GE JP5036SJSS Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 3)

WARNING – The electrical power to

the cooktop supply line must be shut off while

connections are being made. Failure to do so

could result in serious injury or death.

A

When preparing cooktop opening, make sure

the inside of the cabinet and the cooktop do

not interfere with each other. (See section on

preparing the opening.)

B

Remove packaging materials and literature

package from the cooktop before beginning

installation.

C

Be sure to place all literature, Owner’s Manual,

Installations, etc. in a safe place for future

reference.

D

Make sure you have all the tools and materials

you need before starting the installation of the

cooktop.

E

Your home must provide the adequate

electrical service needed to safely and

properly use your cooktop. (Refer to section on

electrical requirements.)

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Installation Instructions

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

F

When installing your cooktop in your home,

make sure all local codes and ordinances are

followed exactly as stated.

G

Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and

cabinets around the cooktop can withstand

heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.

H

Installing cooktop in combination with other

products. Both products must be installed

according to their specific product installation

instructions. Consideration must be given the

separate electrical requirements and locations:

Over one or two wall ovens:

• Only certain models may be installed over

wall ovens. The wall oven and cooktop will

both have a label stating which models are

approved in combination.

Over a Microwave:

• See microwave installation instructions

for how to install a microwave under a

cooktop. For vertical dimension of cooktop,

see Approximate Cooktop Dimensions

section.

In combination with telescopic downdraft vent:

• See telescopic downdraft vent instructions

for how to install a vent behind a cooktop.

• The countertop must have a deep flat

surface to accommodate the combined

installation of the cooktop and vent.

Over a warming drawer:

• See warming drawer instructions for how to

install a warming drawer under a cooktop.

For vertical dimension of cooktop, see

Approximate Cooktop Dimensions section.

ON

H

OT

Cooktop

Literature Package

(Located under unit)

Foam

Packaging

PREPARING THE OPENING

1

The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions

must be maintained.

13" MAX. Depth of unprotected

overhead cabinets

30" MIN.

Clearance from

countertop to

unprotected

overhead

surface

2" MIN. Clearance from

cutout to side wall on the

left of the unit

15" MIN. Height

from countertop to

nearest cabinet on

either side of unit

2" MIN. Clearance

from cutout to

side wall on the

right 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.

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