GE ZVB36 - Manual (Page 6)

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Installation preparation
cuTouTS AND cleARANceS
• Measure carefully when cutting the countertop.
Make sure sides of the opening are parallel and
rear and front cuts are exactly perpendicular
to the sides.
• Measure to be sure there is room for clearances
to the front edge of the countertop.
• Refer to cooktop installation instructions to
be sure that models fit into the base cabinets
being used.
• Draw lines on the countertop to follow as
a cutting guide. Measure and mark cooktop
and vent overlaps to be sure there is enough flat
countertop depth.
30" cookTop/DoWNDRAfT
The cooktop must be installed per manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
IMpoRTANT: The countertop cutout requires 23-1/2"
minimum flat countertop surface and 25" minimum
total countertop depth.
NoTe: before you begin, measure and mark depth
to ensure that adequate flat countertop surface
is available.
• Draw lines on the countertop to follow as a cutting
guide.
• Make sure sides of the opening are parallel
and rear and front cuts are exactly perpendicular
(right angle) to sides.
*Includes 1/8" gap between cooktop and vent trim
**Required to maintain UL or CSA approvals
2-1/8"*
8-1/2"
30"
2-1/2" Minimum**
28-1/2"
22-3/8"
3/8" Minimum flat countertop
behind cutout required
36" cookTop/DoWNDRAfT
IMpoRTANT: The countertop cutout requires 23-1/2"
minimum flat countertop surface and 25" minimum
total countertop depth.
NoTe: before you begin, measure and mark depth
to ensure that adequate flat countertop surface
is available.
• Draw lines on the countertop to follow as a cutting
guide.
• Make sure sides of the opening are parallel
and rear and front cuts are exactly perpendicular
(right angle) to sides.
*Includes 1/8" gap between cooktop and vent trim
**Required to maintain UL or CSA approvals
2-1/8"*
8-1/2"
36"
2-1/2" Minimum**
34"
21-7/8"
3/8" Minimum flat countertop
behind cutout required