GE Monogram ZEW145V, Monogram ZGW124EN3, Monogram ZEW155N, ZGW122EN3, Monogram ZEW166Y Installation Manual

GE Monogram ®

Installation

Instructions

Component
Cooktop
System

Models

ZEW145V

ZG W124 EN3

ZG W125EN3

ZEW155N

ZEW166 Y

ZEW176 Y

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 with your Use and Care Book for

future reference.

F-!_li!_Tl._l:|_ql?[t'! This appliance must be properly grounded. See "Electrical Supply", page 13. I

If you have questions concerning tile
installation of this product, call the GE

Answer Center "_:Consumer Information
Service at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,

7 days a week.

If you received a damaged component, you
should contact your dealer.

Installation of these components require basic
mechanical skills. Proper installation is the
responsibility of the installer.

CAUTION: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY,
REMOVE HOUSE FUSE OR CIRCUIT

BREAKER BEFORE BEGINNING
INSTALLATION.

These appliances must be suf)plied with the
proper voltage and fi'equency, as listed on
page 18. Connect to an individual, properly
grounded branch circuit breaker or time delay
fuse. Proper electrical ratings should be
verified with listing on product's rating plate.

Wiring must conform to the requirements of
the National Electrical Code. If the electric

supply provided does not meet the specifica-
tions, call a licensed electrician.

WARNING:

Any home ventilation system, such as a
cooktop with a downdraft mechanism, may
interfere with the proper flow of exhaust
products or combustion air required by gas
furnaces, gas water heaters, fireplaces, or

other naturally vented systems. To minimize
the chance of interference with such naturally
vented systems, follow the heating equipment
manufacturer's guidelines, and local codes.

Also follow tim guidelines in ASHRAE
Standard 62-1989, "Ventilation for Acceptable

Indoor Air Quality", section 5.8. When
following these guidelines, be sure to test for
proper airflow direction into the draft hood of
a naturally vented gas furnace oi" water heater.

This can be checked by striking a match,
blowing it out, and while it is still smoking,

holding it near the draft hood relief opening.
If smoke is drawn into the opening, vent flow

is in tim proper direction. If tim ASHRAE
Standard 62 guidelines are not satisfied, a

positive supply of outside air may have to be
suf)plied.

In the absence of local codes, the gas cooktop
must comply with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1, latest edition.

Contents

Models Available .................................................. 3

Product Dimensions ........................................ 3, 4

Installation Accessories ........................................ ,5

Advance Planning ................................................ ,5

Installation ()ptions ............................................. ,5

Installation Rules ................................................. ,5

Installation Location ............................................ 6

Tools & Materials Required ................................ 7

Cutout Information .................................... 7, 8, 9

Venting Options ................................................. 10

Ductwork Advance Planning ............................. 10

Optional Ductwork Arrangement .................... 10

Determine Ductwork Location ......................... 11

Install Blower Assembly ..................................... 11

Finalize Ductwork .............................................. 11

Duct Fittings ....................................................... 12

Gas Supply Location .......................................... 13

Electrical Supply ................................................ 13

Step 1: Apply Gasket Strip ................................. 14

Step 2: Remove Knobs, Gates ............................ 14

Step 3: Joining Multiple Cooktops ...... 14, 15, 16

Step 4: Secure Cooktop(s) to Countertop ....... 16

Step 5: Connect Gas ........................................... 17

Step 6: Connect Electrical .......................... 17, 18

Electrical Power Requirements ..................... 18

Finalize Installation ............................................ 19

Design Information

Component Cooktop _vstem

Models

Available

Monogram Component Cooktop System
offers cooking flexibility with modular
cooktops in a variety of cooking technologies
to meet any cooking need.

ZEW145V
Halogen and Ribbon Component

ZEW155N
Updraft Grill Cooktop Component,

ZEW166Y
Downdraft Grill Cooktop Component

ZEW176Y
Downdraft Vent Component

ZGW124EN3

Gas Cooktop Component,

with right hand controls

ZGW125EN3

Gas Cooktop Component,

with left hand controls

JXBA55 blower motor assembly is supplied
for the downdraft vent and downdraft grill.

JXBC55 optional outdoor cover accessory

may be ordered for installation of blower and
motor assembly on an outside wall.

Product
Dimensions

ZEW145V

Halogenand RibbonComponent
(240and 208volt, dual rated)

Parts suf)plied:

• 44" flexible conduit

• Onejoiner strip

• Two sets clamping screws

• One chassis support brace

*Allow additional 1rl depth forclearance

of flexible conduit

ZEW155N

Updraft GrillCooktop Component
(240volt)

Parts suf)plied

• Grease collection jar

• 48" flexible conduit

• Onejoiner strip

• Two sets clamping screws

• One chassis support brace

5-3/8"

ZEW176Y

Downdraft VentComponent
Install next to gas or halogen components.

(Cannotbe installed next to an updraft grill)
(120volt)

Parts supplied:

• 48" flexible conduit

• Two downdraft joiner strips

• One downdraft endcap

• JXBA55 blower motor assembly

NOTE:Thedowndraft plenum is shippedwith the discharge
outlet onthe left side, It canbe changed to the right side,

21-5/16"

-Shipped With
Discharge On

LeftSide

Design Information

Component Cooktop 5_stem

Product
Dimensions

ZEW166Y
Downdraft Grill Cooktop Component

(240 volt)

Parts supplied:

• Grease collection jar

• 48" flexible conduit

• One set clamping screws

• One downdraft joiner strip

• JXBA55 blower motor assembly

NOTE: Thedowndraft plenum is shipped with the discharge
outlet on the left side, Itcan be changedto the right side,

14-1/2"

Motor

Assembly

FrontView, Downdraft Grill With Blower Motor Assembly

14-I/2"

10"

4--

l .

16-3/4"

Left SideView, Down@aftGrill

-Shipped With
Discharge On

Left Side

14-1/2"

ZGW124EN3

GasCooktop Component,
with right handcontrols

ZGW125EN3
GasCooktop Component,

with left hand controls

Parts supplied with each:

• 1/2" inlet pipe

• Pressure regulator

• One joiner strip

• Two sets clamping screws

• One chassis support brace

NOTE:Gascomponents are designed for natural
gasoperations and cannot beconverted to/P

operation.

If installation includes a drawer beneath gas
cooktop, make allowance for gas inlet pipe.

Gas inlet extends 1-1/4" fl'om bottom.

__ _4-7/1_

Bit/ TopView /Utnit

_L Countertop

jC,,-Cut°ut'_

O O
Gas Gas
Inlet Inlet

Pipe 17-118" Pipe

'ZGW124EN3 ZGW125EN3'

RightHand LeftHand

Controls Controls

Design Information

Component Cooktop _wtem

Installation
Accessories
Provided

Joinei" sti'ips and end caps are included to

provide a finished look to any modular
cooktop ai,i'angement.

EndCap Downdraft Joiner Downdraft

Joiner EndCap

Advance
Planning

• ConsideI" base cabinet stoi'age ai`i'angements

to accommodate the downdi,aft blowei'/
motor assembly.

-The downdi`aft plenum assembly will occupy
the cabinet below the cooktop. Di'awei's

cannot be installed below the downdi`aft

vent or downdi`aft gi'ill components. The

blower may be installed in the cabinet oi"
located downstream fl'om the plenum in

the duct run.

- Shorter length drawers may be installed
below gas components, allowing foi` gas

inlet clearance.

• Do not cut holes foi` ductwoi`k locations until
components are on-site, with countei`top in

place, and all pi`e-planned locations are
confirmed.

• Always t)i`e-plan electrical and gas
connections to be accessible at the time of

installation.

• Consider the distance to power supply, cable
length and bending restrictions befoi`e
cutting holes.

• Gas components are not convertible to liquid
propane operation.

• In the absence of local codes, the gas cooktop
must comply with the National Fuel Gas

Code, ANSI Z223.1, latest edition.

UL, A.G.A. appi`oved.

Installation

Opdons

• Multiple gas and electric components can be
combined to form one custom cooking
ai`i`angenlent.

-Multiple electric components can operate

fl'om a singlejunction box, if local codes
permit.
Multiple gas components can operate from
a manifold, as permitted by local codes.

• Updraft components can be vented
according to normal exhausting methods.

• The downdi`aft vent and grill blower assembly
may be vented downwards to the left or right
sides or through the floor. See page 11.

-The motor blower assembly can be
mounted in the cabinet or under the flooi`.

The blower will fit between floor joists on

16" centei`s.

The plenum on the downdi,aft grill and
vent is shipped with the discharge on the
left side. It can be changed to discharge
fl'om the right side.

• JXBC55 optional outdooi` covei` accessory
may be ordered foi` installation of blower
and motor assembly on an outside wall.

Installation
Rules

• Never vent a cooktop into an interior space -
always to the outdooi`s.

• The updraft grill requires an overhead vent

with at least 300 CFM.

• DO NOT install an updraft grill component
next to a downdi`aft vent.

• DO NOT install a downdi`afl vent behind a

cooktop.

• DO NOT install a gas or grill cooktop where
the knobs are between the heated ai`ea and

the downdi`aft vent.

Cabinetry

Component Cooktop _v_tem

Installation
Location

• Whenever possible, avoid placing cabineti T

directly above the cooking surface.

• If cabinetry is used above tile cooking
surface:

Use cabinets no more than 13" deep.
Maintain 30" nAnimum clearance between

cooktop(s) and unprotected cabinets
directly above the cooktop.

-If clearance is less than 30", protect cabinet

bottoms with flame-retardant millboard at
least 1/4" thick or gypsum board at least

3/16" thick covered with 28 gauge sheet
steel or .02" thick copper.

-Clearance between cooktop and protected

cabinetry must not be less than 24".

Working areas next to the cooktops should

have 18" nAnimum clearance between the
countertop and the cabinet bottom.

EXCEPTION: Installation of a listed
microwave oven or cooking appliance over the

cooktop(s) shall conform to tile installation
instructions packed with that appliance.

• Installation must conform with local codes.

Clearances:

• When installed electric components require
the following clearances:

2" nan. fl'om fl'ont of cooktop to fl'ont edge

of countertop,

- 1" rain. fl'om back of cooktop to rear wall,

- 1" nan. fl'om side of cooktop to side wall.

Gas components require:

2" rain. fl'om back of cooktop to rear wall,
2" rain. fl'om side of cooktop to side wall.

* Gas in side to side orientation

requires 2" min. to rear wall.

** Gas requires 2" rain. to side wall,

Cabinetry

Component Cooktop _vstem

Tools &

Materials

Required

(Not stq)plied)

Cutout

Information

• Carpenter's square

• Measuring tape

• Saw

• #2 Phillips head screwdriver bit socket

• Phillips screwdriver

• 1/4" nutdriver

• 5/16" nutdriver

• 7/16" and 5/16" socket and ratchet wrench

• Pencil

• Scissors

• Level

• Hole saw

• 6" 90 ° elbow

• Duct work to suit the installation.

For Gas Components:

• Pipe wrench

• Gas line to reach installation location

• Gas resistant pipe joint sealant.

• Manual gas line shut-off valve

• 3/4" NPT x 3/4" I.D. or 1/2" NPTx 1/2"
I.D. flare union adapter

• 1/2" NPTx 3/4" I.D. or 1/2" I.D. flare union
adapter

• 5 foot AGA certified flexible metal appliance
connector 3/4" x 1/2" I.D. to match gas
supply line.

-If required by local codes, use solid pipe

with fttings.

NOTE:Usenewflexibleline,DONOTuseold,
previouslyusedflexibleline,

4" Minimum Between Cutouts

Front to Back Orientation

• Minimum clearance is 4" between cooktops

in separate cutouts. This clearance does not
apply when multiple component cooktops

are installed in one cutout.

4"Minimum Between Cutouts

Side to Side Orientation

NOTE:Donot installadowndraftventina sideto side
orientationbehindagasorhalogencomponent,This

wouldrequirethe usertoreachovera heatedsurface
toaccessthecontrol,

Find Dimension A in chart below and on the
following page.

1-3/4"Min.

to SideWall

(2-3/4"

for Gas)

1-7/8"Min. to

RearWall (2-7/8"for !las)

T

19-1/2"

,, A _.

2-1/2"Min.

1-3/4"Min.

to SideWall

'_ (2-3/4"

for Gas)

Front to Back Orientation

Cut the opening as shown above. Measure
carefully when cutting countertop, making
sure sides are parallel and fl'ont and rear cuts
are perpendicular to sides.

• The front and rear of the opening must cleat"
support rails of the cabinet.

• The cutout depth (front to back) is 19-1/2"
for all components.

1-7/8" Min.

to Side Wall

(2-7/8"

for Gas)

1-3/4"Min. to RearWall

(2-314"for gas)

A

, , 1-7/8"Min.

:to SideWall

_19-1/2'" • ,_

(2-7/8"

for Gas)

2-1/2"Min.

Sideto Side Orientation

Halogen
Gas

Updraft grill
Downdraft Grill

Downdraft Vent

A
14-1/2"
14-1/2"
154/8"
204/4"

5-1/8"

Cabinetry

Conlponent Cooktop _vstem

Cutout

Information

(dontint,ed)

If your configuration is not shown in the previous size. For each of the following components, add the

charts, use tile following chart to calculate your cutout dimensions given.

Component/Connector Model/Name Width Quantity Sub Total Width

ZEW 145V

_": <'_ ZGW124EN3
"_-- ZGW125EN3

Halogen and Ribbon
Component

14 1/2"

Gas Component 14 1/2"

ZEW166Y Downdraft Grill

Component

20-3/4"

ZEW155N Updraft Grill

Component

15 3/8"

/
/

Downdraft Vent

ZEW176Y Component

5 1/8"

Joiner Strip

Connectioi1 between

two cooktops (including
updraft grill and nonwent

side of downdrafl grill)

3/4"

Downdraft

Joiner Strip

Connectioi1 between

cooktop and

downdraft vent or vent

side of downdrafl grill

1/4"

Provide finished look to

Cooktop and component cooktop
Downdrafl arrangement. Do not
Vent End count as part of
Caps cutout width.

0"

Total Cutout Width

Cutout

Information:
Multiple

Components

Example

A =

*Endcal /

Add to Cutout

U

14-1/2" + 314" + 14-1/2" + 114"+ 5-118"+ 1/4" + 14-1/2"\= 49-7/8" Total

Cabinetry

Component Cooktop _vstem

Cutout

information:

multiple

component

units

If multiple components will be attached together, determine dimension A fl'om the
following:

Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 A

-_ Halogen _ Halogen 29 3/4"

RH Gas _ RH Gas

_ LH(-;as _ LHGas

Halogen _ Updraft 30 5/8"

Grill

RH Gas

LH Gas

[_ Updraft [_]gpdraftGrill Grill 311/2"

Downdraft _ Halogen 19 7/8"

Vent*

RH Gas

_Downdraft _ Halogen 35 1/2"

Grill

RH Gas

Halogen Downdraft 344/8"

Vent*

LH Gas

_Downdraft _ Halogen 50-3/4"

Grill

RH Gas

Halogen

Downdraf'L _7_ Halogen

Vent*

Halogen

RH Gas

Halogen

RH Gas

LH Gas

Downdraft _ Halogen

Vent*

LH Gas B

Downdraft _7] Halogen 54-3/4"
Vent*

Downdraft _] Halogen 55-1/4"

Vent*

RH Gas

RH Gas

Downdraft _ Downdraft _ Halogen

Vent* Grill*

RH Gas

Halogen

LH Gas

*See "Venting rules" concerning placement of knobs in relation to downdraft vent.
If your configuration is not shown, refer to following page.

55-5/8"

Ductwork

Conlponent Cooktop _vstem

Through FloorBetween Joists Through Floor & Under Joists

Multiple cooktops and downdrafl vent units
may be used in a single arrangement.

• Plan the route for venting exhaust to the
outdoors.

• Ductwork nmst be vented to outdoors - never
to a crawl space, attic or other enclosed space.

• Duct should be located between floorjoists or

wall studs whenever possible.

• Blower and motor assembly can be installed
on an outside wall. JXBC55 optional outdoor
cover accessory is required and nmst be
ordered with each downdraft venting unit.

• Every downdraft vent and downdraft grill
must have it's own, separate duct run.

InsideWall

ToRoof

Direct To Outdoors

With JXBC55Mounted

OnOutside Wall

Ductwork
Advance

Planning

• Use tile shortest and straightest duct run
possible.

-Duct run for Downdraft Grill Component,

ZEW166Y, should not exceed equivalent

length of 100 feet.
Duct run for Downdraft Vent, ZEW176Y,

should not exceed equivalent length of

150 feet.

-Refer to "Duct Fittings" chart to calculate

equivalent length for various duct
configurations.

• The downdrafl blower system is designed for
use with 3-1/4" x 10" ductwork. It can be

transitioned to 6" round.

• Ductwork MUST be vented to the outside
never into a crawl space, attic or other

enclosed space.

Opdonal

Ductwork
Arrangement

6" PVC duct should be used when installing
under a concrete slab.

• Use recommended wall caps with damper.
Do not use laundry type wall caps.

• Ductwork nmst be vented to the outside.

• Each cooktop blower system requires a
separate duct system.

NOTE: Localbuilding codemust be followed for installation and in
specifying approvedtype and scheduleof PVCduct used,

1o

Ductwork

Conlponent Cooktop _vstem

Determine

Ductwork

Location

I

6"90° Elbow

(not

Discharge left side (not to scale)

6"90° Elbow

Dischargeright side (notto scale)

To accurately locate the ductwork holes in the

cabinet floor:

• Place all components into the cutout,
arranged in the exact position they will be

installed.

• Place a 90 ° elbow over the discharge outlet
and into the blower motor assembly.

• Position tile transition duct on the end of tile
blower motor assembly.

• Mark tile location and remove the
components and blower motor assembly.

• Cut holes and install ductwork connections.

• The discharge on the t)lenum is located on
the left side. To change to the right side,
remove 2 screws on each side of the plenum
below the cooktop flange. Rotate the plenum

and reinstall screws.

Dischargethroughthe

floor(notto scale).

Install
Blower

Assembly

Install blower

• The blower can be mounted in the cabinet or
under tim floor. The blower will fit between

floorjoists on 16" centers.

• For installation where the blower is mounted
inside the cabinet, attach the mounting

supports to the bottom corners of the blower
housing. (The motor is on the bottom side,

the 6" round opening is the top side).

• If the blower is installed under the floor,
attach the mounting suf)ports to the top

corners (the side with the 6" round opening).

NOTE:Donotdrilladditionalholesinthe blowe),

Adjust mounting supports

• AdJust tim height of the mounting SUl)t)oi'ts
by sliding tim two halves up or down. With
SUl)t)orts at desired length, install bolts and
nuts into the SUl)t)oi'ts.

• Secure the blower to tim cabinet floor or
between floor joist with screws provided.

Finalize
Puctwork

• Install ductwork, making connections in the
direction of airflow as shown.

• Secure all joints with sheetmetal screws.

• Wrap joints with duct tape for airtight seal.

• Install a wall cap with damper or roof cap at
exterior opening.

Airflow 7-

DUCtTape

ver Seam

and Screw

H-i

,- O I

, {

Screw

11

Ductwork

Co111ponent Cooktop _vstem

JDttct
fittings

Use copies of this
form to compute

inaxilntl in

permissable lengths
for duct runs to

outdoors.

ZEW166Y DowndraR Grill
Component maximum

equivalent length is
100feet.

ZEW176Y Down&aft Vent
Component maximum

equivalent length is
150feet

Note: Donotexceedmaximum
permissableequivalentlengths!

Flexible ducting:
If flexible metal

ducting is used, all
the equivalent length

values in the table
should be dou bled.
Tile flexible metal
duct should be

straight and smooth
and extended as

nmch as possible.

Do NOT use flexible
plastic ducting.

CAUTION:

Allyhomeventilation System, such
asa cooktopwith adowndraft
exhaustmechanism,mayinterrupt
tile properflow of combustionair
andexhaustrequiredbyfireplaces,
gasfurnaces,gaswater heaters
andothernaturallyvented
systems.Tominimizettle chance
d interruptionof sucllnaturally
ventedsystems,followttle heating
equipmentmanufacturer's
guidelinesandsafetystandards
suchasthosepublishedby NFPA

andASHRAE.

Total

Equivalent Quantity Equivalent

Duct Piece Dimensions Lengtb* Used Length

lft.

6" round, (pen" foot

straight length)

lit.

3-1/4" x 10" (pen" foot

straight lengtb)

6"

90° elboN 15 ft.

(_ 6"

45 ° elbow 9 ft.

3 1/4" 10"

x

90° elbow 15 ft.

3-1/4" x 10"
45 ° elbow 9 ft.

3 1/4" x 10"
90 ° flat elbow 20 ft.

_1_ 6" rotmd

to 3 1/4" x 10"
transition 1 ft.

3-1/4" x 10"
to 6" round
transition 5 ft.

6" round to

_I_ 3 1/4" x 10"

transition
90 ° elbow 5 ft.

_ll 3-1/4" x 10" to 6"

round transition

90° elboN 15 ft.

6" t'otlnd

Nail cap
Nith damper 30 ft.

3-1/4" x 10"

Nail cap
with damper 30 ft.

6" rotlndroof ca[) 26 ft.

6" round
roof vent 24 ft.

Actual length of straight duct plus duct fitting Total Duct Rtm,
equivalent. Equivalent length of duct pieces are based
on actual tests conducted by GEEvaluation Engineer-

ing and reflect requirements for goodventing
performance with any downdrafl cooktop.

12

Gas and Electrical Supply

Component Cooktop _vstem

GaS

Supply

Location

• Gas components are designed to operate on
natural gas at 4" water column pressure.
These cooktops are supplied with 1/2" NPT
male gas connections. The connection for
models with right hand controls is on the
bottom right corner, and left hand control

models on the left corner.

• Gas components cannot be converted to LP
gas operation.

• Make gas connection through the rear wall,
or on the cabinet floor at the rear.

• For rigid connection, locate pipe stub:

4-7/16" fl'om center line of appliance,
on the back wall, at least 12" below

countertop,

-on the floor, 2-1/2" forward of the back of
the countertop cutout.

For flexible connection, locate pipe stub on
floor or back wall in a convenient location.

• Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas line
in an easily accessible location.

Unit

I

2-I/2"

from Rear Edge

of Cutout

GasSupply Options

* Important: 12" min. is specified

to allow space for shut-off valve if

supply is opted to enter from rear.

Both left and right-controlled gas compo-
nents are illustrated together in order to
compare their supply rough-in locations.

Electrical

Supply

Halogen and ribbon components operate on

240/208 volt, 60 Hz. Updraft grill and

downdraft grill components operate on 240
volt, 60 Hz. Gas and downdraft vent compo-

nents operate on 120 volt, 60 Hz. from a
separate junction box. A dedicated circuit,

protected by a time delay fuse or circuit
breaker is required for cooktops. The

downdraft vent requires an appliance circuit
with a time delay fuse of circuit breaker.

• If local codes permit, more than one cooktop
can be used on the same branch circuit. See

local codes or the National Electrical Code
for circuit demand loads.

WARNING: DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION
CORD WITH THESE APPLIANCES.

,'_ 40"radius radius /'\

/ electrical ' electricalX
/ oat!etarea outlet area '

2" /

rical

) _l'_pewe_

_21 _ard

ZEWI45V location

' electr cal

40"Radius_

" area electrical ,

outlet

3"

power

conduit

location ZEW155N

35"radi_
electrical','_,

outlet area \

3"_

_asiaet_ E_I
ela_t,icaWg _ _1

power
cord ZGW124EN3

location ZGW125EN3

power
cord

location ZEW166Y

13

Installation

Component Cooktop _vstem

Apply

Gasket Strip

Apply foam tape (supplied) on top surface of
countertop along all edges of the cutout,

2

Rem ove

Knobs,

Gates

• Turn all control knobs to OFF position.

• Carefully remove knobs by lifting straight up.

• Remove all grates, burner caps and vent

covers fl'oln conlponents.

• Remove tape covering screw holes on the
downdraft grill.

Joining

Multiple

Cooktops

These Nuts

Cookto
Joiner Strip

• Lay cooktops upside down on a clean flat

work surface.

• Remove endcaps on sides to bejoined by
removing three n uts with a 5/ 16" n u tdriver.

Discard nuts.

• Attach joiner strip to first cooktop by
tightening flanged nuts (supplied) over the
flanges.

• Place the two cooktops into the countertop

cutout.

• Slide the cooktops together so that the slots
in the joiner strip are engaged by the studs.
There should be no gaps between cooktops
andjoiners. Press together firmly to assure a
tight fit.

• Place flanged nuts in end of 5/16" nutdriver.
Start nuts on studs and tighten from below.

Attach chassis support brace to equal-height
cooktops

• When attaching gas to gas, gas to halogen,
halogen to halogen or grill to grill, place
support brace as shown.

• Remove one screw fl'om the center of each
cooktop chassis.

• Position brace and tighten screws.

• Repeat these steps for three cooktops.

14

Installation

Component Cooktop _vstem

Joining

Mtdtiple

Cooktops

(Continued)

Attach chassis support brace to different
height cooktops

• When attaching grill to halogen or gas, place

the support brace as shown.

• Remove one screw fl'om the center of each

cooktop chassis.

• Position brace and tighten screws.

• Repeat these steps for three cooktops.

Gasor Grill

Halogen

Joiner Strip

These Nuts

Joining Cooktop to Downdrafl Vent

• Remove all grates, knobs, burner caps and drip

pal-IS.

• Lay cooktop upside down.

• Remove endcap on side of cooktop to be joined

by removing three nuts with a 5/16" nutdriver.

Important: Pre-tap holes in downdraft joiner and
endcaps by driving supplied screws through
holes and then backing out before installation.
This will make the joining process easier.

• Replace endcap with downdraft joiner strip

using the same three nuts.

- If the vent is to be installed at the end of
the countertop opening, attach downdraft

endcap to that side.

• Place the downdraft vent and cooktop into the
cutout.

• Remove two screws fl'om the fl'ont of cooktop
chassis. Drive the two screws into holes below

the downdraft vent flange as shown. Use a
phillips screwdriver bit socket.

• If downdraft vent is installed at the end of the
cutout, secure the downdraft endcap to the

countertop by driving two phillips head screws

as shown,

• To finalize installation, proceed to "Securing
cooktop(s) to countertop.

• If additional cooktop (s) are to be installed,
proceed to "Joining additional cooktop to
downdraft vent or downdraft grill."

__ FrontofCountDowndraft ___ ertop

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Joining

Multiple

Cooktops

(Continued)

Frontof Countertop

Joining additional cooktop to downdraft vent

or to downdraf| grill

• Remove endcap on the side of the next
cooktop to be joined.

• Pre-tap holes in downdraft joiner and
endcaps by driving supplied screws through

holes and then backing out before
installation. This will make the joining

process easier.

• Attach downdraft joiner strip to cooktop.

• Place cooktop next to downdraft vent in the
cutout.

• Drive two i)hillips head screws into pre-
tapped holes. Use a phillips screwdriver bit

socket.

• To install additional vent or cooktop (s),
refer to "Joining Multiple Cooktops."

_ecllFe

Cooktop (s)

to Countertop

• Loosen screws on hold-down brackets at
each end of cooktop. Extend the bracket to

reach the underside of the countertop.
Tighten screws.

• Drive a long screw (2 lengths are provided)
through the bracket until screw is tight
against the bottom of the countertop.

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Connect

Gas

st<6

Connect

Electrical

• Install the supplied pressure regulator in gas

supply line as close to the cooktop irflet as
possible. Allowances for ventilation ducting

may be required.

- The regu later should be installed with the
arrow pointing in the direction of gas flow.

• Install a manual gas shut-off valve where it

will be easily reached. Be sure the user knows
where and how to shut off the gas supply.

• Appropriate flare union adapters are

required at each end of a flexible connector.

• Turn on the gas and check for leaks. Use a
liquid leak detector at all connections in the

system. A pressure test fitting is located on
the pressure regulator.

NOTE:If local codes permit, use 5foot AGA-

certified flexible metal gas supply line. 3/4"or 1/2"

I.D.to match gas supply line.
Donot use old,previously used flexible line.

Do not use a flame to

check for leaks.

Connect electrical to downdraft vent

• Connect tim 3-pin plastic plug fi'om tim
blower/motor assembly to tim 3-pin plastic

socket on tim underside of tim vent controls.

• Fasten the wire box on tim conduit over tim
l)lug and onto tim bottom of tim control box

with screws provided.

The blower conduit is long enough to reach
the vent connection when installed in the
cabinet below. The conduit will also reach

some blower installations below the cabinet
floor.

• If the blower conduit is not long enough to
reach the vent connection, the leads can be

extended.

1-1/4"

SolidPiping

or Flexible
Connector

_ hut-Off

Valve

_ Pipe Stub

To add conduit length:

• Install an appropriate junction box neat" the
blower.

• Remove tim wire box fl'om tim end of the
blower condu it.

• Cut the leads al)proximately 3" fl'om the
plug.

• Cut a length of electrical cable to reach the

junction box. Use 14 gauge nan. electrical

cable (or conform to local codes).

• Attach the wire box and plug to one end of
the cable. Connect opposite end of cable to
blower leads in the junction box.

3-Pin Connector

Vent

r---i I ElectricalBox

I [_ I/(With vent)

PowerCable III
(notincluded #4 IIIIII

with vent) Z IIIIII

JunctionBox IIIIII

(notinel e<JIIIIII

with vent) L_

!

ToSlower

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+6

Connect

Electrical

(dontin.ed)

3-Conductor branch circuit:

• Connect red lead to branch circuit red lead.

• Connect black lead to branch circuit black
lead.

• Connect bare or green conductor and white
lead * of the cooktop to branch circuit

neutral lead, which is white or gray.

4-Conductor branch circuit:

• Connect red lead to branch circuit red lead.

• Connect black lead to branch circuit black
lead.

• Break connection between cooktop white
lead to bare or green conductor.

• Connect cooktop white lead* to branch

circuit neutral lead, which is white or gray.

• Ground unit by connecting bare conductor

of cooktop to branch circuit bare or green

lead (ground lead).

The fl'ames of these appliances are grounded
to neutral.

* Updraft grill has no white neutral wire.
Connect only black, red and bare wires as

showl-I,

3-Conductor Branch Circuit

+120VAC

Neutral

Branch Circuit Cooktop

Red

White or

Gray White

(_- Bare or

Green

-120VAC

Black _ Black

4-Conductor Branch Circuit

Branch Circuit Cooktop

+120VAC Red _ Red

White or

Neutral Gray (_ White

-120VAC Black _ Black
Bare or Bare or

DND Green _ Green

Electrical
Power

Requirements

Model Voltage Frequency
ZGW124EN3 120 60 Hz

ZGW125EN3 120 60 Hz
ZEW145V 208 60 Hz
ZEW145V 240 60 Hz
ZEW155N 240 60 Hz
ZEW166Y 240 60 Hz
ZEW176Y 120 60 Hz

AMPS

1.0

1.0

11.0

12.7

7.3

13.5

1.8

KW

2.3

3.0

1.8

3.3

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Finalize
Installation

Install downdraft vent filter

• Place filter into the opening and on top of
the supports.

• Place grille over tile filter.

ilter

Grille Removed

Electric Components:
Push in and turn each knob to high position.

Make sure each element heats up.

Gas Components:

(Electrical connections should be complete).

• Plug power cord into outlet.

• Assemble burner (s) as shown.

• Check for proper ignition:
Push in control knob and turn 90 ° to HIGH

position.

• First test may require some time, while air is

flushed out of the gas line.

-Turn knob to OFF.
Repeat tile procedure for each burner.

_¢¢._Burner

er Cap

Ring

Do not operate

tile burners until all burner parts
are in place,

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Monogram;

Note: While performing installations described in this book,
safety glasses or goggles should be worn.

fo obrltiz_ specific iz_foz'mation concernh_g az_y

Monogram product o1" service, call Gff Anst_er (enter +_
consumer information service at 800.G2G.2000 +tq),
_illle. dltv o1"!ii_hr.

For Monogram local service in yoln" area. call

1 800 ddd 18d5.

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Pub No 49 8834
Dwg. No 164D3333P076

', 1997 GE Appliances
Printed il_ USA

(ND 751) ?/97

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Louisville, KY40225