GE Monogram ZHU36 - Manual (Page 4)

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Installation Instructions
The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions
must be maintained. 1
PREPARING THE OPENING
OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS 2
Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand
heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop. 5
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF THE
COUNTERTOP
To insure accuracy, it is best to make a template
when cutting the opening in the counter.
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13 ″ MAX. Depth of uprotected
overhead cabinets
30 ″ MIN.
Clearance from
countertop to
unprotected
overhead surface
2 ″ MIN. Clearance
from cutout to side
wall on the left of
the unit
15 ″ MIN. Height
from countertop to
nearest cabinet on
either side of unit
2 ″ MIN. Clearance
from cutout to
side wall on the
right of the unit
20-7/8 ″
(21 ″ SS) at center
33-5/8 ″
Cooktop
36 ″
(36-1/8 ″ SS) at center
18-7/8 ″
4-5/8“ at front
baffle
3-1/4” at rear air
intake
2-1/2 ″ Min.
from front edge
of cutout and
front edge of
countertop
19-1/8 ″ depth of cutout
33-7/8 ″
width of
cutout 1-3/4 ″ Min. Between
cutout and the wall
behind the cooktop
Wall coverings,
cabinets and
countertop must
withstand heat
up to 200°F.
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.
VERTICAL CLEARANCES (CONT.)
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 toward the front 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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Use a 36” or wider cabinet base.
VERTICAL CLEARANCES
Allow 12” minimum
vertical clearance
between the cooktop
bottom and any
combustible surfaces.
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12 ″ Min.
Vertical Clearance
18 ″ Max.
Deep Shelf