InstallationInstructionsElectric CooktopJP328, JP626Questions?visito_ Wehsiteat: GEAppliances.comor Call the GEAnswer Centerat 800.626.2000.BEFORE YOU BEGINRead these instructions completely and carefully.• IMPORTANT - S_,,e_heseinstructions fi)r local inspector's use.• IMPORTANT - Obse,,e_,llgoxerning codes and ordinances.• Note to Installer - Be sure to leaxe theseinstructions with the Consun/er.• Note to Consumer - KeeI) these instructionstor flmu'e reference.WARNING: vo,pe,-_,m_,ls_,fet,thi_appliance must be properly grounded.See theGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS section in theseInstallation Instructions.• Proper installation is the responsibiliD of the installer:• Product failure due to improper installation is notcoxered trader the _rrantx.FOR YOUR SAFETY:• WARNING - Beforebeginnino theinstallation, switch power off at the service panel andlock the service disconnecting meallS to preventpower fl'om being switched on accidentall)', When theservice disconnecting means cannot be locked,securely thsten a prominent warning device, such as atag, to the service panel.• To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching overheated surtace elements, cabinet storage locatedabove the surti_ce traits should be avoided. If cabinetstorage space is to be provided, the risk can bereduced by installing a range hood that projectshorizontally a minimum of 5" bewmd the bottom otthe cabinets. Cabinet installation above the cooktopmay be no deeper than l 3".• The cooktop should be easy to reach and lighted withnatm'al light dm_ing the day:TOOLS YOU WILL NEED• Electric or hand drill and l/8" drill bit• Flat blade screwdriver• Phillips scYewdYiver• Pencil• Ruler• Halld or saber sawFOR TILE COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION• Electric drill and 5/32" drill bit• 4:_A(;'1x 1¼'1 ii/}lSOili-V scre_:s9