5INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSPrepare Cooktop for InstallationDecide on the final location for the cooktop. Avoid drilling into orsevering existing wiring during installation.1. Using 2 or more people, place the cooktop upside downon a covered surface using the foam end posts from thepackaging. Make sure that the knobs are not resting on thefoam.2. (Optional) Remove foam strip roll from the packagecontaining literature. The roll contains four ¼" (0.64 cm)strips of foam. Remove one strip at a time and apply foamstrip adhesive-side down around bottom of the cooktopglass.NOTE: The foam strip helps avoid damage to the undersideof the cooktop glass from debris and helps the cooktop sitflat on uneven counters.Install CooktopStyle 1: Cooktop over undercounter built-in ovenIMPORTANT: Clamping brackets should not be used.1. Using 2 or more people, place cooktop right side up intothe cutout.NOTE: Make sure that the front edge of the cooktop isparallel to the front edge of the countertop. If repositioningis needed, lift entire cooktop up from cutout to avoidscratching the countertop.Style 2: Cooktop over cabinets1. Determine whether your cabinet construction providesclearance for installing clamping brackets at cooktopbase ends.24" (60.9 cm), 30" (76.2 cm) and 36" (91.4 cm) traditionalmodels2. The clamping brackets can be installed before or after thecooktop is placed into the cutout. Complete the followingsteps for the option you choose.WARNINGExcessive Weight HazardUse two or more people to move and install cooktop.Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.ABCA. Cooktop baseB. ¼" (0.64 cm) Foam stripC. CooktopBCAA. Cooktop base bottomB. Attachment screwC. Clamping bracket