Installation Instructions
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Installation Instructions
PREPARING THE OPENING (Cont)
3
 MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO 
ADJACENT WALLS & CABINETS
If a 30” clearance between the cooktop and overhead 
combustible materials or metal cabinet cannot be 
maintained, then 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 30 gage (0.0125”) thick.
A ventilation hood may be installed above the cooktop. 
See the ventilation hood installation instructions for the 
appropriate dimensions and clearances.
5
 VERTICAL CLEARANCE
Allow 5” minimum 
vertical clearance from 
the cooktop bottom (or 
8-1/4” minimum depth 
from the countertop) to 
any combustible surfaces,  
such as a cabinet drawer.
4
 Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and 
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat 
(up to 200°F) generated by cooktop.
6
 For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 
Forward Approach Installation Only:
NOTE: The enclosure must be made of wood 
material. Also, an access panel is required for the 
junction box, hold-down brackets, and service.
Wall covering, 
cabinets and 
countertop must 
withstand heat up 
to 200°F. 
13” max. Depth 
of unprotected 
overhead cabinets
30” min. 
Clearance from 
countertop to 
unprotected 
overhead 
surface
30” min. for 
30” cooktop
36” min. for 
36” cooktop
2” min. Clearance 
from cutout to 
nearest vertical 
wall or cabinet on 
left side of the unit 
below the 15” MIN. 
clearance height. 
15” min. Clearance 
from countertop 
to underside of 
nearest cabinets 
on both sides of 
cooktop, including 
any light rails.
1 1/2” min. (30”) and 
2” min. (36”) Clearance 
from cutout to nearest 
vertical wall or cabinet 
on right side of the unit 
below the 15” MIN. 
clearance height.
DRAWER
5" 
8-1/4" 
DRAWER
For models with 
no drop box, 
allow 5” minimum 
depth between the 
countertop and an 
enclosure. (JP3030, 
JP3530, JP3036, and 
JP3536)
For electronic 
touch and backlit 
knob models, allow  
6-1/2” minimum 
depth between the 
countertop and an 
enclosure. 
(All other models)
5"
6 1/2"
Drop 
box










