown, and the
corner braces need to be removed in order to
accommodate the unit.
In 75-cm and 90-cm frameless European cabi-
nets, the back panel may need to be cut down
5-3/4 in. 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 need to be removed in order to
accommodate the unit.
Step 3 – Rough Preparation of Junction Box
WARNING: 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
least 10-1/2 in. below the top of the cabinet.
Run conductors from residence wiring to junction
box according to local electrical codes.
30 "
15"
1/2" Flat area
for support
6" Min. to
side wall
1 1
2
"
GEA00195
5 3
4
"
Approx.
5 3
4
" Approx.
for European
cabinets
GEA00196
16 "
9"
4"
20"
10 1
2
"
CL
GEA00197