GE ZGU36L4DD1SS, ZGU36L4RD2SS, ZGU36N4DD1SS, ZGU36N4RD2SS, ZGU48L4GD2SS Installation Guide

GE Monogram ®

Installation

Instructions

Professional

Gas Cooktops

48" Natural Gas Models
ZGU48N4G
ZGU48N6R
ZGU48N6D

48" lAP Gas Models
ZGU48L4G

ZGU48L6R
ZGU48L6D

36" Natural Gas Models
ZGU36N6
ZGU36N4R

ZGU36N4D

36" lAP Gas Models
ZGU36L6

ZGU36L4R
ZGU36L4D

Betore 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 Owner's Manual 1or tuture reference.

i[,lva,_lmm_I,t1"his appliance must be properly grounded. See "Electrical Supply", page 6. I

For Monogram local service in your area,

1-800-444-1845.

For Monogram Service in Canada,
Call 1-888-880-3030.

For Monogram Parts and Accessories, call

1-800-626-2002.

If you received a damaged cooktop, you
should contact your dealer:

CAUTION:
THESE COOKTOPS SHOULD BE

INSTALLED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A
SUITABLE OVERHEAD VENT HOOD. Due

to the high heat capacity of this unit, particu-
lar attention should be paid to the hood and

duct work installation to assure it meets local
building codes.

Standard countertop and island installations:
A 1200 CFM Hood is recommended 1or 48"

cooktops.
A 600 CFM hood is recommended for 36"

cooktops.
Hoods should be 24" min. deep and the same

width as the cooktop.

Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer. Product tailure due to improper

installation is not covered under the GE
Appliance Warranty. See the Owner's Manual

1or details.

Island installations:
Check local building codes 1or the proper

method of cooktop installation. Local codes
vary. Installation, electrical connections and

grounding must comply with applicable codes.
In the absence of local codes, the cooktop

should be installed in accordance with the

National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 223.1-1990 and
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70-1990.

CAUTION:
These cooktops are extremely heavy. Due to

the weight and size of the cooktop and to
reduce the risk of personal injury or damage

to the product, TWO PEOPLE ARE
REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.

Contents"

Design Information

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

Accessory Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 3

Product Dimensions and Clearances ................................................................................................. 4

Installation Options ............................................................................................................................ 5

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

Installation Preparation

Tools & Materials Required ................................................................................................................ 6

Power Supply Locations ...................................................................................................................... 6

Installation

Step h Remove Packaging .................................................................................................................. 7

Step 2: Cut the Countertop Opening ................................................................................................ 7

Step 3: Install the Cooktop ................................................................................................................. 8

Step 4: Conect Cooktop to Gas .......................................................................................................... 8

Step 5: Install the Cooktop Backguard .............................................................................................. 8

Step 6: Connect Electrical .................................................................................................................. 9

Step 7: Assemble Burners, Check Ignition ........................................................................................ 9

Adjustable Low Burner Settings .......................................................................................... 10

Finalize Installation ........................................................................................................................... 10

Design Information

Pr@ssional Gas Cooktops

Models"

Available

These cooktops are factory set far either

natural gas or liquid propane gas. Order the
model for your installation situation.

48" Natural Gas Models:

ZGU48N4G

4 gas burners, grill and griddle

ZGU48N6R

6 gas burners and grill

ZGU48N6D

6 gas burners and griddle

48" Liquid Propane Gas Models:

ZGU48L4G

4 gas burners, grill and griddle

ZGU48L6R

6 gas burners and grill

ZGU48L6D

6 gas burners and griddle

36" Natural Gas Models:
ZGU36N4D

4 gas burners and griddle

ZGU36N4R
4 gas burners and grill

ZGU36N6
6 gas burners

36" Liquid Propane Gas Models:
ZGU36L4D

4 gas burners and griddle

ZGU36L4R
4 gas burners and grill

ZGU36L6
6 gas burners

A ccessory
Re,quirements

All models require the installation of a
backguard or trim. A backguard/trim should be

22" HighBackguardWith

ordered at the same rime as the cooktop. Both should
be on sire at the time of installation.

48" backguards, order one:

ZXC1B48

1/2" trim backguard (required for island installations

or installations where back wall is non-combustible;
such as brick, ceramic tile, marble, etc).

Z XC 12 B48

12" high backguard

ZXC22B48
22" high backguard with warming shelf (2 piece)

36" baekguards, order one:
ZXC1B36

1/2" trim backguard (required for island installations

or installations where back wall is non-combustible;
such as brick, ceramic tile, marble, etc).

ZXC12B36

12"high backguard

ZXC22B36
22"high backguard with warmingshelf(2 piece)

Installation Note:

For approved installations m non-combustible back wall materials, consult
material representative to ensure that the material has appropriate resistance
to staining and/or discoloration.

Warm_

12"HighBackguard

3

Product

Dimensions

Design Information

Pr@ssional Gas Cooktops

48" Wide Models

36" Wide Models

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Installation

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Installation Preparation

Pro/essional Gas Cooktops

Installation

Options

These cooktops 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 fi'ont of the countertop.

• In 25" deep cabinets, the cooktop will be
flush with the fi'ont of the countertop.

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CabinetFace-ProjectingControlPanel_

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LowBack

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•The stainless surface of the cooktop will be
1/2" higher than adjacent countertop.

• Cooktop fits flush to rear of cutout, no

additional support is required.

Cooktop

FrontProjectsOutwardas Shown
FromStandardDepthCabinets.

Cooktop

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_Flush With CabinetFront

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FrontFlushWithCabinets- a Minimum

of 25-3/4"CabinetDepthRequired

1/2" AboveAdjacent

1/2"AboveAdjacent
Countertops.

Advance
Planning

Refer to "Dimensions and Clearances" for
appropriate placement and necessary clear-

ances when planning the installation.

• Cabinetry can not be installed directly above
the cooktop.

• We recommend the installation of a vent

hood above the cooktop surfiace.

-The vent hood should be at least 24" deep.

-The vent hood should be the same width as
the cooktop.

-For 48" models, we recommend the vent
hood blower be 1200 CFM.

-For 36" models, we recommend the vent
hood blower be 600 CFM.

• Refer to hood installation instructions for
height dimensions.

• Working areas acliacent to the cooktop

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.

• These cooktops require 8" fi'ee space below
the countertop.

• If the cooktop is installed in an island:

-Allow 12" rain. clearance at the back to
combustible materials.

-Allow 36" rain. 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 Z223.1-1990.

A.G.A. approved.

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Installation Preparation

Profi_ssional Gas Cookt@s

7bols &

Materials

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Powgr

Supply

Locations

• Saw

• Measuring tape

• Carpenter's square

• Pipe and fittings as required.

• Manual gas line shut-off valve.

• Gas pressure regulator (supplied)

• Large flat-blade screwdriver

• Pipe wrench

Gas Supply:

• The natural gas models are designed to
operate at 6" to 14" water column pressure.

• The liquid propane models are designed to
operate at 11" to 14" water column pressure.
A regulator is required at the L.P. source to
provide a maximum of 14" water pressure to
the range regulator.

• These gas cooktops are supplied with 1/2"
NPT female gas connection located at the

left rear corner.

• A minimum 5/8" dia. metal flexible line is
required.

-Use 5-foot long 5/8" flexible metal tubing.

• For rigid connection, locate the pipe stub
within area shown.

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

• Gas-resistant pipe.joint sealant

• 5 tbot, 5/8" AGA-certified flexible metal gas
supply line.

-If required by local codes, use solid pipe
fittings.

Note: Purchase new flexible line. DO NOT
USE OLD, PREVIOUSLY USED FLEXIBLE

LINE.

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6"

LocateGasSupply2" Maximum/
ProtrusionFromWall oronFloor2" FromWall

Electric Supply:
These cooktops must be supplied with 120

volt, 60 Hz., and connected to a individual,
properly grounded branch circuit protected

hy a 1.5 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a three-prong (grounding) plug which
mates with a standard three-prong grounding
wall receptacle m minimize the possibility of
shock hazard fi-om this appliance.

If the electrical service provided does not
meet the above specifications, it is recom-

mended that a licensed electrician install an
approved outlet.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)

PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH
THIS APPLIANCE.

• Locate the electric supply within the area
shown or within reach of the cooktop's six
foot power cord.

• To avoid tangling cord with items stored in
the cabinet, locate the receptacle on rear

wall, inside the cabinet.

ThreeProngPlug

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ThreeProngReceptacle __

Installation

Pr@ssional Gas Cooktops

Remove

Packaging

Cut the
Countertop

Opening

Use a hand-truck to move this cooktop.

Before moving the cooktop indoors:

• Remove outer carton and packing.

• Remove the straps holding the cooktop to the
skid.

• Remove the grates and drawers below the
knobs.

• Remove grill and/or griddle covers. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REMOVE A GRILL OR

GRIDDLE ASSEMBLY.

• Flatten the carton and use a piece as a pad
on the bottom and back of the hand-truck.

Lift the cooktop onto the hand-truck
standing on its end, with the bottom of the
cooktop resting against the back of the

hand-truck.

Move the cooktop indoors:
If door and passageways into the installation

location are less than 30" wide, remove the
cooktop knobs.

48" wide models aredesigned tofit in 48"or wider base cabinets

Measure carefully when cutting the countertop.
Make sure sides of the opening are parallel.

• These cooktops requires 8" fi-ee space below" the

countertop.

• These Cooktops are designed to hang fi-om the

countertop fi-om its rear and side flanges.

• Smooth any rough edges on the countertop
before installing the cooktop.

-Formica countertop edges must be finished.

The countertop must be strong enough to
support the weight of the cooktop.

• 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.

36" wide models aredesigned to fit in 36"or wider basecabinets

AdjacentCabinet

CounterSunk

Screws

Install

the
Cooktop

• Lower the cooktop into the opening. Make
sure the cooktop is evenly seated and sup-

ported. A side fi'ame gasket will seal the

cooktop to the countertop.

• "L" brackets with screw's are provided m
secure the cooktop to the countertop or to
acliacent cabinetry.

-Alternate screw" hole locations on the sides
of the cooktop allow fbr varying thicknesses

of countertops or side cleats.

• Select the bracket location, secure the
bracket to the cooktop with 2 screw's.

• Drive one screw through the bottom of the

"L" bracket and into countertop or side

cleats.

Installation

Professional Gas Cooktops

_ AlternateBracket

ScrewHoles

"L" Bracket

f

Connect
Cooktop

to Gas

Install the

Cooktop

Backguard

A manual shut-offvalve must be installed where
it will be accessible.

Assure that gas is turned off at the shut-off valve.

• Lift and remove all open top burners to reveal

the gas inlet location at the left rear cornet'.

• Pull the flexible metal gas line through the back

or bottom of the cooktop until it meets the
regular.

• Connect flexible metal connector to incoming

gas line pipe stub.

• Turn on gas and check for leaks:

-Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and

connections in the system.

A backguard is required for all installations.

• Remove the top cap of the backguard by
backing out 2 counter sunk screws. Lift off"
the top cap and set aside. Retain screw's.

• Insert the backguard into the channel on the
back of the cooktop.

• Fasten with screws at the bottom, through
the cooktop and into the backguard.

(If a griddle is present, secure with 2 screw's

on the left and center of the cooktop.)

• Secure the backguard to the wall with 3
screws at the top of the backguard.

• Place the top cap in position and re-install
2 countersunk screws. (12" backguard

shown.)

FlexorRigidGas

_gul_

Regulator

TopCap_

Connect

Elecbical

Assemble

Plug power cord into properly grounded
receptacle.

• Replace the burner bowls and burner caps.

• Adjustments should not be required, unless
vibration during transit or variations in local
gas supply make minor adjustments neces-
sary.

Installation

Pr@ssional Gas Cooktops

Burner-

Burners_

Check

Ignition

CAUTION: Burner acljustments must be made
by a qualified technician at the time of

installation. Extreme care should be used if

acliustments are made after installation.

• Burner flames should be blue and stable with

no yellow or yellow tips, excessive noise or
lifting of the flame from the burner. If any of

these conditions exist, check that the air

shutter or burner ports are not blocked. If
one of these conditions continues, adjust the
air shutter as required.

-If the flame is too yellow, there is

insufficient air flow, adjust the shutter
counterclockwise to increase air inlet.

-If the flame is noisy or tends to lift away
fi'om the burner, there is too much air. Turn

the shutter clockwise to reduce air.

Igniter-

Burner-

MainBurner
VentuB{front}

\ SimmerBurner

Venturi(front)

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Installation

Pro/essional Gas Cookt@s

st°7

Assemble

Burners,

Check

Ignition

(continued)

Finalize
Installation

Adjustable low setting

The open top burners and grill valves have an
adjustable low setting. Each valve is individu-
ally tested and adjusted before it is shipped.

Minor adjustments may be required due to

fluctuations in local gas pressure. Adjustments

to increase or decrease gas flow may be
necessary.

• Turn knob counter-clockwise to the LITE
position.

• Once lit, turn the know back to the "LOW"
position.

• Remove the knob.

• Insert a thin-blade flat screwdriver into
the valve shaft. (3/32" blade width

recommended.)

Place the burner grates into operating position.
Press corner of the grate to the cooktop. The
grates should be seated and should not rock.

The grill and griddle are secured with screws at
the front. They are designed to be stationary

and should not to be removed.

• Grip the shaft with pliers and turn counte:_
clockwise m lower the flame, or clockwise to

increase the flame.

CAUTION: Do not turn the flame so low that

it goes out, causing the igniter to spark.

• When the desired setting is made, replace
the knob and turn burner off'.

The griddle has two leveling screws beneath the
rear title cover which can be used to acljust to
the desired slope. The center screw is for
shipping purposes only and should be removed.

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Notes

Pr@ssional Gas Cooktops

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Monogram:

General Electric Cempany
Louisville, KY43225

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