GE Monogram ZGU36L6D Cut Countertop Opening, Remove Packaging, Before moving the cooktop indoors

Installation

Professional Gas Cooktops

Step1

Remove Packaging

Use a hand-truck to move this cooktop.

Before moving the cooktop indoors:

•Remove outer carton and packing.

•Remove the straps holding the cooktop to the skid.

•Remove the grates and drawers below the knobs.

•Remove grill and/or griddle covers. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE A GRILL OR GRIDDLE ASSEMBLY.

•Flatten the carton and use a piece as a pad on the bottom and back of the hand-truck. Lift the cooktop onto the hand-truck standing on its end, with the bottom of the cooktop resting against the back of the hand-truck.

Move the cooktop indoors:

If door and passageways into the installation location are less than 30" wide, remove the cooktop knobs.

Step2

Cut the

Countertop

Opening

47-7/8"	26-5/8"		26-5/8"
			8-7/16"
	8-7/16"
	22-3/4"		22-3/4"
	7/8"		1/2"
46-1/8"		35"	2-1/2"
	2-1/2"
	8"		8"

48" wide models are designed to fit in 48" or wider base cabinets 36" wide models are designed to fit in 36" or wider base cabinets

Measure carefully when cutting the countertop. Make sure sides of the opening are parallel.

•These cooktops requires 8" free space below the countertop.

•These Cooktops are designed to hang from the countertop from its rear and side flanges.

•Smooth any rough edges on the countertop before installing the cooktop.

– Formica countertop edges must be finished.

The countertop must be strong enough to support the weight of the cooktop.

•Support cleats can be secured to cabinet sides.

OR

•Build a support deck or box inside the cabinet which will support the weight of the cooktop. –Build the support box using a solid material, cut a 5" x 5" square in the left rear corner for

the gas inlet and power cord clearances.

Adjacent Cabinet

and Countertop

Counter Sunk

Screws

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