IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The cooktop has been design certified by Underwriters
Laboratories (UL). As with any appliance using gas
and generating heat, there are certain safety precautions
you should follow. You’ll find these precautions
in the
Important Safety Information
section in the front
of this Owner’s Manual. Read them carefully.
•
Be sure your cooktop is installed properly by a qualified
installer or service technician.
•
The cooktop must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes, or in their absence, with the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 – Latest Edition.
•
Installation of this cooktop must conform with local codes,
or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1 – Latest Edition.
•
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer
to this manual. For assistance or additional information,
consult a qualified installer, service agency, manufacturer
(dealer) or the gas supplier.
•
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing.
•
Never reuse old flexible connectors. The use of old flexible
connectors can cause gas leaks and personal injury. Always
use
NEW
flexible connectors when installing a gas appliance.
•
Make sure the wall coverings around the cooktop can
withstand heat generated by the cooktop up to 200°F.
•
Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop.
•
If cabinets are placed above the cooktop, allow a minimum
clearance of 30
″
between the cooking surface and the
bottom of unprotected cabinets.
•
If cabinets are placed above the cooktop, use cabinets
no more than 13
″
deep.
•
If a 30
″
clearance between cooking surface and overhead
combustible material or metal cabinets cannot be
maintained, protect the underside of the cabinets above
the cooktop with not less than 1/4
″
insulating millboard or
gypsum board at least 3/16
″
thick covered with 28 gauge
sheet steel or 0.020
″
thick copper.
•
Clearance between the cooking surface and protected
cabinets
MUST NEVER BE LESS THAN 24
.
″
The vertical
distance from the plane of the cooking surface to the
bottom of adjacent overhead cabinets extending closer
than 1
″
to the plane of the cooktop sides must not be
less than 18.
″
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If You Smell Gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch any electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS:
•
This product must be installed by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter.
•
When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be
the T-handle type.
•
A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed
3 feet.
Installation
Gas Downdraft
Instructions
Cooktop
If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: ge.com
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 for future
reference.
•
Unless very knowledgeable in the installation of this
product, engage a professional installer.
•
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
•
Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
WARNING –
Before beginning the installation,
switch power off at the service panel and lock the service
disconnecting means to prevent power from being
switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent
warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
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