Preparing the opening, H overall cooktop dimensions, H vertical clearances – GE PHP960DMBB User Manual
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Installation Instructions
PREPARING THE OPENING
Ш The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions
must be maintained.
13" MAX. Depth
of uprotected
overhead
cabinets
2" MIN. Clearance
from cutout to
side wall on the
right of the unit
15" MIN. Height
from countertop to
nearest cabinet on
either side of unit
2" MIN. Clearance from
cutout to side wall on the
left 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.
H OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS
20-7/8"
(21" SS) at center
4-5/8" at front
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3-1/4" at rear air
intake
18-7/8'
H VERTICAL CLEARANCES
Allow 12" minimum vertical
clearance from the cooktop i4-i/4-
bottom (or 14-1/4" minimum
depth from the countertop) to
any combustible surfaces, such
as a cabinet drawer.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure long life
of the electronic components,
allow a minimum of 12" free
space for air circulation below
the cooktop bottom. (Except
installation over a single oven.)
The cooktop bottom has air
intake ports and exhaust ports
that help cool the components.
Do not install a shelf or partition
beneath the cooktop that is
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more than 18" deep.
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12
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DRAWER
14-1/4"
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12
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18" Max. I
Deep Shelf
H CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF THE
COUNTERTOP
To insure accuracy, it is best to make a template
when cutting the opening in the counter.
19-1/8" depth of cutout
1-3/4" Min. Between
cutout and the wall
behind the cooktop
2-1/2" Min. from
front edge of cutout
and front edge of
countertop
Use a 36" or wider cabinet base.
Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand
heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.
Wall coverings,
cabinets and
countertop must
withstand heat
up to 200°F.
H FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT (ADA) FORWARD APPROACH
INSTALLATION ONLY:
NOTE:
The enclosure must be made of wood
material. Also, an access panel is required for the
junction box, hold-down brackets, and service.