INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before Starting Installation Check the Following Requirements
This downdraft blower system is designed to be used to exhaust smoke and odors when cooking with all GE electric and sealed burner gas cooktops (not approved for standard burner gas cooktops). It can be mounted in either an island or peninsula location.
Requirements for an approved installation
•26″ minimum cabinet depth
•26″ minimum from the back of the downdraft to the front of the countertop, with
•231⁄2″ minimum FLAT countertop surface
•Plan the placement of the electrical outlet box carefully. It should NOT be installed on the back wall of the cabinet because it may interfere with the downdraft. It should be installed on a side wall or adjacent cabinet. Make sure it is within reach of the unit’s 2 ft. long power cord and conforms to all local codes.
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•Plan the location of the gas supply pipe (for gas cooktops) carefully to avoid interference with the downdraft installation.
Specifications
This unit can be easily installed following these basic steps:
•Cut out the countertop opening.
•Install the downdraft in the cabinet.
•Connect the ductwork and electrical.
•Install the cooktop.
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120 | 4.0 | 500 | 3 | 1 | ⁄ X 10 |
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Take Measurements
Refer to the cooktop installation instructions for dimensions of cooktop, countertop
•The 30″ models will fit in most 30″ wide cabinets and the 36″ models will fit in most 36″ wide cabinets.
•To install a cooktop with this downdraft, the cabinet depth must be 26″ minimum.
Flat counter area
26″
Minimum 26″
Cabinet depth required
A countertop with a raised lip may not allow enough flat countertop for a proper installation.
Before starting installation review the following pages carefully.
Cutout dimension and illustrations are given for 30″ and 36″ cooktops.
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