GE PGP989DN2BB Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation InstructionsCABINET PREPARATION[] PREPARING FOR INSTALLATIONPositioning the cooktopThe cooktop is designed to look best when centered in acabinet at least 30"wide.The exhaust vent beneath the cooktop must be locatedbetween wall studs or floor joists so that the ductwork maybe installed properly.13" max:--__1]- ]_11depth of "_r IIunprotected -/[overheadcabinets 30" min. clearancefrom countertopto unprotected" overhead surface18" min. heightfrom countertop tonearest cabinet oneither side of the unitB" min. clearancefrom cutout toside wallsThe downdraft system with blower, motor and ductworkwill occupy the cabinet below the cooktop. Drawers cannotbe installed below this cooktop.Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop unit, if possible,in order to reduce the hazards caused by reaching overheated surface units.If the cabinetry is used above the cooktop, allow aminimum 30" clearance between the cooking surface andthe bottom of the unprotected cabinet.If the clearance between the cooktop and the cabinetryis lessthan 30", the cabinet bottom must be protectedwith a flame retardant millboard at least 1/4" thick, orgypsum board at least 3/16" thick, covered with 28 gaugesheet steel or 0.020"thick copper. Clearance between thecooktop and the protected cabinetry MUSTNEVERBE LESSTHAN 24",EXCEPTION:Installation of a listed microwave oven orcooking appliance over the cooktop shall conform to theinstallation instructions packed with that appliance.Working areas adjacent to the cooktop should have an18" minimum clearance between the countertop and thebottom of the cabinet. If the clearance is less than 18", theadjacent cabinets should be at least 5" from the side edgeof the cooktop.PREPARING THE BASE CABINETThis cooktop is designed to fit easily into a varietyof cabinets. However, the combined installation ofa downdraft vent and a cooktop require carefulconsideration.Some cabinets may require modifications.This installation requires a 24" min. deep cabinetbase. The cabinet must be at least 30" wide.Preparing a cabinet that is against a wallIn some cabinets, the sides may need to be1scooped or cut down 5¾" as shown, and the cornerbraces removed in order to accommodate the unit.In 75 cm and 90 cm frameless European cabinets,the back panel may need to be cut down 5sA"toaccommodate the unit.Preparing a peninsula or island-type cabinetIn a peninsula or island type cabinet, the sides mayneed to be scooped or cut down, and the cornerbraces removed in order to accommodate the unit.5¾"Approx.5¾" Approx.for Europeancabinets18