GE JP346 User Manual

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CUTOUT DIMENSIONS 
OF THE COUNTERTOP
To insure accuracy, it is best to make a
template when cutting the opening in 
the counter. 
JXTR32X CUTOUT FILLER TRIM KIT:
A filler trim kit is available for use if 
your countertop cutout is larger than the
dimensions shown, up to 29-13/16
″ x 
20-7/16
″. Order JXTR32X to reduce the cutout
opening for installation of this cooktop. This
kit may be ordered from your GE Dealer.
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Installation Instructions
The following MINIMUM clearance
dimensions must be maintained.
1
PREPARING THE OPENING
OVERALL COOKTOP
DIMENSIONS
2
Five inches (5
″) 
minimum vertical 
clearance between 
the cooktop bottom 
and any combustible 
surfaces.
3
Make sure the wall coverings, countertop
and cabinets around the cooktop can
withstand heat (up to 200°F) generated
by cooktop.
5
13
″ MAX. Depth of uprotected
overhead cabinets
30
″ MIN.
Clearance from
countertop to
unprotected
overhead
surface
2
″ MIN. Clearance
from cutout to
side wall on the
left of the unit
15
″ MIN. Height
from countertop
to nearest
cabinet on either
side of unit
1-1/2
″ MIN.
Clearance from
cutout to side
wall on the right
of the unit
28
Cooktop
29-3/4
(29-7/8
″ SS)
19-1/4
3-1/4
″ Front 
4-5/8
″ Rear 
at the conduit
location
6-1/4
″ Rear 
on Model PP945
& PP950
5
″ Min.
Vertical Clearance
Wall covering,
cabinets and
countertop must
withstand heat
up to 200°F. 
2-1/2
″ Min. 
from front edge
of cutout and
front edge of
countertop
19-5/8
″ width of cut
28-1/2
length of
cut
1-3/4
″ Min. Between
cutout and the wall
behind the cooktop
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.
21-3/8
″ (21-1/2″ SS)