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Tools and
Materials
Required

Measure carefully when cutting countertop.
Make sure sides of opening are parallel and
rear and front cuts are exactly perpendicular
to sides.
• The Monogram gas updraft cooktop is

designed to fit in a 36" or larger base cabinet.

• The countertop cutout for cooktop must be:

– 34-1/2" wide
– 18-1/8" deep
– Allow at least 4-5/8" clearance between

back of cutout and wall.

– Allow at least 8-13/16" clearance from right

and left side of cutout to adjacent wall.

– Allow at least 2-1/4" clearance between

front of  cutout and front edge of
countertop.

Installation Preparation

G a s Updraf t  Cooktop

4

Caution:

 Wallcoverings,

countertops and cabinets should
withstand 200

°

F heat generated

by the cooktop.

• Cooktop requires 3" free space below

countertop.

• If installing cooktop above a cabinet with

drawers, it may be necessary to use a shorter
length drawer to allow clearance for gas
connection.

• In some cases, two 3/8" I.D. 45

°

 elbows and

a pipe nipple may be added between regula-
tor and cooktop to move regulator further
back in order to avoid interference with
drawer.

• Carpenter’s square
• Pipe wrench
• Manual gas line

shut-off valve

• 3/4" NPT x 3/4"

I.D. or 1/2" NPT x
1/2" I.D. flare
union adaptor for
connection to
supply line

• 1/2" NPT x 3/4"

I.D. or 1/2" I.D.
flare union adaptor
for connection to
regulator

• Gas-resistant pipe

joint sealant

• Self-adhesive gasket

(supplied)

• Two clamping

brackets and
screws (supplied)

• Gas pressure

regulator (supplied)

• Large flat-blade

screwdriver

• Saw

• 5 foot AGA-certified

flexible metal
appliance connec-
tor, 3/4" or 1/2"
I.D. to match gas
supply line:
– If required by local

codes, use solid
pipe with fittings.

Note: Purchase new
flexible line, DO
NOT USE OLD,
PREVIOUSLY USED
FLEXIBLE LINE.

Cut the
Opening

4-5/8" Min.
Cutout to Vertical
Combustible Surface

8-13/16" Min.
to Side Wall

8-13/16" 
Min. 
Cutout
To Side
Wall

34-1/2"

2-1/4" 
Min. From 
Front of
Countertop

18-1/8"

Summary of Contents for Monogram ZGU3650

Page 1: ...GE Monogram Installation Instructions 36 Gas Cooktops Models ZGU3650 ...

Page 2: ...mediately contact your dealer or builder FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Natural Gas Installation Code CAN CGA B149 1 or the current ...

Page 3: ...t Cooktop Clearance between cooktop and protected cabinetry must not be less than 24 An exhaust hood that projects at least 5 beyond front of cabinets can reduce risk of burns caused by reaching over heated surface units Working areas adjacent to the cooktop should have 18 minimum clearance between countertop and cabinet bottom Use the Monogram gas updraft cooktop with any 36 or wider exhaust hood...

Page 4: ...horter length drawer to allow clearance for gas connection In some cases two 3 8 I D 45 elbows and a pipe nipple may be added between regula tor and cooktop to move regulator further back in order to avoid interference with drawer Carpenter s square Pipe wrench Manual gas line shut off valve 3 4 NPT x 3 4 I D or 1 2 NPT x 1 2 I D flare union adaptor for connection to supply line 1 2 NPT x 3 4 I D ...

Page 5: ...e cooktops are designed to operate on natural gas at 4 of water column pressure or on LP gas at 10 of water column pressure These cooktops are shipped from the factory set for natural gas If you decide to use this cooktop with LP gas conversion adjustments must be made by a service technician or other qualified person JXLP56 conversion kit is required for LP operation The pressure regulator must b...

Page 6: ...bottom of the cooktop body on both sides and secure the bracket with those screws Then secure the brackets to the cabinet sides Insert hold down bracket into highest slots on the right and left sides of the cooktop Cooktop has three slots the highest available will depend on the thickness of the countertop Secure the brackets to the underside of the countertop with screws provided Gasket Counterto...

Page 7: ...ing or Flexible Connector Shut Off Valve Pipe Stub Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks IMPORTANT Disconnect the cooktop and the individual shut off valve from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures greater than 1 2 psig Isolate the cooktop from the gas supply piping system by closing the individual manual shut off valve to the cooktop during...

Page 8: ...lasses or goggles should be worn To obtain specific information concerning any Monogram product or service call GE Answer Center consumer information service at 800 626 2000 any time day or night 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 wi...

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