GE JP256BMBB - Manual (Page 15)

4 OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
To ensure accuracy, it is best to make a template
when cutting the opening in he counter.
HORIZONTA INSTALLATION WITH CONTROLS AT
THE FRONT
In this installation, the cooktop must be installed
with the control knobs toward the front edge.
VERTICAL INSTALLATION MUST BE ORIENTED
WITH CONTROLS ON THE LEFT SIDE
To eliminate the risk of burns by reaching over a
heated surface, the cooktop must be installed with
the controls on the left side.
In this installation, countertops must be at least 25s
deep. Observe all minimum clearances at the front,
rear and sides.
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Installation Instructions
1
The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions
must be maintained.
PREPARING THE OPENING
2 OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS
3
One and one-half inches
(1-1/2s) minimum vertical
clearance between
the cooktop bottom
and any combustible
surfaces.
13s MAX. depth of unprotected
overhead cabinets
30s MIN.
clearance from
countertop to
unprotected
overhead
surface
1-3/4s MIN. clearance
from cutout to side wall
on the left of the unit
18s MIN. height
from countertop to
nearest cabinet on
either side of unit
1-3/4s MIN.
clearance from
cutout to side wall
on the right of the
unit
19-15/16s
Cooktop
21-1/2s
15-15/16s
1-1/2s Min.
Vertical Clearance
2-3/4s MIN.
from front edge
of cutout and
front edge of
countertop
16-1/8s depth
of cutout
2s MIN. between
cutout and the
wall behind
the cooktop
If a 30s clearance between the cooking surface
and overhead combustible materials or metal
cabinets cannot be maintained, a minimum
clearance of 24s is required and the underside
of the cabinets above the cooktop must be
protected with not less than 1/4s insulating
millboard covered with sheet metal not less than
0.0122s thick.
17-1/8s
3s 2-3/4s MIN.
from front edge
of cutout and
front edge
of countertop
20-1/8s depth
of cutout
16-1/8s
width
of cutout
2s MIN. between
cutout and the
wall behind
the cooktop
1-3/4s MIN.
clearance from
cutout to left or
right side walls
1-3/4s MIN.
clearance from
cutout to left or
right side walls
20-1/8s
width
of cutout