Whirlpool GJC3055RS Installation Instructions - Page 5
Whirlpool GJC3055RS - Smoothtop Electric Cooktop Manual
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Install Cooktop Style 1: Cooktop over undercounter built-in oven IMPORTANT: Clamp brackets should not be used. 1. Turn cooktop right side up. 2. Place cooktop 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 prevent scratching the countertop. 3. Attach brackets to burner box bottom with bracket attachment screws using the bracket mounting holes selected in Step 2. 4. Rotate brackets so they do not extend beyond edge of burner box. 5. Tighten screws just enough to hold brackets in place when cooktop is put in cutout. 6. 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 prevent scratching the countertop. 7. Loosen the screws and rotate the brackets so that they are perpendicular to the edge of the burner box and extend beyond its edge. Securely tighten screws. Style 2: Cooktop over cabinets 1. Determine whether your cabinet construction provides clearance for installing clamp brackets at burner box ends. This is the recommended location. Clamp brackets can be installed on the front and back of burner box bottom, if necessary. A Installing Brackets After Placing Cooktop in Cutout B C D 1. Place cooktop 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 prevent scratching the countertop. 2. Remove the attachment screws for the selected bracket locations from the bottom of the burner box. 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. E A. Attachment screw holes for optional front and back location B. Clamp bracket (end locations recommended) C. Burner box bottom D. Attachment screw E. Attachment screw location (recommended) F A 2. The clamp brackets can be installed before or after the cooktop is placed into the cutout. Complete the following steps for the option you choose. B E Installing Brackets Before Placing Cooktop in Cutout 1. Remove the attachment screws for the selected bracket locations from the bottom of the burner box. 2. 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 "Attach Cooktop to Countertop" for illustration of clamping screw installation. D C A. Glass cooktop B. Burner box C. Attachment screw D. Clamp bracket (extends far enough beyond burner box to allow installation of clamping screws) E. 2½" (6.4 cm) clamping screw (to be installed in "Attach Cooktop to Countertop") F. Countertop A B A. Edge of burner box bottom B. Clamp bracket 4. Attach brackets to burner box bottom with bracket attachment screws using the bracket mounting holes selected in Step 3. Securely tighten screws. 5