GE PHP960SMSS Installation Instructions - Page 4

Installation Instructions PREPARING THE OPENING 1 The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions must be maintained. 13″ MAX. Depth of uprotected overhead cabinets 2″ MIN. Clearance from cutout to side wall on the right of the unit 30″ MIN. Clearance from countertop to unprotected overhead surface 15″ MIN. Height from countertop to nearest cabinet on either side of unit 3 VERTICAL CLEARANCES (CONT.) IMPORTANT: To ensure long life of the electronic components, allow a minimum of 12″ free space for air circulation below the cooktop bottom. (Except installation over a single oven.) The cooktop bottom has air intake ports toward the front that help cool the components. Do not install a shelf or partition beneath the cooktop that is more than 18″ deep. 2″ MIN. Clearance from cutout to side wall on the left of the unit If a 30″ clearance between the cooking surface and overhead combustible materials or metal cabinets cannot be maintained, a minimum clearance of 24″ is required and the underside of the cabinets above the cooktop must be protected with not less than 1/4″ insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122″ thick. 2 OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS 36″ (36-1/8″ SS) at center Cooktop 18-7/8″ 20-7/8″ (21″ SS) at center 33-5/8″ 4-5/8" at front baffle 3-1/4" at rear air intake 4 CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF THE COUNTERTOP To insure accuracy, it is best to make a template when cutting the opening in the counter. 1-3/4″ Min. Between cutout and the wall behind the cooktop 33-7/8″ width of cutout 19-1/8″ depth of cutout 2-1/2″ Min. from front edge of cutout and front edge of countertop Use a 36" or wider cabinet base. 5 Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop. 3 VERTICAL CLEARANCES Allow 12" minimum vertical clearance between the cooktop bottom and any combustible surfaces. 12″ Min. Vertical Clearance 18″ Max. Deep Shelf Wall coverings, cabinets and countertop must withstand heat up to 200°F. 4