KitchenAid W10271686B Installation Instructions Manual page 10

2. Connect the flexible stainless steel connector to the pressure
regulator using a " male pipe thread adapter.
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the
cooktop to the existing gas line. Shown following is a typical
connection. Your connection may be different, according to
the supply line type, size and location.
A
C
D
A. Gas pressure regulator
B. Regulator - Must be installed with arrow
pointing up to cooktop bottom
C. Adapter - Must have
D. CSA approved flexible stainless steel gas
supply line
3. Install the pressure regulator with the arrow pointing up
toward the bottom of the cooktop burner base and in a
position where you can reach the regulator cap.
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 on the pipe
when tightening fittings.
Use only pipe-joint compound made for use with Natural and
LP gas. Do not use TEFLON
You will need to determine the fittings required depending on
your installation.
4. Place cooktop into the countertop cutout.
NOTE: Check that the front edge of the cooktop is parallel to
the front edge of the countertop. If repositioning is needed,
lift entire cooktop up from cutout to avoid scratching the
countertop.
Typical flexible connection
1. Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with LP gas to the
smaller thread ends of the flexible connector adapters (see B
and F in the following illustration).
2. Attach one adapter to the gas pressure regulator and the
other adapter to the gas shutoff valve. Tighten both adapters.
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B
" male pipe thread
® tape.
3. Use a " combination wrench and channel lock pliers to
attach the flexible connector to the adapters. Check that
connector is not kinked.
A
B
C
D
A. Gas pressure regulator
B. Use pipe-joint compound.
C. Adapter - Must have ½"
male pipe thread
D. Flexible connector
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.
A
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
2. Test all connections by brushing on an approved
noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles appear, a
leak is indicated. Correct any leak found.
3. Remove surface burner caps and grates from parts package.
Place burner caps on burner bases. Place burner grates over
burners and caps.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
4. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
5. Check the operation of the surface burners. See "Check
Operation of Cooktop Burners" section in the "Complete
Installation" section.
6. If your model has a grill or griddle, see "Install Grill Grease
Trays" or "Install Griddle" section.
H
E G
F
E. Adapter
F. Use pipe-joint compound.
G. ½" or ¾" gas pipe
H. Manual gas shutoff valve
B