GE JP256 - Manual (Page 15)

OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
To ensure accuracy, it is best to make a template
when cutting the opening in the counter.
HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION WITH CONTROLS
AT THE FRONT
In this installation, the cooktop must be installed
with the control knobs toward the front edge.
VERTICAL INSTALLATION MUST BE ORIENTED
WITH CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE
To eliminate the risk of burns by reaching over a
heated surface, the cooktop must be installed with
the controls on the left side.
In this installation, countertops must be at least 25 ″
deep. Observe all minimum clearances at the front,
rear and sides.
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Installation Instructions
The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions
must be maintained. 1
PREPARING THE OPENING
OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS 2
One and one-half inches
(1-1/2
″) minimum vertical
clearance between
the cooktop bottom
and any combustible
surfaces.
3
13 ″ MAX. depth of unprotected
overhead cabinets
30 ″ MIN.
clearance from
countertop to
unprotected
overhead surface
1-3/4 ″ MIN. clearance
from cutout to side wall
on the left of the unit
18 ″ MIN. height
from countertop
to nearest cabinet
on either side
of unit
1-3/4 ″ MIN.
clearance from
cutout to side
wall on the right
of the unit
19-15/16 ″
Cooktop
21-1/2 ″
15-15/16 ″
1-1/2 ″ Min.
Vertical Clearance
2-3/4 ″ MIN.
from front edge
of cutout and
front edge of
countertop
16-1/8 ″ depth
of cutout
2 ″ MIN. between
cutout and the
wall behind
the cooktop
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.
17-1/8 ″
3 ″ 2-3/4 ″ MIN.
from front edge
of cutout and
front edge
of countertop
20-1/8 ″ depth
of cutout
16-1/8 ″
width
of cutout
2 ″ MIN. between
cutout and the
wall behind
the cooktop
1-3/4 ″ MIN.
clearance from
cutout to left or
right side walls
1-3/4 ″ MIN.
clearance from
cutout to left or
right side walls
20-1/8 ″
width
of cutout