
Specification Created 7/01
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ZGU48L6RDSS—48" Professional Gas Cooktop
Dimensions and Specifications (in inches)
This cooktop is factory set for liquid propane gas and has 6 gas
burners and grill.
Natural Gas Model Also Available:
ZGU48N6RWSS–6 gas burners and grill.
Installation Options:
This cooktop can be installed in standard 24" or deeper 25" cabinets.
• In 24" deep cabinets, the front of the cooktop will project
approximately 1-7/8" beyond the front of the countertop.
• In 25" deep cabinets, the cooktop will be flush with the front of the
countertop
• The stainless surface of the cooktop will be 1/2" higher than adjacent
countertop.
Accessory Requirements:
All models require the installation of a backguard. A backguard should
be ordered at the same time as the cooktop. Both should be
on site before cabinetry has been installed.
Order one backguard:
ZXC1B48WSS–1-1/2" high backguard (required for island installations)
ZXC12B48WSS–12" high backguard
ZXC22B48WSS–22" high backguard with warming shelf (2 piece)
26-5/8"
12"
1/2"
8-7/16"
Countertop
Level
22-3/4"
23-1/4"
3" to Center Line
of Gas Inlet
2-1/2"
Cabinet Face - Projecting Control Panel
Cabinet Face - Flush Control Panel
1/2"
Low Back
21-1/4"
High
Back
ZXC22B48WSS
ZXC12B48WSS
ZXC1B48WSS
1/2" Above Adjacent
Countertops.
Front Projects Outward as Shown
From Standard Depth Cabinets.
Cooktop
1/2" Above Adjacent
Countertops.
Front Flush With Cabinets - a Minimum
of 25-3/4" Cabinet Depth Required
Flush With Cabinet Front
Cooktop
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Underwriters
Laboratories

Specification Created 7/01
For answers to your Monogram,® GE Profile™or
GE appliance questions, visit our website at
GEAppliances.com or call
GE Answer Center®service, 800.626.2000.
ZGU48L6RDSS—48" Professional Gas Cooktop
Dimensions and Specifications (in inches)
Advance Planning:
Refer to dimensional drawings for appropriate
placement and necessary clearances when
planning the installation.
• Cabinetry cannot be installed directly above
the cooktop.
• This cooktop requires the installation of a vent
hood, 30" to 36" above the surface.
–The vent hood must be at least 24" deep.
–The vent hood must be the same width as
the cooktop.
–The vent hood blower should provide at least
800 CFM and up to 1200 CFM.
–Choose a vent hood with 800CFM for best
performance when operating the grill
• Working areas adjacent to the range should
have 18" minimum clearance between
countertop and cabinet bottom.
• Clearance between cooktop and side wall or
combustible material must be at least 12" on
each side.
• This cooktop requires 8" free space below
the countertop.
• If the cooktop is installed in an island:
–Allow 12" min. clearance at the back to
combustible materials.
–Allow 36" min. above the cooking surface to
combustible materials.
• 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.
A.G.A. approved
48" Wide Hood
30" Min.
36" Max.
18" Min.
12" Min. to
Combustible
Material
Each Side
36" Min. to
Combustible
Material From
Cooking
Surface
13" Max.
17"
22-3/4" Min.
Electric/Gas
Supply
46-1/8"
7/8"
8"
2-1/2"
2"
Cooking Surface
Low Back
High
Shelf
26-5/8"
10"
2-1/2"
21-1/4"
12"
36" Min.
to Combustibles
Island Trim
12" Min. to Combustibles
Without Backguard
36" Min.
to Combustibles
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Laboratories

Specification Created 7/01
For answers to your Monogram,® GE Profile™or
GE appliance questions, visit our website at
GEAppliances.com or call
GE Answer Center®service, 800.626.2000.
ZGU48L6RDSS—48" Professional Gas Cooktop
Dimensions and Specifications (in inches)
Cutting the Countertop Opening:
Measure carefully when cutting the countertop.
Make sure sides of the opening are parallel.
• This Monogram™gas cooktop is designed to
fit in 48" or larger base cabinet.
• This cooktop requires 8" free space below
the countertop.
• The cooktop is designed to hang from the
countertop from its side flanges.
The countertop must be strong enough to support
the weight of the cooktop.
• Smooth any rough edges on the countertop
before installing.
–Formica countertop edges must be finished.
• Support cleats can be secured to cabinet
sides OR build a support deck or box inside
the cabinet which will support the weight
of the cooktop.
–Build the support box using a solid material,
cut a 5" x 5" square in the left rear corner for
the gas inlet and power cord clearances.
Installation Information:
Before installing, consult installation instructions
(Pub. No. 49-8812) packed with product for current
dimensional data.
8"
2-1/2"
7/8"
46-5/16"
22-3/4"
26-5/8"
8-7/16"
47-7/8"
Counter Sunk
Screws
Adjacent Cabinet
and Countertop
17"
2"
Locate gas inlet on
back wall or on floor
2" from back wall
16"
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Features and Benefits
• Stainless Steel Model
• Liquid Propane Gas
• 48” Gas Cooktop
• Six (15,000/500 BTU) Dual-Ring Gas Burners
• 18,000 BTU Grill
• Cast-Iron, Porcelainized Burner Grates
• Stainless Steel, Slide-Out Drip Trays
• Electronic Ignition with Automatic Re-Ignition
• Commercial-Style Controls
• Stainless Steel Grill Cover
• Model ZGU48N6RDSS—Natural Gas
• Model ZGU48L6RDSS—Liquid Propane Gas