Gas Connection - Maytag AKS3040 Series Service Manual

Safety Information

Gas Connection

Verify the cooktop installation meets local codes or
current American Gas Association (CGA) requirements in
the absence of local codes. When installing CGA units,
verify that installation meets local codes or in absence of
local codes, current Natural Gas Installation Code CAN/
CGA-B149.1 or current Propane Installation Code, CAN/
CGA-B149.2 before connecting to the gas supply
system.
Installation in manufactured homes must conform with
the standard CAN/CSA-Z240 Mobile Homes,
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards,
Title 24CFR, Part 3280, or with local codes is applicable.
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WARNING
To avoid risk of personal injury or property damage.
Use only new flexible connectors design certified by
AGA or CGA. Do not reuse an old connector. Do not
reuse an old connector when moving the appliance.
Access to Gas Connection
Install manual shut-off valve in an accessible location
outside the cooktop. Be aware of the location of the
shut-off valve. Shut-off valve is not supplied with the
cooktop.
Use a pipe joint compound resistant to the action of
propane gas on all male threads.
Connect the gas supply line either using hard piping or a
properly-certified flexible connector. The pressure
regulator supplied with cooktops have a 1/2 inch NPT
female connection. Check local codes before choosing a
method.
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WARNING
Do not over tighten the fitting on the pressure regulator.
Overtightening may crack the regulator.
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Electrical Requirements
120-volt, 60 Hertz, 10 amp, individual circuit which is
properly grounded, polarized and protected by a circuit
breaker or fuse.
Electrical Connections
models with automatic pilotless (spark) ignition require
an external electrical source that must be grounded and
polarized in accordance with local codes. use National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Edition in the
absence of local codes.
The wall receptacle must be placed within easy reach of
the power cord without interfering with the gas supply line
Cooktops must be properly grounded. Cooktop power
cords are equipped with a three-prong ground plug. They
fit standard three-prong wall receptacles.
To avoid risk of electrical shock or property damage.
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord
The consumer is responsible for replacing any standard
two-prong wall receptacle with a grounded and polarized
three-prong wall receptacle. A qualified electrician should
check any receptacle the customer doubts is properly
grounded. The wiring diagram is on the bottom of the
cooktop.
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