GE PP972SMSS 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 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. 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" length of cut 2-1/2" Min. from front edge of cutout and front edge of countertop 19-1/8" width of cut 5 Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to 200°F) generated by cooktop. 2 Overall cooktop dimensions 36" (36-1/8" SS) Cooktop 18-7/8" 20-7/8" (21" SS) Depth on Monogram ZEU36K is 21-1/4' @ center. 33-3/4" 3-1/4" Front 4-5/8" Rear at the conduit location 6-1/4" Rear on Model PP975 & PP980 Wall covering, cabinets and countertop must withstand heat up to 200°F. 3 Five inches (5") minimum vertical clearance between the cooktop bottom and any combustible surfaces. 5" Min. Vertical Clearance 4