KitchenAid KCGS556ESS Installation Instructions Manual page 10

3. Use a ¹⁵⁄₁₆" combination wrench and channel lock pliers to
attach the flexible connector to the adapters. Check that
connector is not kinked.
IMPORTANT: All connections must be wrench-tightened. Do
not make connections to the gas regulator too tight. Making
the connections too tight may crack the regulator and cause
a gas leak. Do not allow the regulator to turn when tightening
fittings.
No appliance/obstructions
below cooktop
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B
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A. Manifold entrance
B. Gas pressure regulator
C. Use pipe-joint compound.
D. Adapter (must have ½" male
pipe thread)
E. Flexible connector
F. Adapter
G. Use pipe-joint compound.
H. Manual gas shutoff valve
I. ½" or ¾" gas pipe
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Suggested installation to
avoid interference below
cooktop
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B
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D
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A. Manifold entrance
³⁄₈
B. " elbow
C. Use pipe-joint compound.
³⁄₈
D. Adapter (must have " male
pipe thread)
E. Flexible connector (pass
through wall between
cabinets)
³⁄₈
F. Adapter (must have " male
pipe thread)
G. Use pipe-joint compound.
H. Appliance pressure regulator
(supplied)
I. ½" or ¾" gas pipe
J. Manual gas shutoff valve
K. ½" or ¾" gas pipe
4. Install the pressure regulator with the arrow pointing in the
direction toward the bottom of the cooktop base and in a
position where you can reach the regulator access cap.
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A. Access cap
B. Rear of cooktop
C. Gas pressure regulator
D. Up arrow. The regulator must be
installed with the arrow pointing
toward the cooktop bottom.
Use only pipe-joint compound made for use with Natural and LP
gas.
Do not use TEFLON ® tape. You will need to determine the fittings
required depending on your installation.
Complete Connection
1. Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The
valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
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A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
2. Test all connections by brushing on an approved
noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a
leak. Correct any leak found.
3. Remove surface burner caps, burner base and grates from
parts package. Align notches in burner caps with pins in
burner base.
Align orifice holder in burner base with igniter electrode.
Burner caps should be level when properly positioned. If
burner caps are not properly positioned, surface burners will
not light. Place burner grates over burners and caps.
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A. Orifice holder
B. Burner cap
C. Gas tube opening
D. Burner base
E. Igniter electrode
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C
D
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B
C
D
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