Prepare the opening, Installation of the range – GE 164D3333P159 User Manual
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Installation of the range.
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Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Prepare the Opening
Allow 1
1
⁄
2
″
spacing from the range to adjacent vertical walls above cooktop
surface.
Allow 30
″
minimum clearance between surface units and bottom of unprotected
wood or metal top cabinet, and 15
″
minimum between countertop and adjacent
cabinet bottom.
EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed microwave oven or cooking appliance over the cooktop shall
conform to the installation instructions packed with that appliance.
If cabinet storage is installed, reduce risk by installing a range hood that projects
horizontally a min. of 5
″
beyond the bottom of the cabinets. Make sure the wall
covering, countertops and cabinets around the range can withstand heat
generated by the range, oven or cooktop up to 200°F.
1
Cord
Wall
Floor
7
″
5
″
C of range
L
L
Outlet box
Hood
Wall
Not less than the width
of the range
5
″
Min.
30
″
Min.
15
″
Min.
1
1
⁄
2
″
Min.
Locate the outlet box within either shaded area.
Install the
outlet box on
either side
of the C
2
1
⁄
4
″
7
1
⁄
2
″
7
1
⁄
2
″
3
1
⁄
2
″