Hotpoint VBXR1060 - Manual (Page 18)

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The cooktop has been design-certified by CSA
International. As with any appliance using gas and
generating heat, there are certain safety precautions
you should follow. You’ll find these precautions in the
Important Safety Instuctions section in the front of this
Owner’s Manual. Read them carefully.
• Be sure your cooktop is installed properly by a qualified
installer or service technician.
• The cooktop must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes, or in their absence, with the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70—Latest Edition.
• Installation of this cooktop must conform with local codes,
or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54—Latest Edition.
• Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional
information, consult a qualified installer, service agency,
manufacturer (dealer) or the gas supplier.
• Disconnect electrical supply before servicing.
• Never reuse old flexible connectors. The use of old flexible
connectors can cause gas leaks and personal injury.
Always use NEW flexible connectors when installing
a gas appliance.
• Make sure the wall coverings around the cooktop can
withstand heat generated by the cooktop up to 200°F.
• Avoid placing cabinets above the cooktop.
• If cabinets are placed above the cooktop, allow a minimum
clearance of 30
″
between the cooking surface and
the bottom of protected cabinets.
• A non-combustible material must be installed on
the under side of the cabinet. Use a flame retardant
millboard at least 1/4
″
(6.3 mm) thick, or gypsum board
at least 3/16
″
(4.7 mm) thick, covered with 28 gauge sheet
steel or 0.020
″
(.5 mm) thick copper. The maximum depth
of cabinets above the cooktop is 13
″
(33 cm).
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If You Smell Gas:
1. Open windows.
2. Don’t touch any electrical switches.
3. Extinguish any open flame.
4. Immediately call your gas supplier.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Installation
Gas Downdraft Cooktop
Instructions
If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website at: ge.com
BEFORE 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
for future reference.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
WARNING –
Before beginning
the installation, switch power off at the service panel
and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent
power from being switched on accidentally. When
the service disconnecting means cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent warning device, such
as a tag, to the service panel.
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter.
• When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall be
the T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed
3 feet.
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