Installation Instructions

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PREPARING THE OPENING

A1

The following MINIMUM clearance

 

dimensions must be maintained.

 

A4 The recommended Gas Supply Location from the backwall.

13" MAX. Depth of unprotected overhead cabinets

30" MIN. clearance from countertop to unprotected overhead surface

3 3/4 MIN. clearance from cutout to side wall on the right of the unit

18" MIN. height from countertop to nearest cabinet on either side of unit

1" Min. From Backwall

Recommended

gas supply12 1/2" location.

From Cutout

Center Line

3 3/4" MIN. clearance from cutout to side wall on the left of the unit

A2

Overall cooktop dimensions

 

30 1/4"

21 1/4"

 

 

 

 

 

 

COOKTOP

3 9/16"

 

19 1/2"

 

28 3/4"

 

A3

Cutout dimensions

 

of the countertop

 

To insure accuracy, it is best to make a template when cutting the opening in the counter.

Make sure the wall coverings,

A5 countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to 200°F) generated by cooktop.

Wall covering, cabinets and countertop must withstand heat up to 200°F.

19 5/8" width of cut

 

28 1/2"

14 1/4"

1 3/4" Min.

length of

 

cut

 

Between cutout

 

 

 

and the wall behind

 

 

the cooktop

 

 

3 1/4" Min. from front edge of cutout

and front edge of countertop

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GE JGP319, JGP321 owner manual Preparing the Opening

JGP321, JGP319 specifications

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