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Installation Instructions
PREPARING THE OPENING
1The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions must be maintained.
4CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF THE COUNTERTOP
13″ MAX. Depth of uprotected overhead cabinets
30″ MIN. Clearance from countertop to unprotected overhead surface
18″ MIN. Height from countertop to nearest cabinet on either side of unit
To insure accuracy, it is best to make a template when cutting the opening in the counter.
length of
behind the cooktop
from front edge
2″ MIN. Clearance from cutout to side wall on the left of the unit
If a 30″ clearance between the cooking surface and overhead combustible materials or metal cabinets cannot be maintained, a minimum clearance of 24″ is required and the underside of the cabinets above the cooktop must be protected with not less than 1/4″ insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122″ thick.
2OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS
of cutout and front edge of countertop
JXTR32X CUTOUT FILLER TRIM KIT: A filler trim kit is available for use if your countertop cutout is larger than the dimensions shown, up to
JXFLM2XX FLUSH INSTALLATION KIT: A flush mount installation kit is available
for use in a flush mount or recessed cooktop installation. Order JXFLM2XX from your GE Dealer.
Cooktop
at the conduit location
28″6-1/4″Rear on Model JP950
5Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to 200°F) generated by cooktop.
3 | Five inches (5″) |
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| minimum vertical |
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| clearance between |
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| the cooktop bottom | 5″ Min. |
| and any combustible | Vertical Clearance |
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| surfaces. |
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Wall covering, cabinets and countertop must withstand heat up to 200°F.
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