Installation Instructions
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
1INSPECT INSTALLATION LOCATION
Refer to alternate construction section for the following
ACounter opening extends to the wall:
Maintop Filler (supplied with the range) (see page 15 for Installation Instructions) or Backguard Kit (JXS32XX).
BCounter height greater than
COne side is not enclosed by a cabinet: Bodyside (Kit JXS77XX).
DIsland Installation:
To provide an optimum installation, the top surface of the countertop must be level and flat (lie on the same plane) around the 3 sides that are adjacent to range cooktop. Proper adjustments to make the top flat should be made or gaps between the countertop and range cooktop may occur. Forcing the cooktop to fit may cause excessive gaps and could chip the enamel cooktop.
To obtain Kits:
a. Visit GE Web Site (See page 1)
b. Call GE Answer Center (See page 1) c. Contact Dealer
2MOVE RANGE INDOORS IN FRONT OF CABINET OPENING
Do not use hand trucks when moving the unpackaged range. Cooktop enamel may be chipped.
3PROTECT THE KITCHEN FLOOR
Flatten and place a piece of the shipping carton in front of the installation location to protect the flooring.
NOTE: Do not remove the protective channel from the sides of the cooktop, if applicable, until later in the installation.
Protective Channel (on some models)
ADJUST
4CAREFULLY, TILT RANGE TO ACCESS RANGE LEVELING LEGS
Use an adjustable wrench to screw leveling legs out so that cooktop support flanges clear top of countertop.
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