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P R E PA R I N G T H E C U T O U T
D
B
A
C
F
E
GC36
Minimum horizontal distances from side and back of
appliance to adjacent vertical combustible walls
(extending a minimum of 18" (C) from above the top panel)
must be 4" from the left side wall, 1" from the right side
wall and 1
1
/
2
" from rear wall.
Minimum horizontal distance from front edge of counter
to front side of appliance 2
1
/
2
" (E). Where this reduces
the distance between the back edge of the appliance and
the adjacent wall to less than 1
1
/
2
" (F), this wall must be
of non combustible material.
Minimum clearance from combustible surface centered
above cooking surface 30" (A).
Minimum horizontal distance between overhead cabinets
installed on either side of this appliance 36" (D).
Maximum depth of overhead cupboards, 13" (B).
These distances shall be from the outermost edge of the
top panel.
Do use easy-to-clean finishes for the wall surfaces
surrounding the cooktop to aid removal of any cooking
stains resulting from use of the cooktop.
GC901 / GC901M
Minimum horizontal distances from side and back of
appliance to adjacent vertical combustible walls (extending
a minimum of 18" (C) from above the top panel) must be
1
1
/
4
" from the left side wall, 1" from the right side wall and
1
1
/
4
" from rear wall.
Minimum horizontal distance from front edge of counter
to front side of appliance 1
1
/
4
" (E). Where this reduces the
distance between the back edge of the appliance and the
adjacent wall to less than 1
1
/
4
" (F), this wall must be of
non combustible material.
Minimum clearance from combustible surface centered
above cooking surface 30" (A).
Minimum horizontal distance between overhead cabinets
installed on either side of this appliance 36" (D).
Maximum depth of overhead cupboards, 13" (B).
These distances shall be from the outermost edge of the
top panel.
Do use easy-to-clean finishes for the wall surfaces
surrounding the cooktop to aid removal of any cooking
stains resulting from use of the cooktop.
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CANADA / USA
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
GC36 and GC901 SERIES
GAS COOKTOP
DO
Ensure the countertop is square and level and ensure no structural members interfere
with space requirements.
DO
Ensure that there is a power supply receptacle within reach of the cooktop power cord
(30" from the middle of the product). The main cable should not touch any
hot metal parts.
DO
Make sure the cooktop is connected to a power supply socket that is electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electric Code ANSI/FPA 70 or CSA 22.2 (Canada).
DO
Make sure the countertop is made of a heat resistant material.
Part Number
599048K
Date of Issue
DECEMBER 2002
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B E F O R E Y O U S TA R T
GC36
GC901/M
IMPORTANT!
Please make this information available to the person responsible for installing this cooktop as it could reduce your installation costs.
To the installer: Please leave these instructions with the appliance. Inform the customer to
retain for future reference.
Please follow installation information carefully. If in doubt consult your local building
regulations, local gas authority codes and electrical regulations.
The appliance is to be installed only by an authorized person (in Massachusetts this must be
a Massachusetts licensed gas fitter).
This product is supplied with an additional label containing the model and serial numbers. It
may be affixed to the underside of the product, the inside of a cupboard or to the User Guide.
CAUTION
IN ORDER TO AVOID A HAZARD THESE APPLIANCES MUST BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product should not be sealed into the bench with silicone or glue. This will make any
future servicing difficult. Fisher & Paykel will not be liable for costs associated with releasing
such products, nor for damage incurred as a result.
WARNINGS
This appliance shall be installed in accordance with the installation requirements of the
local gas authority or the appropriate installation code or in the absence of local codes with
the latest National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 or CAN B149.1,2(Canada).
Disconnect power before servicing unit.
Be aware of sharp edges when handling stainless steel products. (Carry the product using
the polystyrene ends).
When this appliance is installed it shall not be used as a space heater.
No combustible material or products should be placed on this appliance at any time.
Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.
Not to be installed in a bathroom or bedroom/sleeping quarters.
Flexible appliance connectors shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z21.24 and State Boards.
They shall not exceed 36 inches in length.
P R O D U C T & C U T O U T D I M E N S I O N S
Clamping Down the Cooktop
Place the cooktop into the cutout and
tighten it with the supplied clamps.
These will cope with the countertop
thicknesses
5
/
8
"- 2" (see diagram
below) when used in the two
orientations shown.
36" (9
14mm)
21
"
(533.5mm)
1
5
/
8
" (41.5mm)
5
/
8
" - 2" (1
5-50mm)
bench t
hickness
R
1
/
4
" -
1
/
2
"
(5–12.5mm)
34
3
/
4
" - 33
3
/
8
"
(882 - 8
46mm)
19
3 / 4
" - 1
8
3 / 8
"
(50
1 - 4
78mm)
Manifold
Center Line
1"
1
3
/
16
"
minimum
2
3/
8
" (60 mm)
36" (9
14mm)
21
1 / 2
"
(5
46mm)
GC90
1:
2
9
/
16
" (65mm)
GC90
1M:
3" (7
6mm)
R
3
/
16
" -
1
/
2
"
(5–12.5mm)
35
1
/
4
" - 33
7/
8
"
(895 - 860 mm)
20
5 /
8
” - 1
9
1 /
8
”
(52
4
- 486mm)
Manifold
Center Line
1"
3
/
4
"
3
/
4
" - 2" (1
9 - 50 mm)
bench t
hickness
minimum
3
5
/
16
" (8
4 mm)
GC36
GC901/M
5
/
8
" - 2"
Do not over tighten
Clamping Down the Cooktop
Place the cooktop into the cutout and
tighten it with the supplied clamps.
These will cope with the countertop
thicknesses
3
/
4
"- 2" (see diagram
below) when used in the two
orientations shown.
3
/
4
" - 2"
Do not over tighten
