GE Monogram ZGU36N4RYSS User guide

Revised 7/97
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ZGU36N4RYSS—36" Professional Gas Cooktop
Dimensions and Specifications (in inches) This cooktop is factory set for natural gas and has 4 gas burners
and a grill.
Liquid Propane Gas Model Also Available:
ZGU36L4RYSS–4 gas burners and grill.
Installation Options:
This cooktop can be installed in standard 24" or deeper 25" cabinets.
• In 24" deep cabinets, the front of the cooktop will project
approximately 1-7/8" beyond the front of the countertop.
• In 25" deep cabinets, the cooktop will be flush with the front of the
countertop
• The stainless surface of the cooktop will be 1/2" higher than adjacent
countertop.
Accessory Requirements:
All models require the installation of a backguard. A backguard should
be ordered at the same time as the cooktop. Both should be
on site before cabinetry has been installed.
Order one backguard:
ZXC1B36YSS–1-1/2" high backguard (required for island installations)
ZXC12B36YSS–12" high backguard
ZXC22B36YSS–22" high backguard with warming shelf (2 piece)
1/2" Above Adjacent
Countertops.
Front Projects Outward as Shown
From Standard Depth Cabinets.
Cooktop
ZXC22B36YSS
ZXC12B36YSS
ZXC1B36YSS
26-5/8"
12"
1/2"
8-7/16"
Countertop 
Level
22-3/4"
23-1/4"
3" to Center Line
of Gas Inlet
2-1/2"
Cabinet Face - Projecting Control Panel
Cabinet Face - Flush Control Panel
1/2"
Low Back
21-1/4"
High
Back
1/2" Above Adjacent
Countertops.
Front Flush With Cabinets - a Minimum
of 25-3/4" Cabinet Depth Required
Flush With Cabinet Front
Cooktop

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ZGU36N4RYSS—36" Professional Gas Cooktop
Dimensions and Specifications (in inches)
Advance Planning:
Refer to “Dimensions and Clearances” for
appropriate placement and necessary clearances
when planning the installation.
• Cabinetry cannot be installed directly above
the cooktop.
• This cooktop requires the installation of a vent
hood, 30" to 36" above the surface.
–The vent hood must be at least 24" deep.
–The vent hood must be the same width as
the cooktop.
–The 36” vent hood must provide at least
600CFM and up to 800CFM.
• Working areas adjacent to the range should
have 18" minimum clearance between
countertop and cabinet bottom.
• Clearance between cooktop and side wall or
combustible material must be at least 12" on
each side.
• This cooktop requires 8" free space below
the countertop.
• If the cooktop is installed in an island:
–Allow 12" min. clearance at the back to
combustible materials.
–Allow 36" min. above the cooking surface to
combustible materials.
• Installation must conform with local codes. In
the absence of local codes, the gas cooktop
must comply with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1, latest edition.
A.G.A. approved
720Dia1
36" Wide Hood
30" Min.
36" Max.
18" Min. 12" Min. to
Combustible
Material
Each Side
36" Min. to
Combustible
Material From
Cooking 
Surface
13" Max.
7"
22-3/4" Min.
Electric/Gas
Supply
34-7/8"
1/2"
8"
2-1/2"
2"
Cooking Surface
Low Back
High
Shelf
26-5/8"
10"
2-1/2"
21-1/4"
12"
36" Min. 
to Combustibles
Island Trim
12" Min. to Combustibles
Without Backguard
36" Min. 
to Combustible
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ZGU36N4RYSS—36" Professional Gas Cooktop
Dimensions and Specifications (in inches)
Cutting the Countertop Opening:
Measure carefully when cutting the countertop.
Make sure sides of the opening are parallel.
• This Monogram™gas cooktop is designed to
fit in 36" or larger base cabinet.
• This cooktop requires 8" free space below
the countertop.
• The cooktop is designed to hang from the
countertop from its side flanges.
• Smooth any rough edges on the countertop
before installing cooktop.
–Formica countertop edges must be finished.
The countertop must be strong enough to support
the weight of the cooktop.
• Support cleats can be secured to cabinet
sides OR build a support deck or box inside
the cabinet which will support the weight
of the cooktop.
–Build the support box using a solid material,
cut a 5" x 5" square in the left rear corner for
the gas inlet and power cord clearances.
Installation Information:
Before installing, consult installation instructions
(Pub. No. 49-8812) packed with product for current
dimensional data.
8"
2-1/2"

1/2"

34-7/8"
22-3/4"
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FRONT REAR FRONT REAR FRONT REAR
26-5/8"
8-7/16"
35-7/8"
Counter Sunk
Screws
Adjacent Cabinet
and Countertop
7"
2"
Locate gas inlet on
back wall or on floor
2" from back wall
16"

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Features and Benefits
•Stainless Steel Model
• Natural Gas
• 36” Gas Cooktop
• Four (15,000/500 BTU) Dual-Ring Gas Burners
• 18,000 BTU Grill
• Cast-Iron, Porcelanized Burner Grates
• Stainless Steel, Slide-Out Drip Tray
• Electronic Ignition with Automatic Re-Ignition
• Commercial-Style Controls
• Stainless Steel Grill Cover
• Model ZGU36N4RYSS—Natural Gas
• Model ZGU36L4RYSS—Liquid Propane Gas