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Before you begin—Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT:
Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
NOTE TO INSTALLER:
Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.
NOTE TO CONSUMER:
Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book for future
reference.
This appliance must be properly grounded. See “Electrical Supply”, page 6.
CAUTION
WARNING
If you have questions concerning the installa-
tion of this product, call the GE Answer
Center® Consumer Information Service at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you received a damaged cooktop, you
should contact your dealer.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer. Product failure due to improper
installation is not covered under the GE
Appliance Warranty. See the back cover of the
Use & Care Guide for warranty information.
CAUTION:
THESE COOKTOPS MUST BE INSTALLED
IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SUITABLE
OVERHEAD VENT HOOD. Due to the high
heat capacity of this unit, particular attention
should be paid to the hood and duct work
installation to assure it meets local building
codes.
Standard countertop installations:
48" Cooktops require a 800 to 1200 CFM
Hood.
36" Cooktops require a 600 to 800 CFM hood.
Hoods should be 24" min. deep and the same
width as the cooktop.
Island installations:
48" Cooktops require a 800 to 1200 CFM
Hood.
36" Cooktops require a 600 to 800 CFM hood.
Hoods should be 30" min. deep and 36" wide
at the bottom.
Note: When installing a cooktop that includes
a grill, select a blower on the high end of CFM
recommendation.
Check local building codes for the proper
method of cooktop installation. Local codes
vary. Installation, electrical connections and
grounding must comply with applicable codes.
In the absence of local codes, the cooktop
should be installed in accordance with the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 223.1-1990 and
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70-1990.
CAUTION:
These cooktops are extremely heavy. Due to
the weight and size of the cooktop and to
reduce the risk of personal injury or damage
to the product, TWO PEOPLE ARE RE-
QUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.
Contents
Design Information
Models Available .................................................................................................................................. 3
Accessory Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 3
Product Dimensions and Clearances ................................................................................................. 4
Installation Options ............................................................................................................................ 5
Advance Planning ............................................................................................................................... 5
Installation Preparation
Tools & Materials Required ................................................................................................................ 6
Power Supply Locations ...................................................................................................................... 6
Installation
Step 1: Remove Packaging .................................................................................................................. 7
Step 2: Cut the Countertop Opening ................................................................................................ 7
Step 3: Install the Cooktop ................................................................................................................. 8
Step 4: Conect Cooktop to Gas .......................................................................................................... 8
Step 5: Install the Cooktop Backguard .............................................................................................. 8
Step 6: Connect Electrical .................................................................................................................. 9
Step 7: Assemble Burners, Check Ignition ........................................................................................ 9
Adjustable Low Burner Settings .......................................................................................... 10
Finalize Installation ........................................................................................................................... 10
