GE JGP656 installation instructions Preparing the Countertop, Cut the Opening

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Installation instructions.

Preparing the Countertop

Back of countertop

 

5/16

2

34

 

21

19

 

3458

Front of countertop

Countertop cut-out dimensions

Cut out the opening as shown in the diagram. Measure carefully when cutting the countertop. Make sure the sides of the opening are parallel and the front and rear cuts are exactly perpendicular to the sides.

The front of the opening must clear the front support rail on the cabinet and the rear of the opening must clear the rear support of the cabinet.

Cut the Opening

 

2

 

 

36

2214

 

834

2

 

 

 

15

 

114

34

 

 

19

Min.

 

 

 

 

21

3458

 

214

81316

 

Min. to

front edge

Min. to side

 

walls

2

 

 

 

 

 

516

Measure carefully when cutting countertop. Make sure sides of opening are parallel and rear and front cuts are exactly perpendicular to sides.

The gas downdraft cooktop is designed to fit in a 36or larger base cabinet.

The countertop cutout for the cooktop must be:

3458at the front of the counter and 34at the back

19front to back notch

21front to back of cutout

The notches at the back of the cutout are:

2forward and 5/16to the inside.

Follow the illustration shown.

Allow at least 114clearance between back of cutout and wall.

Allow at least 81316clearance from right and left sides of cutout to adjacent wall.

Allow at least 214clearance between front of cutout and front edge of countertop.

CAUTION: Wall coverings, countertops and cabinets should be able to withstand 200°F. heat generated by the cooktop.

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