To avoid scratching countertop, lift entire
cooktop up from cutout when repositioning
cooktop into countertop opening.
13.)
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Insert the cooktop into the countertop opening.
Check that the front of the cooktop is parallel to
the front edge of the countertop. Check that all
required clearances are met. Use a pencil to
mark a line along the rear of the cooktop on the
countertop.
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Remove the
. cook-top from the
cutout and place it
upside down on a
protected surface.
Remove the paper backing
from a small section of the
foam sealing strip. Place the strip l/8” from
cooktop edge on the underside of the glass.
Continue until foam strip completely outlines the
edge of the cooktop.
If you are installing more than one appliance in
the same cutout, you do not need to place a
foam strip on the side that will be adjacent to
another appliance.
Do Not use additional sealant around outer edge
of cooktop(
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Attach mounting
. brackets to each
side of the burner
box with the 5/l 6” screws.
Do Not tighten the
screws. Turn the 0
mounting brackets so I
each is under the burner box.
If you are installing additional appliances in the
same cutout, attach one mounting bracket to the
right side of each additional appliance.
Insert the cooktop into the cutout and
align it with the pencil line. Check that
cooktop is parallel to the front edge of the
countertop. Lift the entire cooktop to make
adjustments so the foam sealing strip can seal
properly.
If you are installing only one appliance in
cutout, go to Step 8.
If you are installing additional gas cooktops
in the same cutout, complete Steps 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
and 7 for each additional appliance.
If you are installing an electric cooktop or grill
or a downdraft vent as an additional
appliance, read and follow specific installation
instructions for those products.
support brace
screws
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1 . Attach support brace to side of the
cooktop that will be adjacent to another
appliance. Insert additional cook-top into the
cutout and align with the pencil line used for first
cooktop. Check that cooktop is parallel to the
front edge of the countertop. Lift the entire
cooktop to make adjustments so the foam
sealing strip can seal properly.
Repeat for additional cooktops or grills.
Do Not over-tighten screws.
glass cooktop countertop
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2-1R”
clamping
screw
5M6” clamping
bracket screw
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. One cook-top in cutout: Rotate the
I mounting brackets away from the burner
box. Do Not overtighten screws. Tighten the
mounting brackets to the burner box. Insert the
2-l/2” clamping screws into the mounting
brackets. Use a screwdriver to tighten the
screws against the underside of the countertop.
Remove the pencil outline from countertop.
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