GE JP356BMBB - Manual (Page 3)

WARNING –
The electrical power to
the cooktop supply line must be shut off while
connections are being made. Failure to do so
could result in serious injury or death.
A When preparing cooktop opening, make sure
the inside of the cabinet and the cooktop do
not interfere with each other. (See section on
preparing the opening.)
B Remove packaging materials and literature
package from the cooktop before beginning
installation.
Installation Instructions
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
C Remove Installation
Instructions from literature
pack and read them
carefully before you begin.
Be sure to place all
literature, Owner’s Manual,
Installations, etc. in a safe
place for future reference.
D Make sure you have all the tools and materials
you need before starting the installation of the
cooktop.
E Your home must provide the adequate
electrical service needed to safely and
properly use your cooktop. (Refer to section on
electrical requirements.)
F When installing your cooktop in your home,
make sure all local codes and ordinances are
followed exactly as stated.
G Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand
heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.
ON HOT
Cooktop
Literature
Package
Foam
Packaging
1
The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions
must be maintained.
PREPARING THE OPENING
13" MAX. Depth of unprotected
overhead cabinets
30" MIN.
Clearance from
countertop to
unprotected
overhead
surface
2" MIN. Clearance
from cutout to side
wall on the left of
the unit
15" MIN. Height
from countertop to
nearest cabinet on
either side of unit
1-1/2" MIN.
Clearance from
cutout to side wall
on the right of the
unit
If a 30" clearance between the cooking surface and
overhead combustible materials or metal cabinets
cannot be maintained, a minimum clearance of 24"
is required and the underside of the cabinets above
the cooktop must be protected with not less than
1/4" insulating millboard covered with sheet metal
not less than 0.0122" thick.
2 OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS
3 VERTICAL CLEARANCE
Allow 5” minimum
vertical clearance
from the cooktop
bottom (or 8-1/4”
minimum depth from
the countertop) to any
combustible surfaces,
such as a cabinet
drawer.
DRAWER
28"
Cooktop
29-3/4"
(29-7/8" SS)
19-1/4"
3-1/4" Front
4-3/16" Rear
at the conduit
location
6-1/4" Rear
on Model PP945
& PP950
21-3/8" (21-1/2" SS)
3
5"
8-1/4"