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PREPARE THE OPENING (CONT.)
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PREPARE THE OPENING (FOR INdOOR usE ONly)
If the countertop area is not flat, excess tension may be applied to the cooktop causing damage and voiding
the warranty. Make sure the wall covering, countertop, flooring and cabinets around the range can withstand
the heat (up to 200°F [93.3°C]) generated by the range.
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. Allow 30” (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between burners and bottom of unprotected wood or metal
cabinet, or allow a 24” (61 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or metal cabinet is protected by no less
than 1/4” (6.4 mm) thick flame-retardant millboard covered with no less than No. 28 MSG sheet metal
(.015” [.38 mm] thick), .015” (.38 mm) thick stainless steel, .025” (0.64 mm) aluminum or .020”
(0.5 mm) copper.
B
. Side wall clearance requirement:
6” (15.2 cm) clearance for models JGSP28, JGS905, JGS968 and PGS968
9½” (24.1 cm) clearance for models PGS908 and PGS975
To reduce the risk of burns or fire when reaching over burners, cabinet storage space above the cooktop
should be avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be provided above the cooktop, the risk can be reduced
by installing a range hood that projects at least 5” (12.7 cm) beyond the front of the cabinets. Cabinets
installed above the cooktop must be no deeper than 13” (33 cm).
Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and the floor under the range.
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REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIAls
Failure to remove packaging materials could result in
damage to the appliance. Remove all packing parts from
oven, racks and drawer. Also, remove protective film and
labels on the door, cooktop and backguard. However,
do not remove protective channel from sides of glass
cooktop, if applicable, until later in installation.
Move Range Indoors in Front of Cabinet Opening:
Do not use hand trucks when moving the unpacked range,
as damage to the cooktop may occur.
Protect the Kitchen Floor:
Flatten and place a piece of the shipping carton in front
of the installation location to protect the flooring.
Protective Channels
31-1/8” (79.1 cm)
If the control panel measures 31-1/8” (79.1 cm) like
in the illustration AND if the countertop has a raised
edge, shave raised edge to clear the control panel, as
shown below.
1/4”
(6.4 mm) min.
flat
25”
(63.5 cm)
typically
9/16” (14.3 mm)
min. flat
23-3/16”
(58.9 cm)
typically
9/16” (14.3 mm)
min. flat
Wall
29-15/16”–30-1/16”
(76 cm–76.5 cm)
smooth cut
R
1/4” (6.4 mm)
36” (91.4 cm)
Flat area
Front
Back
Floor
