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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

, IMPORTANT - Savetheseinstructions

for local inspector's use.

, IMPORTANT - Observeollgoverning

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.

Junction Box Large Size

(Sizedfor conduit Wire Nuts

per local electrical

codes.)

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

A WARNING - This appliance must be

properly grounded.

Pencil

90° or Straight

Squeeze Connector

for !" Conduit

. ATTENTION INSTALLER - ALL

COOKTOPS MUST BE HARD WIRED IDIRECT
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.

PARTS INCLUDED

Baffle

(For all installations

except over an oven.)

2 Hold-Down Brackets

6 Hex-Head Screws

2 Thumbscrews

Phillips Head

Screwdriver

1/4" Nut Driver

Ruler or Straightedge

Safety Glasses

Saber Saw

1/8" Drill Bit & Electric or

Hand Drill

Foam Tape

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Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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:

National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269

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.
Refer to the name plate on your cooktop for the

KW rating for your cooktop.
These cooktops require SOamp service.

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Name plate location

Installation Instructions

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A WARN ING - Theelectricalpowerto

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

D 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.)

Remove packaging materials and literature
package from the cooktop before beginning

installation.

Remove Installation Instructions from the

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literature pack and read them carefully before
you begin.

Be sure to place all literature, Owner's Manual,
Installations, etc. in a safe place for future

reference.

ADVANCE PLANNING

Combination Installations
These cooktops may be installed in combination

with an approved downdraft vent or a single oven.
Cooktop and a Downdraft Vent

The countertop must have a deep flat surface
to accommodate the combined installation of

the cooktop and vent.
Consideration must be given to the separate

electrical supply locations.
Allow 12" clearance between the inlet air ports

on the cooktop bottom toward the rear to any
obstruction.

- Both the cooktop and the vent must be installed
according to each specific product installation

instruction.

Cooktop with a Single Oven

- Consideration must be given to the separate
electrical requirements and locations.

- Both the cooktop and the oven must be installed
according to each specific product installation

instruction.

Installation Above Cabinet Drawers
Allow 12" clearance to combustibles below the

cooktop. A drawer directly below the cooktop
cannot be used to store items such as towels or

paper products. Use a false drawer front to obtain
clearance if necessary.

Hake 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.

Hake sure the wall coverings, countertop and
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand

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

Installation

Instructions

PREPARING THE

OPENING

| The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions

must be maintained.

of uprotected 2" IVllN.Clearance
overhead from cutout to
cabinets side wall on the

13" IVlAXDepth _._ _J__l _

Clearance from lS" IV]IN,Height
countertop to countertop to

unprotected nearest cabinet on
overhead either side of unit

surface

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

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.

CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF THE
COUNTERTOP

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

19-1/8" depth of cutout

1-3/4" IVlin.Between

cutout and the wall
behind the cooktop

r_ Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and

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2-1/2" Min. from

front edge of cutout

and front edge of

eountertop

Use a 36" or wider cabinet base.

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

r_ OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS

4-5/8" at front
baffle

3-1/4" at rear air

18-7/8" ,_,.,_ _

336/8"

intake

r_ VERTICAL CLEARANCES

Allow 12" minimum vertical -_
clearance from the cooktop 14-1/_,

bottom (or 14-1/4" minimum
depth from the countertop) to

any combustible surfaces, such
as a cabinet drawer.

IMPORTANT: To ensure long life

of the electronic components,
allow a minimum of 12" free

space for air circulation below
the cooktop bottom. (Except

installation over a single oven.)

The cooktop bottom has air

intake ports and exhaust ports

that help cool the components.

Do not install a shelf or partition
beneath the cooktop that is
more than 18" deep.

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DRAWER 1

12"

18" Hax.

Deep Shelf

Wall coverings,
cabinets and

countertop must
withstand heat

up to 200°F.

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r6] FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

ACT (ADA} FORWARD APPROACH

INSTALLATION ON LY:

Allow 5" minimum
depth between the

countertop and an
enclosure.

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NOTE:The enclosure must be made of wood
material. Also, an access panel is required for the

junction box, hold-down brackets, and service.

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING OPTIONS

COOKTOP INSTALLATION WITH
A GE OR GE MONOGRAM 30"

DOWNDRAFT VENT

The installation of the downdraft vent with this
cooktop requires careful consideration. Both the

cooktop and the vent must be installed according
to each specific installation instruction.

f 2-3/4"

21-3/4"

Cutout

Depth 19-1/8"

Cooktop

Cutout

Depth

Cool<topandVentCutout

1-1/32"at Center

1-3/4"Min. Cool<topCutoutto Rear

36-1/8"(SS)

36"(B,W)

34"

COOKTOP REQUIREMENTS
The countertop must have a deep flat surface to

accommodate the cooktop and vent. Countertops
with a rolled front edge and backsplash will not

provide the flat surface area required.
, Review the illustration to determine the countertop

surface requirements.

- All cutout clearances for this installation must
be observed.

VerticalCombustibleSurface

" 1/4"Overlap

.._1/8" Gap

23"(SS)

22-7/8"(B,W)

Total Flat

Surface

Required

FrontEdge

of Countertop

BASE CABINET REQUIREMENTS
The combined installation will fit in a standard

24" deep bose cabinet. Use a 36" or wider bose
cabinet.

- The vent housing, blower and ductwork will
occupy the bose cabinet.

Clearanceto Cutout

2-1/2"Min.

2" Min. Cutout

to SideWalls

2-1/2" to

Cutout 1-7/8"

3/4"

Thick

Support
Rail

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22-3/4" Inside

.....22"to Support Rail.......................

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLING OPTIONS

COOKTOP INSTALLATION OVER A
GE OR GE MONOGRAM SINGLE OVEN

These cooktops may be installed over a single oven.
Both the cooktop and the oven must be installed
according to each specific installation instruction.

- Allow 4" Hin. clearance from the top of the

countertop to the top of the oven cutout.

Cooktop

33-7/8"

23-1/2"min.

POWER SUPPLY
The oven requires a separate, properly grounded

20 Amp, ]-wire 208 or 240 volt, 60 Hz power supply.
The cooktop requires a separate 50 Amp, ]-wire,
208 or 240 volt, 60 Hz power supply.

1-1/2"cabinettop

36" countertop

28-l/2"min.

28-5/8"max.

4"min. height

27-1/4"min.

27-5/16"max.

3/4"support

platform
required

Use a 36" or wider base cabinet.
, For best appearance, the cooktop should be

centered over the oven.

. The baffle on the underside of the cooktop is not

necessary for this combination installation. If the
baffle is attached, remove it.

, This cooktop is only approved to be installed over

the specific models listed on the label of this unit.

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Installation Instructions

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

NEW CONSTRUCTION AND BRANCH
CIRCUIT CONNECTION

of aluminum house wiring to copper leads
can result in an electrical hazard or fire. Use

only connectors designed for joining copper
to aluminum and follow the manufacturer's

A WARNING: Improper connection

recommended procedure closely.

When making the wire
connections, use the

entire length of conduit

provided. The conduit
must not be shortened

(unless required by local
codes). The conduit length
is 4 ft. With the cooktop
in place, open the front of

the cabinet door. Insert
the wires from the conduit

through the opening of
the junction box. The
conduit strain relief clamp must be securely
attached to the junction box and the flexible
conduit must be securely attached to the clamp.

• When installing in new construction, or

• When installing in a mobile home, or

• When installing in a recreational vehicle, or

• When local codes do not permit grounding
through neutral:

a. Insert conduit through strain relief and tighten.
b. Attach the appliance grounding lead (green

or bare copper)in accordance with local
codes. If the residence grounding conductor is

aluminum, see WARNING.

Install junction box

so that it can be

reached through

the front of the

cabinet.

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116"

THREE-CONDUCTOR BRANCH CIRCUIT
CONNECTION

When connecting to a three-conductor branch
circuit, if local codes permit:

a. Connect the cooktop green ground conductor

lead to the branch circuit ground (green) using

a wire nut.

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Junction Box Cover

b,

Connect the cooktop red lead to the branch
circuit red lead in accordance with local

codes, using a wire nut.

C°

Connect the cooktop black lead to the

branch circuit black lead in accordance with
local codes, using a wire nut. If the residence

red, black or white leads are aluminum
conductors, see WARNING.

d. Install Junction Box Cover.

Neutral Wires

Strain Relief ___,,

Ground Wire

Junction Box Cover

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE COOKTOP

r_ PROTECT SURFACE OF COOKTOP

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

surface.

Bottom of Cooktop

Cloth under Cooktop

[_] 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.

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ATTACH FOAM TAPE

Apply the foam tape around the outer edge of the
glass. Do not overlap the foam tape.

Bottom of Cooktop

" - -1 Foam Tape --................."

'" -...... i--"""'" @

Cooktop -"- ........

NOTE: On stainless steel models, apply foam tape
on the sides and rear.

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[_ INSTALL HOLD-DOWN BRACKETS

Start one screw through the bracket and into
the cooktop. (Both sides.) Do not tighten. Turn

the bracket inwards to avoid interference when
dropping the cooktop into the countertop.

Installation Instructions

INSERT COOKTOP INTO CUTOUT

Insert the cooktop centered into the cutout opening.
Make sure the front edge of the countertop is
parallel to the cooktop. Hake final check that all
required clearances are met.

[]_] ATTACH HOLD-DOWN BRACKETS

TO CABINET

Open the cabinet door. Install the second screw
through the bracket and tighten. Then tighten the

first screw. Install thumbscrew until it touches the
bottom of the countertop.

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Countertop

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IMPORTANT: Turn the thumbscrew until it touches
the bottom of the countertop. Do not overtighten.

CHECKLISTS

Installation Instructions

PRE-TEST CHECKLIST

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Remove all protective film, if present, and any

stickers.

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Check to be sure that all wiring is secure and

not pinched or in contact with moving parts.

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Check level of appliance.

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Check that the cooktop is properly grounded.

[_ OPERATION CHECKLIST

Remove all items from the top of the cooktop
surface.

Turn on the power to the cooktop.
(Refer to your Owner's Manual.) Verify that all
surface burners operate properly.

D

Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped
nor the house fuse blown.

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Check that conduit is securely connected to
the junction box.

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See Owner's Manual for troubleshooting list.

NOTE TO ELECTRICIAN:

The power leads supplied with this appliance are
UL recognized for connections to larger gauge
household wiring. The insulation of these leads
is rated at temperatures much higher than the
temperature rating of household wiring. The current
carrying capacity of a conductor is governed by the
wire gauge and also the temperature rating of the

insulation around

the wire.
NOTE: ALUMINUM WIRING

, WARNING:

IMPROPER CONNECTION OF ALUMINUM
HOUSE WIRING TO THE COPPER LEADS CAN
RESULT IN A SERIOUS PROBLEM.

, Splice copper wires to aluminum wiring using

special connectors designed and UL approved
for joining copper to aluminum and follow

the manufacturer's recommended connector
procedure closely.

NOTE: Wire used, location and enclosure of splices,
etc., must conform to good wiring practice and

local codes.

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