GE Monogram® Installation Instructions 36″ Electric Radiant Cooktop Model ZEU36R Monogram.
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 to Consumer—Keep these instructions for future reference. Note—This appliance must be properly grounded. ATTENTION INSTALLER: ALL COOKTOPS MUST BE HARD WIRED (DIRECT WIRED) INTO AN APPROVED JUNCTION BOX.
Design Information Electronic Radiant Cooktop Contents Models Available Advance Planning Design Information Models Available ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Advance Planning ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Tools & Materials Required ......
Preparing the Opening Electronic Radiant Cooktop Tools & Materials Needed Materials Required Junction Box Tools You Will Need 1/8″ Drill Bit & Electric or Hand Drill Wire Nuts Ruler or Straightedge Minimum Clearances The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions must be maintained. Phillips Head Screwdriver Pencil Saber Saw 13" MAX. Depth of unprotected overhead cabinets 2" MIN. clearance from cutout to side wall on the right of the unit 30" MIN.
Installation Electronic Radiant Cooktop Vertical Clearance Five inches (5″) minimum vertical clearance between the cooktop bottom and any combustible surfaces. 5"Min. Vertical Clearance Cutout Dimensions of the Countertop To insure accuracy, it is best to make a template when cutting the opening in the counter. Make sure there is clearance inside the cabinet before cutting the countertop.
Installation Electronic Radiant Cooktop Attach Foam Strips Bottom of Cooktop Apply the foam strips around the outer edge of the glass. Do not overlap the foam strips. Foam Strips Cooktop Glass Locate Mounting Parts Remove the hold down brackets and screws from the literature package. Attach Brackets to Cooktop Screw the Hold Down Bracket to the side of the cooktop unit. Repeat for opposite side of cooktop.
Electrical Connections Electronic Radiant Cooktop Step 1 When making the wire connections, use the entire length of conduit provided. The conduit must not be shortened. 2 With the cooktop in place, open the front of the cabinet door. Step Step 3 Insert the wires from the conduit through the opening of the junction box. Ground Step 4 Black Connect the red and black leads from the cooktop conduit to the corresponding leads in the junction box.
Checking the Installation & Cooktop Operation Electronic Radiant Cooktop Pre-Test Checklist • Remove all protective film if present, and any stickers. • Check to be sure that all wiring is secure and not pinched or in contact with moving parts. • Check level of appliance. • Check that the cooktop is properly grounded. Operation Checklist • Remove all items from the top of the cooktop surface. • Turn on the power to the cooktop. (Refer to your Owner’s Manual.
