GE 30” Electric Cooktop, 36” Electric Cooktop Installation Instructions

Installation

30 and 36”

Instructions

Electric Cooktop - Induction

Questions? Call us at 1.800.432.2737 or visit GEAppliances.com. In Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 or visit GEAppliances.ca.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT — Save these instructions

for local inspector’s use.

• IMPORTANT — Observe all governing

codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty.

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

Junction Box

(Sized for conduit per

local electrical codes.)

Large Size

Wire Nuts

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

Pencil

90º or Straight

Squeeze Connector

for 1” Conduit

WARNING

grounded.

• ATTENTION INSTALLER

— ALL COOKTOPS MUST BE HARD WIRED (DIRECT WIRED) INTO AN APPROVED JUNCTION BOX. A “PLUG AND RECEPTACLE” IS NOT PERMITTED ON THESE PRODUCTS.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer and product failure due to improper installation is NOT covered under warranty.

• Consider recycling options for your appliance packaging material.

This appliance must be properly

PARTS INCLUDED

Baffle

(For all installations

except over an oven)

2 Hex-Head Screws

Phillips Head

Screwdriver

1/4" Nut Driver

Ruler or Straightedge

Saber Saw

1/8" Drill Bit & Electric or

Hand Drill

Safety Glasses

CUTTING THE COUNTERTOP

If you are installing the cooktop in a solid surface material such as granite, quartz or any other natural or synthetic solid surface, we recommend that the cutout be prepared by a professional cabinet or countertop installer.

Cooktop cutouts in wood or wood-laminate countertops may be able to be prepared using a saber saw and electric drill.

Foam Tape

WB06K5042

4 Phillips Screws

WB01X1137

2 Hold Down

Brackets

or order alternate

installation kit WB01X24570

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• For Personal Safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

• Be sure your cooktop is installed properly by a qualified installer or service technician.

• To eliminate the risk of burns or fire due to reaching over heated surface elements, cabinet storage located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5” beyond the bottom of the cabinets. Cabinet installation above the cooktop may be no deeper than 13”.

• Make sure the cabinets and wall coverings around the cooktop can withstand the temperatures (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.

• The cooktop should be easy to reach and lighted with natural light during the day.

• Always disconnect the electrical service to the cooktop before repairing or servicing the cooktop. This can be done by disconnecting the fuse or circuit breaker. Failure to do this could result in a dangerous or fatal shock. Know where your main disconnect switch is located. If you do not know, have your electrician show you.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

This appliance must be supplied with the proper voltage and frequency, and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a circuit breaker or a time delay fuse as noted on name plate and on the chart below.

Use the chart below to determine the minimum recommended dedicated circuit protection:

KW Rating

240V

.: .: 20 Amp

4.9 KW–7.2 KW 4.2 KW–6.2 KW 30 Amp

7.3 KW–9.6 KW 6.3 KW–8.3 KW 40 Amp

9.7 KW–12.0 KW 8.4 KW–10.4 KW 50 Amp

We recommend you have the electrical wiring and hookup of your cooktop connected by a qualified electrician. After installation, have the electrician show you where your main cooktop disconnect is located.

Wiring must conform to National Electrical Code and all local electrical codes. You can get a copy of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Edition, by writing to:

National Fire Protection Association

In Canada, wiring must conform to Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).

The cooktop conduit wiring is approved for copper wire connection only, and if you have aluminum house wiring, you must use special UL approved connectors for joining copper to aluminum. In Canada, you must use special CSA approved connectors for joining copper to aluminum.

You must use a two-wire, three conductor 208/240 VAC, 60 Hertz electrical system. A white (neutral) wire is not needed for this unit. The cooktop must be installed in a circuit that does not exceed 125 VAC nominal to ground.

Refer to the name plate on your cooktop for the KW rating for your cooktop.

These cooktops require 40 amp service for 30” units, 50 amp service for 36” units.

KW Rating

208V

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

Name plate location

Recommended

Circuit Size (Dedicated)

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PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

WARNING

supply line must be shut off while connections are being made. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

When preparing the cooktop opening, make sure

the inside of the cabinet and the cooktop do not interfere with each other. (See section on preparing the opening.)

Remove packaging materials and literature

package from the cooktop before beginning installation.

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

Installations Instructions, etc. in a safe place for future reference.

Make sure you have all the tools and materials

you need before starting the installation of the cooktop.

Your home must provide the adequate electrical

service needed to safely and properly use your cooktop. (Refer to section on electrical requirements.)

When installing your cooktop in your home,

make sure all local codes and ordinances are followed exactly as stated.

The electrical power to the cooktop

Installing cooktop in combination with other

products. Both products must be installed

according to their specific product installation instructions. Consideration must be given to 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.

• Allow 12” clearance between the inlet air ports on the bottom of the unit.

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.

Monogram Flush Mount Kit

• If you intend to mount your cooktop flush to the counter, please order kit number JXFLUSH1. The flush mount kit provides supplemental cut-out instructions to mount the product flush with the counter.

Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and

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

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PREPARING THE OPENING

APPROXIMATE COOKTOP

DIMENSIONS

Cooktop

30” models: 19 1/4” 36” models: 18 7/8”

Size Models X Y Z Rear* Z Front

30” PHP9030DJBB

CHP95302MSS ZHU30RSPSS

ZHU30RDPBB 30” PHP9030SJSS 29 7/8” 21” 4 5/8” 3 1/4” 36” PHP9036DJBB

CHP95362MSS

ZHU36RSPSS

ZHU36RDPBB 36” PHP9036SJSS 36 1/8” 20 1/2” 4 5/8” 3 1/4”

* Depth at rear of cooktop at conduit location.

Front

29 3/4” 21” 4 5/8” 3 1/4”

36” 20 1/2” 4 5/8” 3 1/4”

Baffle

Baffle dimensions

30” models: 28 1/16”

36” models: 33 3/4”

The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions

must be maintained.

13" MAX.

Depth of

unprotected

overhead

cabinets

See label next

to name plate

for minimum clearance to

rear wall.

2" MIN. Clearance from cutout to side wall on the left of the unit

30" MIN. Clearance from countertop to unprotected overhead surface

2" MIN. Clearance from cutout to nearest vertical wall or cabinet on right side of the unit below the 15” MIN. clearance height

15" MIN. Height from countertop to underside of nearest cabinets on both sides of cooktop, including any light rails

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 30 gage (0.0125”) thick. A ventilation hood may be installed above the cooktop. See the ventilation hood installation instructions for the appropriate

5”

dimensions and clearances.

5 3/16”

CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF THE

COUNTERTOP

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

28 1/2” (30”) 33 7/8” (36”) length of cut

1-3/4” MIN. Between rear edge of cutout and the wall behind the cooktop.

2-1/2” MIN. From front edge of cutout and front edge of countertop.

19 5/8 (30”)

19 1/8” (36”)

width of cut

Use a cabinet base

equal to or larger than

the nominal width of the

cooktop (30” or 36”).

Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and

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

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

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PREPARING THE OPENING (Cont)

VERTICAL CLEARANCES

Allow 3” minimum vertical clearance for air space from the cooktop bottom (or 5-7/8” minimum depth from the countertop) to any combustible surfaces, such as the top of a cabinet drawer.

5-7/8"

DRAWER

INSTALLING THE COOKTOP

FOR AMERICANS WITH

DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) FORWARD APPROACH INSTALLATION ONLY

Allow 5” minimum depth between the countertop and an enclosure.

NOTE: The enclosure must be made of at least 1/4” wood material. Also, an access panel is required for the junction box, hold-down brackets, and service.

INSTALLING THE JUNCTION BOX

Install an approved junction box where it will be easily reached through the front of the cabinet where the cooktop will be located. The cooktop conduit is 4 feet long.

WARNING

junction box must be located where it will allow considerable slack in the conduit for serviceability.

PROTECT SURFACE OF COOKTOP

Place a towel or tablecloth onto the countertop. Lay the cooktop upside down onto the protected surface.

The

Install junction box so that it can be reached

through the front of

the cabinet.

Bottom of Cooktop

Cloth under Cooktop

16” Min.

INSTALL BAFFLE

Secure the baffle to the cooktop with screws. NOTE: Do not install the baffle when the cooktop is

installed over a single oven.

Hex Head Screws

Rear of

Cooktop

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