Whirlpool G7CE3034XB Installation Instructions - Page 5

Installing Brackets Before Placing Cooktop in Cutout 1. Using 2 or more people, place the cooktop upside down on a covered surface using the foam end posts from the packaging. Make sure that the knobs are not resting on the foam. 2. Remove the attachment screws for the bracket locations from the bottom of the cooktop base. 3. Select bracket mounting holes that will allow the bracket to extend far enough out from the cooktop for the installation of 2½" (6.4 cm) clamping screws. See the "Attach Cooktop to Countertop" section for illustration of clamping screw installation. Installing Brackets After Placing Cooktop in Cutout 1. Using 2 or more people, place cooktop right side up into the cutout. NOTE: Make sure that the front edge of the cooktop is parallel to the front edge of the countertop. If repositioning is needed, lift entire cooktop up from cutout to avoid scratching the countertop. 2. Remove the attachment screws for the selected bracket locations from the bottom of the cooktop base. 3. Select bracket mounting holes that will allow the bracket to extend far enough out from the cooktop for the installation of 2½" (6.4 cm) clamping screws. F A E C D C B A A. Edge of cooktop base bottom B. Clamping bracket C. Bracket mounting holes D. Bracket clamping hole E. Attachment screw 4. Attach brackets to cooktop base bottom with bracket attachment screws using the bracket mounting holes selected in Step 3. 5. Rotate brackets so they do not extend beyond edge of cooktop base. 6. Tighten attachment screws enough to hold brackets in place when cooktop is placed in cutout. 7. Using 2 or more people, turn the cooktop right side up and place in cutout. NOTE: Make sure that the front edge of the cooktop is parallel to the front edge of the countertop. If repositioning is needed, lift entire cooktop up from cutout to avoid scratching the countertop. 8. Loosen the screws and rotate the brackets so that they are perpendicular to the edge of the cooktop base and extend beyond its edge. Securely tighten screws. B E D C A. Cooktop B. Cooktop base C. Attachment screw D. Clamping bracket (extends far enough beyond cooktop base to allow installation of clamping screws) E. 2½" (6.4 cm) clamping screw (to be installed in "Attach Cooktop to Countertop") F. Countertop 4. Attach brackets to cooktop base bottom with bracket attachment screws using the bracket mounting holes selected in Step 3. Securely tighten screws. 5