Tools YOU will Need, Unpacking the Cooktop

Installation Instructions

Electric Cooktop

JP328, JP626

Questions? Visit our Website at: ge.com or Call 1.800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•IMPORTANT – Save these

instructions for local inspector’s use.

•IMPORTANT – Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

•Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

•Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.

•WARNING: For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. See the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS section in these Installation Instructions.

•Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.

•Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

•Electric or hand drill and 1/8″ drill bit

•Flat blade screwdriver

•Phillips screwdriver

•Pencil

•Ruler

•Hand or saber saw

FOR TILE COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION

•Electric drill and 5/32″ drill bit

•43⁄16″ x 11⁄4″ masonry screws

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

•WARNING – Before beginning the installation, switch power off at the service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

•To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface elements, cabinet storage located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be provided, the risk can be

reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5″ beyond the bottom of

the cabinets. Cabinet installation above the cooktop may be no deeper than 13″.

•The cooktop should be easy to reach and lighted with natural light during the day.

UNPACKING THE COOKTOP

Take cooktop from box and remove packing material:

•Paper under burner bowls

•Cardboard between cooktop and tub (must lift cooktop)

•Tape holding support rod

This cooktop cannot be installed in countertops that cannot accept screws, such as granite or marble, etc.