
GE Monogram
Installation
Instructions
®
36" Stainless Steel
Gas Cooktops
Natural Gas Model
ZGU375NS
LP Gas Model
ZGU375LS

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 Owners Manual
for future reference.
WARNING
This appliance must be properly grounded and with correct polarity. See
“Power Supply”, page 6.
ATTENTION
If you have a question concerning the 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 cooktop, you should
immediately contact your dealer or builder.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
•Installation of this cooktop must conform
with local codes, or in the absence of local
codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1, latest edition. In Canada,
installation must conform with the current
Cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la terre. Voir << Alimentation
électrique >> à la page 6.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer. Product failure due to improper
installation is not covered under the GE
Appliance Warranty. See the Owners Manual
for warranty information.
For Monogram local service in your area,
1-800-444-1845.
For Monogram service in Canada,
1-888-880-3030.
For Monogram Parts and Accessories, call
1-800-626-2002.
Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGAB149.1 or the current Propane Installation
Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local
codes where applicable.
•This cooktop has been design-certified by
the American Gas Association according to
ANSI Z21.1, latest edition and Canadian Gas
Association according to CAN/CGA-1.1
latest edition.
•Your cooktop must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, in accordance with
the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA
70, latest edition). In Canada, electrical
grounding must be in accordance with the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code
Part 1 and/or local codes.
Contents
Design Information
Models Available...............................................3
Dimensions and Clearances ............................ 3
Advance Planning ............................................3
Advance Planning, Installation Options.........4
Tools and Materials Required .........................4
Installation Preparation
Cut the Opening .............................................. 5
Power Supply Locations ................................... 6
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Installation
Install Cooktop .................................................7
Install Pressure Regulator................................ 7
Connect Electrical ............................................ 8
Assemble Burners, Check Ignition ................. 8
Installation Option
Installation with Downdraft Vent ....................9
Installation with Warming Drawer ................10
Installation with Single Oven ........................11

ZGU375NS
18" Min.
13"
Max.
36" Min.
2-3/4" Min.
From Cooktop
to Vertical
Combustible
Surface When
Installed
7" Min. to Wall
From Cooktop Edge
When Installed Both Sides
30"
Min.
36" natural gas cooktop
ZGU375LS
36" LP gas cooktop
For those who prefer gas heat for
cooking, the Monogram built-in
gas stainless steel cooktop offers
the cooking method of choice.
Design Information
Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop
These models are factory set for either natural gas or LP
gas operation. Be sure to order the correct model for the
installation situation.
Dimensions
and clearances
Advance
planning
36-1/2"
19-3/4"
5-1/2"
18-7/8"
35-5/16"
•Refer to “Installation Preparation” for
information on appropriate placement
and necessary clearances when planning
installation.
•Avoid placing cabinetry directly above
cooktop when possible.
•If cabinetry is used above cooking surface:
–Use cabinets no more than 13" deep.
–Maintain 30" minimum clearance between
cooktop and unprotected cabinets directly
above cooktop.
–If clearance is less than 30", protect cabinet
bottoms with flame-retardant millboard at
least 1/4" thick, or gysum 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".
–An exhaust hood that projects at least 5"
beyond front of cabinets can reduce risk of
burns caused by reaching over heated
surface units.
–Working areas adjacent to the cooktop
should have 18" minimum clearance
between countertop and cabinet bottom.
20-5/8"
Deep
at Center
3-3/8" Min. From Cutout
to Vertical Combustibles
7-9/16" Min. to
Wall From Cutout
2-3/4" Min.
•Use the Monogram gas stainless steel cooktop with any 36" or wider exhaust hood with
350 CFM or greater air flow rating.
•Installation must conform with local codes.
In the absence of local codes, the gas cooktop must comply with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1, latest edition.
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Design Information
Stainless Steel Gas Cooktop
Advance
planning
installation
options
Cooktop and ZVB36 Downdraft Vent
Combination Installation. See page 9.
These cooktops may be installed with a 36"
Monogram Downdraft Vent, models ZVB36.
See page 9 for cutout and clearances.
–The countertop must have a deep flat
surface to accommodate the combined
installation of the cooktop and vent.
–The downdraft vent with blower, motor and
ductwork will occupy the base cabinet.
–Consideration must be given to electrical
and gas supply locations. See page 6.
–Read the Downdraft Vent Installation
Instructions packed with the product, or to
review ahead of time, order Pub. No.
49-8938.
Cooktop and ZTD910 Warming Drawer
Combination Installation. See page 10.
These cooktops may be installed over a
Monogram 30" Warming Drawer, models
ZTD910. See page 10 for cutout and clearances.
–Consideration must be given to electrical and
gas supply locations. See page 6.
–Read the Warming Drawer Installation
Instructions packed with the product, or to
review ahead of time, order Pub. No.
49-8937.
Cooktop and ZET837 Single Oven
Combination Installation. See page 11.
These cooktops may be installed over a
Monogram 30" Convection Oven, models
ZET837. See page 11 for cutout and
clearances.
–Consideration must be given to electrical and
gas supply locations. See page 6.
–Read the 30" Convection Oven Installation
Instructions packed with the product, or
to review ahead of time, order Pub. No.
49-8791.
Tools and
Materials
Required
•Gas pressure
regulator (supplied)
•90° street elbow
(supplied), may be
required with a
downdraft vent
combination
installation.
•Wok ring (accessory
supplied on some
models)
•Saw
•Carpenter’s square
•Pipe wrench
•Manual gas line
shut-off valve
•3/4" NPT x 3/4"
I.D. or 1/2" NPT x
1/2" I.D. flare
union adaptor for
connection to
supply line
•1/2" NPT x 3/4"
I.D. or 1/2" I.D.
flare union adaptor
for connection to
regulator
•Gas-resistant pipe
joint sealant
•5 foot AGA-certified
flexible metal
appliance connector, 3/4" or 1/2"
I.D. to match gas
supply line:
–If required by local
codes, use solid
pipe with fittings.
Note: Purchase new
flexible line, DO
NOT USE OLD,
PREVIOUSLY USED
FLEXIBLE LINE.
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