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Use a brush and liquid detergent
to test all gas connections
for
leaks. Bubbles around
connections
will indicate a leak. If
a leak appears, shut off gas valve controls and
adjust connections.
Then check connections
again. NEVER TEST FOR GAS LEAKS WITH
A MATCH OR OTHER FLAME.
Clean all
detergent solution from cooktop.
grate
Plug the power
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Place
burner
grates over
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burners and
caps. Install control knobs
on valve stems.
burner box
Electronic
Ignition
System-
initial lighting
Cooktop burners use electronic igniters in place
of standing pilots. When the cooktop control
knob is pushed in and turned to the "LITE"
position, the system creates a spark to light the
burner. This sparking continues until the control
knob is turned to the desired setting.
Install the pressure regulator with the
arrow on the regulator pointing up
toward unit and in a position where
you can reach the access cap.
Lift entire cooktop
up from cutout when
repositioning
cooktop
in countertop
opening
to prevent
scratching
countertop.
burners. Push in and'
turn each control knob
to "LITE" position. The flame should light within 4
seconds. Do Not leave the knob in the "LITE"
position
after burner lights.
If burners do not light properly, turn control knob
to the "OFF" position. Check that burner cap is in
the proper position. Check that power supply
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Insert cooktop into countertop opening.
Center the cooktop in the cutout. Check
that front edge of cooktop is parallel to
front edge of countertop.
Check that all
required clearances
are met. Use a pencil to
outline the rear of the cooktop on the countertop.
Remove the cooktop from the cutout and place
Fire Hazard
Do Not make connection
too tight.
The
regulator
is die cast.
Over-tightening
may crack regulator
resulting
in a gas leak and possible
fire or
explosion.
3/E" (0.95cm)
nipple
flexible
connector
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3'8" (0.g5cm) niPpte house fuse has not blown. Check that the shutoff
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valve is in the "ON" nosition. Check ooeration
upside down on a protected surface.
again. If a burner does not light at this point,
contact your KitchenAid dealer for assistance.
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318" (0.95cm) adapters
manual shutoff
valve
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pressure
regulator
All connections
must be wrench-tightened.
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Check each cooktop
burner for proper flame.
The small inner cone
should have a very
distinct blue flame approximately
l/2"
(1.3cm) long. The outer cone is not as
distinct as the inner cone.
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Push in and turn each control knob
to the "LO" (or simmer) setting. The
"LO" setting of each burner has
been factory set to the lowest
setting available to provide reliable reignition of the
burner. If it does not stay lit on the "LO" setting,
check "LO" setting as follows:
a. Turn control to "LITE" until burner ignites.
b. Quickly turn knob down to LOWEST POSITION.
c. If burner goes out, readjust valve as follows:
Remove the surface burner control knob. Insert a
flat-blade screwdriver
into the hollow valve stem
and engage the slotted screw inside. Flame size
can be increased or decreased
with the turn of the
screw. Adjust flame until you can quickly turn knob
from "LITE" to LOWEST POSITION without
extinguishing
the flame. Flame should be as small
as possible without going out.
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Attach the mounting brackets to each
side of the burner box with the 5/l 6"
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(0.80cm) screws. Do Not tiahten the
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Assemble the flexible connector
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from the gas supply pipe to the
pressure regulator in order:
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manual shutoff valve, 3/8"
(0.95cm) nipple, 3/8" (0.95cm) adapter, flexible
connector, 318" (0.95cm) adapter, and 318"
(0.95cm) nipple.
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screws. iurn the mounting-brackets
so each is under the burner box.
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Reinsert the cooktop into countertop
opening. Check that cooktop is
parallel to front edge of countertop.
Lift entire cooktop to make
adjustments
so the foam sealing strip can seal
properly.
10.)
Use pipe-joint compound made for
use with NATURAL and L.P. gas
to seal all gas connections.
If
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flexible connectors are used, be
certain connectors are not kinked.
Injury Hazard
Do Not over-tighten
screws.
Over-tightening
screws could cause
personal
injury.
shutoff
valve
supply
line
Open the shutoff valve in the gas
supply line. Wait a few minutes for
gas to move through the gas line.
To get the most efficient
use
from your new cooktop,
read
your KitchenAid
Use and Care
Guide.
Keep Ins talla tion
Instructions
and Guide close
to cooktop
for easy reference.
L.P. gas conversion
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Rotate mounting brackets away from
burner box. Tighten the mounting
brackets to the burner box. Insert the
2-l/2" (6.4cm) clamping screws into
the mounting brackets. Use a screwdriver
to
tighten screws against the underside of
countertop.
Fire Hazard
Do Not use an open flame to test for leaks
from gas connections.
Checking
for leaks with a flame may result
in
a fire or explosion.
No attempt shall be made to convert the
appliance from the gas specified on the
model/serial
rating plate for use with a different
gas without consulting the servicing gas supplier.
Conversion
must be done by a service
technician. Conversion
Kit No. 4173627 is
available from your KitchenAid dealer or
authorized parts distributor.
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