GE JP328BK-BB Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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49-80759 11INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSInstallation InstructionsPRODUCT DIMENSIONS ANDCLEARANCESThis cooktop cannot be installed in countertopsthat cannot accept screws, such as granite ormarble, etc. Counter space must be provided forinstallation of the cooktop. To insure accuracy,it is best to make a template when cutting theopening in the counter. See illustration below forall necessary dimensions.When choosing a location consider the followingclearances:• 30s (76.2 cm) minimum vertical clearance fromthe cooktop to the nearest overhead surface.If a 30” clearance between the cooking surfaceand overhead combustible materials or metalcabinets cannot be maintained, a minimumclearance of 24” is required and the undersideof the cabinets above the cooktop must beprotected with not less than 1/4” insulatingmillboard covered with sheet metal not lessthan 0.0122” thick.A When preparing cooktop opening, makesure the inside of the cabinet and thecooktop do not interfere with each other.(See section on preparing the opening.)B REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS: Failure toremove packaging materials could result indamage to the appliance. Remove allpacking parts from cooktop including liftingup the cooktop to confirm all packaging isremoved.C Remove Installation Instructions fromliterature pack and read them carefullybefore you begin.Be sure to place all literature, Owner’sManual, Installations, etc. in a safe place forfuture reference.PRE-INSTALLATIONCHECKLISTPREPARING THE OPENINGCooktop and cutout dimensions13s(33 cm)Max.K Min.clearance toside wallL Min.clearanceto side wall30s(76.2 cm)Min.AHCDJF GEB15s(38.1 cm)Min.MModel JP328H 3” min.7.6 cmI 1 3/4” min.4.4 cmJ 3 1/2” min.8.9 cmK Refer to NotebelowL Refer to NotebelowM 33 1/4” min.84.5 cmModel JP328A 30 1/ 4”76.8 cmB 21 1/ 4”54.0 cmC 28 3/ 8”72.1 cmD 19 3/ 8”49.2 cmE 19 1/ 2”49.5 cmF 28 1/ 2”72.4 cmG 14 1/ 4”36.2 cmNOTE: For K and L – this cooktop has beenapproved for 0” spacing to adjacent surfacesabove the cooktop. However, a 6” minimumspacing to surfaces less than 15” above thecooktop and adjacent cabinet is recommendedto reduce exposure to steam, grease splatter,and heat.