GE PGP989SNSS - Manual (Page 24)

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INSTALLING THE FOAM GASKET AND
REFLECTIVE TAPE
CAUTION:
Potential risk of fire –
reflective tape must be secured around
countertop opening as shown.
Do not install the cooktop into the countertop
without installing the foam gasket as shown.
It protects the bottom edge of the glass from the
countertop and seals the cooktop against spills.
Remove the cooktop along with its shipping pad
from the shipping box. Remove the shipping block
from the downdraft vent opening and place it under
the shipping pad to provide level support.
CAUTION:
GLASS IS FRAGILE.
DO NOT BUMP EDGE OF GLASS DURING
INSTALLATION.
Locate the reflective tape and foam gasket tape
included with your cooktop.
Smooth rough edges of the cutout. Install reflective
tape to the opening, along the inside and 3/8" to
1/2" of the opening edge.
Peel off the white backing to install the foam gasket
tape on the bottom side of the cooktop glass as shown.
Underside
of Glass
Foam
Gasket
Tape
1 ⁄
8
” max. to
Glass Edge
Foam Gasket Installation Notes:
• The foam gasket tape should be installed within
1/8" of the edge of the glass. Do not stretch or
twist the foam gasket tape.
CAUTION:
Failure to install foam
gasket tape greatly increases the potential
of breaking the cooktop glass when installing,
especially in Corian ® or granite countertops.
• Use care not to stretch the foam gasket tape
while it is installed or it will not stay in place.
• Do not place foam gasket tape over the metal
flanges.
• Butt the foam gasket tape ends together at each
corner without overlapping.
• Trim the foam gasket tape to length without
stretching.
• Mitre cut outside corners of foam gasket tape
slightly if necessary for appearance.
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• Do not scratch the glass while cutting the foam
gasket tape.
Installation Instructions
UNPACKING THE COOKTOP/INSTALLING THE GASKET
Place reflective tape within
1/2" of cutout
Reflective tapetop
and vertical sides
Center vent shipping block –
place under the shipping pad to
provide level support
Note: On PGP989S model, apply the foam tape
around the outer edge of the glass only on the sides
and rear of the unit.