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Installation

Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT — Save these instructions

for local inspector’s use.

• IMPORTANT — Observe all governing

codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

• Note – The flush-mounted cooktop must be

properly grounded.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Review all Safety, Power Requirements,

Dimensions and Clearances and Preparation of

the cutout opening instructions in the Installation

Instructions included with your cooktop.

NOTICE — Read all instructions thoroughly,

PRIOR to beginning any work. Actual product

dimensions may vary due to manufacturing

tolerances.

WARNING

To avoid the risk of property

damage, the cutout should be made by a professional

cabinet installer.

WARNING

Do not attempt to flush-mount

any cooktop counter unit that requires a down draft

ventilation system.

WARNING

Installer must ensure that the

counter is capable of holding at least 300 lbs. once

the cooktop has been flush mounted.

JXFLUSH1

Cooktop Flush-Mount Kit

KIT INCLUDES

• Installation Instructions

• (2) 60” long 3/4” wide one sided foam tape

• (2) 130” long 3/4” wide one sided Teflon tape

• Hold Down Bracket Hardware:

(2) hold down bracket

(2) 3/8” long 1/4” hex head screw

(2) 2 1/2” long thumb screw

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

• High-temperature sealant meeting the following

requirements:

- Only certain models may be installed over wall

ovens. The wall oven and cooktop will both have

a label stating which models are approved in

combination.

- 100% Silicone

- Temperature rating – 400°F minimum

- Tack free time – 30 minutes minimum

- Recommendation:

GE SUPREME 100% Silicone “CLEAR”

• Caulking tool(s) to shape/finish the silicone bead.

• 2 Heavy duty suction cups, each rated for 100 lbs.

minimum.

• Masking tape

• Measuring tape

• Pencil

• Scraper

CUTTING THE COUNTERTOP

If you are installing the cooktop in a solid surface

material such as granite, quartz or any other natural

or synthetic solid surface, we recommend that the

flush-mount cutout be prepared by a professional

cabinet or countertop installer.

Cooktop cutouts in wood or wood-laminate

countertops may be able to be prepared using a 1½

HP (minimum) router and carbide router bit.

If you have questions, call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737)

or visit our website at: GEAppliances.com.

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Summary of content (4 pages)

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Installation JXFLUSH1 Instructions Cooktop Flush-Mount Kit If you have questions, call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our website at: GEAppliances.com. BEFORE YOU BEGIN KIT INCLUDES Read these instructions completely and carefully. • Installation Instructions • IMPORTANT — Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. • IMPORTANT — Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE COOKTOP 1. Initially prepare the cutout as per the installation instructions that were supplied with your cooktop. 4. Vacuum dust and other particles from the cooktop cutout. IMPORTANT: Prior to final installation of the unit in the flush-mount cutout using the silicone caulk, temporarily make all wiring connections and check the unit per the installation instructions to ensure it is working properly.
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE COOKTOP 8. Using the heavy duty suction cups (not provided) lift and place the cooktop into the prepared cutout. CAUTION Ensure that the cooktop surface is higher than the countertop surface to prevent hot cookware from contacting the countertop. If necessary, add wooden shims under the foam tape where needed around the perimeter of the cooktop to increase the height. Make sure the foam and Teflon tapes contact around the entire perimeter. 12.
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE COOKTOP CUTOUT DIMENSIONS INSTALLING ABOVE A WALL OVEN These are the dimensions to which the countertop should be cut for both the 30” and 36” wide cooktops. When installing the cooktop above a single wall oven, do not install the baffle. The wall oven will need to be removed during the cooktop installation and then re-installed into its space. Maximum depth of cut is 1/4“. R 5/8”(1.