GE JP989 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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PREPARING THE COUNTERTOPThe countertop must have a deep flat surfaceto accommodate the cooktop and the vent.Countertops with a rolled front edge andbacksplash may not provide the flat surfacearea required.Clearance between inside front of cabinet andrear of countertop cutout must be 205⁄8″ inorder to accommodate cooktop depth.A 1/2″ wide flat area is required around theedge of opening for support of the unit. Thecooktop unit must be level and sit squarelyinto countertop opening.Carefully cut countertop opening according tothe dimensions shown in the illustration. Besure that opening is cut squarely, with sidesparallel to each other and rear exactlyperpendicular to sides.PREPARING FOR DUCTWORKNOTE: Ductwork MUST be vented to outside. DONOT vent into a wall, ceiling, crawlspace, attic or anyconcealed space.Cut hole in cabinet wall or floor as appropriate foryour installation. Make sure exhaust duct is locatedbetween wall studs or floor joists.NOTE: When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,do not damage electrical wiring and other hiddenutilities.17205⁄8″17⁄8″ Min.20 5⁄8″17⁄8″ Min.25″ 28 7⁄8″91⁄8″18 3⁄4″10 1⁄8″61⁄8″Back Venting(Requires 31⁄4″ x 10″)Rear Wall Venting Downward Venting4BLOWER TO DUCTWORK ALIGNMENTIn general, the use of flexible ducting is discouragedbecause it can cause severely restricted airflow.However, if the blower outlet and the floor or wallduct location do NOT align well, then flexible METALducting can be used to adapt to an offset. Goodalignment without use of flexible ducting is best.NOTE:• Do not exceed the maximum recommended offsetof 6″.• Do not allow the flexible ducting to kink or collapse.• Do stretch the flexible ducting as much as possibleto eliminate as much of the corrugation as possible.5623⁄8″ Min.A 31⁄4″ x 10″ rectangle to 6″ round transition duct isavailable at your local building supply store.NOTE: Illustrations are for planning purposes only.Bottom Venting6″ Max.CenterlinetoCenterlineOffsetCABINET PREPARATION CUTOUTSInstallation Instructions