Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportInstallation of the cooktop. ge.comRead these instructions completely and carefully.Installation Instruction✻ Max. distance of 7″ when installing over GSM2100 dishwasherSuggested mounting of an approved junction box.Before installing the counter unit or moving it toanother location have the electrician verify: That your home is provided with adequateelectrical service. That the addition of the counter unit will notoverload the household circuit on which it isused.DANGER: Always disconnect theelectrical service to the unit before repairing orservicing the counter unit. This can be done bydisconnecting the fuse or circuit breaker. Failureto do this could result in a dangerous or evenfatal shock. Know where your main disconnectswitch is located. If you don’t know, have yourelectrician show you.Install an approved junction box where it will beeasily accessible through the front of the cabinetwhere the counter unit will be located.IMPORTANT: The junction box must be locatedwhere it will allow slack in the conduit forserviceability. If installing over a GSM2100dishwasher, the center of the junction box mustbe installed 5 ″ to 7 ″ below the cooktop lip,so it does not interfere with the dishwasherinstallation or operation.Install the counter unit in the cutout opening.NOTE: If the unit is being installed in a blind counter(one with no cabinet opening below) or over a GSM2100dishwasher, wire connections must be made before puttingthe unit into the cutout.Secure the cooktop unit to the counter using theside retainers and screws shipped with the unit. For thicker counters (greater than 1″ thick),hold down straps should be used to installthe cooktop. They are included with somemodels, or can be ordered, GE modelnumber WB2K5328. To attach the cooktop to the counter, insertthe hold-down strap into the slots on each sideof the unit (see diagram). Use suitable screws to attach the cooktop tothe counter as shown. The cooktop must reston the metal flange around the burner box.Be sure this cut does not interfere with the cabinet structure at the front5″ Min.✻5″ Min.✻Hold down retainerAllow considerable slackfor serviceabilitySelf tapping screw13Mounting slotCabinet sidesBurner box sidesUse suitablefasteners foranchoring incabinet sidesStrap